biggish data

Big problem, please help

I like the idea of having my wife write a letter stating that it was a thing of the past and that she feels regret for what she did.

I like the idea of you BOTH writing letters about her offense. That shows not only is she being honest with the immigration authorities, she has also been honest with you, you are comfortable with what has happened, and you support and love her despite her past transgression, and you are confirming that it is, in fact, in the past. You are the USC... imho your input and support is important, too.

I think it is great that you've made 8 trips back and forth... I would include as much documentation of that as well... especially photos of you together and copies of boarding passes and passport stamps.

I hope the folks who are saying that "times have changed" and it isn't as big a deal as it once was are correct. It would be such a silly reason for denial or delay. Best of luck.

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2011-03-24 16:22:00

Interview disaster, Any thoughts?

I think CO's also look for things that are outside of the cultural norm of the alien fiance/spouse. Is it common in your husband's culture for a man to marry a divorcee? A divorcee with kids? And how about religion... do you share the same religion? Is there a culturally "normal" age difference? Not that any of these are insurmountable obstacles, but I think any one or a combination of these things could cause further scrutiny and potentially suspicion.

Just $.02

maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2011-06-07 16:56:00

TRANSFERRED TO CSC!!!!!!!

Congrats PR and Govi!!

We'll be holding our breath for an approval soon... please Ganesh!!

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-08-22 15:52:00

Finally After 475 We Have Good News!

Congratulations, Mary! That is just wonderful news... brought tears to my eyes, too. You have been waiting so long and making wonderful use of the time by helping everyone else tirelessly. My very best wishes to you, your husband, and your whole family. Many, many years of happiness to you all.

:luv:

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-05-10 10:04:00

Money transfer records

I asked about this when we did our K-1 (and I don't think your situation will be viewed that differently from a K-1). The answer that stayed with me was this (paraphrased):

If the motive's of the non-USC partner are in question (ie, they suspect he/she is marrying for a greencard) during the consular portion of the process, which is basically in place in large part for the purpose of determining the non-USC's motives, then money going from the USC to the non-USC makes the whole thing look even worse... like the USC is that much more gullible or naive.

On the other hand if the USC's motives are in question, as in the event the USC is being paid to marry and bring someone to the US, one could provide that documentation if/when that occurs.

If it were me, I would not provide that particular documentation unless it becomes apparent that my motives are in question (ie, they are concerned that I was profitting from the immigration process). Then, showing that I have spent money on the process as opposed to profitting from it may be helpful.

It's tempting to throw everything at them that you have, especially if you feel your evidence is on the light side, but try to think about what the big picture looks like to you favorite skeptic, then act accordingly (someone else here recommended that, too

).

Best wishes!!!

ETA: I am posting this rather than PM'ing you because if someone has another viewpoint in reaction to this post, it may be helpful to hear from them, too!

Edited by maya62, 09 January 2008 - 09:21 AM.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-01-09 09:19:00

Trying to estimate how long process will take

Actually, 15 VJ members from Nepal have bothered to fill in their timelines... that's out of a grand total of 35 VJ members who identify Nepal as the country of the non-USC partner, or about 43%. Most, however, have gone the route of K1 or K3.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-01-15 12:59:00

OMG I am feeling SOOO technologically challenged right now. :blink:

But after MANY attempts, I finally uploaded a few photos to my profile. :blush:

If it makes you guys feel any better, mero maya is holding on to his culture and sweetness just fine. We still sing in Nepali and dance around the house and eat lots of dal bhat and speak in a strange mixture of Nepali and English. We have pictures up and a little Buddhist shrine in the living room, and prayer flags and marigolds on the porch. Feels like home. I'm sure you'll all be fine. In fact, there are probably a lot more cultural "touchstones" available to your SO's in your more urban settings than there are here.

I am so excited about both of your visajourneys... I'm re-living the whole thing through you guys! Pattu Rani, hurry up and send in your paperwork!! Not to add any pressure...

There's a video of that song Ritu Haru Ma Timi on YouTube (typed the title into google). Very pretty!

Stay cool (it's hotter 'n blue blazes here in VA right now!)

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

8/7/2007 12:45

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Cool site - do you know Nepal now has a new, king-free national anthem? :thumbs:

I am trying to get G to teach me some Nepali songs - I have lots of Nepali CDs but cant sing along to them :lol:

Does your son ever listen to Nepali rap? Yes, it does exist

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Yes, I read about the new national anthem on that Nepal News Now site! I just found a link to an audio of it from BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.u...sia/6930099.stm (look in the upper right hadn corner of the page for the audio link)

You may have to wait until you have your own personal translator in residence

to figure out the words to some Nepali songs. There's still one verse of Resham Firiri that has me stumped! But I'm learning. That was the first Nepali song I learned... S wrote it out for me in Nepali and English :wub:

when we were first getting to know one another.

Yeah, we have found some Nepali rap online, but I only have high speed at work and we didn't buy any Nepali rap when we were there in June, so that'll have to wait, I guess. He just wants to listen to what all of his friends are listening to, so I'm not even sure that Nepali rap would fit the bill. He's all into BLENDING, just like every other 11 year old, I guess. I vaguely remember what that felt like, so I try to humor him to some extent. But NO gameboy!!! :angry:

He says I'm mean. I remember saying that to my mom, too.

This too shall pass.

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

8/6/2007 14:12

Hi Putali! Glad you stopped by. I know we're poor substitutes for your sweetie, but we can keep you company while you wait for your NOA2. If it makes you feel any better, when it comes to Removal of Conditions, CSC is fast and VSC is slow... I know, I know... it doesn't make you feel better. <_<

But hang in there...

Glad to hear you got a job, though... that's great.

Hey, do you guys all know about this site:

http://www.newsnow.c...eed/?name=Nepal

I enjoy keeping up with what's going on in our other home, and sometimes there are articles about expat Nepalis in the US and elsewhere, too.

Our son is at soccer camp this week, learning how to be even more American than he has already become in the past 2 years :crying:

We were singing a Nepali song in the car the other day and he announced that he didn't want to sing a Nepali song, that he is an American and he wants to listen to 99.5 FM (rap station)! :crying:

Ke garne??

Ah well, the only certain thing in life is change....

*sigh*

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

8/6/2007 10:25

I'll second that... great idea Pattu Rani! :yes:

And may I say that the wedding photo you've added to your profile is beautiful!

Cheers,

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

8/1/2007 7:39

Address problems: Kathmandu Nepal

Hello and Namaste,

It has been a while since we went through this process, but I remember my husband's Packet 3 got lost in the mail in Kathmandu. Not sure if the process is the same now (probably), but after your NOA2, the petition goes to NVC and they send it on to the US Consulate in KTM. The US Consulate then sends out Packet 3 to the Nepali fiance(e), which contains the forms that the Nepali fiance(e) needs to fill out, including a visa application.

I am the USC (well, we both are now, but then it was me). I followed our timeline and so I knew when the petition left the NVC on its way to Kathmandu. When Packet 3 didn't arrive at my fiance's house within a few weeks, he went to the Consulate and they gave him a new Packet 3. Apparently the first one they sent out to his mailing address got lost in the mail. He even found out it went to his VDC headquarters, but they apparently tossed it. As you know, anything addressed to anywhere other than a GPO post box is at high risk of being lost. Anyhow, when he had finished all the paperwork, he hand-carried it back to the Consulate and they told him to come back the next day for an interview! You will probably not experience that kind of speed, but I don't think the wait is long.

Now that there is online tracking of case status, you may find it easier to figure out when your petition leaves NVC and approximately when you should get Packet 3. Keep in mind that once it leaves NVC, it is under the purvue of the Department of State (another agency that does NOT offer online case status, as far as I know).

My story is just a long way of telling you that you need to track your case as best you can, and may need to pick up and deliver your paperwork at the Consulate in Kathmandu to make sure nothing gets lost.

Good luck and Subhakamana!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

1/8/2013 17:31

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...

Ramro cha! Sounds like you are ready to go. Best wishes for a smooth interview!

Pheri bhetaunla...

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2009-04-23 13:49:00

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

I129F K1 file from USCIS to NVC not received...

Namaste Raj ra Monica...

Congrats on finally getting through NVC! I just wanted to let you know that our package 3 got lost in Kathmandu despite having a GPO box and asking them to use it for package 3. They tried to send it to my (now) husband's street address and it wandered around Manamaiju for a while (we found out later it went to our son's school, and then the VDC office, and then it disappeared

).

Anyhow, if you don't get package 3 soon, you might consider sending your fiancee to the Consulate to pick one up. And be prepared for an interview relatively quickly after that.

Subha kamana!

Maya

Edited by maya62, 20 April 2009 - 03:04 PM.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2009-04-20 15:03:00

Can K-3 visa be denied

Ma and Timi,

I read your profile and it says you already booked a flight...

I hope I didn't give you the impression that everyone gets an interview the day after they turn in packet 3. In fact, after 2 years of reading here at VJ, my husband and son are the ONLY ones I know of who had an interview that quick. I hope it is quick for your wife, too, but I hope you didn't buy plane tickets for her yet. We waited until after we had the visas in hand to buy the plane tickets... I think it is much more normal for the interview to be scheduled weeks or even months after packet 3 is turned in to the Consulate. It's hard to determine if there's a pattern with KTM because there are so few people here at VJ going through that post.

And the picture on your profile is beautiful. Is it Machapuchare as seen from Pokhara? I hope we get to visit Pokhara next time we are there...

Maya

Edited by maya62, 05 December 2006 - 02:06 PM.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-12-05 14:04:00

Can K-3 visa be denied

My wife has a copy of my passport with visa stamps all over. Our marriage was an "Arranged Marriage". Of course we don't have any pictures before engagement. We exchanged email address after married. I call her every single day since I came back to State on Sep 15, 2006. I went to Nepal in Oct 2005 for 3 week, May 2006 for 3 weeks and July 2006 for 2 months (I was granted for 3 months leave from my work, but I came back to State because I couldn't do DCF). And took a lot of pictures in July and had a really great time in my life.

Thank you all!

Ma and Timi,

Ramro cha. You should have some good evidence with the photos and documentation of your trips. You may want to review a simple time-line of your relationship with your wife to be sure you both remember things the same way. It is common for consular officers to ask the applicant how many times the USC visited and/or when.

The pressure is on your wife to prove that your marriage is real. Give her as much proof as you can. In your case, phone bills would be good if you have them. You may also want to have her print out a few emails (you can cross out anything private in them). Make it easy for her to show your marriage is real, and make it easier for the consular officer to approve her for the visa.

Do you plan to be there with her for her interview?

Again, best wishes...

Maya

PS I'm jealous... you have gotten to go back to Nepal a lot!!

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-12-05 13:38:00

Can K-3 visa be denied

Namaste Ma and Timi,

Don't worry about the visitor's visa being denied. Just focus on helping her get her paperwork done accurately and neatly, etc... You may be surprised at how quickly they schedule her for an interview. My husbands was told, when he turned in packet 3 in person in KTM, to come back the next day for his interview! I'm not saying that will happen in your wife's case, but she should be ready in case it does.

In preparing for the interview, you want her to know what to expect, but you don't want to scare her. You may want to check VJ for other interview stories/possible questions. My husband's and stepson's interview was fairly straightforward and similar to what others have experienced at other consulates (other than the timing the day after packet 3 was returned).

Best wishes!

:star:

Maya

PS You mentioned that she has a few photos from your wedding. Do you guys have any other evidence of your relationship?

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-12-05 09:05:00

March Filers with NO APPROVAL yet.

Namaste Sau,

Congratulations on the approval of your petition!

As others have noted, your petition package will now go to NVC, where it will be routed to the US Consulate in Kathmandu. The US Consulate will then send a packet of forms for your wife to fill out. I'm not 100% sure about K-3 (we did K-1), but check the guides. I had to provide the I-134 and proof of an on-going relationship for my (now) husband for his interview.

Now is also a good time, in my opinion, to start preparing your wife for what she is likely to encounter during her interview at the Consulate. I invite you to read my review of the Consulate here:

http://www.visajourn...views/index.php

and to visit other USC fiance(e)s and/or spouses of Nepali citizens here:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=80957

Best wishes for continued success on your visajourney!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-08-14 16:01:00

Problem @ Interview!!!

Imho, debating with a CO about what he/she can or can't do in evaluating your situation is something you probably need a lot of time and a lawyer to do successfully. I would just get the co-sponsor and be done with it, if possible.

Good luck, and congratulations (because it sounds like you'll get the visa as soon as you find a co-sponsor AND your gonna be a daddy!!)

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-11-01 07:52:00

I AM HEARTBROKEN

Here's a hare-brained suggestion, but you never know...

Perhaps there is a US Consulate in the country where your aunt is. Perhaps she could stop in there, fill out the document, and have them fax it to New Delhi.

Just a thought...

Good luck!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-11-06 10:00:00

Question about evidence

Just my $.02...

It's fairly easy to prove you've met within the past two years and it sounds like you have that completely covered.

I would (and did) submit a bit of evidence of an ongoing relationship with the original petition. As a wise old VJer used to say (paraphrasing): the petition package is the first thing the CO is going to see, and having a little bit of the flavor of your relationship may be advisable. He was also careful to stress that you don't want to provide anything that is going to raise any red flags or cause problems later.

I submitted copies of a few sorta mushy letters from each of us, and a smattering of emails and a couple of phone bills. I also wrote a longish (1.5 pages) answer to question 18 about how we met, and an addendum about my husband's culture's marriage customs to help address what I felt were our red flags.

I also wouldn't (and didn't) submit everything - really just a few things - for two reasons: first, I didn't want to make the petition-reviewer's job burdensome, and second, I wanted to have a nice hefty amount of additional evidence for the interview.

I think the USCIS petition review is fairly straightforward. The Consular review is based more on subjective things - a sense of the couple, intuition, that kind of thing - so personally, I think it is to the couple's advantage to help the CO feel the love, as it were, in any way they can and as early on as they can. And the petition package is the first impression.

Best wishes mero satthi!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-12-19 11:09:00

Having a baby to show bonafide evidence ?

Wow.

This guy's said it one too many times to pass the smell test with me.

*feelin' sorry for the baby right about now*

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-12-17 13:53:00

imp

You can download it from the USCIS website from anywhere in the world. Go to www.uscis.gov, click on "immigration forms" and look in the list for the I-134. Or try the link below.

BE AWARE that this form requires some financial documentation that will be much easier for your spouse to collect while in the US! Make sure your spouse has a copy of the I-134 AND instructions and plenty of time before leaving the US so that your spouse can collect these documents before leaving to join you. If you need a co-sponsor (see instructions), that will no doubt be easier to arrange here in the US as well.

Best wishes,
Maya

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-05-15 12:57:00

i'm at the end of the line , this is my last hope,

I can't suggest a specific lawyer, but I would find one who has experience in Cambodia, and is a member in good standing of this organization:

www.aila.org

You could also try asking for lawyer referrals at the Asia East & Pacific forum here on visajourney:

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=90

So far, it looks like you still have to get through the petition phase, which is here in the US, with USCIS. I doubt a trip to the US Consulate in Cambodia (is there one?? From the AE&P forum, it looks like maybe Cambodians have to go to Bangkok to interview???) is what you need. The visa application phase, through an entirely different agency of the US govt (Dept of State), happens after you have an approved petition.

You are operating under unnecessary fear and frustration, imho, because you do not yet understand the process. You can read the guides listed at the top of the visajourney page, or if you prefer, you may want to get a book on marriage-based immigration. I read parts of a guide published by NOLO publishing, which you may be able to get through your local public library or by inter-library loan. I found it helpful. A little research will give you a much better idea of what the real challenges are, versus the one(s) you have imagined. And you will be better prepared to deal with them.

Best wishes,

Maya

Edited by maya62, 16 October 2007 - 09:49 AM.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2007-10-16 09:47:00

I fell in love and got married to someone related to me.

QUOTE (Capsule @ Jul 10 2008, 03:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (William33 @ Jul 9 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As I understand the immigration rules, this relationship will be allowed and processed as any other. As opposed to wasting time on speculative or "potential" issues, why not process the normal way and hope for no issues? If issues arise, hire attorneys and so forth. This is my advice.

QUOTE (k & o @ Jul 10 2008, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm sorry to hear of the ordeal you're going through. I was just thinking, why not apply for visa to come here as normal, and hope for no issues?

There are ways to work things out. Good luck.

I have a good friend, one of my coaches in my sport who is willing to be the cosponsor, he tells me the same thing.

I agree. Please keep us posted!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-07-16 13:47:00

I fell in love and got married to someone related to me.

QUOTE (Capsule @ Jul 6 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (maya62 @ Jul 6 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Either they are legally married for the purposes of immigration (and need to file for K3), or they aren't (and need to file for K1).

OP... are you still around, and do you have an Armenian marriage certificate?

If not, do you live in one of the states listed as allowing first cousin marriage, in the links previously posted about legal cousin marriages in the US?

Have you consulted any pro bono immigration organizations, like Catholic Charities?

I don't think your situation is hopeless at all. And I don't think you need to involve a third country in this. But your wife needs a safe place from which to conduct her part of this effort (the Armenian equivalent of a Kinko's and a post office box).

This place is a good resource full of good people who want to help. I hope you'll keep coming back.

Maya

Yes, I am still around, I've been at work since early in the morning and have been trying to respond to all the posts while being distracted, that is why it is taking me so long to respond.

I live in a state which allows cousin marriages under certain circumstances (age and inability to bear children are the circumstances) which I don't fall into.

I have not contacted any pro-bono immigration organizations like you have mentioned, maybe I should give them a try. I tried Amnesty International and ACLU, no luck with them.

By the way, one of my greatest friends since junior high school is from Nepal, he's studying in Texas to become a pilot. I talk with him almost everyday and he was one of the first people I talked to about this and he has stuck with me the whole way, great guy.

Yeah, my husband's a great guy, too.

To find the Catholic Charities office nearest you, try googling Catholic Charities and the name of the nearest city. You might even try searching for a CC office near a city that you know has a large Armenian immigrant population, in hopes of finding an atty who has experience with this country... if you do, it might be worth the trip (or at least a phone call or email) to talk to him/her/them.

Just my $.02, but I like the idea of moving your wife to a safe place, which make provoke her relatives into getting the marriage invalidated, which would play right into your hand because a K1 - I think - would be faster and less complicated for you. And it would have the added benefit of you not having to get your own marriage invalidated, which might look fishier than someone else doing it for you and presumably against your will.

Subha kamana ("good luck" in Nepali)!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-07-07 13:34:00

I fell in love and got married to someone related to me.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2008-07-06 13:13:00

Packet 4 from Packet 3

Regarding finding out when your petition reaches the Consulate:

We did not go through Thailand, but I followed our paperwork by calling the State Dept Info line. And I'm glad I did, because I found out that they tried to mail my then fiance's packet 3 to him at a street address rather than the PO Box I had plastered all over our petition package. :huh:

He found out later that his mailed packet 3 had wandered around his neighborhood (to the school, to the Village District Committee offices, etc....) and ultimately got sent back to the Consulate (we think). Anyhow, the result of following by phoning the State Dept was that we were able to save time by him going to the Consulate to pick up another packet 3. The State Dept's computers seem to have certain critical dates, addresses, etc, relating to a package's progress.

Here is the info number:

Contacting Visa Services - Information is available to the public by telephone at the Visa Services, Public Inquiries Division at telephone (202) 663-1225 or by FAX at 202 663-3899.

Good luck J&B!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-05-09 11:10:00

We have an INTERVIEW in Kiev next Tuesday!

Congrats!

Yes, it is possible. Each consulate seems to have their own way of doing things. At the consulate where my husband and stepson had their interviews last fall (Asian), my husband hand-delivered packet 3 and was told to come back THE NEXT DAY for the interviews!! We were so surprised... especially since I had been planning to fly over to be with them for their interviews, bringing with me most of our evidence of relationship. I had already mailed him a small packet of copies of emails, phone bills, and letters, but I had most of it here in the US. I did fax the consulate a letter saying to please call me if they had any questions.

It all turned out fine.... they did great in their interviews and they got their visas.

SO, I would just make sure your fiance has all the paperwork and Evidence he needs, and you may want to contact the consulate to tell them how to get hold of you that day (night) if they have any questions.

Very best wishes for a successful interview!

(F)

Maya

Edited by maya62, 14 June 2006 - 07:06 AM.

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-06-14 07:04:00

VISA DENIED OUTRIGHT???????

Maybe someone will have a link to one of the older threads where the USC was able, by immediate action, to save the K-1 from denial. The one that sticks in the back of my head was a male USC, eastern European or Russian fiancee, and I believe she was issued a denial at the interview, but he persisted and they got the visa. Does anyone remember?

I can say, having read a lot here at VJ over the past 1.5 years, that there appears to be TREMENDOUS variation in the attitude and behaviour of CO's, other DOS staff, USCIS staff, elected officials, etc... involved in this process. Tremendous. And just because one approach didn't work for one person doesn't mean it won't work for another. Every case is different, every consulate is different, every CO is different, every interpretation is (seemingly) different. Why not at least try?

It makes me sad to see someone discourage another from doing everything in their power to kick up a little fuss at this crucial juncture. Sure, it may not do one lick of good. But if this was YOUR fiance, wouldn't you try anything and everything???

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-07-14 14:25:00

VISA DENIED OUTRIGHT???????

My initial reaction (based on experience with an Asian consulate only) is that Consulates have some discretionary powers and despite what you were told, I'd make an all-out effort to do something at the Consular level immediately in hopes of rescuing the K-1. The two things that come immediately to mind are submitting more evidence (perhaps by fax or FedEx), and calling my Senators and Representative.

Would you give a little more info? What did you submit as Evidence of your Relationship?

I think each one of us knows as we move through this process whether our case has any weaknesses or things a govt official might perceive as a red flag. Do you have any of these, and if so, what did you do to strengthen your case? Could it be any stronger?

I would also call my Senators and Representative immediately and ask to speak with their immigration liaison right away and explain the situation.

As I said before, I'd try to save the K-1, even though they told you there is nothing you can do. I don't believe that's true. I know I've read stories here on VJ where someone pulled an apparently failed interview out of the fire before by acting quickly and with additional evidence.

Good luck....

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-07-14 13:09:00

NEED ADVISE/ EXPERIENCE!!!!!

Skemper,

That is fantastic! Good for you for being proactive. Yes, I think your letters (and the phone call) worked. And I think you have the right idea... be there and have everything with you.

Best wishes...

:star:

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-07-19 07:29:00

Visa in Hand!!!! Go US Embassy in Algiers!!!!!

Meriem, congratulations to both of you! That's wonderful!

:star:

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-07-21 07:19:00

International shipping woes

We also had TERRIBLE luck with DHL. We did finally get a refund (two, as a matter of fact). And we then went with FedEx and they were great.

We love FedEx.

But the weirdest thing is that our Evidence and Affidavit were sent to France. My (then) fiance's country name does not begin with F. :no:

But I know that's where one of our packages went because I got a very strange phone call from a woman in France who said she had our package!!

She knew my work phone #, so I didn't have any trouble believing that. She said our packages had gotten reversed and she would have DHL send mine back to me. The whole thing was just bizarre. This was last summer and DHL was saying they were switching over to a new central facility. I wouldn't believe a word any DHL rep told me. Wonder what their excuse is now....

Anyhow, for the OP, as an alternative to changing the interview date, you might ask if you can, at least until the package gets there, fax a copy of your Affidavit to the Consulate.

Good luck!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-07-31 10:48:00

Bringing Chidren to the interview ?

A hybrid of previous answers:

If the child is 14 or older, I believe Zyggy is right... they must appear at the interview.

If the child is under 14, you should probably contact the Consulate and ask. My husband (then fiance) hand-delivered Packet 3 to the Consulate (Asian post) and was told to come back THE NEXT DAY for his interview and to bring his son (9 y/o) with him. Our son was interviewed separately from my husband, and whereas my husband was interviewed in English, our son was interviewed in their native language. They asked him questions like "when is the last time you saw your "old" mommy?", "have you ever met your "new" mommy?", "did your "new" mommy ever send you anything in the mail?" and a few others that I can't remember. I don't know for certain, but I would think that responses of a young child are excellent evidence of a valid relationship (as well as potentially a double-edged sword). If I were a CO, I'd be very interested in hearing what a child has to say about the situation.

Best wishes for a successful interview!

(F)

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-08-25 14:11:00

I recieved PAKET 3 or 4??? HELP!!!

Bump.

Each Consulate is different. I don't know anything about the one in Rio. It may be possible to call there, or go in and ask a question.

You may reach more VJ'ers who have been through the Rio Consulate if you post your question in the Regional Forum under Latin America (or if you put "Rio" in your subject line when asking your question).

Good luck!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-09-28 11:05:00

I think I may have screwed up my original I-134

It doesn't sound like a grievous problem and is easily explained if anyone has questions. If they ask for street and number, put street and number. I wouldn't worry about it.

Maybe someone will come along who can answer more definitively....

Best wishes for a smooth visajourney!

(F)

Maya

PS like your nickname... I used to have a very sweet lab named Lyric

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-10-04 07:38:00

=(((((( Fiance just found out he has cancer

Lyric, my heart goes out to you and your fiance.

Rebeccajo has made a very good suggestion. You need to learn the facts and sort out your options. I know, I know... easy for me to say... I'm sure it is tremendously difficult because right now you just want to be there for him. But taking care now may make the next few months/years more manageable in the long run.

Although it sounds scary to move and not be able to earn money, you may be in a situation where it is more practical to think in terms of minimizing debt. For example, if your fiance will be "covered" medically in Canada and not in the US, it may be much better for you both financially to move there even if you can't work (at least not for a while).

What others are saying about policies covering new spouses may be true of yours, too. My insurance covers both my husband and my stepson. Both have had substantial dental work done in the past year, and our son had surgery this summer for a pre-existing condition. They were covered for all of that at the same level I would have been, with no questions asked. I was very surprised and happy. Please do check into your coverage yourself. No offense to your boss, but this information is WAY too important not to talk to the insurance company yourself.

Best wishes!

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-10-10 11:18:00

Doomed?

I think you are overestimating the "reach" of the US agencies involved, but I'm wondering if you put your address/dates of residence in Canada on your G-325A? Do you need to and are you intending to provide a police certificate from Canada? I think that's probably the only way US authorities would see there's an issue there, unless you volunteer the information.

Best wishes...

(F)

Maya

maya62

Female

Nepal

2006-10-27 12:35:00