Mariye & Ky

GUNS!

U have to work on the ''keg '' buddy .

Tex, is that outrigger canoe motorized? If it ain't then you need all those muscles to paddle!

My heart goes out to those in Japan. The terrifying and imminent nuclear meltdown is particularly troubling. I do hope that your loved ones can get here as soon as possible. I am in favor of expedites, my motto is: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. If your case is valid you will succeed but I don't think that's for anyone here to surmise. Call into the USCSIS and be clear about the situation. I do think that you should wait a few days so that you have all the relevant information. For instance, if you called yesterday you would not have mentioned the nuclear meltdown which will clearly affect Tokyo residents.
To clear up some misinformation about Haiti: Yes the entire country was affected. From port-au-prince to villages in the countryside. Massive damage occurred throughout the nation and the migration that resulted as people left Port-au-prince crippled the ability of smaller villages to provide food/water for expanded populations. Expedition was also influenced by the cholera epidemic that continues to claim lives. Additionally, the fractured government and lack of political stability is a third factor. All together, these represent a critical mass of devastation and potential for calamity. There is still not a working government.
Earthquake deaths in Haiti: 316,000
Earthquake injuries in Haiti: 300,000
Cholera deaths in Haiti: 4,700
We don't yet know the death toll from the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami, however they are considerably lower than the Haiti case. Preliminary numbers suggest 2,000 deaths. Japan is also a developed nation as others have mentioned, more prepared to deal with infrastructural damage. THE US will doubtless aid in the effort since we have huge military bases in Japan and I hope that every possible effort is made to speed the recovery.
That's the way TPS works, its even the point of TPS. If Japanese folks overstay they became "illegal" TPS prevents them from being permanently banned from the US because of a disaster in the home country.
Temporary protected status was offered for Haitians ten days after the quake. This is another reason to wait. The government might offer assistance, but we need to allow for the situation to stabilize and see what efforts are going to be made.
We stand by your side!

Chillax ... there are still people from July and August that haven't got their NOA2 yet. They didn't forget us Decemberites, they just haven't got to the boxes yet. Look, Sept - Nov haven't completed and rightly so. December has at least 2 - 2.5 mos left on the 5 mos USCIS goal time. I can't say about the random Jan & Feb NOA2 that have come through. You know, let's just congratulate them no matter what! If it were you, wouldn't you want best wishes vs. complaints from your fellow VJ'ers? We are are in the same boat waiting patiently.
They're coming sooner or later, OK?
Keep busy and help your Beneficiary get that Packet 2 together... or you can always go to the Groom To Be Website so you're not a Groomzilla!
Mari

Newbie here, so pardon if it seems like I'm intruding, but the topic of this thread is one I've been asking myself for some time. I'm newly registered but I've been lurking one particular regional for some time. And instead of beating around the bush any more, I'll just come out and say it's the Russia/Ukraine/Belarus regional. Some...no...MUCH...of what I read in that forum is to put it mildly, disgusting. It's like some good old boy's club from the 1970s. Women are spoken about in the most awful terms, and when someone takes issue with it then they're just one of those awful Western feminazis, or they'll defend themselves by saying they're just joking and having good fun. I should caveat that I'm not talking about everyone in there. In fact, it's really only about 3-4 names that keep popping up this way. But there never seems to be any moderator who steps in to say this or that is inappropriate. I dunno, is this normal for this site?
I get the impression Visa Journey tries to label itself as "family friendly," and I think I've even read it somewhere. I also don't see quite this level of inappropriate locker room "humor" in the other regional forums. I'm too new here to offer up any reasons as to why that is--are there specific moderators who handle specific regions and this one is just being neglected? I don't know. But at least the forum I mentioned isn't even close to what I'd call "family friendly."
I've kept my mouth shut for these few months because we're coming up on our 10 year green card, Visa Journey seems like a great resource that I wish I'd known about in the beginning, and I didn't want to alienate possible resources in the specific regional forum that could be of the most help. But thanks to this thread, I just can't keep my mouth shut anymore so I'll take my chances. I tried using the "Contact us" link to voice my concerns, but I don't think anyone reads it because I've had no reply.
Anyway, my experience so far is that if this site is labeling itself as "family friendly," then it's got a long way to go. Ironic in a sad sort of a way for a family immigration web site.

Barbara J!!! Congratulations on your AOS GC!!!! That alone is great news and it's hope for the rest of us. Excellent!!
See OP? Good things come to those who wait.
Mari

Ummmm, you have only been waiting like 4 months, suck it up!

Si, man. OP, do some searching or browsing for the many very good threads about your topic. You'll feel better, si man.

OMG I have heard it all now. I was in Australia and I had a damm 16 hour difference in time with my now husband.And with daylight saving we had 14 hours. Gee you have 1 hour aaww I am sorry but this infuriates me and you are upset because you can't get his Dad to expedite because he works for USCIS.
Somer people on here wait months and some years and they keep their relationship going because they love one another and want to be together. the time apart is a small drop in the bucket on the large scales of things when you will be together for the rest of your lives. Yu need to keep positive is all I know it is hard but it is worth it.

Sorry guesses are not allowed. You have to have the facts. Feel free to call USCIS right now and confirm what I have told you. The OP,s case is an example. There have been many posts here about this time and time again. I'll search out some threads and let you have them.

Friend, instead of speculating, you can go to the source and speak with someone (like I just did again) to get more understanding. Here is the number 1-800-375-5283 and make sure you ask to speak with a tier 2 rep. It helps the OP better when you can back up your answer with a proof. OP, feel free to call and ask as well. Here's also another case http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/286038-vermont-service-center/page__p__4336169__hl__transfer+%7C+transferred+%7C+vsc+%7C+vermont+%7C+csc+%7C+california__fromsearch__1#entry4336169

And it's not just the outside bloggers you have to beware of. I think quite a few of us remember a certain VJ member who lifted photos from an unpopular MENA member's profile, then re-posted them on this very forum later on (months after the MENA member had removed them) in an attempt to harrass her.......... BTW the "perp" was neither banned from VJ nor from this forum, but instead was actually elevated to MENA moderator by the site owner. So ladies & gents, be very careful what you reveal here.

No... I think she's got 3 people in her family (includesherself, child, and her fiance). That amount of $18,530. would be it was for her and fiance (sans child). Anyway the USCIS guideline states for 2011 is $23,162.

After the visa is denied, you will have a chance to file a waiver (I-601 I believe) to overcome the 10-year ban. It may be approved; it may be denied. That is the path available to you. Good luck.

You are kidding me right? You tell me how this girl disrespected him (the OP). Why? Because she sent him a Valentine's and it didn't get there because of a clerical error by the Florist? So this gives him the RIGHT TO BERATE her and THREATEN HER by using the means of stopping the VISA and their MARRIAGE? He blames her for her emotional distress, and yet he has himself a little tissy fit, get his panties in a wad and ends up in a hospital himself. And then again, proceeds to BLAME HER [ for his emotional outrage that put him there in the first place] . He gets angry for her not contacting him when he knew damn well she, nor her parents didn't want anything further to do with him! If she were my daughter, I'd not want her to marry a controlling, ego filled, tyrant either! What he did appears abusive and she is all too smart for not being with him. Further, SHE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE BY REMAINING WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HER WORK AND HER HOME. He has everything to lose when he loses heart because he's become full of himself and thinks of none other! He certainly didn't think about her when he screamed at her on the fone!
Who really got the shaft here? Not her... And good for her!!
RAMISGREAT: Remain Strong Girl! You're quite brave for posting your response on this thread and it was needed as you are NOT the picture he paints of you. You're the one that deserves the Valentine Flowers.... (F) (F) (F) (F)

You are kidding me right? You tell me how this girl disrespected him (the OP). Why? Because she sent him a Valentine's and it didn't get there because of a clerical error by the Florist? So this gives him the RIGHT TO BERATE her and THREATEN HER by using the means of stopping the VISA and their MARRIAGE? He blames her for her emotional distress, and yet he has himself a little tissy fit, get his panties in a wad and ends up in a hospital himself. And then again, proceeds to BLAME HER [ for his emotional outrage that put him there in the first place] . He gets angry for her not contacting him when he knew damn well she, nor her parents didn't want anything further to do with him! If she were my daughter, I'd not want her to marry a controlling, ego filled, tyrant either! What he did appears abusive and she is all too smart for not being with him. Further, SHE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE BY REMAINING WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HER WORK AND HER HOME. He has everything to lose when he loses heart because he's become full of himself and thinks of none other! He certainly didn't think about her when he screamed at her on the fone!
Who really got the shaft here? Not her... And good for her!!
RAMISGREAT: Remain Strong Girl! You're quite brave for posting your response on this thread and it was needed as you are NOT the picture he paints of you. You're the one that deserves the Valentine Flowers.... (F) (F) (F) (F)

You are kidding me right? You tell me how this girl disrespected him (the OP). Why? Because she sent him a Valentine's and it didn't get there because of a clerical error by the Florist? So this gives him the RIGHT TO BERATE her and THREATEN HER by using the means of stopping the VISA and their MARRIAGE? He blames her for her emotional distress, and yet he has himself a little tissy fit, get his panties in a wad and ends up in a hospital himself. And then again, proceeds to BLAME HER [ for his emotional outrage that put him there in the first place] . He gets angry for her not contacting him when he knew damn well she, nor her parents didn't want anything further to do with him! If she were my daughter, I'd not want her to marry a controlling, ego filled, tyrant either! What he did appears abusive and she is all too smart for not being with him. Further, SHE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE BY REMAINING WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HER WORK AND HER HOME. He has everything to lose when he loses heart because he's become full of himself and thinks of none other! He certainly didn't think about her when he screamed at her on the fone!
Who really got the shaft here? Not her... And good for her!!
RAMISGREAT: Remain Strong Girl! You're quite brave for posting your response on this thread and it was needed as you are NOT the picture he paints of you. You're the one that deserves the Valentine Flowers.... (F) (F) (F) (F)

Not me.... Here's a Storyline from Deductive Reasoning based on the OP's subtext, subtle alluding, and reluctancy to give details: Is it POSSIBLE? (since OP talks in Possibilities of... that is)

I think OP is the original K1 PETITIONER, He is overburdened and stressed out because he used his Gov't Student Loans to Petition this girl; he gets to pay our Gov't back that money. Since he can't afford to visit according to his post #1, he cannot afford to pay his loans back either if he quit the program [default], or they're not due yet --he is a student (at this time anyways). Let's include child support and alimony in that mix. I think she left him at the airport because SHE found OUT [notification from the NVC perhaps?], his previous history of aggrivated assault (his own post as Superlloyd on Feb 25, 2010) From the date of Feb 2010; SHE was the actual FINACE` from the PI, and why they got approved in their July 2010 Filing... approx. 6 mos from Feb. They could show evidence of relationship. There was a relationship via internet only at the time of that Feb post... that's why she had no background check or could not judge this out for herself. Fast Fwd: He is left standing at airport . It occurs to him that SHE and her other REAL BOYFRIEND actually used his cranky old self. The used up man, heartbroken and POSSIBLY REMORSEFUL about his behaviour 10 years ago... ahem... feels the need to do something. So he acts out in what appears as Teenage angst, and instead of slander and libel, he publishes "hypothetically" what the 2 USERS (PI GIRL and BF) did to him to get back at them both. He seeks emotional approval as well as mental justifcation from the VJ family, who become annoyed with the "fake boyfriend" we think we are getting replies from. Hence, the anger and underlying defensive attitude towards the VJ community. Notice his blaming everyone else but HIMSELF? AND, Especially HER. It's why, we have been confused & questioned HER ALIBI all along; HE IS MAKING IT UP AS HE GOES ALONG. lol K1 Petitioner writes in two different VJ forums. 1. Regarding a CR-1 (superlloyd jan 6 2011) 2. Regarding a K1 = this thread (Visawandering) THE END.

I’m going to call you out so you understand why so many good, honest and genuine VJ members could not answer you directly. Also, so you own your own behavior and part in this with mature accountability. Since reading your post and replies, it leaves me with a heavy heart to see the veil over your eyes and for this I'm very sorry.
Many like as Jim, Vanessa, Maria, T-Bone, Amy & Nick, gave much effort to answer you in regards to meeting the K1 requirements and the time suggestions so as to develop your relationship. From what I read (and where it gets sticky), members attempted to answer you and requested detailed information. Some raised a plethora of questions about the information you listed in post#1. Several said inquiry and scrutiny would be raised not only by this community but from the CO to the nth degree! That was not pointed solely at you, but anyone who is requesting a Visa.
I feel it has been unwarranted to use admonishment and chastise in a poised manner towards posters accusing us for not paying attention to your subtle-allusions (post#70), your subtexts (post#57), and unwillingness to provide detailed information (post #18).
You know what? We were.
At first, I could not fathom why anyone would become so defensive when we asked for more details, until you told me (post#55) that it should be obvious that you are “speaking in the hypothetical.”
This whole time the original post was hypothetical and yet you never stated that DIRECTLY to US. You assumed we would 'just know'. The thread carried on alluding to the fact that your situation was indeed reality; therefore, we were left to believe you and the statements you published. How could we answer anything directly and to your satisfaction if you made up the rules as we went along? And by YOUR judgment over us, we were verbally punished to make up for our lack of understanding, inequities, or as you put it, ill-informed misinterpretation.
How unfair and really, I see it as badgering the greater VJ community members who were truthfully and sincerely trying to help you. Yet as many said, it doesn’t fail the constant process that continues to come to mind: Is this relationship entirely hypothetical and a sham of premeditated fraud for a Visa? Sorry, not judgment but most likely the same question the CO will ask by deduction of information you’re providing. (Hypothetical or not)
Lastly, I asked you if you were also superlloyd because I thought somebody could edit our posts besides us. Since your OP name is Visawandering and I kept seeing superlloyd editing beneath your replies, even that was bit confusing. That was not meant as an insult but an attempt to gain understanding of VJ navigation. I looked up the profile out of curiosity. I found these:

superlloyd, Posted 25 February 2010 - 09:10 PM My ex-wife has a restraining order on me from 10 years ago when I plead guilty to a charge of aggravated assault. Will I still have a chance of bringing my fiancee over on a K-1 from the Philippines? Is this the same girl as you hypothetically speak of who is with you now?

superlloyd, on 06 January 2011 - 03:49 PM, said: does anyone have any knowledge of a person here on a K-1 visa that married someone other than the petitioner, applied for a CR-1 with the new spouse and went back to their country within the 90 day period successfully obtaining the CR-1? <BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break">
A very well respected VJ member answered that for you. I hope you got what you needed. But as Maria says above, reminds me of what scammers would do. To my knowledge, Visa Fraud is a Federal Offense and in my humble opinion a mockery of the Country we love and live in.
Now, you say we do not pay attention and I would go so far to say that few more looked at those postings too. But from that series of questions you posted last year and the other day, and the lack of information you give in this thread, accusing us consistently while trying to answer you, both of those in addition to this thread appear as calculating to me. Now is it that difficult for you to grasp why so many were confused and needed clarification?
I don’t take to well to abuse, verbal or other, and I will defend those whom you reprimanded because this VJ media is invaluable to so many. While you and your friend hypothetically visit one another, the rest of us live in reality and are very serious about our Visa Journeys. We are in love with our beneficiary or petitioner. We are authentic people involved in legitimate, committed relationships. The support and friendships made around the world should be respected and an example to you of the innocent people you freely and sharply rebuke! We were being honest to help answer your post, hypothetical or not. We respect(ed) you even if you did not respect the rest of us. Understand?
Maybe you should pay attention… to your behavior. Please note* THAT was the only thing direct and obvious.
Mari
PS: I forgot to mention, several of us have very forgiving hearts. Now why don’t you really come join a very supportive community with pleasant attitude so that maybe you can be with your beloved… legally?

OMG cannot agree anymore. And after out discussion yesterday, these people need to realize how much time it takes to get all the darn paperwork together Hope you are doing well lady!

Hey! What's up Ameri-Turks?
How come so many November filer's are asking about the NOA2 when they (like everyone who has applied btw), has seen the USCIS 5 month wait period?? September filers are at 5 months and just getting processed now. Not to mention there are still July & August filers out there. I thought a general rule overall was the code of silence of not complaining until at least their FIVE MONTH WAIT came and went? Why not be supportive of those who are still waiting and really happy for those who get their NOA2? To keep us busy: the list of stuff we get to do to help along when the NOA2 does arrive. Seriously, find something to do beside watch the clock... time is not going to move any faster when you're ancy.
Your Darlings will be here sooner than later and for a lifetime.
Mari

Was your Guam divorce granted before 2006? If so then it's legal.
There has never been a true residency requirement for a divorce in Guam. Prior to 2006, neither party had be present in Guam for any period of time in order to obtain an uncontested divorce. Since 2006 there has been a requirement that one party be present in Guam for 90 days for a regular divorce, or at least 7 days for an uncontested divorce.
If your divorce was granted before 2006 then you should hire an attorney to research Guam divorce law, and write up a summary of the law explaining why your divorce is lawful. The attorney can send the response to USCIS.
You have to make a LEGAL argument with USCIS that your divorce is valid. Unless you think you're skilled enough to make this argument yourself then you should have a lawyer do it for you.

Nihal, you know from what you told me, you're more than ready for that paper in the mail! You're going to be alright... and you got a new fax copy scan printer! Nice!
Just think, soon you can hand deliver those papers & that packet you copied right straight to Cehun yourself. It's not that far from now... so hang in there ok?
Mar mar mar mar mariye!

Yeah!! That's wonderful news! Congratulations!!!