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Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Second chance in your life

Sweeties, I really can tell how much love you have for each other. Life is really amazing & full of surprises.. We really never know when the right man will come in our life.. Like you, I am very happy to have finally find the man that completes me, the other half that makes me whole.. Sometimes people can go a bit corny with love but who cares, it is just so wonderful to love someone so much & be loved in return like you always dream of... :thumbs:

Godspeed!


Marie

I am so glad for you response.
This right man just came into my life so suddenly
He could be anyone
And when he did he was so many miles away from me.
And now we have this problem to be together
Anette


Anette, your story brought tears to my eyes. (F)
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-12-30 10:15:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)waiver link
QUOTE (ciarra @ Jan 31 2008, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello
could someone give me the link of the cases that can apply for a waiver.
Ty


A waiver for what?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-01 04:04:00
United Kingdomvisa interview dress up or casual?
I think you should go naked! :lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-31 16:50:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

I sent this guy 10000 bucks and I got this woman in the mail, but I was pissed-off because I thought it included the shipping and that was another 537 bucks! :ranting:

(next time I'll specify a smaller woman so the shipping is cheaper)


:lol:


I'm not really sure what to think about this post. I suppose all I have to say really is just because someone found the person they are going to marry through a dating site, it doesn't mean they don't love them. We are all human beings, it doesn't matter what country we come from, we all have to wait through this horrid visa process.


I hope you really didn't miss my joke. :unsure:

Amyone who goes through this process knows how sad and pathetic its is when people refer to our loved one as a "mail order bride". I used to get mad at people who did that, now I just laugh at them because they're so fracking stoopid. :lol:



Sorry. I didn't mean your post, I meant the whole topic! I was laughing about your joke :) Guess I should have been more specific.


I kinda thunk that too.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 23:38:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

I sent this guy 10000 bucks and I got this woman in the mail, but I was pissed-off because I thought it included the shipping and that was another 537 bucks! :ranting:

(next time I'll specify a smaller woman so the shipping is cheaper)


:lol:


I'm not really sure what to think about this post. I suppose all I have to say really is just because someone found the person they are going to marry through a dating site, it doesn't mean they don't love them. We are all human beings, it doesn't matter what country we come from, we all have to wait through this horrid visa process.


I hope you really didn't miss my joke. :unsure:

Amyone who goes through this process knows how sad and pathetic its is when people refer to our loved one as a "mail order bride". I used to get mad at people who did that, now I just laugh at them because they're so fracking stoopid. :lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 17:28:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR
I sent this guy 10000 bucks and I got this woman in the mail, but I was pissed-off because I thought it included the shipping and that was another 537 bucks! :ranting:

(next time I'll specify a smaller woman so the shipping is cheaper)
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 15:54:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

What about "mail order husbands"? I feel left out! :ranting:


As the Lady said; she spoke without thinking....which i suspected that she did. Give her a chance.
My fiancee is from the Phils and I was offended until she said that she spoke out of frustration.
This process has tested us all........live and let live.


Speaking without thinking gives a fair insight into the person's true beliefs and attitudes and I think she's expressed hers very clearly.


Exactly. She is certainly entitled to her opinion, even if it insults people.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 15:00:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR
What about "mail order husbands"? I feel left out! :ranting:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 14:33:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

Ok sorry all, I was just really irked last night after reading one of those posts that was questionable. I most definitly think everyone should have the chance for love regardless of where your from! Doesnt matter where you find it everyone should be happy. I just irked about people doing it for a visa and lost my cool, sorry all!!! I really need to think before I write stuff...


Are you sure your fiance isn't just doing it for a VISA? :lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 12:04:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

How come there are so many responses in the UK forum from people who are not from the UK?


I guess if you insult people sometimes they get a little pissed-off?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 12:02:00
United KingdomMail order brides GRRRRR

I don't think you're going to get much support here for such ideas. True that 'mail order bride' cases may take a bit longer to adjudicate (more checks to do, etc), but the USCs still have the right to petition for the bride. If it is a sham relationship, then you've got to trust that the system will catch it.

I know of many couples here on VJ - both US/Filipina and US/Russia - that met both the traditional way, and the way you describe. Who are we to say who is and isn't in love?

Personally, I'm thankful that our system scrutinizes ALL of us. The immigration system in the UK, if you can call it that, is eventually going to strangle that country's infrastructure.


:yes:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-30 11:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusOverseas Cash Flow
All I can say is, love is blind. If someone is sending a lot of money to their fiance I would worry a little about the nature of their relationship. My fiance has never asked me for a penny though she knows I would give her whatever she needs. And she still works 70 hours a week! I usually have to bug her to tell me what she needs. :hehe:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-23 20:30:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusOverseas Cash Flow
Ya, if you're sending a lot money something ain't right and there's trouble ahead. :blink:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-23 10:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhen did she tell her boss...

Believe me I understand the whole uncertainy thing which is why I do not push the point very hard. I understand it but it can still be very frustrating. I hope it is something that will eventually diminish over time if not completely disappear. This might be wishful thinking but it is good to have hope, hehe.

Paul misses Anna


I would just let her decide. Understand that until she has the VISA in one hand and you in the other hand, she may not want to burn her bridges. I have offered the same to my fiance, but I respect her decision to quit when she thinks it's right for her so I don't bug her about it at all.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-11-13 23:33:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusShe Dumped Me!!
QUOTE (evdogg412 @ Mar 9 2008, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Charlie Brown doing what it does best loool.



Speaking of Charlie Brown, where HAS he been lately?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-03-10 01:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (Satellite @ Feb 22 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She didn't go anywhere. She is just having fun with my account. Suckers! For believing such a thing. headbonk.gif

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-23 00:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaLetter of Intention to Marry. For interview
QUOTE (Antonio y Olga @ Feb 1 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been told to bring to the K1 interview a NEW letter of intent to marry once my fiancee comes into the US, I have that ready, does she have to write one too?

thanks


Yes, it's a good idea. We had both but were not asked for them.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-01 21:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaLo Estan Deportando? Le Podemos Ayudar
QUOTE (kaydee457 @ Feb 3 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's sad that most of you see this issue as one that's based on race.......

It's not but it's clear that the only ones that do see it that way are the real racist. They're just ignorant of their own reverse-racism.


Once again, you hit the proverbial nail on the proverbial head.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-04 18:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaHelp, my boyfriend from USA had problems with police , he wants to come to live in Mexico and refuge
I think if anyone here helped you with your plan, they could be an accomplice to someone trying to flee the US to avoid prosecution or imprisonment.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-17 22:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaWhy do family members and in-laws back home think we're rich ?
QUOTE (JVKn @ Mar 5 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (garya505 @ Mar 5 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When I met my wife her family were squatters, living in a tiny shack by the side of the road. They lived from day to day, with whatever small amount of money her father could make doing farm labor.

They never asked us for a penny.

I was so inspired (and humbled) I bought them a little piece of land and I am now building a simple small house for them. They are very thankful for that, and I feel fortunate to be able to do it.

They still don't ask for anything. smile.gif


That was beautiful, that's so nice of you rose.gif star_smile.gif

Sorry I can't relate to the topic. I have barely little family in my home country. I have friends but they all have really good jobs. I still would like to do something nice and special for my best friends. I'm still figuring out what, probably a ticket to come visit me smile.gif

Saludos,
Caro


I forgot to mention that I made sure to find some land that was income-producing. I was hoping that they would make the best of it and they seem to be doing that. The only problem we have is that my father-in-law is sometimes working there from dawn to dark, and my mother-in-law gets lonely! laughing.gif
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-03-06 12:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaWhy do family members and in-laws back home think we're rich ?
When I met my wife her family were squatters, living in a tiny shack by the side of the road. They lived from day to day, with whatever small amount of money her father could make doing farm labor.

They never asked us for a penny.

I was so inspired (and humbled) I bought them a little piece of land and I am now building a simple small house for them. They are very thankful for that, and I feel fortunate to be able to do it.

They still don't ask for anything. smile.gif
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-03-05 12:34:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Flight St Petersburg-Helsinki-NYC
QUOTE (Keisha @ Aug 21 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My son is going to fly from Russia to Helsinki to NYC to Florida with his K2 visa. Does anybody know if his POE would be NYC (JFK) or is it earlier in Helsinki? His father got a ticket for him in Russia, but it looks he will have only like 30 minutes in JFK and might miss his flight...is the POE is there. we have to change the tickets...When i flew from Canada with my K1, my POE was in Toronto airport, that's why I am asking.


Hey, maybe Finland is the 51st state, cool!
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-21 18:29:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAnyone get an RFE with NEW I-129F form?
[quote name='mybackpages' date='Aug 14 2006, 05:37 PM' post='377918']
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I hoping the new form and no RFE will give me a shorter processing time, but I know it's just wishful thinking. :unsure:
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Same wishful thinking here. But for all those caught in the Imbra SNAFU I'll do some wishful thinking for you too! (L)
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My lawyer just emailed me that she hasn't seen any RFEs for her clients who used the new I-129F form. She also said that she hasn't experienced any IMBRA-related delays.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-15 11:55:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAnyone get an RFE with NEW I-129F form?

Did you get an RFE notice ?


Nope, I was just wondering (I'm thinking about my processing time). My petition was sent to TSC but transferred to CSC. Received on July 18, touched on July 28. Nothing else.

I hoping the new form and no RFE will give me a shorter processing time, but I know it's just wishful thinking. :unsure:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-14 17:58:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAnyone get an RFE with NEW I-129F form?
Did anyone get an IMBRA RFE even thought they used the new (IMBRA complaint) I-129F form?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-14 15:44:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA Marriage Broker

A friendly discourse is a healthy thing. I am curious of one thing, when you spoke with your lawyer did you speak of the implications of giving an affirmative response to the marriage broker question in a country such as the Philippines where using a marriage broker is illegal? Thank you.


The definition of an International Marriage Broker under IMBRA doesn't have anything to do with the laws of the Philippines where it is (technically) illegal to operate a marriage broker service.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-22 22:45:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNEW POLL for CSC - MARCH - Post IMBRA ONLY

My god. I can't believe it. I got email at 11PM Friday night.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The following is the latest information on your case status

Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On September 1, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours. :thumbs: :dance:

Good luck everybody. This took years off my life ........... waiting. Wow. What a ride.


Nice, NOA2 only 12 days past the VJ timeline estimate. :thumbs:

Edited by garya505, 01 September 2006 - 11:37 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-01 23:35:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNeed guidance on k1 visa for second time





You won't have much trouble with IMBRA because you obviously met well before the law was passed. If your lawyer told you IMBRA was going to make it much more difficult I would suggest getting another lawyer. You could have a little explaining to do about your first K1. :hehe:


IMBRA has nothing to do with when you met. Its the date that you file the petition. File a petition today and you will need to comply with the requirements.


For petition requirements yes, for meeting using an IMB maybe not.


What do you mean, Garya? I'm not sure I understand your line of thought.

IMBRA's in effect. Whether you've met your fiance before the law went into effect - through an IMB or not - you still have to comply with it.


Of course we all know that we have to comply with the law as far as the sections of the law regarding disclosure of criminal record, previous petitions, and disclosure of IMB use. However, IMBs were not required to comply until March 6. So, the question of what would happen if you met using a non-compliant IMB IS dependent on whether you met using such an IMB before or after the IMB was required to be compliant. Would they (and could they legally) deny a VISA for this reason? Nobody knows really, it depends on how USCIS interprets and applies the law. So far I have not heard of any cases where this was a problem, even if the couple met using a non-complaint IMB after March 6.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-15 13:59:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNeed guidance on k1 visa for second time



You won't have much trouble with IMBRA because you obviously met well before the law was passed. If your lawyer told you IMBRA was going to make it much more difficult I would suggest getting another lawyer. You could have a little explaining to do about your first K1. :hehe:


IMBRA has nothing to do with when you met. Its the date that you file the petition. File a petition today and you will need to comply with the requirements.


For petition requirements yes, for meeting using an IMB maybe not.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-14 19:49:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNeed guidance on k1 visa for second time

Ok, I will try to be as short as possible.

I used an attorney for the 1st K1 for my fiance so I am not as educated as I need to be as I dont want to use them again. So I am learning but I have some questions.

We filed for her K1 Dec 05 and she was approved in May 06 she joined me in the USA for 3 months and she went back home 2 weeks before her 90 days was up.

Now, we want to file again and I contacted my attorney I used last time and he tells me it is a much more difficult process to file a 2nd time for the same person as I need a waiver due to the "Marriage Broker Act" is now in effect where as it was not a law when we first filed. I have no idea what waiver he is talking about and I need to be advised on what changes and what will affect us from this new law.

So, we filed for a k1 she came and left and now we need to file again (but doing it ourselves) and need to know what we need to do "different" this time due to the new law(s).

Best Regards,


You won't have much trouble with IMBRA because you obviously met well before the law was passed. If your lawyer told you IMBRA was going to make it much more difficult I would suggest getting another lawyer. You could have a little explaining to do about your first K1. :hehe:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-13 15:52:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAre Personals Web Sites considered Marriage Brokers?
Yodrak - Ya I read your previous post, I just wanted to provide an example of how the conversation might go. :D

Edited by garya505, 18 September 2006 - 02:43 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-18 14:42:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAre Personals Web Sites considered Marriage Brokers?
Here's the scenario:

Interviewer: How did you meet?

Beneficiary: On the internet.

Interviewer: What was the web site?

(Beneficiary gives the name of the web site)

Interviewer: Did the web site provide you with information (required by IMBRA) about your fiance's criminal record and previous VISA petitions?

Beneficiary: No.

Now what happens next, denial of the VISA, AR, or what? :help:

Edited by garya505, 18 September 2006 - 12:23 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-18 12:22:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAre Personals Web Sites considered Marriage Brokers?





Swamped,

And why wouldn't they be approved? Using an IMB is not grounds for denying a petition.

Yodrak



Does it make a difference if we use use an IMB that is not compliant with IMBRA and using one that is compliant? Does USCIS care?

Do we know for sure that a knowingly using an IMB that is not compliant with IMBRA won't cause a denial?



I don't think it's the petitioner's or the applicant's role or responsibility to make sure that the marriage broker through which they've met complies with IMBRA dispositions on IMBs.


What we think is irrelevant if the a USCIS, DHS, or consulate authority thinks a law was violated and the petitioner knew it. Keep in mind that some of the people behind IMBRA had motives other than protecting the healthy and safety of immigrant brides, as some of them just don't like the fact that there ARE immigrant brides and want to end the process altogether. All you have to do is look at the working of the law and this is obvious. Unfortunately some of the authorities may have the same mindset.

gary

Whilst I agree with you that their is motive behind IMBRA re a certain group, I do not believe that we will see the actual petitions denied for the above reason. Any implications I feel may come at interview stage and that we are yet to see. USCIS decides if the petition filed by the USC is eligible.

1) The petitioner s a USC
2) That both the petitioner and beneficiary are free to marry
3) Meet any other requirements of the petition such as having met within the required two year period
4) Have fully completed the petition, including the IMBRA added questions.
5) That any police/court records are submitted if the USC has past convictions
6) Consider any waivers that are submitted for multiple petitions

From the various guidelines that were issued to the service centers, petitions can be denied

*if one has multiple petitions combined with a history of violent criminal offenses.
*if an RFE is issued and the petitioner fails to respond
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/han...IMBRA072106.pdf

*When the beneficiary is in the United States or falls within the jurisdiction of a USCIS office overseas, the disclosure to the beneficiary shall be by way of an in-person interview at the local office. The disclosure may lead to a delay in adjudication while the beneficiary considers the information disclosed. Disclosure may also lead to a determination that the relationship is not viable, resulting in denial of the petition.http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/han...CrHst050306.pdf
Also from the above link...
When the beneficiary is abroad, and the petition is approved2, any adverse information that might affect the health or safety of a beneficiary should be provided to the Department of State (DOS), including by annotation of the petition as appropriate. DOS will make its own decision whether and how to disclose the information to the beneficiary.


On my understanding of the IMBRA those having met through a MB does not come into it until the interview whereby the foreign fiance/spouse (applicant) is asked whether they met through a MB, the name of the marriage broker, and if the MB provided to them all the required information including the background of the US petitioner. There is no way that I can see that USCIS can deny a petition just based on checking yes to having met through a marriage broker. That is not the role of USCIS, especially without any evidence one way or the other.

The one issue that possibly may arise at interview stage is if any conofs/consulates grandfather the IMBRA to include those that met prior to the law being implemented. I hope this doesn't occur as one cannot of possibly met the requirements of the IMBRA having met prior to March 6. Only time will tell once interviews start to be held. My thoughts are for the applicant to be ready for anything that may be asked and to be able to rebuke with confidence any attempt to grandfather.


"On my understanding of the IMBRA those having met through a MB does not come into it until the interview whereby the foreign fiance/spouse (applicant) is asked whether they met through a MB, the name of the marriage broker, and if the MB provided to them all the required information including the background of the US petitioner. There is no way that I can see that USCIS can deny a petition just based on checking yes to having met through a marriage broker. That is not the role of USCIS, especially without any evidence one way or the other. "

And what happens when the beneficiary states that YES they did meet through a MB, and NO the MB did not provide any of the required information?







I had posted it to another thread, but here it goes again, as I think it's relevant:

FIANCE(E)S, SPOUSES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES.
—During an interview with an applicant for a K nonimmigrant visa, a consular officers shall—
(A) provide information, in the primary language of the visa applicant, on protection orders or criminal convictions collected under subsection (a)(5)(A)(iii);
(B) provide a copy of the pamphlet developed under subsection (a)(1) in English or another appropriate language and provide an oral summary, in the primary language of the visa applicant, of that pamphlet; and
© ask the applicant, in the primary language of the applicant, whether an international marriage broker has facilitated the relationship between the applicant and the United States petitioner, and, if so, obtain the identity of the international marriage broker from the applicant and confirm that the international marriage broker provided to the applicant the information and materials required under subsection (d)(3)(A)(iii).

Source>: http://www.online-da...M...imbra 2005"


There will be cases where the beneficiary will state that YES they did meet through a IMB, and NO the IMB did not provide any of the required information. The law doesn't say what happens then. Denial, AR or what? If there is no action taken if the beneficiary discloses that the IMB did not comply with the law, then what's the point of asking?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-16 20:45:00