Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Why you got Married/engaged to your spouse/fiance?!!!	I have known my Husband all my life.... Our mother became Pen Friends (through a post war School Pen Friend Club) when they were 12 years old, I spent every other summer with him, He was at my 1st wedding. I never thought about him in any other way (more like a cousin). I came over to spend some time with his family to recover from major surgery in Feb 2005 and well by March 2005 something happened (still not sure what) but we were in Love.... We took advice from a Family member who is a Federal Judge and got married and filed for AOS... the rest is history.... Would I do it all over again.... maybe, maybe not.... I miss my children and my beuatiful Grand daughter but I love my husband and I love living here in the US... Kez	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2007-10-30 14:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	APPLICTIONS FILED AFTER 6/2007	Here is a link to the original press release from USCIS.... http://www.uscis.gov...ETG_17jan08.pdf Kez	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2008-01-22 16:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	APPLICTIONS FILED AFTER 6/2007	This artical has been posted already in many forums including Immigration news..... Kez	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2008-01-22 16:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need Some Advice...	QUOTE (Sora_9_Dam3a @ Mar 1 2008, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello--hope everyone's doing well! I've been thinking about work for my husband and how he's going to adjust to life in the US and I got an idea...it's not quite developed, but it's a thought... ..I know it's going to be hard for him to get used to work here, especially if he's unemployed for a while--also, he wants to go on for his masters, but i'm worried that'll be even more difficult for him in the beginning. I'll be done with school at the end of December, hopefully. So, I was thinking--is it a good idea if we move to Egypt for a while, so he's working comfortably and he can get his masters from the American University in Cairo. That way, when we move back to the US, he'll have more work experience, in addition to an American masters degree--thus, making it easier for him to adjust here.... ..the problem is--I don't know how the whole process works--I mean, with traveling with the visa. I know he can't stay out of the country for over a year--so maybe we can come for 2 weeks every year until he's finished. Also, there shouldn't be any paper work to deal with until January 2010... I don't know--I'm going crazy over here looking for jobs and whatnot --what do you guys think? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!! ..wishing everyone a super fast visa journey.. If he enters the US and activates his CR1 he will have to be resident in the US.... yes he can travel abroad and could be outside the US for under 12 months, but you would have to show that he maintained a residence here in the US.... QUOTE Maintaining Permanent Residence Maintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident. You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you: * Move to another country intending to live there permanently. * Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year. * Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year. * Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period. * Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns. http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Kez	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2008-03-01 20:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Is abuse ever OK in a relationship?	No man or woman has the right to abuse another person, mentally or physically. Abuse it not a cultural thing it is a control thing and it should never be tolerated in any way. Anyone in that situation should get out and get help to keep themselves safe.	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2009-02-17 16:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	to the muslims wanting to buy a home	QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Feb 25 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A friend of mine looked to do this - the downside to this is that the deposit you are required to put down is between 10 -20% of the price of the home. So in a market here - where a simply little 2-3 brd townhouse home sells for 400,000 - the downpayment is 80,000!!! (@ 20%) yikes!! That is the same for most home buyers. Truth is if you cant afford the down payment you can afford the home. That is how this home crisis began too many people buying homes on 100% mortgages and having to pay more than 31% of their income on the mortgage.	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2009-02-25 16:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	I lost my husband today	I am so sorry for your loss, I lost my beloved Kezzie just a few short months ago and I know how hard it is at this time, Only deal with one day at a time and try to stay strong. You and your family are in my thoughts. Jon	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2008-07-28 10:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	I am so sorry to hear that another VJ member has passed away. My thoughts go to her family and friends, I know this is a very hard time for all. Like my Beloved Kez, Dawn is in a better place. May they both rest in peace. Jon	Kez/JWolf	Male	0	2008-06-25 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Create a VJ timeline to track your case and get estimated approval dates :)	Check out the K-1 flowchart to understand how the process works and what each of your entries means. In fact, take the time to read through all of the information posted at the top of these forums to familiarize yourself with the process. You will not regret it. After you have sent your I-129f petition in you will receive an NOA1 (aka I-797). On this form will be either an EAC or a WAC #. This is your case number for the initial petition stage of the process and it is used to track your case. You can also get this number from the back of your cashed check. Once you have this number you can register with uscis.gov website to track your case. It will state that your case is pending until it is either approved or until you receive an RFE.... but now and then you MAY (or may not) see the 'last updated' date change... this means you are 'touched'. Each file, after arrival is given a bar code that adjuticators are to scan each time they are working on, or even just moving, a petition. We know that not all adjuticator's are created equally and not all scan so not to worry if you never see the date changed. This is what we call 'touched'...	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-23 16:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	HEADING TO CAIRO ~ WE HAVE INTERVIEW DATE!!	Faith, so happy there is more light at the end of the tunnel for you. Best wishes!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-02-14 12:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	HELP	Congratulations. Technically, the K1 is called a non-immigrant visa but since the applicant intends to apply for immigrant status as soon as he/she is married you can buy a one way ticket. Perhaps some countries are different but I have no knowledge of that. Best of luck.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-02-21 11:58:00
Middle East and North Africa	he got it	WoW! What a long journey you've had! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-02-28 13:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	LEAVING MONDAY	Good luck Faith and Amr! Don't forget to come back to the VSC thread and let us know!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-03-06 12:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wake up it's TUESDAY!	I'm always in awe and heartbroken to see how long some of you have had to wait for this process. It's wonderful to see so many visas arrived today! I wish you all a lifetime of happiness! Congratualtions!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-03-25 13:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Visa in hand!!!! Yeah!!!	Wonderful news. Congratulations!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-03-18 08:10:00
Middle East and North Africa	Woohooo!!!	Congratulations	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-05-05 07:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	HUGE CONGRATS to my good friend Yasi	wow...three years! Congratulations to you both and best wishes for a long, happy future together!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-06-21 17:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	My Husband's Father was Deported Yesterday	ahem.... QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jul 12 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Follow the links Rebecca posted. The only way these sad excuses for human beings will be stopped is if those effected stand united. ^ Even if there was a logical reason to deny this gentleman entry into the Country or allow him to withdraw his request to enter ...we are a dignified nation. Yes, we are trying to protect our borders and I respect that but there is no need for abuse of power. There is no reason or excuse that an elderly man should be treated that way. He was detained far too long, his family knew nothing of what was going on and had blood in his mouth... that's all I need to know. I'm quite sure he would have admitted had he bit his tongue. There is no reason a young woman should be detained in a jail cell and denied her medication and end up in the hospital because of it. Russell was denied entry. He was brought into a private room where he had to wait a while. He was offered water, he answered questions and signed a form. He was offerered tissues, advice.... and compassion before he was sent on his way. What has happened is barbaric ...it's obviously an issue with that POE... it's obviously an issue with people on power trips... and that is the problem here and that is the reason we show some compassion....even when offering great insight. I don't think the bickering is doing the OP, or anybody else, any good. She's been in this process a long, long time so i'm sure she understands the legalities of how it all works. I think everyone is on the same page in that abuse of any kind should not be tolerated. It's really that simple... there is right..and there is wrong.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-07-13 19:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	My Husband's Father was Deported Yesterday	Just came back to check in on this thread and noticed the update to your story. Didn't think I could be even more outraged! Alexandra...for you as well! A medical condition and they did nothing!? WTH is wrong with these people??? If we are hearing of these two stories here, can you imagine how many more people this has happened to that we haven't heard about? I am disgusted and ashamed that these monsters feel they have the power to treat people this way...and in the name of America's security??? To abuse a 70 year old man??? I'm absolutely sickened. I know that nothing can be solved with violence but I can certainly understand your wanting to drive back down their and rip their heads off because that is what i'm feeling and it has nothing to do with me! I'm so glad to know that you will persue this no matter what it takes... that is just what this situation needs. Make them pay! Alexandra, if I were you I would contact anyone and everyone who will listen too! I'm so sorry you were treated this way. What a way to welcome someone to America! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Follow the links Rebecca posted. The only way these sad excuses for human beings will be stopped is if those effected stand united. Please do keep us posted.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-07-12 12:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	My Husband's Father was Deported Yesterday	I'm so disgusted and ashamed by this! I do hope you talk to all the media and any representatives you can and that you fight them through your lawyer so that this doesnt happen to anyone else. As i'm reading this I was thinking of you, Alexandra, and wondering what the he!! is wrong with the officers in Charolette that they think it's ok to treat people this way. So you even suspect someone's a threat... you get the information you need and you send them off. What's so hard about that? My love was sent home as well (from Dublin) but he was treated with much respect the entire time. You've already been through so much. I'm so sorry for your family and i'm so ashamed that these 'people' represent America...shame on them! Your FIL sounds like such a strong and proud man. I got chills when you stated he claimed he was a 'friend to America' even after all he has been through. I know it's all fresh but I do hope that in time they will come back and experience the wonder that America really does hold. Those very few mashooganas make the rest of us look bad! This should never happen to another human being... doesn't matter where they are from, what they look like or which God they pray to! It's called human decency.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-07-10 16:44:00
Middle East and North Africa	Update on My FIL's Expedited Removal	I agree, contact ACLU as well. It's good to know you're still fighting this! This is what America was built on and I think far too many people forget that. Please keep us posted.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-07-30 09:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	happy Birtday Zee!	Happy birthday lovely lady. I hope it's your best ever.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-09-14 15:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	I had my interview today!	Sorry to hear.... AP seems almost standard in some places. You will probably want to check with the MENA folks regarding the process in Morocco. I'll move the post over there for you. (mbk)	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-09-15 10:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	long lay	i'm shocked, really.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-13 20:31:00
Middle East and North Africa	long lay	caught my attention! Thought I may have to intervene. OP... sorry for the laughter in this thread....we're really laughing with you. We use the term 'layover' when talking about the time between flights. We use 'lay' for other meanings. btw... i'm pretty surprised Charles hasn't been here yet too. Edited by KimandRuss, 13 December 2008 - 08:22 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-13 20:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	Let's try to keep things civil in here please.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-27 11:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	221(g) financial taxes income	Get them the tax documents they are requesting. They'll let you know if you need to go back in.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-28 10:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	No no no no!!! He's being stationed in Gaza!!!	I agree with Zee but know this must be so difficult for you on a personal level....	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-14 10:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	is good to marry within the first time we meet?	topic moved from K3 to regionals as the answer really is regional specific. multiple topics merged.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-04-21 14:33:00
Middle East and North Africa	I lost my husband today	So very sorry for your loss. Surround yourself with love and support.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-07-27 16:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	I didn't know this woman but from the way you all describe her she is a jewel and a gift to this world and to the lives of those she touched. The impression she left on all of you says it all. Jackie, your depiction of her support for you during your own struggles speaks volumes. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I wish you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-06-20 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	what are waivers and who needs them?	Is there a waiver if you have filled out an affidavit of support before but you are no longer married to that person? No, there is no waiver. I think you can 'pull' the affidavit of support if the case is still pending and that person has not received a green card yet. But otherwise, you have to wait until that person has earned 40 credits (about 10 years of work), leaves the country, or becomes a US citizen. But the affidavit will hold you responsible ONLY if that person gets means tested benefit, which is not possible to get until someone has been a permanent resident for 5 years anyway.	engineer21	Female	Indonesia	2010-08-05 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	what are waivers and who needs them?	I keep hearing people talk about waivers...What are the waivers and who needs them? Depends on the individual case. There is a waiver for having enterred the US illegally, or overstaying There is a waiver for someone who has been deported/removed There is a waiver for the 2-year home residency requirement for a J-1 There is a waiver to remove conditions on your own.. Depends on what someone has done or what situation they are in..	engineer21	Female	Indonesia	2010-08-05 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	I got a RFE :(	When I got the email update of impending RFE, the physical letter didn't come quite that quickly. Give it a week or so... Good luck!	engineer21	Female	Indonesia	2012-06-10 14:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday - I don't usually ask this...	Very sorry to hear this.. Hope everything turns out alright. My thoughts are with you and your family, esp your SIL	engineer21	Female	Indonesia	2010-07-15 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 question about number 19	My address in Indonesia was written in Indonesian on our 130 form.	engineer21	Female	Indonesia	2010-07-12 15:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	sorry for posting here	Thank u all. I get it. ahhhhhhh	caregiver4ever	Female	Morocco	2006-11-06 08:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	sorry for posting here	He went to apply for the passport and the guy told him he had to wait. He was so rude to my brother-in-law. I told him why dont u ask to speak to his boss and he said if u say things like that in morocco they will arrest u. Thats awful	caregiver4ever	Female	Morocco	2006-11-06 08:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	sorry for posting here	He will do anything haha. I see u are doing the k-1 in morocco. My husband came here from morocco in april this year. The k-1 process took less then 3 months from applying to him arriving. Good luck to u. Tell ur hubby not to get the blonde woman at the consulate for the interview she denies everyone. Tell him to try to avoid her. If u need any advice you can write me or instant message me at caregiver4ever1963@yahoo.com. Where are u in the states? My name is Tammy	caregiver4ever	Female	Morocco	2006-11-06 08:43:00
Middle East and North Africa	sorry for posting here	Can they issue him the visa and hold the visa till the passport comes in? Then travel?	caregiver4ever	Female	Morocco	2006-11-06 08:33:00