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police record from US?

The US does have them. I have mine from Germany and Texas. You have to contact Police Records which is with the county clerk and you may request it there. Cost me $7 and I was asked for mine from both places. ;-)

Hello.. I was browsing the US embassy site in Romania to see what do i need for interwiew and they say i need police record from all places i lived more than one year... So do i need police record from USA also? i lived more than one year but i never heard before something like this. If i do need that..how i will get it if im here? have somebody heard about something like this? thanks

There is no such thing (Police Certificate) in the US - you'll only need it for places lived overseas. =)

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-15 14:45:00

police record from US?

I needed it when I applied. They also just told me I need it again when applying for AOS. I think that if the OP did indeed live in the US for more than a year, it won't hurt to have this. If they end up not needing it, he was at least prepared if in the event they did ask for it.

You don't need one because the USCIS already has access to the necessary databases to run this check themselves

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-15 14:43:00

police record from US?

I had to do the same thing because i lived in Texas for a long time. All I did was call the El Paso, TX, police records section and I asked them what I needed in order to obtain my police record. I had to send them a money order for $7 and give them as much information about myself as possible. I gave them my SSN, name - including my maiden and name from my ex- husband, all addresses used in the US, telephone numbers i had, birthdate, etc. The more information you give them, the easier for them to find you in their system.

I had to mail a written request stating what i need the police record for ... along with the information stated above. i received my police records from the El Paso county clerk within a week.

Where did you live in the US? If you need help, I can help you find the number you need. It's really simple - dont stress over it.

Hello.. I was browsing the US embassy site in Romania to see what do i need for interwiew and they say i need police record from all places i lived more than one year... So do i need police record from USA also? i lived more than one year but i never heard before something like this. If i do need that..how i will get it if im here? have somebody heard about something like this? thanks

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-15 14:40:00

POE experience during K-1 visa

That's great that they let her thru. My friend was denied and turned back around and she only tried flying once LOL.

After reading countless posts on POE experiences whilst filing the K-1 visa and being worried sick myself if something were to happen, I decided to take the chance.

My fiancée flew in to Dulles. She had ties to her home country but it wasn't needed. The POE officer asked her a few questions; the most alarming being "So you come to the US every other month?" and then let her through.

Since every experience is different, these were our circumstances:

Flies every other month to the US
Under 30
On VWP
One suitcase
Knows English well

Hope this helps and assuages your concerns.

~

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-15 15:18:00

Translating documents into English

Yep. I needed my German divorce certificate and birth certificate translated. I just looked in the phone book for a translator. Found one and asked if he is capable of notarizing it and he said yes. So anyway, I had to pay him 10 Euros to translate my birth certificate and 70 to translate the divorce decree. Oh, most translators can certify it themselves. My translator was a notary person too so he put his seal on the bottom of each document. Just see if you can find a certfied translator. Have her mail the documents to you so you can get it done for her - it may be easier that way.

I did a search for you and this is what i found:

http://www.crawler.c...a...&tbid=60308.

I would try this one and get a quote:

http://www.uscts.com...CFQGPWAod0iKqHA

Hi.
New member here. Thanks for the info. I've been reading the board but haven't found the exact answer to my question.

I've gathered all the documents needed. The K-1 Step-By-Step guide is AWESOME. Thanks to whoever put that together. Like others have said, it saves $1500 on a lawyer who would just do the same that I could do myself.

Here's my question: My fiancee's documents are in Spanish (from Costa Rica). I have read many of you say that they need to be translated into English. Ok, do I need to have them notarized or certified? By who? Is there a firm that specializes in this type of thing?

Thanks for your help.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-15 14:55:00

Former K1 fiancées that didn’t marry my groom and left US.

LOL

He filed 2 petitions in the past? Not to be mean or anything but that doesn't worry you a bit?

Ohh, man this doesnt sound good.. He did file 2 petitions in the past. How bad is is? What about that waiver? What does it do?

thanx 4 all your help btway!

The last reply was almost 2 months ago...
Thread Monitor... if someone's been away a while, the need to catch up... get over it.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-16 20:43:00

Former K1 fiancées that didn’t marry my groom and left US.

He filed 2 petitions in the past? Not to be mean or anything but that doesn't worry you a bit?

Ohh, man this doesnt sound good.. He did file 2 petitions in the past. How bad is is? What about that waiver? What does it do?

thanx 4 all your help btway!

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-16 20:06:00

Is The Interview All That Is Left?

One more thing - the package that contained the checklist and application forms also contained the affidavit of support form. Instructions for a medical exam were also in there. And yes, I needed my police ecrtificate as well.

Hmm, not sure if there are differences with other countries but I needed to send more stuff after the approval letter. I received a checklist which stated all the documents I needed to bring to the interview with me, and a few applications that I needed to send back right away. Once they received those documents and my signed checklist, they gave me an interview. Shouldn't be much longer for you though if it goes as fast for you as it did with me. Once they received my checklist, I got my interview date shortly after that.

I am an attorney and US citizen, and my fiancée is a college graduate and citizen of Thailand. We sent in our I-129 petition January 11, 2007, and received the letter of approval outlined below on April 4, 2007. We filled out the G325 forms, I-129 petition and also included declarations as to how we met and our desire to marry, copies of my passport and photos showing that we have met in person. No other information. Our petition was not unusual except for my cover letter on firm letterhead. I have not verified income, provided police or medical reports for my fiancée, or otherwise provided any information other than as stated above.

On April 4, 2007, I recently received notification that my I-129 petition was approved, there would be no further action by Homeland Security, and that petition has been sent to National Visa Center. The letter also stated that NVC will create a case record, and then send it to the US Embassy where my fiancée will be interviewed. What does this mean?

I thought, based on comments on this board, that the NOA2 was a packet that requested additional information. Am I reading too much into the letter? Is the interview the only challenge left? Or, are a medical and police report and other documentation (i.e., income, support, etc.) still required?

I am returning to Thailand next week and would like to tell my fiancée what is going on. I would also like to use that time to fill out whatever additional paperwork is still required, if anything, with her.

Any thoughts, comments or advice would be welcomed.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-16 20:49:00

Is The Interview All That Is Left?

Hmm, not sure if there are differences with other countries but I needed to send more stuff after the approval letter. I received a checklist which stated all the documents I needed to bring to the interview with me, and a few applications that I needed to send back right away. Once they received those documents and my signed checklist, they gave me an interview. Shouldn't be much longer for you though if it goes as fast for you as it did with me. Once they received my checklist, I got my interview date shortly after that.

I am an attorney and US citizen, and my fiancée is a college graduate and citizen of Thailand. We sent in our I-129 petition January 11, 2007, and received the letter of approval outlined below on April 4, 2007. We filled out the G325 forms, I-129 petition and also included declarations as to how we met and our desire to marry, copies of my passport and photos showing that we have met in person. No other information. Our petition was not unusual except for my cover letter on firm letterhead. I have not verified income, provided police or medical reports for my fiancée, or otherwise provided any information other than as stated above.

On April 4, 2007, I recently received notification that my I-129 petition was approved, there would be no further action by Homeland Security, and that petition has been sent to National Visa Center. The letter also stated that NVC will create a case record, and then send it to the US Embassy where my fiancée will be interviewed. What does this mean?

I thought, based on comments on this board, that the NOA2 was a packet that requested additional information. Am I reading too much into the letter? Is the interview the only challenge left? Or, are a medical and police report and other documentation (i.e., income, support, etc.) still required?

I am returning to Thailand next week and would like to tell my fiancée what is going on. I would also like to use that time to fill out whatever additional paperwork is still required, if anything, with her.

Any thoughts, comments or advice would be welcomed.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-04-16 20:47:00

Do I have enough evidence to file k-1 forms?

Step one: calm down.

Step two: assess advice - and that's all it is - and see what you think about it. Include what you want. Exclude what you want. One member offered his advice. You are free to take it or leave it - but not to freak out about it since YOU asked for advice!

I can't comment on concerns that may be faced by filers from high-fraud countries. I am dealing with a lower-fraud country. Different concerns arise at different Embassies around the world.

At this point, for WHATEVER reason given for not including evidence of financial support, the bottom line is YOU DON'T HAVE TO INCLUDE IT. It will do NOTHING to prove to USCIS what you need to prove. Save it for later, or leave it out entirely. It. Will. Not. Help. You. Get. Approved. At. This. Stage. Period. Full. Stop.

Not trying to be bitchy about this, but it's important to understand exactly WHY you would be including any particular piece of evidence. If it isn't included for a reason, then it shouldn't be included at all.

You need to prove:
1.) that you have met within the past 2 years in person
2.) that you intend to marry.

Past that, you're just stressing yourself out. Money transfers, phone bills, letters, all of these are immaterial to your proof as USCIS requires it.

Really, best advice is to remain calm, read as much as you can, educate yourself, and make your decisions as you will. Cutting and pasting in the guides isn't going to help you.

Good luck.

Wow. I would have to disagree about the phone bills not being bneficial. The guide clearly states that it is proof of an ongoing relationship. And even if they decide not to bother wih it, at least he had this as evidence. My immigration lawyer did my whole K-1 packet and he advised me of what to include for proof of relationship and ongoing relationship, and phone records were included. All I am saying is that it will not hurt anything.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-06-04 21:54:00

Do I have enough evidence to file k-1 forms?

yes i have letters also. thanks for reminding me. see how scatter brained this is making me?

thanks everyone.

You can also print out emails. If she sent you cards or you sent her cards, take them too - attach a sticky not onto it describing the occasion such as card for birthday ... and put the date on it. I had everything you can think of and when i went to my interview, they didn't ask for one single thing! I was kinda disappointedbecause I was a nervous wreck worrying that i didnt have enough evidence.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-06-04 21:48:00

Does Divorce need to be final before applying? + other question

Does the divorce have to be final before you apply?

My fiancee said that if he comes to usa on tourist visa and marries me, he can stay? Is that right?

I read some depressing stuff on a petition, but it seemed to apply more to getting the spouse to usa, is this fiancee visa jsut as bad or is it pretty easy? How much money total does it cost if you do it yourself? And is it 4-6 months or so?

So he wants to come to the USA and marry you on a tourist visa even though his divorce is not final? And no, just because you get married does not mean he can automatically stay. he will still have to file for a GC. My friend came to Texas on a tourist visa, got married, tried to apply for aGC, and got deported back to Germany. Doing it this way is risky.

The fiancee visa is not hard to do. There are alot of steps you have to complete and it can seem overwhelming - believe me, I cried a few times out of frustration when reading all the stuff i needed to do .... but it is not hard. i think it took me like 9 months or so to get my fiance visa.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-06-05 19:18:00

looking for a posting...medical

Hi all,
I am looking for a posting that i've seen mentioned. It says Sillygurl posted a complete list of all the items on the medical clearance.
I have a bunch of questions about it...but i'd rather read it myself before i start asking question.
does anyone know how to find this posting?
i've tried 'search' with no luck
thanks
sue

Hey you! How are things going for you? Things have been sucking for me, I tell ya! We found out my husband has to go to Iraq for 18-24 months in August. As you know, I just got here in March! We had all these plans to get our new house together and fix it up and stuff and now, Uncle Sam decides to send him away. I got worried about my GC cuz I would need it if something happened to him since the army would fly me to Germany. I went to my infopass regarding this entire mess on June 12. I just got my biometrics and interview appointment. One is on the 5th of July and the other on the 11th of July. They've been really working my case.

Anyhow, enough about me .. what up with you guys?

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-06-27 16:29:00

question about divorce papers

hi guys! i wanna ask something.

my fiance had two marriages before. the problem is he could no longer locate the divorce papers of his first marriage. he said he didn't know where to get another certified divorce papers. how and where can he get another certified divorce papers since the termination of his first marriage was 1998?

is it ok if we just mention in the forms his second marriage since we cannot provide the certified copies of the divorce of his first marriage? will the center know that he has two marriages before?

please help. thanks.

I would mention the first marriage as well. Have him contact the courthouse where he got divorced at and they will send him a copy. My mother needed a copy of her divorce decree and she did the same thing - it cost her $5.

I had my fiancee's divorce papers with me but they didn't even wanna see it for some reason.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-02-04 13:08:00

Marriage License

Hi

I have read on the Tennessee government website that they will not issue a marriage license without a social security number.

I'm not sure when I will get my SS number so is this going to be a problem or will I get a number straight away?

Thanks

Can you email or call them and let them know that you are coming from a foreign country and do NOT have a SSN? Although I do have one, I was never asked for it. You could always go to Vegas where you won't need that stuff.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-04 17:18:00

Is there a list of "red flags"?

Is there a list of "red-flags" on Visa Journey? Or can someone tell me what they may be? My beau/fiance is 6 years younger than I, is that a red flag?
Yoly

Don't worry! There are people on here with a 20 year age difference.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-04 17:01:00

question about "proof oh having met within 2 years"

We also sent in proof of ongoing relationship. I think that's important.
Of course you need to prove that you've met in the past 2 years...but what else? I moved back to the U.S. and wanted to show that we are still very much in contact with each other - hence the e-mails, letters, pictures, gifts, phone bills....

Yep, that's what I was told to do. No one told me just to prove that we met within 2 years. My attorney told me to have proof of an ONGOING relationship. ;-)

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-06 01:58:00

question about "proof oh having met within 2 years"

Should I explain what I am sending as a proof of having met him within 2 years? For example, on the letter its says we met on this restaurant he works at, so im sending pictures of us in front of this restaurant, and a couple of my credit card bills showing ive eaten there a few times. whould i explain this to the USCIS and if so, where should i do it ?

thanks!

And for the K-1 interview, make sure you ahve evidence of your relationship. I brought pictures - including pictures of him, my daughter (he's her daddy even though not biological), and myself; and also family pictures of him, myself, my daughter, my mom, grandma, etc. We took family pics on holidays so he was always in all of them.

I had cards that he had given and sent me over the years, phone bills, letters, emails, airline tickets, etc.

I was kinda worried about evidence at first because we spent most of our time together in Germany when he was stationed there. Since we had no clue what a k-1 visa actually was, we didnt think about getting evidence together. Thankfully, I save everything and was able to use it all for my interview.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-04 17:06:00

K1 Visa vs. Getting Married in US

CherryXS,

Better than what? A tourist visa?

No, the same principle applies - it is illegal to enter the USA as a non-immigrant with the intention of immigrating while in the USA.

Yodrak

Better to use work or student visa. Using a visitor visa to "save time" of K-1 petition is "penny-wise, TON-foolish".

That's the same thing I meant so why is no one trying to correct you? I also said that it was illegal to enter the usa with the intent of immigrating. Yes, I said "marrying" so shoot me, but the whole immigration thing is what I meant. Some people know exactly what a poster is trying to say but yet, wanna get annoying about it and twist things all around.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-06 01:40:00

K1 Visa vs. Getting Married in US

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible for my fiance to come to the states on a visitor visa, and we can register here without going through with K1? Anyone know anything about that.
I advise against it - that's what the k-1 visa was created for. However, people ARE still doing it the unethical, illegal way. The choice is yours but it is up to you to decide whether you wanna risk deportation and penalties. If you get married here on a tourist visa, you will have to prove that you never intended to marry when she came here. I say don't do it.

Both of your above statements are not true....

1. It is not illegal to do AOS from a Tourist visa or VWP if you had a spur of the moment marriage....

2. There are 1000s of people who come to the USA to marry each year there is a whole big tourist industry based around marriage in the USA and they do not need a K1 to do so.... if you do marry on the spur of the moment and file for AOS you may be asked about your plans when you entered the USA at your interview but most are not asked anything other than the normal interview questions....

3. You may think that anyone doing AOS from a tourist visa or VWP is unethical and illegal and you are allowed to have you opinion... but be careful about making blanket statement about the legal or illegal ways to do AOS....

Kez

No, you are taking my words/comment out of context. So typical on here for a few people to do that.

1. It is illegal if you come on a tourist visa with the intent to marry. I said NOTHING about a spur-of-the-moment thing. The OP has intent to marry, thus doing something illegal.

2. I am aware of that. However, I also know 2 people who have gotten denied and deported and they had intent. I just don't think it's something worth risking whether 1,000 people do it or not.

3. Nope, I did not say that. You are taking it out of context. If you have comprehension problems whilst reading my post, just do not respond. I said it is illegal and unethical if you HAVE intent to come here and marry just to avoid having to do the k-1 visa. It's not fair to those that DID complete the process and tried to do the right thing. No one is saying anything about coming here on a tourist visa and getting married.

The OP has intentions to marry - get it? So he should do it the right way just to be safe. Do you get that too?

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-06 01:36:00

K1 Visa vs. Getting Married in US

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible for my fiance to come to the states on a visitor visa, and we can register here without going through with K1? Anyone know anything about that.

I advise against it - that's what the k-1 visa was created for. However, people ARE still doing it the unethical, illegal way. The choice is yours but it is up to you to decide whether you wanna risk deportation and penalties. If you get married here on a tourist visa, you will have to prove that you never intended to marry when she came here. I say don't do it.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-04 17:12:00

Making copies of documents...

Hey, everyone!

I've got a bit of a redundant question, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm currently making copies of all my documents (birth cirtificate, travel iteneraries, passport, etc.) for submission of the I-129F on Saturday (hopefully). Um, will the USCIS accept copies made by a scanner and printer, or will I have to take my stuff to some sort of copy place (IE Kinkos)?

Thanks in advance.

I just wanted to add something so you can be prepared because I wasn't. When you get the checklist of documents to bring to the K-1 interview, make sure you make copies of all of those too. Some things they will keep and you may need it in the future. They do usually have copy machines in there but you have to pay to use them. For me it was like 25 cents for each copy I made and I brought no money with me! Thankfully there were 3 couples who I hung out with while we were waiting in the lobby and they all spared me the change.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-10 00:41:00

Fiancee letter of intent

No. make it sure you have signed it ....

Similar question about fiancé letter....It's going to be written in portuguese....can I translate it or does it need to be a third party?

Did you already send it in? Why is it written in Portuguese? Not sure about Portugal but in Germany, EVERYTHING needed to be in English or translated to English. I suppose it is because the letter will be in your case file when you apply for AOS. The AO that will interview you for that only speaks English (more than likely) so she will need to be able to read it. Our letter of intent was definitely in my case file when I went to my AOS interview 2 weeks ago.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-07-23 03:44:00

confusion of filing k-1

I never wrote one of those! My husband wrote one but I never did.

QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Aug 25 2007, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The "original statement" they're requesting is a letter of intent from both you and your fiance. Essentially the idea is that both of you are stating your intentions to marry each other 90 days after the non-USC enters the US.

Example form here: http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc

Both the USC and the foreign fiance should each have a letter with their own original signature on it, though I've also heard couples doing a joint letter that they both signed.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:02:00

Hello everyone!

I don't think you will have a problem. There are people on here who are in their 40's and 50's who have fiancees/wives that are in their 20's

QUOTE (arwen @ Aug 21 2007, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello there! Wow, what a great site with so much helpful information. My name is Arwen and the reason I 'm here is that sooner or later my partner and I will be filing for the K1 Fiance visa. For now, I'm just starting to gather some information on how we are going to go about doing it.

It looks like a right grueling process!
I am a British citizen but have been living in Italy for the past 14 years and my partner is a US citizen. We met on line a year ago and I made my first journey to visit him just a few weeks ago. We spent three glorious weeks together and I've decided to go back to see him at Christmas.
I have read up on all the requirements and we seem to meet them all, the only thing that immigration could see as a problem is the fact that we have quite a large age gap. I'm 34 and he is 52 but we love eachother and I have reason to believe that we are going to take our relationship much further. He is just a normal everyday working guy, he is not rich, so immigration can not accuse me of wanting to marry him for his money!

What do you lot think? Could it be a problem? Has anyone found themselves in a similar situation?
Many thanks for reading my post
Arwen

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 17:19:00

one way vs round trip ticket

I got a roundway ticket because it was cheaper. I don't think it makes a difference. If you're looking for a cheap flight, go to http://www.flyusave.com

They have an 800 number and are the cheapest I have ever came across. My husband paid $800 for me and my daughter and that was $400 a piece. My brother used to use them when he flew to see us over Christmas while stationed at New jersey. His tickets were always about $400 as well.

QUOTE (HotOlive @ Aug 21 2007, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi My fiancée and her son just got the k-1 visa approved and have visa in hand. I am in the process of looking for a flight to jfk as they are the only airport I know whom will stamp for temporary work permit. My question is would it be a mistake to get a cheap round way ticket and just not fly back? One way tickets are so expensive on short notice. Could this have a consequence on their visa stamp? Of course I don’t want to make any mistake so I would need to know someone that has done that at the jfk airport. Thanks so much.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 17:23:00

Fiance question

I did not have to show any legal documents stating that I have sole/full custody. Maybe this is because my daughter is a US citizen anyway, with an American passport and we were coming back to the US????

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Aug 25 2007, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (KarenCee @ Aug 25 2007, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (youngdaddy @ Aug 25 2007, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if my american citizen friend will petition a filipina as his fiance with 2 kids and marry her in the states will the kids be included as part of the petition? does he need to adopt them first? will they carry his surname in the end?

A K2 will need to be filed for both kids, each one is a separate petition. They cannot be included with the fiancée petition. If he wants them to carry his surname, the children's biological father would have to be contacted and agree. Then your friend could legally adopt them. At least, that's the way it works here in the States.

The petition portion of the above is incorrect. Only one petition is filed. You list the names of both children on the I-129F petition. Later, there will be visa applications sent from the Consulate. Each child needs their own visa application and will pay their own visa fee. After US arrival and marriage, all three will need I-485's filed to adjust status.

Generally, the other parent's permission is required for immigration or a legal document indicating the immigrating parent has full custody. Someone will correct this if not accurate, but I beleive in the Philippines, the mother always has full costodial rights to her children unless she expressly gives them up.

I believe the surname/adoption portion of the above answer is generally correct but an adoption and/or legal name change for a child is a legal matter, so I would consult an attorney on that.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 13:54:00

Two phone number related questions

Put down her cell phone number. Do not worry about phone records right now - take those with you to the interview. If they see a problem with it during the interview, they will ask you and you may then explain. Don't worry, it will be fine. I had tons of evidence for my interview and they didn't even ask to see any of it at all - I was quite disappointed! LOL

QUOTE (EricC @ Aug 25 2007, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello I have two questions relating to my fiance's phone number.

1) On the I-129F it asks for her phone number. She doesn't have a home phone just a cell phone, should I put her cell phone down or does it have to be a home phone?

2) A few months back she lost her cell phone and had to get a new one. A lot of my evidence revolves around phone calls, texts, and receipts that show her phone number on them. So naturally it shows her old number and then the past few months shows her new number. Should I put an explanation on why I started calling and texting another number?

Thanks
Eric

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:13:00

Biruta,

They are not together. She is in another place so yes, she can still be independent. i was independent until I got here to the US. Nothing wrong with that.

QUOTE (Biruta @ Aug 26 2007, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

"I want to be independent woman"

Sorry girl. It is not possible compleatly if you are in relationship or marriage. If you love some one, if you truly love, then you are depend on each other.
If you look global, you will see that nobody can be independent from everything. You will always be depend on something..Aspecialy money...

It is life girl..Welcome..

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-26 11:34:00

Military or not, I don't think it makes a difference. My husband is in the military and ours wasn't really different from anyone else's. I'm confused as to how you got the petition number (i don't think I read that anywhere) Did you guys call on the phone and USCIS gave it to you or do you actually have the petition approval letter? I'm confused

Right now my petition number makes no sense. I have my green card already so it doesn't matter but mine starts with WAC and I have no clue what that stands for. Our petition was processed by the nebraska service center

QUOTE (applewow @ Aug 24 2007, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Caladan @ Aug 24 2007, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's possible they've changed the numbering system since we had our petition approved last October. If it starts with three letters and then has trailing numbers, that's probably your case number. Was it stamped on the back of the check?

Yes,Al got the check and ,like he said, there is a same number..
When he called to uscis they stated that our NOA1 is on 20 of July
and that they are processing military petiton in a different way...
Maybe thats why we have some strange number that doesnt valid with
uscis website...

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:55:00

Lola, I can understand that you want to go to a better place where you can be better off. I would want to do the same thing .... and like you said, you have the memories there. So, I really do understand. At the same time, it looks like you have no trust (with good reason for that). Besides the receipt number not making sense to you, is there anything else that makes you believe that he did not file the petition?

As for this number: VSC200707 Could it be that it means Vermont Service Center, July, 2007? Maybe he gave you the receipt date instead of the petition number? My petition receipt number begins with WAC-06-xxx-xxxxx <---- those are numbers. Maybe he just made up a number because you didn't believe he filed - maybe he doesn't have the number yet - is this possible? I dunno .. i didn't even see the timeline.

All i can say is that if you two are going to be together and you two love each other, you both need to trust each other and have patience.

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OK...
Let me answer in here..
My name is Lola and yes,I am originally from Uzbekistan..
I met Al in Korea while he was in US military there..
I lost my job and moved to the city where he was stationed..
We were living together for a while and wanted to get married
when I found out that he is married...
I don't want to remember that time,it was hurrible...
But...he filed for divorce and step by spet we became a couple
again...If I say that I love him,it won't be enough...
HE IS MY EVERYTHING...
I love him that deep that I am willing to sucrifice all that I have
to make sure that he is OK...

I asked him about me going back to Korea because I miss it...
I don't feel right to be back home..Yes,I miss my parents...
My homeland...But everything is not right in here...
We met there and that's why I love this country...
Don't want to say something bad about Uzbekistan,but
I enjoyed my self better there...I could make money and be abple to help my parents..
But now I have to ask Alvin for support,I don't feel right all the time when I have to do that,
because I understand that he has to pay child support,etc...
I want to be independent person and sometimes send him presents and gift,like I did before...
I hope you remember that,Alvin,do you?

Thats all ...

And another thing about not trusting...

Yes,I had a very hard time to get trust back,after knowing that you weer lying about being single,when you were not...
But,because of my love to you I didn't leave you and tried to understand why you did it...
I am realistic person and understand that people are not perfect and sometimes could do mistakes...
But for me...AS LONG AS PEOPLE HONEST WITH EACH OTHER... EVERYTHING COULD WORK OUT JUST WELL!!!

Issue about you sending petition...
I hope you did,but to knowing case number that is not matching with USCIS website is more than just strange...
We got a case number that starts with VSC200707***
I believe people in VJ how has a case number will be able to proof that the case numbers dont start with 200707...

I really hope that everything will be alright soon...
I love you,Alvin and you know that...
All that you have to do just look back to our past and you will understand everything!!!

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:38:00

OK, so she doesn't believe you filed the petition? There is something seriously wrong here. I'm not trying to be mean here but for her to doubt you like that is just crazy. Why would you want to even be with someone who doesn't have faith in you?

I know it is hard. I met my husband while he was stationed in Germany. He left Germany in October 2005 and we were just reunited in march of 2007! That is a long damn time but with faith and belief in the other person, you can make it.

Your fiance needs to chill and be patient while having some trust in you!

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Thank you one and all for you prayers and support. I appreciate the wishes for good health and good luck.
Today, my lola had asked me about returning to korea. I had aid "NO," but she had stated
" work and make money,so I can feel free to buy me everything that I want like it was before" and " want to go back and feel korean air" and "Korea is better,because I have been there for a while,I know language and I won't lost there,I mean I know how to find a job,etc"
I love this woman and I am afraid that if I allow her to return to Korea, that I may loose her..
I do not know what to do...

So she wants to go back there because she wants to buy stuff and she can't do that now? I mean.. hmm. And she can't get a job in the usa? If she really cares about your guys' life together you should sit down and work the pros and cons together. Maybe she just needs time to adjust. I hope it works out for you!

My fiancee is in Uzbekistan..and she believes that I am lying about sending in the visa
petition. She believes that our petition is not being worked on if we can not verify our case number.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:29:00

What makes you think that you will lose her if she goes back to Korea? I mean, if she is not doing well in Uzbekistan and Korea will give her better opportunities UNTIL she gets her K-1 to be with you in the US, I don't understand your worries.

Do you two not have any mutual trust towards each other? Without trust you don't even have a relationship

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Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 14:25:00

That whole investigation went wrong! There is NO way that that crime scene should have been handled the way it was.

The person who looked guilty to me was that one boy's stepdad - I can't remember his name but you know, the one with the missing teeth? I found it strange that his story about his missing teeth kept changing.

Anyhow, have you red this?:

New evidence in West Memphis murders
Victim's mother believes defendants innocent.

Mara Leveritt
Updated: 7/19/2007

"PARENTS: Of murder victim Stevie Branch

Reviving an investigation that ended 14 years ago, West Memphis police recently questioned the mother and stepfather of Stevie Branch, one of three 8-year-old boys murdered in 1993. Three teenagers were convicted of the killings.

In a telephone interview on Monday, Stevie's stepfather, Terry Hobbs, confirmed that West Memphis police had videotaped an interview with him within the last three weeks. Pam Hobbs, Stevie's mother, also said she had been interviewed by police. The Hobbses are now divorced.

Terry Hobbs, who lives in Bartlett, Tenn., said police requested the interview with him as a result of recent DNA tests on items found with the bodies. Prior to the police interview, he said, he had been informed of the test results by Ron Lax, a Memphis private investigator.

Terry Hobbs said, "Ron claims that a piece of my hair is in the knots that tied up [victim] Michael Moore."

"Does that bother me?" Hobbs continued. "No, ma'am, it does not. Why? Because I don't believe a thing he has to say because he's working for the defense team. And because if my DNA was at the crime scene, I think [Prosecuting Attorney] Brent Davis would be the one to call me about that, and not Ron Lax."

You can read the full thing here if you haven't already seen it! http://www.arktimes....93-83cfce18215d

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hey, I saw your Myspace page! I also saw that you are familiar with the west memphis three. Have you read the latest news? Some pretty interesting stuff. I first heard about the case back in the day when paradise lost came on HBO. i ended up getting "The Devil's Knot" - I love that book!

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i will always be the first person in line to jump on the "that persons a liar train". And yet I feel not ashamed. I found in my life I am very intuitive and have NEVER been wrong about a person. But amesina40 I am sorry for calling your fiance' a liar without knowing her or any disregard for your feelings. cause I would feel HIGHLY afronted if someone called my fiance' a liar and didn't know them. But the way you put out your facts eventhough you had stated that you didn't put ALL the fact for privacy reason. the way your portrayed your story was you didn't know why the aunt did what she did. Your fiance' didn't know why the aunt did what she did. And for all you guys cared her divorce was finalized and yay your hands are washed clean of the problem. So I sift through these morsals of details that you give. EACH more crazy and far fetched. I come to this conclusion of doing my own research on the web about how this could have happened. And still I personally (and I am no lawyer obviously) I can't see how it works. I just don't. I know stranger things have happened like finding out that my grandpa whom was a miner got caught in a cave in and they found that the cave in was not what killed him.. but in fact his peg leg had gone through his heart. I know I know where is his parrot right? But that is a strange story. But also a very true story. All I am saying is I am sorry for being mean cause I was pretty mean. But I have no filter. Ecspecially when it comes to stories that are TOO strange to be true. It just seemed to me like you situation was a a badly written story with lots and lots and LOTS of plot holes. Just because of your lack of knowledge of what was going on with your fiance'. I am just ####### and arrogant. yes I typed ####### and I do feel gross for it. I didn't mean to offend you and I am about to go into lands of backhanded apologies when I write. I am sorry for saying your fiance' was a liar and hurting your feelings... however despite the details missing and your talk with lawyers. I believe it about as much as I believe in goblins. Wait.. wait.. I do believe in goblins so .. as much as I believe in Unicorns... I love unicorns though

No really I am sorry I am just being an a-hole. I have a poor sense of humor

Yeah it's crazy! I still can't believe the sheriff sticks by them being guilty!Even after there is no DNA proof. Crazy Stuff! I am very intrested to see how all of this is going to pan out.

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-26 15:15:00

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No really I am sorry I am just being an a-hole. I have a poor sense of humor

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 16:38:00

Why not post publicly all the private details to receive an honest answer? None of us know you - you are an anonymous person so what is the big hooha?

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amesina40...

Know one is asking you to give every little detail about your life... you came to VJ and told us that your fiance has been married before but did not know about the marriage... and then she happily gets a divorce for the husband she does not know and is going to marry you.... you then asked us if we thought this was going to cause you any problems...

People are trying to help you but they have questions about the marriage... if you do not wish to post that info then why ask the question in the first place.... I fear you will have many problems getting a K1... this is going to raise very big red flags when she goes for her interview.... the fact that she claims to have no knowledge of the marriage but went on to get a divorce is the part that most interviewers are going to have issues with....

I wish you the best of luck.... I do fear you are going to need it.

Kez

Yes you are right on. I came here to ask a question, gave the necessary details, got the necessary advice which was to go see a lawyer. I went to go talk to a few lawyers and some people who do work in the embassy. They assured me we won't have a problem and to just be honest w/ the situation. I already said early on the situation was all good and gravy, but so many questions were still being asked when the situation was already handled. Like i said i'd rather not post publicly all the private details of this situation. I'm sure that is understandable. Again i appreciate everyone's advice and honesty, and LonaD i apologize if u were offended by my comments. God bless and good luck to you all...

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 16:34:00

If you want an accurate answer, you will have no choice but to give ALL of the facts. I understand that you don't want to share private/personal business but at the same time, how then can you expect an honest, accurate answer?

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Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 16:31:00

Not trying to be arrogant but how on earth does a person not know they are getting married? And what on earth did her aunt have to gain by doing this?

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My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.
My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-24 13:36:00

Who to make out the money order to?

You are supposed to leave the back blank but don't worry, when i first filled out a money order (numerous times), I also signed the back but it was still accepted. It should be okay.

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Oh and I'm also supposed to endorse the back of it correct? Or should I have saved that for them to sign off on....

Magnolia31

Female

Germany

2007-08-25 13:40:00