biggish data

Finally!!!

Congrats....it must feel great to have that done and out of the way. Wishing you a speedy journey

.....and congrats on your bun in the oven Sav....Im 2 weeks behind ya'! (We need an "Expectant Mothers Freaking Out During The K1 / AOS Process" thread lol)

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 07 March 2007 - 09:17 PM.

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Female

2007-03-07 21:16:00

Finally!!!

What no NOA2 yet??

No ######...she should have had her hard copy NOA2 before it dropped to the bottom of the mailbox. :hehe:

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Female

2007-03-07 21:13:00

Insanity, Impatience, and Excitement

Just a short 8 days ago, I dropped my packet in the mail.. Just last Thursday it was received in Nebraska..

And now 2 to 3 times a day, I check my online bank statement to see if the check is cashed, even though I know it only updates at night..I desperately want that case number so I can register on the USCIS site, so then I can make myself even more crazy checking that site all the time..

I've officially lost my mind..

Love is a wonderful thing.. Thanks Annie.. See what you did to me..

Welcome to our wonderful world. I wouldnt wish this upon my worst enemy.....The outcome I hear is worth every crazy moment.

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Female

2007-03-07 18:06:00

Mrs. Billy Bong - I'm unsure as to whether you need to file a 'waiver' with a tourist visa petition. I do not believe so - I believe the 'crime' is taken into account when deciding on issuance of the visa.

I do know that IF one is required for the tourist visa, there will still be one required for the K1. My friend had to file one for her man.

That corresponds with my searching for the actual waiver because I couldnt find one! This is also really great news. If there's a chance he can get past the ties to the home country part then we'll be ok.

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Female

2007-03-08 12:13:00

You probably need to start a new thread/check some of the other threads.

Traveling is allowed whenever the government lets you: that is, a K1 application doesn't prevent entry on another kind of visa, if you can get it. It seems your fiance can't use the VWP either? Is that the problem?

And yes, from what I understand, especially if his situation is complicated, he'll likely need to go to the embassy in London.

(btw: if you're short on funds/time to get to and from Scotland, there's always Canada.)

He cant visit on the VWP because he knowingly has a criminal conviction that requires a waiver of ineligibility. This crime is 100% waived according to all the millions of sites I've scoured. SOO - I thought maybe while the K1 is processing he can spend 6 months here to visit before and after the birth of the baby. I figured the wait time for a tourist visa interview is MUCH shorter than the K1 so we could get the waiver thingie out of the way and it might even help when it comes K1 interview time.

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Female

2007-03-08 09:33:00

Thanks for your info rebeccajo! One more question (ok a couple)...My man's in Scotland. Do you know if he has to travel to London for a tourist visa interview? You're sure if he's denied a tourist it has no bearing on the K1? Do you know if he files for a waiver of ineligibility for the tourist visa and its approved will he still have to file one for the K1? AND last but not least....is traveling to the US on a tourist visa even allowed when a K1 is processing? Sorry to bombard you with the questions. I rarely ask because I assumed he couldnt get one of these.

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Female

2007-03-07 18:02:00

"He tried for a tourist visa once (April, 2006) but was denied for lack of proof of ties to his native UK. In short: he had left his job to move here for the time he was here on his first tourist visa and didn't get new full time work since he had plans and plane tickets to come back to hang out with me for 2 months before we returned to the UK together to travel."

He once possessed a tourist (B2 or B1?) Visa and then was denied? I have a similar problem as my guy has a mark on his police record that can be cleared up with a waiver but we cant risk him flying over (being that we're honest on the I-94 questionare) I wanted him to apply for a tourist visa as the waiver of ineligibility will permit him to obtain one BUT it seems you need major ties in the home country. He doesnt own a damn thing...has a job but hasnt worked there long (wealthy from inheritance) and the only family members he has are his Father and Grandmother neither of which depend on him. So we're stuck with me (4 months pregnant) and the other two kids flying over to Scotland while this thing gets processed. (I work so I cant stay there) To top it off Im waiting for his passport pics to send this K1 off...I have an IMBRA situation and the waiver of ineligibility will take 12 to 16 weeks longer AFTER the interview date. FFS..I have a rough road ahead lol.

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Female

2007-03-06 19:46:00

Dumb Question

The backlog is just that long. It only takes about 6 to 15 minutes to process any given I-129F at a service center - according to data I recently read in the document that was issued as the request for public comment for the proposed fee increase.

It just takes that long because there are THAT MANY applicants. So yours goes at the back of the line when it gets there and the employees are just slogging through the stack.

Sucks, but that's how it is.

TimsDaisy...might I first point out you two are such a cute couple...good luck with your journey. Im interested in a thread or site that talks about the fee increase. I heard it was something wayyyyy more than what it is now. I'll bet the wait time decreases significantly (like CSC will become the new VSC and VSC will become a drive-thru

) Thanks in advance.

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 08 March 2007 - 08:46 AM.

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Female

2007-03-08 08:45:00

Dumb Question

The backlog is just that long. It only takes about 6 to 15 minutes to process any given I-129F at a service center - according to data I recently read in the document that was issued as the request for public comment for the proposed fee increase.

It just takes that long because there are THAT MANY applicants. So yours goes at the back of the line when it gets there and the employees are just slogging through the stack.

Sucks, but that's how it is.

) Thanks in advance.

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 08 March 2007 - 08:46 AM.

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Female

2007-03-08 08:45:00

Sorry I must have been imagining things when I read this:

"Sounds to me that you're using your boyfriend as an avenue to escape your life."

and my favourite:

"....if you want to be considered adult enough to marry, you really should act like one...which includes taking control over your own life. You're essentially looking at your bf as your 'way out' cos he's gonna marry you and take care of you, and his family's gonna give you a job."

which is MUCH different than your sugar coated version:

"I said it seems to me she's transferring her dependence from her family to her fiance."

Might I add that you CAN come to the US with no education and no set employment skills. I give credit to all the immigrants (legal AND illegal) who have made this country what it is today. There's a complete history of Mexican immigrants who have worked this land and raised their children who then recieved their education within the United States. This is the land of the free...not of the educated, holders of a PHD or the LisaD's. Why else would YOU want to live here? If education was a requirement it would specify that requirement on the I-129F. If age was a factor there wouldnt be a such thing as parental consent. Long before certificates became essential to impressive resumes people earned as they learned..then were promoted. This still happens today. It happened for me.

Go ahead and be prepared for the sky to fall then share your anxieties so you can save the rest of the world from doom. I on the other hand choose to look on the brighter side of things. (blow sunshine was it?) This doesnt have to be a scary process. Stop making stuff up.

get over yourself hon. Things go wrong, people change, people make judgement errors. You of all people should know that. what's this, your second petition?

And you got off lucky.

Sorry for the low blow, but it proves my point.

Oh as far as what I said up there? BANG ON ACCURATE.

here, have a rainbow

Thank you.

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Female

2007-03-08 11:08:00

Sorry I must have been imagining things when I read this:

"Sounds to me that you're using your boyfriend as an avenue to escape your life."

and my favourite:

"....if you want to be considered adult enough to marry, you really should act like one...which includes taking control over your own life. You're essentially looking at your bf as your 'way out' cos he's gonna marry you and take care of you, and his family's gonna give you a job."

which is MUCH different than your sugar coated version:

"I said it seems to me she's transferring her dependence from her family to her fiance."

Might I add that you CAN come to the US with no education and no set employment skills. I give credit to all the immigrants (legal AND illegal) who have made this country what it is today. There's a complete history of Mexican immigrants who have worked this land and raised their children who then recieved their education within the United States. This is the land of the free...not of the educated, holders of a PHD or the LisaD's. Why else would YOU want to live here? If education was a requirement it would specify that requirement on the I-129F. If age was a factor there wouldnt be a such thing as parental consent. Long before certificates became essential to impressive resumes people earned as they learned..then were promoted. This still happens today. It happened for me.

Go ahead and be prepared for the sky to fall then share your anxieties so you can save the rest of the world from doom. I on the other hand choose to look on the brighter side of things. (blow sunshine was it?) This doesnt have to be a scary process. Stop making stuff up.

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Female

2007-03-08 10:59:00

Hey OP!

At one point you asked about how much the process costs....

No one can give you an exact amount -or even a rough amount!- of how much it costs cause it depends on where you are, what your situation is, etc! For instance, people in Scotland here in the UK have to travel to London for their interview and medical. While others, like us! who live in London already, don't have to pay that price. As you can imagine, that can make a huge difference!

I'm also part of the way through the process, but I've been tracking how much it has cost us along the way and thought I'd share. Another thing to note about our case is that both Dave and I (the USC) live in the UK. Therefore, we did not/do not have to mail things back and forth before mailing them off to the US. We have all the documents here together and we can sign everything together before we send them off. And remember, we're only part of the way through the process....so we have lots more to pay!

Here you go:

Oh the Costs of Marrying a Foreigner
*All $ are in USD unless otherwise specified*
Passport Photos: £7 = $13.77
Mailing the I-129F to Georgia: £10.11 = $19.88
Mailing the I-129F to USCIS: $20
Processing Fee of I-129F: $170
UK Name and Background Check: £10 = $19.23
Fingerprint fee to City of London Police: £15 = $28.88
Processing fee to Australian Federal Police: AUD $103 = USD $79.98

Total in USD: $351.74
Total in AUD: $454.64
Total in GBP: £182.11

Feeling when we finally get approved: Priceless

Keep in mind that's not including the BIG price coming up of £160 (or $397.99 AUD) for the medical...and even more for the vaccines! EEkS!

The government is making a killing off these applications. Tell me again WHY is the nation in debt?? Thanks for adding this up Marina + Dave. If my guy bales on me I know what to sue him for.

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Female

2007-03-08 08:36:00

OP, I didn't tell you not to get married, I told you to be careful...I advised you read up on the other forum here how int'l failed marriages have the potential to go so horribly bad (I'd reccomend that to anyone here despite age btw), and to prepare yourself to be able to stand on your own if need be. If that's unwanted advice, well no big shakes! As Jen said, it really means nothing to any of us, but it could mean everything to you.

Again, this is not a paid help desk. You want that? Get a lawyer. Or don't divulge so much personal information when you're asking questions

Good luck!

ARGH! Sometimes I wonder if you even read what you type. Serious Ms Lisa. The only mistake the OP made was listing a two digit number being her AGE. This forum sometimes NEEDS to suck the information out of a person in order to fully answer their specific question. If you read between the lines of your previous posts you DID tell her not to get married. You sat there and decided she was only trying to get in the US because she was running from her life at home. You TYPED THAT! I hardly think she divulged her entire personal life on this forum - you just picked apart what little she offered to share!! She doesnt need a lawyer - she needs you to quit humping her leg.

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2007-03-08 08:34:00

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Speaking of posting for your entertainment, as far as I can tell, your only post directed to Hibrara has been something like, "You go, girl."

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We've been corresponding in PM to avoid the lynch mob. :thumbs:

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Female

2007-03-06 11:19:00

I just briefly skimmed through all 5+ pages of this thread, and I've gotta say all you folks who try to give relationship advice and your opinions on what a 15-year old should be doing with her life should be ashamed of yourselves! That's obviously not why the OP came her and posted her questions. She wanted advice on how to get a visa, not lectures on what she should be doing in her personal life!

Ok, let's play this game. You then should 'be ashamed for giving us advice and giving your opinions of what a vj poster should be doing.' Not to mention you're sat here judging us for being judgemental...as well as freely admitting you're judging us based on a 'brief skim' of the posts.

But that's ok, eh?

The bottom line is, this is a community of people, not a paid immigration help desk. We're going to interject personal opinion..cos let's face it, this site is based on opinion. Other than one outburst on this thread, everyone here has been very respectful. No one's flaming the OP or anything like that....I see a bunch of people trying to enlighten someone that this may not be as easy as she may think. And I think that's pretty great.

Cos if she goes away from this and it forces her to think of how she can best protect herself during and after this process, then it was all worth it. You see it as judgement...I see it as well-meaning food for thought from people who know the process and the ramifications just that much better...and are trying to point out very important issues that the OP needs to address.

After awhile all your efforts to save the girl from the big bad visa process will be in vain and your longwinded comments will be just for your entertainment purpose alone. Not that I disagree with your motivation to inspire or enlighten - but you come across as brash and ready for an argument then patch it up with by saying you're not categorizing or chastising her.

She finds a moment in the madness to set the record straight with a defensive tone and you basically knock her down again by telling her not to "lash out in a strop" and "if you didnt want your personal life commented on then dont bring it up." It was a verbal knock down and listen to what I have to say masked with artificial empathy for her situation. Why then are you so ready to attack when someone like JamesT opposes the majority who took it upon themselves to lecture her? It appears you are all posting for eachother but addressing the post to Hibara.

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Female

2007-03-06 10:02:00

Most of these responses end up looking like this to the OP : "BLAH BLAH TEENAGER BLAH HORMONES BLAH BLAH GO TO SCHOOL BLAH"

My life...my sister's life..even my mother and grandmother's lives started in our early teens. I have no regrets, I finished up high school through the mail, never went a day to college yet I make a 6 figure income. I have been a single mother for nearly 10 years now and have never relied on one penny from the government or the estranged spouse who walked out on me and my kids. I worked my rear off for what I have established and I started by making my choices when I was living on my own at the age of 14. I worked under the table doing lawncare until 15 1/2 then I was able to get a legitimate job. I rented a room until I was able to rent an apartment. The rest is history but I did this on my own and the world was just as foreign to me as it would be for a person moving here from another country.

When you're young and thrown into the world to make decisions on your own, you go into survival mode whether your brain is fully matured or not. She stomped out of this forum because she was getting the third degree for being too young....not answers to her questions. She asked for guidance and was instead ridiculed. She made her choice before she posted. She was only here for visa options on how to pursue her path.

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 06 March 2007 - 07:04 AM.

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Female

2007-03-06 07:02:00

Just a quick question... I was always under the impression that sex between a minor and someone who is aged over 20 is classed as "statutory rape".

Would this change after marriage?

It would have to wouldn't it?

Plus those laws probably depend on the state.

This is why she needs the consent form signed from her parents.

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Female

2007-03-05 21:07:00

The "big deal" that we've tried to get this girl to understand is that the USCIS most likely have issue with their petition, given her age and all. Never mind that she will be legal at 16. Can't you people seem to understand that cases like this can sometimes give rise to possible fraud i.e using someone to come to the States? Yes, I read all of her post. Yes, I have read that she loves her bf and his family loves her. They will have to PROVE it in a big way I'd wager. I didn't judge this girl, I only gave mature advice and a realistic view of how expensive this whole process is. Coming here with no education is a dangerous thing too, and what IF things fall apart...there IS that to consider as I'm sure many of y'all on here have read stories. Just look at the forum Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits. There are stories of good relationships gone bad. Most of us were trying to get this girl to look at this realistically.

Now, judge me on that.

Wow...relax already. Do you have any kind of proof that backs up your theory that this can SOMETIMES give rise to possible fraud? Or better yet that the USC will most likely have issues with their petition? Its legal for her to marry in the USC's state at the age of 16. Legal. This we know. Her parents are giving consent. That consent goes in the petition. Im not seeing what the problem is. She seems intelligent enough to take into consideration the costs both financially and emotionally. Oh and last I read she already had a mother...I dont understand why you're so obsessed with her welfare.

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Female

2007-03-05 17:56:00

"At the moment, I'm a 15 year old Australian girl engaged to a 20 year old US citizen. I'll be turning 16 on the 13th of April, and I'm wondering how I can go about getting a visa to be able to live with him. When I turn 16, I'll be legal in my country, and also in his state. To get married we'll need consent from my parents, which is no problem, as they've already agreed. I know it sounds controversial, but I'm really worried about which visa path I take, because I don't want to screw anything up for myself and not be able to come over to the US."

When she's 16 its legal in the US state and also in her country...whats the big deal about?

I agree. What is the big deal about? If her country and the state where she plans to marry her fiance' and live, they must think she's adult enough to make life-decisions for herself. In my experience, regardless of what is said to someone, they'll still do whatever their minds tell them to do whether it's right or wrong for them and no matter how many people are breathing down their necks. I can see the best intentions were set forth to shed some light that going through this process isn't a walk in the park. I was just annoyed seeing how rough people were toward her and how she was personally attacked in a negative way based on her age alone.

Im wondering if she'd have any problems with a K1. If she got consent from her parents and all was legal in both countries then its a sure shot. Sometimes getting an answer from this forum is like trying to squeeze water from a rock. Must be the maternal side kicking in for some. :huh:

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Female

2007-03-05 17:33:00

"At the moment, I'm a 15 year old Australian girl engaged to a 20 year old US citizen. I'll be turning 16 on the 13th of April, and I'm wondering how I can go about getting a visa to be able to live with him. When I turn 16, I'll be legal in my country, and also in his state. To get married we'll need consent from my parents, which is no problem, as they've already agreed. I know it sounds controversial, but I'm really worried about which visa path I take, because I don't want to screw anything up for myself and not be able to come over to the US."

When she's 16 its legal in the US state and also in her country...whats the big deal about?

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Female

2007-03-05 17:13:00

at what point did i openly say that i wanted anyone to give me a "go get a K1!" response?
as far as i knew, at the point i posted the topic, this was the place that had the best chance of giving me some idea of which road i should head down, be it K1 or a different type of visa. i never said i was only open to one, and if you read the entire topic, you would have noticed that i posted a short while back saying that the CR1 option looked like the best idea, but i still wasn't sure how to go about it.
i'm not using my boyfriend as an escape, i love him and his family, and have done for almost a year and a half. i admit freely i want out of here, but who exactly are you to judge me when you don't know my exact circumstances at home?
in a couple of weeks he'll be here for two weeks, and then when my passport is renewed, i'll be visiting him for as long as i can stay on a tourist visa.
so right now, this isn't immediate.

thank you to everyone who has provided me with information i can use, as opposed to namecallers and people intent on analyzing my motives.
i won't be posting here anymore.

You go girl.

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Female

2007-03-05 16:55:00

New job 2 weeks before Interview

I’ve been seriously looking for a new job and could be in your situation any day now. I would say you don’t have to say anything, because there just isn’t time enough to work a few days at least, get the letter and then send it in via snail mail to arrive before the interview. All documents are already in your fiancé’s hands and the proof they want is that you are earning enough. New job could be put on the AOS application and any other necessary docs in the future.

Anyone else with more learned advice?

Actually your advice makes the most sense. I didnt even consider the time it would take to mail the letter. If it aint broke why fix it lol.

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Female

2007-03-08 09:36:00

New job 2 weeks before Interview

That should be easy enough if you get a letter from the new job stating how much you will be making. Is it possible to hold off starting the new job until after your interview?

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Female

2007-03-08 08:55:00

3 touches in 3 days.........and we're approved!!

Wow, what a weight off the heart at the right time...NOA2 approved via email sent at exactly 5:00 pacific time today ......we needed a boost right about now. Stay confident folks....they will come.

Good luck all..and we'll be here through the rest of the process. This site and the people on it have been a real calming influence on me (D - the USC).

Somebody tell John and Diana....we got our NOA1's on the same day.

I can feel your huge sigh of relief! Congrats...things will move along for you now.

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Female

2007-03-05 17:37:00

Well for your question about filing for a visitors visa. You would file at your local embassy as usual but then they will forward it on to London for a decission. There is no paperwork to file as far as needing a waiver or hardship letter for a visitors visa. It is totally up to London if they will allow you to have a visitor visa or not. They will do fingerprints at the time. I'm trying to remember but I think it took about 2 months for my husband to receive the visa after London approved it. The visa will be stamped with a waiver at the bottom if and when you receive it and will need renewed yearly. I would make sure you provide them with all the evidence including the police report and court records. Anything that would prove rehabilitation. I'm not positive how a possesion charge would be handled (our experience was multiple crimes but were over 25 years past not for drugs. ) but I'm sure the amount of drugs will make a difference. Mary and Tom's case was a bit different because he ended up having a trafficing charge instead of a possesion charge and he could not prove the amount of drugs.

This is only my opinion but as far as when you apply for K-1. I do believe you will be required to file for a I-601 waiver. The section of the law that applys to this has changed. It used to be more spacific and state an amount of drugs. Now it refers you to section 102 of controlled substance act. You might give that a read. I glanced at it but I didn't find anything. I'm not positive on this one either but my thoughts are once you meet the criteria of multiple crimes. You will be required to do a waiver. One good test would be when or if you do file for a visitor visa. If your visitor visa is denied, well I would take that as a good indication you will more than likely need to file an I-601 waiver for the K-1 visa.

Not sure this helps much but good luck.

Baileyj96

It does help, thank you. In your situation..were you and your husband married or filing a K petition at the time of his applying for a tourist visa? The application asks these questions and I was not sure if a pending petition will affect his approval. I'd personally rather lay it all out there as our situation shows we're trying to go the best route. I have no doubts that we'll have to file an I-601 for the K-1. I just hope it doesnt take 4 months to process when we do! I would think if he gets approved for a tourist visa after presenting the court docs. and police reports - it would surely help in the I-601. Why the heck would they approve one and not the other ya know? Anyway - his record specifies possession and not traficking (thank the good Lord) otherwise I'd be selling my things and moving to Scotland.

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Female

2007-03-09 08:53:00

I'm speaking about the quantity. I'm not sure the Misuse of Drugs Act (alone) will be enough for your waiver.

I would suggest you research the posts of the member Mary&Tom for the situation which is most prevalent in my mind.

Excellent. Thank you. Yes the first thing I dug into was the proof of the actual amount and came up with the charge being possession would be considered trafficking if it were anymore than a certain amount. But that in itself would need to be stated somewhere. I want to tear my hair out because this is the information I could attain on my own with a simple visit to the courthouse but my sweetie doesnt put enough pressure on the right person to actually get what Im looking for. The court papers basically state the exact same thing as the National Report....no description of the actual events that took place that night or circumstances surrounding the charges. Not to mention he has never been arrested or never stepped foot in a court room. The outcome was just a fine...no "intended" jail penalty that was later dropped which also means a lot to immigration. I appreciate your help rebeccajo...If you can remember anymore members with situations like mine or if there's anyone reading this that would like to add their advice or input that would be super.

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 09 March 2007 - 08:38 AM.

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Female

2007-03-09 08:37:00

I'm saying it's two charges because.....

I am familiar with a recent waiver filing (UK) wherein the immigrant had two incidents in his past, but there were two separate charges appearing on his police report for each incident - in other words, four entries on the police report.

The petitioner who filed the waiver told me that was considered four charges for the purposes of the waiver.

I am not trying to make more of this than there may really be. However, I am familiar with waiver outcomes by virtue of my friendships on this board. Therefore I would also caution you to not place too much credence in how a transgression is 'categorized' under UK law. "Spent crimes", "Misuse of Drugs Act" - all these things are important to charges and law in the UK, but they are viewed differently when satisfying US laws for the purposes of immigration.

Yes I understand what you mean. The last K1 I filed had a single incidence but was counted as two charges. This is definately one and all the categorization I term comes from the immigration standpoint. The information I listed earlier is the same information listed on the United States Immigration and Nationality Act. If only it were according to UK law the Rehabilitation Act would eliminate the need for the waiver Im after. The Misuse of Drugs Act is on the court records and defines what type of conviction and the class of drug © which is very important as you can see. No other drug conviction can be waived.

Edited by MRS BILLY BONG, 08 March 2007 - 05:58 PM.

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Female

2007-03-08 17:56:00

Infopass is not what you need. They are not going to advise you on the proper way to file a hardship letter.

While you have the applicable statute before you, drug crimes are treated differently than other crimes. The length of time since the offense may have some bearing on the decision for a waiver.

I would consult with an attorney and I would have my fiance' order his police report to see exactly what is on there.

Thats the first thing I had him do is get the national police cert. Its got ONE single possession (will be five years in September but the US doesnt acknowledge the Rehabilitation Act) and ONE single breach of the peace stemming from the same incident. Nothing more.

You are going to need to produce evidence of the quantity of the cannabis. Have you ordered the Court Record?

This will be considered two charges, BTW.

No, its one count. We have the court records. It doesnt specify the actual amount so supporting court documents are being ordered as if it were more than a certain amount (still under 30 grams) it wouldnt be counted as simple possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 section 5,2.

There's a good bit of anecdotal evidence in the Waiver forums here, and a special thread for Brits.

I personally wouldn't be going for an Infopass appointment talking about my boyfriend's prior transgressions prior to filing a visa petition for him. I'd discuss it with a lawyer instead.

I thought about this as well. Being that they log all your information Im sure anything I inquire about will surely come back to me.

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Female

2007-03-08 15:37:00

There's people in the forum with individual experience and different sets of circumstances. It may still be worth the nominal costs to make the call or set up the InfoPass appointment and lay everything out to someone who works for the agency. Then you'll know (closer to) for sure. Try to get whatever they tell you in writing, or at least take plenty of detailed notes of the conversation and get the name of the person with whom you speak. You might end up in the same place you are now, but I can't see how you'd end up in a worse position. And think how great it would be if he can actually use the VWP.

Do you think a lot of brits think about their one time pot bust when they come to the country? I mean, you don't want to chance his flying all the way out here just to get denied at the gate, but its possible this whole situation could be easily resolved - and you'll at least know about the waiver question for the K1 process.

God I know! I have an appointment for Monday @ 10am I think this is the best route before I even send out the K1. He cant possibly be the only person from the UK with a possession.

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Female

2007-03-08 14:43:00

How to know Consulate has received

Call...NVC and ask about the day it was sent. NVC ships via DHL. (ww.dhl.com) Call them and give them the Day it was shipped and address of NVC in NH plus zip and they can tell you when it was picked up and the traking number once you have that go to the DHL site and put the number in and you should have all the info. It usually takes less then a week to get there via DHL. It will be in batches according to the embassy country. Find your country and voila - one less thing you have to stress about.

Hello everyone at VJ. Glad this site isn't called VISA DOCUMENTS LOL!!!!!
How can a person find out if the consulate in Manila has RECEIVED the petition from NVC? I know from talking to a LIVE person at NVC that it left there on 1/4/07, but am wondering how to know if it has been touched in Manila. Any information is greatly appreciated.

DA BOMB

Female

2007-01-20 13:20:00

Medical exam NIGHTMARE

My Fiance went into Ho Chi Minh for her medical and was turned away because she didn't bring her interview letter and a Form DS-156, 156K, and DS 230 Part 1.

It was it so apparently obvious in the instruction letter or did i miss something???????????????????????? No where did it say you have to bring those things to the damn medical examination! Maybe i am just blinded by my anger, but now she has to come home to Cam Ranh and then wait for all those documents (sent by me) and then come back in. AND on top of all that, it says you have to do the medical AT LEAST one week before the interview? How come i never caught on onto any of this, here on this forum or any where else? I feel so incompetent. Hoping that this is just a new procedure???

I thought all these forms necessary to complete the process were in packet 3 which is sent to the beneficiary by the consulate - not by the USC. Sorry to hear this...dont panick..take a deep breath, its just another one of those hurdles.

DA BOMB

Female

2007-02-27 20:36:00

I-134

In the instructions for the I-134, it says a separate one should be filled out for each person. I am also petitioning my fiancee daughter, but I have read where people have sent only one and that was good enough. It does have a section to list the K-2 so is it required to fill out an extra one? I don't have a problem filling out two but I don't see why. If anyone can clear up the confusion for me, I would be appreciative.

Thanks

Fill out one for each person. Why risk an RFE?

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-05 21:19:00

Police Certificate

My fiancee just received her certificate of good conduct from the police, but the police official preparing the certificate made an error in misspelling her surname. Otherwise, all of the information is correct, including the photocopy of her national ID, her ID number, etc., which provides plenty of identifying information.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? Do you have a sense whether this will be a problem at the time of the interview? I just emailed the Embassy to see if this will be a problem, but they haven't been as helpful as I would have liked over email, and I can't get through to them over the phone.

My understanding is that it is illegal in Kenya to apply for more than one police certificate, so it appears to be impossible to replace the certificate, but maybe there are other options like getting some kind of affidavit from the police.

My fiance's police certificate came back clean even though he has a past conviction because they put last name first. Everything other piece of identifying information was on the certificate. We had to call the local agency and they sorted it out.

You had to call the local police agency or the consolate? Did they issue a new certificate or what?

Sorry - the local police station is where he applied for the original certificate. It came back wrong so he called the local police station again and they had a new one sent (too bad for us though lol)

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-05 12:23:00

Police Certificate

My fiancee just received her certificate of good conduct from the police, but the police official preparing the certificate made an error in misspelling her surname. Otherwise, all of the information is correct, including the photocopy of her national ID, her ID number, etc., which provides plenty of identifying information.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? Do you have a sense whether this will be a problem at the time of the interview? I just emailed the Embassy to see if this will be a problem, but they haven't been as helpful as I would have liked over email, and I can't get through to them over the phone.

My understanding is that it is illegal in Kenya to apply for more than one police certificate, so it appears to be impossible to replace the certificate, but maybe there are other options like getting some kind of affidavit from the police.

My fiance's police certificate came back clean even though he has a past conviction because they put last name first. Everything other piece of identifying information was on the certificate. We had to call the local agency and they sorted it out.

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-05 12:01:00

Whats 212 (G) (2) (A) means?

Under the new INA §212(a)(1)(A)(ii), aliens who seek admission as an immigrant or who seeks to adjust status to that of permanent resident is excludable and who fail to present documentation of their vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases, including mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the advisory committee for immunization practices. A waiver is available under the new INA §212(g)(2) in the case of an alien:

A: who receives vaccination against the vaccine preventable disease or diseases for which the alien failed to present documentation

You were given your visa with a waiver on the spot for recieving a vaccination that you had no documentation for. Lucky you...and congrats!

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-09 11:44:00

Whats 212 (G) (2) (A) means?

Dear Friends

I got my K1 Visa today and there is something on visa it says: 212 (G) (2) (A) CLASS A OR B REQ. ATTN. OF USPHS AT POE

Now this makes me worry, If someone knows what this means, please inform me.

Thanks

Its an immigration and nationality act with its subtitles. Its easy enough to google. I'll give you a try and post the site. Dont worry..you seem to have your visa!

I PMed You. What you have there is actually inspiring.

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-09 11:04:00

Whats 212 (G) (2) (A) means?

Dear Friends

I got my K1 Visa today and there is something on visa it says: 212 (G) (2) (A) CLASS A OR B REQ. ATTN. OF USPHS AT POE

Now this makes me worry, If someone knows what this means, please inform me.

Thanks

Its an immigration and nationality act with its subtitles. Its easy enough to google. I'll give you a try and post the site. Dont worry..you seem to have your visa!

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-09 10:51:00

I-134--intend or do not intend?

Cool. Thanks!

"I intend to provide room and board for the entirety of our marriage."

How's that?

Thats great. :thumbs:

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-07 21:29:00

do i need proof of custody??

OMG, MBB & LisaD on the same wave lenght.... Everyone hide and take cover!!!!

The moon must be aligned with URanus fwaguy.

Better to have it aligned than one's head stuck up it.....

I like to know myself inside and out.

DA BOMB

Female

2007-03-12 10:28:00