ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA O.K. Under U.S. Constitution

Katerina’s saga unfortunately is not unusual. The Court’s decision on Monday notes that many other “mail order
brides” in the U.S. have suffered similar abuse at the hands of their American husbands, and that the
“perpetrators of these crimes were often involved with multiple foreign women and were seeking to become
involved with other foreign women at or around the time they committed the crimes.”

I suspect that its not the law itself that upsets some people so much, for its purposes are to do good and protect women who may be in a weaker position than their US citizen petitioners. Its probably declarations such as "Katerina's saga is not unusual" that is hurtful to some readers of these stories. To me its the one-side nature of these politically correct stories that at times slay me. Writers could just as easily say something like: "the stupidness and desperation of these brides to leave their miserable living conditions in their home countries contributed to their plight." But with that being said, the only people truly affected by IMBRA and such laws are those who have a criminal or abusive past. For the rest of us, it likely only means a slightly longer time to process a visa.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-04-24 10:23:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA O.K. Under U.S. Constitution
Judge Cooper in his opinion relied heavily, even totally, on the data submitted by the defendants. Either: European Connections chose to present no dispositive date; there is no "positive results" from "mail-order bride" situations; or Judge Cooper chose to ignore the plaintiff's data when he crafted his opinion.

Also, in a very brief survey of the law journal articles on the topic, I was able to find over 20 articles focusing on the negative treatment and abuses suffered by foreign brides, and NOT ONE written in a more positive light. I'm not sure why this is, but it sounds like an opportunity for me or someone else to write an article arguing the other side.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-04-04 09:00:00
IMBRA Special TopicsINTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER?

Yahoo personals is not considered an IMB... how is that different?

To us, there is no difference between Yahoo Personals or RussianEuro, or FilipinaHeart, but under the IMBRA law, there is a difference. Yahoo's primary purpose is NOT a dating site whereas the primary purpose for the others is exactly that. Just google IMBRA and read the definition for yourself.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-01-26 11:09:00
USCIS Service CentersFormal Congressional Inquiry Petition Link
Of course, it is possible that if there is a Congressional Inquiry conducted, it will have the opposite effect desired. If you think it's moving slow now, what do you think they will do if they "know" congress will coming snooping around? STOP working on petitions, and work on covering their butts as best as possible. Sorry guys, I've workd for the govt, and I know how covering your butt is the primary concern when on the job.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-30 11:50:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Calling all under Administrative Review US Embassy Manila
Well, another non-update to our status. After I heard from my congressman that the USE had told him that the visa "was NOW approved", I called the embassy to see when it might be released. But the lovely lady at x5184 commences to tell me that it has NOT been approved, and only will be released after the non-routine embassy checks of documents which might take 4-6 weeks. Now, I realize that my mastery of the english language is very limited, but "now approved" and "4-6 weeks" have two very different meanings I think. Is this process just totally retarded, or did the USE just tell a lie to my congressman?
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-12-19 19:06:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Calling all under Administrative Review US Embassy Manila
Well, add our names to the approved "pending routine checks" status. What is particularily disturbing is that they let my girl leave her interview on Dec. 5 with all indications that the visa is approved. She even saw the green sticker on the folder that read "k1 visa approved." But then I call the embassy a week later, and the visa has NOT been released by the embassy because they are awaiting some sort of "checks." Called the Dept. of State number and all I got out of them is that the status on her visa is "pending." You gotta love pending, pending what? Pending the volcano blows? Pending the pope visits the Phil? The state department lady reassures me that there is nothing "wrong" with our application, that its just going through "routine procedures." But I find that answer BS because "routine" is approval the same day as interview. They approve hundreds of 60 year-old grandfathers petitioning their 18 year-old fiancees who have only visited their children (oops I mean fiancees) once, but they hold up our application. It is very frustrating indeed.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-12-13 10:22:00
IndiaNovember-2010 Immigrant Visa Interview dates
But guys, now we are on :ot2: . So If u have be assigned a immigrant visa interview date in nov-2010,then plz post your INTERVIEW DATE,TYPE OF VISA(k1,k3,IR1/CR1,DCF etc.) and CONSULATE. Fill it like this way,

INTERVIEW DATE :
TYPE OF VISA :
CONSULATE :
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-02 06:08:00
IndiaNovember-2010 Immigrant Visa Interview dates
Hi..i agree with TOMD.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-02 06:06:00
IndiaNovember-2010 Immigrant Visa Interview dates
Hi TOMD...sorry to hear about ur situation.I agree with you that all USCz should be well treated and serviced very well in overseas as they are done in USA. And i want to say ,USCIS has to change the visa process for Spousal cases.It should be too short like 2 month. Becase nobody feeling good without his/her loved one.So they have to resolve this problem.I hope this will be done in future.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-01 10:50:00
IndiaNovember-2010 Immigrant Visa Interview dates

WOW :blink: :o ... are you on a expedited visa request ... Seems to me like your on a Rocket Ride looking at your timeline information. I am surprised that some letters for Nov have already been sent out.

Has anyone other that Er Neal received a appointment letter for NOV.? I am thinking we will start seeing them in early October. Thats just my guest...

My completion date was Sept 13 but I have not received any word to-date regarding interview.


Hi guys,i am not on a expedited visa request.We did DCF(Direct Consular Filling)in our home country.While u guys did petition in USA through USCIS center. So our DCF process is so fast,it takes only 3 months. Only some consulates allow to do DCF. Visit the below link to be clarified.

http://www.visajourn...content/compare
Er NealMaleIndia2010-09-30 08:00:00
IndiaNovember-2010 Immigrant Visa Interview dates
Hi Folks,

If u have be assigned a immigrant visa interview date in nov-2010,then plz post your INTERVIEW DATE,TYPE OF VISA(k1,k3,IR1/CR1,DCF etc.) and CONSULATE. Here is mine.

INTERVIEW DATE : Nov 15,2010 ,7:30 am
TYPE OF VISA : CR-1 (DCF)
CONSULATE : MUMBAI



Thanks
Er NealMaleIndia2010-09-17 14:45:00
IndiaMedical Exam in Gujarat,India

Great detailed info! :thumbs:


Thanks ELW.

Good info.... :)


Thanks Bani...i hope it will be helpful to our people.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-04 02:08:00
IndiaMedical Exam in Gujarat,India
If you are now ready for medical exam test,then here is the some important information and procedure. First of all make a apointment with the nearest hospital from the list(Physicians List). On the apointment day reach at that hospital by 8 AM.Please carry the following list with you:

~ 3 Photographs
~ 3 photocopies of Passport + Original Passport
~ 3 photocopies of Interview Letter + Original Interview Letter
~ One BLACK PEN (Dont forget this,you will need it many times)
~ Carry Rs.5000 to Rs.6000 (for 1 person)

After reaching there contact the representative at the Help desk.They will give you form,so fill up it and give them back with your passport & photograps. After that they will guide you where to go and what to do. This process can vary at each hospital.Now i am talking about Apollo hospital gandhinagar,bit i think it will be same at all hospitals.

First of all they will check your eyes, to check wether you have spects/lences. After that you need to pay Rs.1600 at the desk.Then they will send you into 1 lab for blood test,so that guy will take your blood.Next is Chest Xray. They will send u to the radiology department for X-ray,its simple 2 min process. Now the help desk guy will give you some forms to fill up.In that using BLACK pen you need to fill that forms.You have to just write ur name,case number and basic details.After that you need to go in the physician doctor's office.There are separate physician for Gents & Ladies.So gents will go in Gent Doctor's office and Ladies in Lady doctor's office.Ok, now the doctor will ask you some questions, like have you any of there illness or anytime admitted etc, and according to ur answers he will fill the form. After that on the bed(you will be stripped :D ),he will check your whole body from all sides like to check u have any surgery or not? and other things. If u have any vaccination records then show him at that time otherwise he will checked some vaccines on the form which are appropriate regarding as ur age.Now you need to pay money for those vaccines which will be given to you next.I think generally they will give you the 3 common vaccines(TD,MMR,Varicella) and it cost Rs.1641.Plz remember this can be vary. Now u will go in vaccination center room, nurse will give you 2 vaccines on 2 hand and 1 on you Thapo. Guess what........NOW YOU ARE DONE.

P.S : If any kid under age of 12 has medical exam then they will do A Mantoux Test.And that kid has to come again over there after 2 days for Test read by doctor.PLZ read this link for more info about A Mantoux Test.(A Mantoux Test)

Ask the help desk about to collect your Medical reports,in gandhinagr you can pick up on the same day at 4PM.

I hope it will be helpful.Good Luck for your Medical Exam.

Thanks
Er Neal
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 13:35:00
IndiaFormat for Police Certificate in INDIA

She will need Police CC from both cities even in the same state........and she will need Passport office CC from your regional Passport office .......for India you can use this link http://passport.gov....Certificate.htm


Thats right... :thumbs:
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-17 11:26:00
IndiaPCC from Ahmedabad RPO
Does anyone from Gujarat(Ahmedabad) know about the latest process of how to get PCC(Passport Clearance Certificate)from Ahmedabad Passport office ?

This is my understanding of PCC process :

-> You submit the PCC application at RPO(Regional Passport Office) with fees & supporting documents.

-> RPO will forward that application to Chief Police Commissioner office (Shahibaug,Ahmedabad).

-> Chief Police Commissioner office will forward that application to your Local Area Police Station for Verification.

-> Local police will verify all information and send back that application to RPO.

-> RPO will contact you (txt msg) to pick up your PCC.


If anyone knows better than this then please let me know.

One more thing : I heard here on VJ and all other sites that the stupid Ahmedabad Passport Office don't allow you for PCC without NVC Checklist or Interview Letter. IS this still right ? Or Anyone from Ahmedabad has latest experience ?

Thanks..Your Input will be greatly appreciated.



















Er NealMaleIndia2014-06-10 22:26:00
VietnamIs it true? Visa only good for one week?

Visa is good for 6 months, but...... this is usually from a consulate that issues a visa quickly. The real term for the visa depends on how long the medical is valid for which is 6 months, so your visa is usually only good for about 5 months since you usually have it done prior to the interview, but IF you are put in AP for 3 months then your visa might only be good for 2, or even worse if you are in ap for 5 months then in theory it could be good for only one week, but generally if it is that close they will ask for a new medical. Hope this helps. Jerome


Thats right........ :thumbs:
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-27 06:04:00
VietnamAPPROVED !!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-04 02:23:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Visa Approved!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Er NealMaleIndia2010-12-25 22:54:00
USCIS Service Centers###### vermount service centre
Could it be that some countries just take a little longer than others because they are looked at under a microsope?
seagull64MaleCanada2013-01-31 15:07:00