ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForm I-751 Denied for my Wife! WTF!?
As a serviceman myself, we both know there is no such thing as too much documentation when it comes to the USG. I'd get EVERY bit of evidence I could and overwhelm them with data to show how erroneous their original claim of no relationship is. Photographs, emails, you name it. In fact in the two years my fiance and I have been together we traded over 10,000 emails. When we marry I will put her on every document I have. I figured DEERS would suffice but it looks like it doesn't, that's an odd one. Get statements from friends and relatives and ANYTHING that shows you two as a legitimate couple.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-15 12:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChange of Address Requirement
Most non-United States (U.S.) citizens who are in the U.S. are required by law to notify DHS of any change of address within 10 days of moving to a new address. Those exempt from this requirement are nonimmigrants currently in A or G status (e.g. foreign government officials and international organization aliens) and certain nonimmigrants who do not possess a visa and whose current stay in the U.S. has not exceeded or will not exceed 29 days.

To notify DHS of your change of address, you must file a Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card. You can now prepare the electronic Form AR-11 online using this tool.

https://egov.uscis.g...ction=coa.Terms

Edited by Robert&Karen, 17 November 2011 - 12:43 PM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-17 12:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionfound out my husband has other children....
We listed the kids (hers in the UK with UK citizenship) on the K1 but no one cared. Had we not listed them things would still have moved right along from what I saw. We never planned for them to immigrate.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 19:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionfound out my husband has other children....
We listed Karen's adult children who would not be immigrating, even got their birth certs as required, and no one cared. We are now in AOS, submitted the data on the other kids and still no one cares. I thought it was only for background check purposes originally, but I can't say for sure. It was required on K1 and AOS and incomplete information was provided. That can be a bad thing but just how bad is to be determined.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 18:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case
I'm not taking it personal. I am being blunt because beating around the bush may make this incident appear too touchy-feely when in reality it is serious.

First off, there is really not enough information since you are not volunteering any. You do not have to say a word mind you, but that leaves us to our imaginations. Second, the example of a whorehouse being raided is a good one. Maybe you really were there to hand out religious materials and convert the poor souls. However it is highly unlikely. "Highly unlikely" in a court of law may not be enough for a conviction in this country.

You are not guilty but not innocent, said another. Well you are best off being 100% innocent, getting all the charges completely eradicated, maybe even get them dismissed with prejudice so they will never come back to haunt you.

Here is an example: In 1993 I was arrested for armed robbery. Shotguns in my face, helicopter, a dozen squad cars, the whole works. Did I do it? No! But I was driving behind the shop as it was being robbed and witnesses thought I was the getaway car. I was actually pulling next door to the shop in an alley. After the dust settled, EVERY SINGLE OFFICER apologized to me, said they were sorry, and wished me the best. I understood the situation, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. But in the end the prosecutor never looked at me once. No court saw me, there is no arrest record, no anything whatsoever, because I was 100% innocent. (By the way they caught the robbers.)

I bring this up because, I ask, in your case can everyone involved in it say the same thing about you? You don't have to answer out loud, just think about it to yourself.
IF YES, wonderful, have them clear your name, life is great.
IF NO, then you still have enemies out there, and time is on their side. You need to get this settled. Really, settle it. The sooner the better.

I hope I made my point in this post. Sorry I did not come across ad clearly as I had wished. By posting here you are looking for help under the circumstances, and a lawyer may be needed in your case. I am sorry if I appeared to be prosecuting you myself, that was not my intent. My intent is that regardless of the outcome, it is a serious matter, and if I were in your shoes and totally innocent I'd beat this thing down with every ounce of energy I could muster. It kinda sucks you are in a limbo like this rather than completely off the hook. I don't think they are doing you favors by putting you in this position.

Edited by Robert&Karen, 23 January 2012 - 08:28 PM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 20:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case

Yeah, nolo contendere and nolle prosequi are very different. I guess there will be some explaining to do with the nolle prosequi, but it certainly doesn't carry the same stigma of guilt as does a nolo plea (except of course with those individuals here who seem to find an implication of guilt simply from the fact of an arrest).


There is a big difference between the Prosecutor not having evidence to prove one guilty and knowing the person is innocent. Remember, they never got Al Capone on anything more than tax evasion. Doesn't make him a saint as a result.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 18:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case

robert & karen if u don't know what u are talking about it's sometimes better to keep your comments to yourself.


Aaron202 said it well, right from the USCIS. Don't do the crime, heck don't even look like you did the crime.

I believe I know what I am talking about. An immigrant cannot afford to have ANYTHING draw negative attention. But now that the horse it out of the gate? Guess the OP's future depends on how well they recover from the incident.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 13:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case

You seem to still be confused about noelle pros. In America, people are innocent until proven guilty. Did the OP commit a felony? I have NO CLUE. But there certainly wasn't evidence or ability to convict him as one so he does NOT have an actual felony conviction and as such we can't say for sure he did it. I'm not sure what the point of your unhelpful comment was.



To use an analogy, some people complain that their head hurts but they won't stop banging it against the wall. No, I do not know what happened and it sounds like OP will keep as much information private as possible. I have been in countries where you get arrested for looking at a cop wrong; this is not one of them. If he was minding his own business while walking down the street, and he gets arrested, well SOMETHING got the officer's eye. Whatever it was, well culturally at least there is something going on there.

In summary, my advice would be that whatever lifestyle choices you made that led to your arrest, well try to avoid those choices in the future.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 13:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case
Sounds like you better clean up your house before it becomes an issue. In other words, don't come to America to commit felonies! We don't appreciate it!
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 00:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case
Kinda odd if you do not know if you have a conviction or not. You can have your numbers run with your state's Department of Justice to get a copy of your rap sheet. If you have a GC and get a felony conviction you risk deportation.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-22 22:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCourt Case
I found this:

http://felonyguide.c...le-Prosequi.php

Are you saying there was NOT a conviction but there was an arrest?
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-22 22:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuestion about photocopy of the passport
All pages, always.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-23 23:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI'm in BIG trouble !!!!!!!!!!!! :S
Now make a COPY of it all in case it gets sent to Lithuania by boat.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-24 19:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI'm in BIG trouble !!!!!!!!!!!! :S
I have a buddy who is arab and works for the US Government, he used to wear a backpack all the time, now he carries a briefcase and wears a tie and got rid of the backpack, he is treated completely different.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-06 18:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI'm in BIG trouble !!!!!!!!!!!! :S
You are overseas now with a GC that expires in 2 months? My mother went home to Canada with 4 months left on her GC and when she came back they gave her a hassle because the card had less than 6 months remaining on it. Same with passports, they want it to have 6 months left for some reason. Just a heads up that that may be a question upon reentry.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-05 11:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWe Procrastinated, and now it's lost
We were in the waiting game too. The Embassy signed for it, the return receipt name was illegible. We waited about 30 days and still no word! Just as we started to copy everything they found it and processed it.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-08 11:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

The courts may decide this entire issue for us in a few weeks. It's a roller coaster ride to be sure. Co-workers say I need to get my life on MTV. I have not comingled anything for concern about where the funds will go. Indeed she has far more to worry about than I do.

 

Here's a good one for you. Her kids are with CPS, so if their green cards expire on what grounds can they be kept here and not voluntarily sent back? Would the county not be breaking federal law?

 


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-28 16:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

She does not wish to stay here. Can't blame her. BUT....she will stay until she gets the kids back and they can all three travel back to the UK. Now if that takes time, time past th egreen cards expiring, I wonder if she can get a one-year visa to legally stay in the US until this matter is resolved? She will stay until it is resolved anyway, no one can fault her that, but I was hoping if she does it legally she will not have  any issues because of suddently being an "illegal."


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-16 21:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

You assume I have $7k laying around which is what they all want for starters.


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 18:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

They should have made it three years to sync with the shorter time for a marriage visa.  Oh well.


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 16:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

Remember the car accident? Apparently she testd positive for something in her system and she is going to go to trial. Oh, and since the last post she has had two more arrests. She was put in jail to await trial, so in this time at least A) she is not getting into any more trouble and B) I am not being hit any more. Kids still with CPS. Whata wild ride.  Very soon is the time to file for removal of conditions. NOT!

 


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 15:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

Well if she goes slow that's no biggee to me, she is the one who needs to find a new home so I can understand going slow.  I did offer her gobs of cash to do an annulment and she said no.


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 15:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

Six months in CA, yes, but it's a piece of paper now and a piece later on. CA is a no-fault state so there is no arguing over stuff, it is 50/50 and that's that.  What bothers me about is is that this whole thing is looking like such a complete failure. And we used to be so happy. :-(

 


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 15:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

Filing for divorce is easy, but then what? She will not move out, so have her formally evicted? To the streets? I'd rather save the money from a divorce and use it to get her where ever she wants to go. I brought her and the kids here, they were fine back home, I upset the apple cart so to speak. The least I can do is return things to their former condition.

 


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 14:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

It's escalated big time.  She is a complete nut job in my opinion. She totaled the Porsche I got her. She has refused medical attention for a broken foot in the car accident. CPS has taken her kids and she has had more arrests. She gets visitation but needs to complete some counseling classes to get the kids back yet she refuses to go to them, still saying she is right and the world is wrong. The kids will be adopted out of she refuses to comply. The real father does not want he kids. What I want means nothing as I am a mere stepfather, never mind I am the one with the income supporting everyone. She wants me to get her an apartment on her own but I cannot afford two households. She refuses to work. I'm seeking counseling to see how to deal with all of this. 

 

This has gone on way too long to see a cure in sight. It'll be closer to $2k for perm green cards with the kids too, but the courts have them so I do not know how to file for them if I could. I doubt my wife will go back to the UK without the kids. So if she can get them back and head to the UK before her green card expires them maybe she can at least visit the USA if she wants to. Sure she can file on her own but she has no idea how the government works in that regard and either she is too lazy or too ignorant. on one hand she wants to go home and on the other hand she has redecorating ideas for the house that will take a year or two. She is all over the map. I'm exhausted. And broke. I took away her ATM card when she was going hog wild with it.

 

As a result I have no intent to file for the permanent green card for her. I just see no other option.


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 12:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

If she has enough documented proof that she married you in good faith (i.e. not for a green card) then she will be able to apply for a 10 year card on her own.

If her current GC expires and no ROC is filed, then her status is no longer of a resident alien and therefore, she is deportable.


I myself believe the marriage was in good faith but now I am not so sure. Moving out of the bedroom right after the GC interview? Coincidence? Well she tells me she has a place to go and I won't hear from her again. But if the card expires, that's that? What about folks who do not have the money to file or forget about it? Can they not get waivers?
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-04 13:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?
Okay well it as more than knocks on the door, but we don't need to go that deep here. Let's just say that in any interview she has plenty of explaining to do. It may not count heavily towards an official police record, but it speaks volumes of her character, and I know USCIS can go by that in their decisions. Morals as well as legal bits. We shall see. Wow this sure turned.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-03 02:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

At the end of the two year green card you are to send in proof of bonafide marriage. It's done so Uncle Sam can weed the fake marriages from the real ones. If you do nothing and let her card expire she must return to her home country. When you Is she is having trouble adjusting to the US or to being married? She might have grounds to adjust without you under certain circumstances.



Well she has had a few run-ins with the law already, nothing bad, but knocks on the doors and such. She says I am guilty of mental abuse, defined as asking her to clean up the house. She does no housework and the whole place has gone ghetto. I'd post pics but you'd call CPS, no biggee because they have been out numerous times.

Also, though we were married in November she moved out of the bedroom in January and has been back less than 12 days total since. It's a different excuse each time. Her plan now? Sue me for divorce and support for life.

Sounds like letting the 2-year card expire and maybe write a letter to USCIS is a good thing. She won't have the funds to apply on her own.

Edited by Robert&Karen, 02 January 2013 - 06:15 PM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-02 18:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?
We did the sweetheart visa, she got here a year ago and is having a terrible time adjusting to life in the USA. On one hand she wants to go back but on the other hand she likes the freebies in the USA. She has one year more to go on the two-year green card before we'd apply for the ten-year card. It's not looking food.

Let's assume she moves out and I have no idea where she goes, which is how things are looking. What will happen when the current GC expires? I guess I do not understand the purpose of the two-year card to begin with, is it something probationary, or just a way to make more money for Uncle Sam?
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-02 17:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Question about filing criminal record dispositions again?

If you had already submited them, and they were addressed, then I'd think you can put on the application something like "addressed at last interview" of the like.


Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-21 23:41:00
PhilippinesWhat are your 'friends' saying?
She is asked "Have you even met him?" We silence them quickly when she says I flew there a half dozen times and she has flown here. :-)
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-10 10:31:00
PhilippinesWhat are your 'friends' saying?
I get asked why I can't find an American woman, why I have to look overseas. I tell them I refuse to settle and it took looking in England to find the one for me.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-19 19:26:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat

Well...I don't understand it. Here's why...

> People with no friends don't necessarily have money.

> People with no money don't necessarily have any friends.

> I would rather be rich in both friends and money.

> Friends do go.

> Money is only a task master to those who aren't up to the task of mastering it.

I'm worried about the ones who "understood" your drivel. :unsure:



Yes, and to the people YOU are rich, so what does that say? Also the quote, while nice, is probably the sweetest way to tell someone they are broke and going to stay that way if it is up to me.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-20 19:19:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat

Darren would've done it, but he forgot his glasses. :jest:


Oh is that it. I thought he had too big a bill and they could not make change.

Edited by aorobert, 18 September 2011 - 05:27 PM.

Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-18 17:26:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat

dude is 45


:huh:

Well, we all mature at different speeds.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-11 23:22:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat

and one post removed for a personal insult. last warning as the next time there will be thread banned or worse.
:ot2:


I think many of us wish Darren could see how he appears from our points of view. He is young and bound to make mistakes. We learn from getting good advice (the easy way) or from falling on our own face (the hard way). Looks like a bit of both here. I've started several replies and deleted them for concern about how they'd look to a moderator. I don't believe anyone here has evil intent in negative posts. We are searching for what to say and how to word it so that Darren understands the message. Not easy.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-11 22:24:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat
Taxi drivers talk. He may never get another one.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-06 19:18:00
Philippinestrying to be upbeat
OP: $4500? I'm going to be down about $12k by the time my fiance is here.

But I'm not complaining because she is worth it to me.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-06 16:58:00
Philippinesi-134 just above poverty

...LOL But still I am JUST over.


That's like being JUST pregnant. Still counts. :-)
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-08 03:30:00
Philippinesi-134 just above poverty
My feeling is that if you make the 125% by even only $1 you will be approved. The number is harder on those in CA and NY than many other states where life is much cheaper. Even if you have a paper route to make up the 1% it counts. Personally I'd get a way to hit the 125% and leave it alone then. If you are at 124% only then I'd include a letter stating is work was seasonal, if a raise was due, or other expected changes in the positive direction.
Robert&KarenMaleUnited Kingdom2011-09-07 19:45:00