biggish data

to file or not.

I am waiting on my US citizenship to come thru, should i wait to file for my wifes K3 or should i just apply now.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.

K-type visas are only available to either a foreign born fiancé or foreign-born spouse of US citizen petitioners.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-01-12 19:20:00

The Visa Journey UK Pub Quiz Thread!

P.S. No one has got them all correct....

"Whachoo mean Willis?"

Okay, okay....
"The"

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-03-06 12:49:00

The Visa Journey UK Pub Quiz Thread!

I think Mermie should be banned from playing this cos they know everything.

Is she from the UK?? If she is I won't exclude her....if she isn't......BANNED!!

Then I'm in!!!!!!!!!!! UK born and bred :dance:

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-03-06 12:03:00

The Visa Journey UK Pub Quiz Thread!

Okay, in that great British tradition I reckon we should have a pub quiz....I'll post five questions a day (unless I run out of questions/I get bored...or you lot do!) and the first one to answer gets a free bag of virtual crisps and a drink of their choosing...

Ready, on your marks....get set...GO!

1. Which UK politician was replaced by a tub or lard when he failed to turn up for a recording of TV quiz show Have I Got News For You?
2. In which UK TV series did actor Neil Morrissey make his first television appearance?
3. What did M*A*S*H stand for?
4. Which was the first British TV game show to be adapted for screening in the USA?
5. Which football team is the subject of the 1996 film Fever Pitch?

Roy Hattersley

Boon

Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

Krypton Factor

Arsenal

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-03-06 10:30:00

Bird's custard in US anywhere?

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I went holiday shopping two nights ago, and couldn't find anything anywhereeeeeeee Like you say, Cheeky, I've seen a lot of recipes that call for vanilla pudding instead. E, happy holidays to you too!!! (well, to everyone else too! ) Cerise, I wish I had some of that!! Hard to find *anything* up north here...no isles like that..international foods, etc. Oh, Marylou...WOODMANSSSSSSSSSSSS. For the longest time after I moved here about 11 years ago, I called our local supermarket (Econo Foods and Super One) Woodmans! Just couldn't get used to it..if they have Ambrosia there, I *so* wish I still had one near me...Craig lovessssssssssssssssssss Ambrosia rice pudding in particular, but no can do around here! Looks like I will have to order online, and probably not for New Year's now, but he will like it anytime I do it, I know. Oh yeah..and Cerise...going to make some mini sausage rolls for our get together, probably tomorrow night. So glad I got the recipe from you that time!!! Anneelizabeth, great to see you around..it's been awhile!!! For everyone else, thanks a lot for the links and replies (Cherry, dr lha, Janice, Kezz, ajames...) Hope you all have a WONDERFUL Christmas and even better New Year!! M.

We always used Blancmange in trifle and it can be made from scratch.
Blancmange

3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold milk
1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt; combine with cold milk. Gradually
add hot milk. Cook in double boiler, stirring until thick; cover
and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Add vanilla. Pour into molds, rinsed
with cold water; chill until firm. Serve with fresh or canned
fruits, cream or pudding sauce. If pudding isn't to be molded,
increase milk to 2 1/2 cups. The same amount of arrowroot or 6
tablespoons flour may be substituted for cornstarch. Serves 6.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-12-24 07:30:00

can I purchase a house in the US before moving there

QUOTE (missing.my2angels @ Jan 6 2008, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a quandary in that my fiancee needs to get her soon to be ex husband off of the mortgage. Without selling up and us starting afresh when I get over there in hopefully 7 months if the K1 goes quickly, is there a way I can get a mortgage here to buy the house jointly with my partner in the US or solely by myself?

Many thanks

David

As a non-resident alien, it might be tricky to find a lender that is willing to take the risk. Foreclosure process is impacted if the borrower is not a resident. However, there are companies that will, but the interest might be higher than practical. After you've secured a green card, LPRs are treated as US citizens by most lenders.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-01-06 14:31:00

child support arrearages, back taxes and dui's k 1visa

QUOTE (prima and jay @ Jan 20 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

a few financial irregularities.

Yikes!

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-01-22 14:56:00

Help!! Turned down for filing in London...Has this happened to you?

QUOTE (bunsk2007 @ Feb 7 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Has anyone having their Embassy Interview during this last week been in this situation ?!

US/UK married couple, living in UK, decide to move back together to US where USC mother lives......
USC files for UKC at London Embassy, petition is approved.

UKC files their part, all seems to go well until interview at London Embassy when the USC is told -I think I have this all correct- that

she is not (regarded as) a USC because she is living in the UK, even though she has birth cert. etc to proove it...

Embassy goes on to say that the USC should already be resident in the US and filing in the US on behalf of their partner...
I have just read this on another forum- it appears to have happened today. I was hoping this poster was also on this forum but having looked, can't find her here.

** To the lady who posted this!! I can't find you on this forum. I hope you don't mind me posting about you! **

I am trying to see if this has happened to anyone else- even the US spouse's US immigration lawyers in London are baffled and have not seen this happen before! They can't understand why the US spouse's petition was approved, if they are now saying she filed incorrectly.

Someone has posted a reply to this USC saying they wonder if the problem is that the sponsor to her UKC husband is resident in the US- he's wondering if the petitioner has to file in the same country that the sponsor is in?

I am nervous now- my interview is on Monday!

Use search term "domicile" and research what is required to demonstrate.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-02-07 16:27:00

Awful, cheesy pick-up lines

When I was a model in New York many years ago, after one of the shows a member of the press came backstage to compliment the designer that was being showcased and approached me to let me know he liked the last piece I had on. He said, "darlin' I think that piece is splendid. You know where that'd simply look fabulous? On my bedroom floor"

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-02-10 19:14:00

Traditional English Sunday Roast

Average flour in the States is labelled "All Purpose", but I always remember buying flour in the UK and it was "Self Rising"

QUOTE (rocks @ Jan 18 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Magenta @ Jan 18 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I found Bisto in Meijer, if you have any near you.

Yorkshires won't be the same in the States, something to do with the flour. Have read about loads of Brits having problems making them.

i wonder what's different about the flour?

diadromous mermaid

Female

2009-01-18 21:14:00

Visitors Visa from Russia - It can be done

How do you figure?
It was just my opinion
It's one persons word against the other as I see it. Suppose she has her self-petition (I-751) reviewed, wouldn't her most obvious rebuttal be, "he's just an upset spouse?" If she is willing to offer a bribe, she'll be willing to lie at that review as well.
And in response to bribery charges she could respond by saying, "I was afraid of losing my status, my husband withheld my supporting documents, I felt trapped, I didn't know what else to do, I came here to build a life together and he...etc.. etc.."
Like I said before, there was no need for her to obtain any false documentation. You guys had all the right documentation as any other married couple.
But you are right, it all falls into the USCIS's hands at this point. It will be interesting what the outcome will be.

I suppose it is entirely possible that an alien can assert that the US citizen spouse was upset, and I'm sure in some cases it might very well be true. I guess, in my opinion, whether that would be sufficient to overcome any suspicion of fraud (based on the USC's testimony that she was trying to bribe him) by USCIS, would depend on a number of factors. For example, whether the USC ends the marriage or the alien.

If, indeed, the alien chooses to leave the marriage, then I can't see much excuse for doing so prior to securing the recommended documentation, so there'd be no need to manufacture methods to secure it later.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-28 12:38:00

Visitors Visa from Russia - It can be done

In other words, she offered to PAY me for "faked" documentation, since she knew she would be leaving the marriage prior to the lifting of conditional residency.
I provided that information directly to the USCIS
As others have told you from another thread, this submission of information will probably be in her favor. A reasonable USCIS officer will simply view you as a disgruntled and unhappy former spouse. They'll take anything you give them with a grain of salt.
Now, if she offered this bribe to the insurance company, that would be a whole different ball game and the insurance company submitted this to ICE...

How do you figure? It's been my experience that the Service Centres and local offices are really very accommodating to US citizens. Not necessarily true about the birbery not being taken seriously, either. Why wouldn't evidence count with a US citizen? He is the one for whom USCIS was granting her privilege of residency, in the first place.

Edited by diadromous mermaid, 28 September 2006 - 07:28 AM.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-28 07:26:00

She Dumped Me!!

QUOTE (mox @ Mar 9 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (diadromous mermaid @ Mar 9 2008, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow! You are starting to sound like your nemesis, tito!

LOL!!!!! Sorry, but I'm just so sick of all the sugar-coating I see in this thread!

Well, only the OP knows all of the facts. What we know at this time is that he is emotionally distraught. Perhaps we should give him some slack, eh ?

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-03-09 12:51:00

She Dumped Me!!

QUOTE (kd4uvc @ Mar 9 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I got hit by a bulldozer of a problem today. I do not expect sympathy from you. Just remember to pass the word to others that some of the friends they have will do harm. Since I am considered a threat to this forum, I will send my thanks and leave.

There is also a daughter, who needs care. Perhaps the decision was not simply your fiancée thinking solely of herself.

QUOTE (mox @ Mar 9 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't think you're a threat kd4uvc. But here's why "that dog don't hunt:"

You flew her to St. Pete. because there was some reason she couldn't meet you in her home town. You probably wired her the money to buy her plane ticket. You haven't met her child because the child was too sick to travel. (What really happened: She lives in St. Pete and pocketed your money for the plane ticket. There is no child.)

She "fell in love" with you, you asked her to marry, but the timing just wasn't right for her yet. (What really happened: She never had any intention of marrying you, but she did enjoy all the money you spent on her.)

In the meantime, her child's medical expenses continue to climb. There have probably even been a few urgent calls in the night saying she needs money RIGHT NOW for some emergency operation. (What really happened: She has been milking you for money. You're probably in to this for thousands right now.)

You pushed her to make a decision. She has stalled you for as long as she can. Now she knows the gravy train is over, so she's breaking it off. OR it could be just another chapter. She'll make up with you, you'll send her more money, and she'll milk it a little longer.

How did I do?

You would find this community much more sympathetic with your plight if you were honest with us. I hate to see anyone scammed, but you need to drop the fairy tail world you've built around her and man up to the truth.

Wow! You are starting to sound like your nemesis, tito!

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-03-09 12:45:00

She Dumped Me!!

He said he went to St. Petersburg.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-03-09 12:40:00

My wife left me!

QUOTE (Satellite @ Feb 22 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Unfortunately she left me...
I do not know what to say... I will not write here again...

Oh goodness. I'm sorry to here this.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-02-22 22:44:00

I agree that there are few an alien living in the US for under 5 years would qualify for. But there are ways to make that alien qualify. Add an out of wed lock child to the mix and the odds become in the alien's favor.

google 'sponsor deeming' as an example.

Additionally, it is NOT "the rest of her life".

Again I re-iterate the word "theory". Look over the I-864 again on what conditions must be met in order to be removed as sponsor.
1. Alien becomes USC.
2. Alien works 40 quarters.
3. Alien dies.
4. Alien leaves country forever.
Now imagine an alien who never works, never naturalizes, never leaves the country and out lives the sponsor!
Sounds like a life commitment to me.

If you are discussing theory, there's one more situation that can relieve a sponsor of his/her obligation under the Affidavit of Support
5. Or basis for eligibility to petition for permanent residency is either withdrawn/rescinded/denied and alien falls out of status and is subject to removal

Edited by diadromous mermaid, 19 September 2006 - 04:44 PM.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-19 16:44:00

Yes, she can apply for another K1 or CR1 from Russia (if she decides to return). 90 days rule is not for her anymore because she met all requirements for the K1 with you. Even she was in US more than 90 days (because you got married, then applied for AOS), she did not overstay her visa. If she will now return to Russia and will apply for another K1 or CR1 - she can get these types of visas.
She will need a divorce certificate though.

Once her AOS is rejected, she will need to leave. If she overstays 90 days passed this time, it is my understanding that she would face a 3-10 year ban. (She would need a waiver in this case).

180 days

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-18 08:55:00

Are you basing this comment on the fact that through marriage she technically met the K-1 terms? My understanding is that while there is a legal posture, it predates the IMFA reform.
That was my understanding as well. I believe there was one case on point about a lady who met the technical terms of a K1 by getting married and then abandoning the original petitioner for another petitioner. Assuming all is done in good faith and in compliance of the bona fide marriage requirements. This will probably be a decision of an immigration judge since the lady should be placed in removal proceedings after the AOS denial. But it really depends which state she is in. Texas for example follows through, California just sends a letter.

There is an attorney that participates on BE that claims that a lawyer representing an alien in such a situation could fsahion a defense after the Dixson & Dawson cases, that occured prior to IMFA, using the legal posture that the terms of the K-1 were met once the beneficiary used the K-1 visa to enter, and married the petitioner within the 90 days allotted. If I remember correctly, there has been little case history in recent years, but who knows, perhaps it might work. All the same, the alien would have to be prepared to face a rather intensive legal battle.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-17 14:12:00

She chose to leave me for someone, then try to come back, but continue the affiar anyway.
Sorry for you loss Russ.
But just out of curiosity did she you leave you for another American or a Russian American living in your community?
In terms of immigration consequences she will be denied AOS if there is no response to the RFE. She might be able to squeeze in an I-360 for battered women in abusive relationship since there is some evidence of police involvement based on your other post.
However, she is better off abandoning this AOS application and pursuing a new I-130 if she marries her current lover. Because she met the technical terms of the K1 which was marriage to you and if it is determined that the marriage was bonafide she should be able to adjust status with her new petitioner if she goes that route. Unlawful presence is forgiven for marriage to a USC.
However, since you mention her returning to Russa, she will probably not be able to return after her AP documents expire or become void due to AOS denial. In a more distant future the lover in question can still petition for her through a K1 or K3 visa if they decide to go that route.
You might not be on the hook for the I-864 because AOS has not technically been granted. And even if you are there has been no case on VJ where the government has sued the sponsor because his beneficiary became a public charge.
However, I'd be more concerned about the outcome of your divorce proceeding, the last thing you want is for her to take her statutory share back to Russia or use it to start a new life in America.

Are you basing this comment on the fact that through marriage she technically met the K-1 terms? My understanding is that while there is a legal posture, it predates the IMFA reform.

If the AOS is denied, the I=864 falls with it.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2006-09-16 23:18:00

I-130

Claire, dear...don't get frustrated. I so want to help you with this question, but I am not as experienced with this as others, so hopefully someone else will jump in with some help. I was just speaking with my mom about this and she told me that if you should get married, it will "kill" his father's petition and you will have to start the process all over again. The petition is affected because by getting married he is now technically in a different category than he was originally petitioned for.
It looks like the NVC is moving on the petition since they have sent the AOS bill. With the new process, I am not sure how long it will take for him to get an interview, but I am sure it will be within months. If you can, hold off on the wedding, sweetie.

Your VJ Sis,
Tam
Just a point of clarification. If the father is only a permanent resident, and not a citizen, marrying would not place her SO in a different category, but it would render him ineligible for petitining by his father.

His father is a USC.

Claire

Then, if memory serves me well, he'd drop from First Preference to Third if he marries.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-08-15 11:32:00

I-130

Claire, dear...don't get frustrated. I so want to help you with this question, but I am not as experienced with this as others, so hopefully someone else will jump in with some help. I was just speaking with my mom about this and she told me that if you should get married, it will "kill" his father's petition and you will have to start the process all over again. The petition is affected because by getting married he is now technically in a different category than he was originally petitioned for.
It looks like the NVC is moving on the petition since they have sent the AOS bill. With the new process, I am not sure how long it will take for him to get an interview, but I am sure it will be within months. If you can, hold off on the wedding, sweetie.

Your VJ Sis,
Tam

Just a point of clarification. If the father is only a permanent resident, and not a citizen, marrying would not place her SO in a different category, but it would render him ineligible for petitining by his father.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2007-08-15 09:09:00

Anyone here know anything about an H2B visa

QUOTE (OrayneandI @ Jan 23 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would like to get some help from people who have gone through or are familiar with the H2B visa process and have gotten married while in the US on that visa.

some questions are:
1. My soon to be husband is on H2B (seasonal employee) visa, he's been here for over a year and has to be re-sponsored by his company every 6 months. His I-94 expires April 2008. What happens when we file the paperwork for AOS and EAD, etc and it will of course take up to 90 days and his I-94 will have expired.
2. He is not staying with his current company, he is in Vail, CO and will be moving to TN with me... I'm assuming he will just resign from his job there and come here when the I-94 expires in April. We are getting married in February but he feels obligated to his employer since he is sponsored by them until April. So after we are married, he is going back to CO.

I have spoken with an attorney but they won't give me much assistance because I'm not paying them, of course which is understandable... we just don't want to run into any obstacles if he's out of status when the I-94 expires, and before the other paperwork is approved...

Any suggestions, or any ideas?

Thanks!

I thought the H2B was a temporary non-immigrant worker visa, with rather significant limitations. One year issue, no adjustment of status...not dual intent visa.

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-01-23 21:55:00

Help, my boyfriend from USA had problems with police , he wants to come to live in Mexico and refuge

QUOTE (Anny @ Feb 17 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

^{, HI EVERYONE, I NEED HELP, MY BOYFRIEND FROM USA GOT IN TROUBLES WITH AMERICAN JUSTICE , HE IS NOT GUILTY BUT POLICE WANTS TO SEE IT IN A WRONG WAY, HE DOESNT WANT TO GO TO JAIL, HE IS THINKING TO COME TO MEXICO AND LIVE WITH ME ALTHOUGH HE KNOWS HE CANT COME BACK TO USA ANYMORE, WE WANT TO MARRY IN MEXICO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT I GUESS HE NEEDS PERMITION TO MIGRATION TO GET MARRY AND TO GET VISA TO WORK IN MEXICO, WHAT WE CAN DO?.......HE DOESNT WANT TO STAY THERE ANYMORE , HE IS SCARED WHAT POLICE THINK TO DO WITH HIM, AND HE WANTS TO HIDE IN MEXICO FOREVER, I WOULD SUPPORT HIM 100%, IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME TO KNOW WHAT TO DO, WHAT PAPERS WE NEED TO GET , I WILL APRECIATE IT VERY MUCH}

First, do a little reading here:

http://www.mexperien...immigration.htm

diadromous mermaid

Female

2008-02-17 17:45:00