Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Jan 6 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! I went 3.5 miles today on the elliptical trainer (up from 3 yesterday) trying to keep my tabernacle in shape. My husband has given me a whole new way of looking at my body and how I honor and respect it. Great your family and friends like today is the last day you will see them. ahaa-haaa...I'm quite sure HE has ................................. ahemm......good morning subberzzzzzzz QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Jan 6 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! I went 3.5 miles today on the elliptical trainer (up from 3 yesterday) trying to keep my tabernacle in shape. My husband has given me a whole new way of looking at my body and how I honor and respect it. Great your family and friends like today is the last day you will see them. ahaa-haaa...I'm quite sure HE has ................................. ahemm......good morning subberzzzzzzz QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Jan 6 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! I went 3.5 miles today on the elliptical trainer (up from 3 yesterday) trying to keep my tabernacle in shape. My husband has given me a whole new way of looking at my body and how I honor and respect it. Great your family and friends like today is the last day you will see them. ahaa-haaa...I'm quite sure HE has ................................. ahemm......good morning subberzzzzzzz	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-06 08:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3		Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-05 08:51:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (Zee Bee @ Jan 4 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning ditto	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-04 12:11:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (charles! @ Jan 3 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Jan 3 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just looked at {the link that Charles sent to Uno}....had to see what all the fuss was about....you guys are crazy!!! there's another one! have a good day everyone. ya know, it must be something about me I received that exact same pix last year on my "government" birthday from a female assoc. of mine on my "myspace" page. me thinx theres a conspiracy theory at work...... ...	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-03 16:44:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (BESANGIN @ Jan 2 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dang Dudes!!!!!! Yaw done got BUCKWILD since I been gone!!!!!! What's up? Motherhood ain't no punk so my butt has been busy and sleep is a premium, but when I look into the gray/green/hazel eyes of my son, it's ALL good!!!!!. Send me your email address and I'll send pics of him. Also, still tryin' to find new love. Now I gotta find a Pappy for my boys!!!! How yaw doin'? Baby girl still tryin' to drop a load!!!!! Down 54lbs and counting and ready to wear the new wardrobe I HAD to buy. So anybody got some good leads on a good Pappy for my boys? LOL!!!!!!!! Yaw funny and I sho' miss ya'.!!!!!!! Hit me back!!!! Hey Be, whats UUUUUUUUUUUUppp??? you have been MIA fo' real. Its all good on my end. wait a min, you said "boyssssssss" as in more than one!!! when did you add to to the bunch??? I need another pix. take care and Happy new year to ya and the babies. hey subberzzzzzzzz, I hope all thats ill, gets healed, all thats broke; prosper, all thats hungry; get fed, and congratulations to those that are celebrating, my condolences to those that are mouring. oh, and charles....the cave man look is out, metrosexual is in	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-02 19:29:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	.................... .......................... ............................... .......................... ................... A New Year is beginning, Be joyful, one and all! Then turn and face each other And share this friendly call: I wish a happy New Year, A glad New Year, A bright New Year; I wish a happy New Year, A glad New Year to you! .................................. ................................... ....................... ....ahem..............	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-01-01 20:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	hey Asante and Nagi...my word	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-31 12:18:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	WoWWW, ahem. I had to check and see what "Boo Boo" was clammering about when she said happy b-day to me and now I see I think a little clarification is in order the day that I picked for my b-day was "SUPPOSED" to be the finalization of my "DIVORCE" as per my senile lawyer but it did not happen So technically, its my "BIRTHDAY" nor has my "DIVORCE" become finalized...{ ugghhh, something about a cooling off period } But I thank you all for taking notice and the pix CHARLES! ... and good morning and happy new year to each and everyone of you p.s. UNO is a Taurus	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-31 12:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	ohh, hellluuuuurrrr wellhelllhellllhelllll now, this place sure does have an echo...echoo, echooooo ....... ........ ...........	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-30 18:50:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	I asked him to leave. Best decision ever...	Wow. Its been a long time since I've visited VJ. But thats because my situation ended long before it ever got started Any way, I'm glad you did what you needed to do for you and your kids. I'm just saddened by the fact that his flaws did not show up while he was still in his own country. That way you would not have lost money and vested time and energy into him and his #######. I hope that what ever lesson you learned from this, that you are not destined to repeat; nor have it manifest in the lives of your children. Take care of you, always Peace!!	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2012-11-16 02:39:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	HE'S HERE, ALHAMDOULILLAH!	I am so happy for you. God Bless and may he keep on blessing you in the name of Jesus, Amen. UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-05-18 11:42:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lottery Interview denial lagos embassy	QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jan 3 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With the diversity lottery, if a husband/wife applies, and then wins. during processing, they ask the "winner" about possible additions to the visa. I don't know if this is an absolute or case by case call by the C.O., however; one associate of mine immigrated to the U.S. through the visa lottery in 2006 and brought his brother with him (they have no mother or father) as he was responsible for his little brother. I dont know if this matters, but they are from Ghana. p.s. I will see if I can find out more information or specifics forgive me, but I am replying to your post by "in" posting to my previous post. okay this is what I found out. 14. NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Entries must include the name, date and place of birth of your spouse and all natural children, as well as all legally-adopted children and stepchildren, who are unmarried and under the age of 21 (do not include children who are already U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents), even if you are no longer legally married to the child’s parent, and even if the spouse or child does not currently reside with you and/or will not immigrate with you. Note that married children and children 21 years or older are not eligible for the diversity visa. Failure to list all children who are eligible will result in disqualification of the principal applicant and refusal of all visas in the case at the time of the visa interview. See Frequently Asked Question #11. 15. SPOUSE INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph. Failure to list your spouse will result in disqualification of the principal applicant and refusal of all visas in the case at the time of the visa interview. 16. CHILDREN INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph: Include all children declared in question #14 above. so it looks as if he forfeited his opportunity to receive the visa. I am so sorry to here this.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-04 00:08:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lottery Interview denial lagos embassy	With the diversity lottery, if a husband/wife applies, and then wins. during processing, they ask the "winner" about possible additions to the visa. I don't know if this is an absolute or case by case call by the C.O., however; one associate of mine immigrated to the U.S. through the visa lottery in 2006 and brought his brother with him (they have no mother or father) as he was responsible for his little brother. I dont know if this matters, but they are from Ghana. p.s. I will see if I can find out more information or specifics Edited by unononehigher, 04 January 2008 - 12:00 AM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-03 23:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioning for a spouse from 3rd world countries, highly scrutinized??	okay, now you've done it what is a home investigation. Uno aint heard nothing about that. As my husband would say "omoba, don't give me ah broken heart".	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2007-12-26 20:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioning for a spouse from 3rd world countries, highly scrutinized??	Salutations to you all, I am fairly new here and I have been attempting to locate immigration information via the internet and immigration attorneys. Using my case specifically, I am an all-american midwesterner, specifically from chicago, Illinois. I was told that because my spouse is from Ghana (a 3rd world country), that my petition is going to be "highly scrutinized." This is due to the problems associated with someone from a developing nation having acculturation issues into a developed nation. It was also brought to my attention that during his interview, he will "have to prove that he is able to assimilate into my countrys' culture." This is disheartening to say the least, even if there is an ounce of truth to it. If some one can shed some informative light on these issues, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you all in advance.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2007-12-07 22:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Thank You Visa Journey	congratulations to you and rose. I really like your webpage, it is truly beautiful and shows just how much you love her. all the best and God bless. UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-25 02:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Chicago lockbox is ROLLING ALONG NOW!! WOO HOO!!	QUOTE (Leedah @ Jan 7 2008, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone. just got an email that the chicago lockbox center is now processing petitions sent in on Oct.09,07. Alllllllright! About time! That was FAST! They were just processing the September apps only a few days ago, if one day at that. Geez. I sent mine in on Dec. 11 (received) so I am hoping that it will be getting some "touching and feeling" action in the next two weeks. hahaha. Yeah, I miss my hubby. Can you tell? lol. Hope this little tidbit helps those that are affected by the LOCKBOX from H.E Double Sticks. Tootles. Leedah Thank God!!! <<<<<<<--------watch me do my dance I sent my I-130 on oct. 10'07, they received it oct. 12th, 2007. Edited by unononehigher, 08 January 2008 - 07:00 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-08 18:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	MY HUSBAND VISA WAS CANCELLED.	QUOTE (Quiet storm @ Aug 7 2008, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WHAT IS A TROLL? ANYWAY I HAVE REACHED MY LAWYER AND I WAS SUGGESTED TO GO THE CONGRESS OFFICE AND MAKE A COMPLAINT AND I WILL DO THAT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. IF I HEAR NOTHING BACK, I WILL CALL TIMOTHY JOHNSON IN DC. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. ROBIN its an active character flaw that fuels ignorance often found on internet message boards perpetrated by idle minded individuals who are brave enough to say ####### from a computer, but to scarey to say it face to face for fear of retribution; they often travel in cliques. dont worry about them. moving on: in regards to your situation, I sympathize with you. If you are able, take time to regain your composure and focus. times like this dictate rationale, not emotions. write down your concerns and verifiable proofs, remain in active contact with your lawyer, congress person, uscis, ice, and the rest of the alphabet gang, speak to supervisors, not representatives. don't take no for an answer. my prayers are with you. stay strong and ignore the naysayers. UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-07 19:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	To everyone that reads this article for what it is and appreciates it, UNO thanks you. As far as Omoba is concerned, please disregard her rantings and frivolous accusations towards me for they are unfounded, unsubstantiated, misguided and deflections of her own issues {whatever they may be}. If you have gotten this far and have an ounce of basic comprehension, you have already figured that out so far. So please continue to enjoy the article for what its worth to you and your own personal situation and overlook Omoba's drama. God Bless UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-08 16:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	what evahhhh. omoba. I dont care about opposing opinions, we all have them. you took everything out of context, and personalized it and customized to yourself. I did not do that, you did. I merely posted an article for others to read. I had no investment in this article one way or naught. My journey is over, O-V-E-R!!!! And again, I just copied and pasted what was contradictory to what you stated. I did not personalize anything. I was just showing the CO's perspective vs. your perspective, not agreeing one way or another. And you brought your situation into this, not me. I dont know nothing about you, and that I'm realizing is a Blessing. All of your personal hardships, I am sorry you have to suffer. But just as sure as we live and breath, all of us are going through in one way or another. That does not give one person the right to minimize someone elses nor supersize their own. And I did not laugh at you or your hardships {I thought you knew me better than that, guess I was wrong}. I did laugh at your misinterpretation of my actions because you were/are waaaaaaaaaaaay off base. But you cant see that for whatever is blocking your sight. And you know what, its okay. If my using red to highlight offended you and you took that to mean hostility, then baby girl, UNO is sawwwrrry. But just know, your breakthough is coming, just hold on and be strong. And I am still encouraging you to fight the good fight for what you feel is right. Peace for your turmoils and Grace for your struggles UNO And I expected you along with everyone else to read it, reflect on it and move on because it was posted for the sake of giving a "CO's" perspective on the immigration process thats why. I can not dumb it down no more than that. Edited by UNO..., 06 December 2008 - 07:11 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-06 19:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 6 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Dec 5 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 5 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice article but for those stuck as bona fide couples and whom the CO deemed as not bona fide, lets say for lack of sufficient emails etc. and not even looking at the relationship proof brought to the interview, for those couples being returned to USCIS the journey is over. I do not care what this article says, just read the reality in the returned petition forum and see for yourself the extremely low percentage that ever makes it through after their cases have been returned to USCIS. Most have to start over again. There are countless members here on VJ who had to do just that due to a returned petition. Evidence was never looked at by the CO. Look in mena and asian forums. Morrocco, Pakistan, Vietnam, all high fraud posts but with many bona fides get thrown out into the same abyss by a CO who lacks good judgment. Why ? Because they can ! Rules and articles say one thing but reality says quiet another. Underlined and in red and all, does not matter. Petitions get revoked by recommendation of CO's many times especially and rightfully so with new evidence. The key here is with beneficiaries still in their home countries and NOT here already. New evidence definitely comes into play while the beneficiary is still oversees. CO's definitely play a large role in recommending revocation successfully. I fully comprehend what this article is saying but I also comprehend the reality of bona fide couples in the black hole. For some reason, frauds who made it through still get through AOS and ROC all the way to USC. That needs to change. Once exposed as a fraud with evidence the beneficiary needs to be checked very closely and not be awarded with a 10 year green card. But they go through the system with ease once here. The author shed perspective about fraud ring petitions who fell through the cracks and made it. In the end a lot of bona fides never come out of the black hole. That is the reality. But frauds who snug through still are making it in this country right now. Put this in OT and get more responses and you will see what I mean. Of course I agree that fraud potential has to be tightened but for Pete's sake implement an avenue to also protect the bona fide couple from being swept up into the black hole along with the frauds and cons. I hope you will comprehend my point. In a nutshell USCIS needs to go after the frauds and protect the bona fides from the same black hole of returned petitions. I don't know what your bone of contention is. My bone of contention is this "I only posted this article for informations sake." You believe according to the article CO's carry no weight to successfully recommend to revoke petitions oversees and I beg to differ. Attorneys work feverishly to inform the USCIS about returned petitions and the rights of petitioners. USCIS ignores that fact and petitioners wait years to hear about a final judgment after they get returned. Guess what ? The USCIS acknowledges the CO's " questionable hunches " and the petition dies. Often unfounded and with bona fide couples and that is what I have a problem with. I never stated that he was 100% on the mark with his statements/observations, but he does have an insider view on the situation. I just highlighted what was in the article that was contradictory to what you stated. And for the record, whatever is the basis for your hostility, do not take it out on me for I am not the source of your woes. The truth is what the truth is and argue as you may, it don't change the facts; whatever the facts maybe respective to each others own personal situation. And again, I posted this for informations sake , take from it what you will and leave the rest. Smooches UNO It is clear to me that the hostility was coming from you by your red underlined comment when all I did was disagree with the fact that CO's supposedly are not successful in recommending to revoke a petition with the USCIS upon returning a case. You do not like it when someone disagrees with you. And yes you did question my comprehension of the article. Whoever agrees with you gets a standing ovation and whoever has a different perspective gets attacked. I offered my thoughts on this article. That was all. Truth is the many complains about CO's we hear on this site. Truth is the unjustice done to genuine couples who are put through the ringer. In my opinion the article by the CO was not that truthful when it comes to the issue of having the power to jerk people around. They can and they do successfully send you into the abyss never to surface again. Go ahead and attack this fact. You can't argue with personal experience from others here. QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 6 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> {No, I am not putting this in OT, if a MOD wants to move it or deem in necessary to move, then that is their right. And personally, I don't care about the amount of responses I get for this post. I don't do anything to appease anyone, except myself. And no, I don't necessarily SEE what you mean; due to I was blessed enough to be given insight into what could have become a potentially perilous situation and God Blocked It! And again, I posted it for the sake of some people gathering information and understanding about a tedious process. Not to gain brownie points.} My suggestion was to post this in OT or the AP/returned petition forum to get a more well rounded view of true experiences. But it seems you are not interested in other posters ordeals and contrary experiences. By your agressive red and underlined come back I just now realized that you do not welcome different views and experiences in your thread and that it was all about you and yours. Oops my bad ! The nerve of me to assume we could have a discussion here and add our perspective. Smooches back without hostility out of everything you wrote Omoba, the only thats clear is that you take yourself wayyyy to seriously (trust me, its not always about you) and you think highlighting in red is a personal attack/hostility . everyone else can read an article, reflect on it, then move on, but you had to bring your luggage into a situation and it wasn't even called for. out of respect for one of Gods creation, I am not going to disrespect you which is something you might want to consider doing in the future. Peace be unto your heavy load UNO Edited by UNO..., 06 December 2008 - 02:48 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-06 14:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 5 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice article but for those stuck as bona fide couples and whom the CO deemed as not bona fide, lets say for lack of sufficient emails etc. and not even looking at the relationship proof brought to the interview, for those couples being returned to USCIS the journey is over. I do not care what this article says, just read the reality in the returned petition forum and see for yourself the extremely low percentage that ever makes it through after their cases have been returned to USCIS. Most have to start over again. There are countless members here on VJ who had to do just that due to a returned petition. Evidence was never looked at by the CO. Look in mena and asian forums. Morrocco, Pakistan, Vietnam, all high fraud posts but with many bona fides get thrown out into the same abyss by a CO who lacks good judgment. Why ? Because they can ! Rules and articles say one thing but reality says quiet another. Underlined and in red and all, does not matter. Petitions get revoked by recommendation of CO's many times especially and rightfully so with new evidence. The key here is with beneficiaries still in their home countries and NOT here already. New evidence definitely comes into play while the beneficiary is still oversees. CO's definitely play a large role in recommending revocation successfully. I fully comprehend what this article is saying but I also comprehend the reality of bona fide couples in the black hole. For some reason, frauds who made it through still get through AOS and ROC all the way to USC. That needs to change. Once exposed as a fraud with evidence the beneficiary needs to be checked very closely and not be awarded with a 10 year green card. But they go through the system with ease once here. The author shed perspective about fraud ring petitions who fell through the cracks and made it. In the end a lot of bona fides never come out of the black hole. That is the reality. But frauds who snug through still are making it in this country right now. Put this in OT and get more responses and you will see what I mean. {No, I am not putting this in OT, if a MOD wants to move it or deem in necessary to move, then that is their right. And personally, I don't care about the amount of responses I get for this post. I don't do anything to appease anyone, except myself. And no, I don't necessarily SEE what you mean; due to I was blessed enough to be given insight into what could have become a potentially perilous situation and God Blocked It! And again, I posted it for the sake of some people gathering information and understanding about a tedious process. Not to gain brownie points.} Of course I agree that fraud potential has to be tightened but for Pete's sake implement an avenue to also protect the bona fide couple from being swept up into the black hole along with the frauds and cons. I hope you will comprehend my point. {Don't question my comprehension and I wont question yours.} In a nutshell USCIS needs to go after the frauds and protect the bona fides from the same black hole of returned petitions. {The writer of the article made suggestions to address this issue, but he is only one person and can not do it alone} I don't know what your bone of contention is. You believe according to the article CO's carry no weight to successfully recommend to revoke petitions oversees and I beg to differ. Attorneys work feverishly to inform the USCIS about returned petitions and the rights of petitioners. USCIS ignores that fact and petitioners wait years to hear about a final judgment after they get returned. Guess what ? The USCIS acknowledges the CO's " questionable hunches " and the petition dies. Often unfounded and with bona fide couples and that is what I have a problem with. Smooches Edited by UNO..., 05 December 2008 - 08:44 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-05 20:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 5 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice article but for those stuck as bona fide couples and whom the CO deemed as not bona fide, lets say for lack of sufficient emails etc. and not even looking at the relationship proof brought to the interview, for those couples being returned to USCIS the journey is over. I do not care what this article says, just read the reality in the returned petition forum and see for yourself the extremely low percentage that ever makes it through after their cases have been returned to USCIS. Most have to start over again. There are countless members here on VJ who had to do just that due to a returned petition. Evidence was never looked at by the CO. Look in mena and asian forums. Morrocco, Pakistan, Vietnam, all high fraud posts but with many bona fides get thrown out into the same abyss by a CO who lacks good judgment. Why ? Because they can ! Rules and articles say one thing but reality says quiet another. Underlined and in red and all, does not matter. Petitions get revoked by recommendation of CO's many times especially and rightfully so with new evidence. The key here is with beneficiaries still in their home countries and NOT here already. New evidence definitely comes into play while the beneficiary is still oversees. CO's definitely play a large role in recommending revocation successfully. I fully comprehend what this article is saying but I also comprehend the reality of bona fide couples in the black hole. For some reason, frauds who made it through still get through AOS and ROC all the way to USC. That needs to change. Once exposed as a fraud with evidence the beneficiary needs to be checked very closely and not be awarded with a 10 year green card. But they go through the system with ease once here. The author shed perspective about fraud ring petitions who fell through the cracks and made it. In the end a lot of bona fides never come out of the black hole. That is the reality. But frauds who snug through still are making it in this country right now. Put this in OT and get more responses and you will see what I mean. Of course I agree that fraud potential has to be tightened but for Pete's sake implement an avenue to also protect the bona fide couple from being swept up into the black hole along with the frauds and cons. I hope you will comprehend my point. In a nutshell USCIS needs to go after the frauds and protect the bona fides from the same black hole of returned petitions. I don't know what your bone of contention is. My bone of contention is this "I only posted this article for informations sake." You believe according to the article CO's carry no weight to successfully recommend to revoke petitions oversees and I beg to differ. Attorneys work feverishly to inform the USCIS about returned petitions and the rights of petitioners. USCIS ignores that fact and petitioners wait years to hear about a final judgment after they get returned. Guess what ? The USCIS acknowledges the CO's " questionable hunches " and the petition dies. Often unfounded and with bona fide couples and that is what I have a problem with. I never stated that he was 100% on the mark with his statements/observations, but he does have an insider view on the situation. I just highlighted what was in the article that was contradictory to what you stated. And for the record, whatever is the basis for your hostility, do not take it out on me for I am not the source of your woes. The truth is what the truth is and argue as you may, it don't change the facts; whatever the facts maybe respective to each others own personal situation. And again, I posted this for informations sake , take from it what you will and leave the rest. Smooches UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-05 20:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	QUOTE (Omoba @ Dec 5 2008, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CO's have the liberty to return petitions to the USCIS where they will go into the black hole .......and eventually die. They can recommend to revoke so the case will be denied by USCIS. They can use new evidence not previously known to convince the USCIS to deny the case. Once returned to USCIS it is pretty much a hopeless case. In a few instances a successful outcome is possible but CO's carry a lot of power to influence the USCIS to deny. to chispas and mrs. jibowu you are welcome. I only posted this article for informations sake. I am not all that well versed in immigration but I do command a basic comprehension of what I read...so here goes. according to the article: "Further complicating matters, the State Department has, on numerous occasions, warned consular officers in the field against re-adjudicating petitions that USCIS has already approved. This directive more or less absolves from guilt consular officers who choose not to spend their time investigating suspicious cases. I worked for and with several officers who believed that there was no use in worrying about petitions that USCIS had already approved because battling with USCIS wasn’t worth the time or effort. Fortunately, some consular officers are willing to investigate suspect cases, recognizing that USCIS staff in the United States are overwhelmed, understaffed, and under pressure to give petitions a rubber-stamp approval." and then there is: "but consular officers frequently have a difficult time convincing their USCIS counterparts to deny suspect petitions and requests for waivers of visa ineligibilities." and this... "Consular officers, particularly in developing countries where residents are desperate to “get out of Dodge,” frequently interview cross-cultural couples who appear to be grossly mismatched, but cannot deny the petitions of Americans who do not know that they are being used for a visa, which makes this type of one-sided marriage fraud nearly impossible to stop." and not to mention this: "One of the most frustrating aspects of the fight against marriage fraud from the perspective of consular officers is that USCIS often disregards an interviewing officer’s recommendations for the revocation of approved petitions, a denial of pending petitions, or a request for denial of hardship waivers for applicants who are ineligible to return to the United States because of immigration violations or criminal convictions. The consular officers, who actually interview applicants and sometimes American sponsors as well, have no authority to deny or revoke a marriage-based petition that they believe to be fraudulent. Interviewing officers can only document the case and forward it on to USCIS, where the deciding official generally never meets either spouse." Edited by UNO..., 05 December 2008 - 03:07 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-05 15:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a consular officers perspective	both of these articles detail the various marital arrangements that a CO encounters while reviewing marriage based petitions. in the second link, he goes into further explanation of these marriage scenarios and also gives his recommendations as to how to thwart/deter marriage fraud. 1) A new report reveals previously deported criminals and terrorists who want to enter or remain in the U.S. sometimes do so by finding an American to marry. The Center for Immigration Studies reported the most common path to U.S. citizenship or residency for foreign nationals is by marrying an American. More than 2.3 million people entered the U.S. between 1998 and 2007 this way. http://www.wnd.com/i...ew&pageId=82584 2) Are Americans the most beautiful, charming, and seductive people on the planet or are we in demand as marriage partners by those in the developing world in part because marrying a U.S. citizen is the quickest and easiest path toward becoming an American lawful permanent resident (LPR, also called having a "green card")? http://cis.org/marriagefraud	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-04 10:17:00
Canada	The in-laws from heck	QUOTE (Jomo @ Nov 2 2007, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My mother-in-law seems to think we have a money tree sprouting in our back yard every single Friday afternoon. Calls every 10 minutes for hours, down to every 30 minutes for days....stories so stupidly funny as to why she needs money THIS time that they ALMOST make me look forward to hearing them just for the laughs they bring. Let me give you an idea..... one week, they had no food. They next week, the hurricane blew all their food away........... my husband is from Ghana, so I know you are talking about	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2007-12-27 21:48:00
Canada	POE Experience Part 1 - Access Denied!	sorry about your ordeal, but glad you made it	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-06 18:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Help me Please	QUOTE (sparkofcreation @ Jan 29 2008, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Unless I'm mistaken, USCIS checks are supposed to be made out to "US Department of Homeland Security." And anyway, USCIS stands for US CITIZENSHIP and Immigration Services (not center). I'd send a money order. On the outside of the envelope, bottom left corner, put your A number, "I-751" and "re-submission of payment" or something like that. they can be made out to both, and yes, I did mistype *center* instead of "services". I was told to use "united states citizenship and immigration services" due to people erroneously mistaking the "DHS" for department of human services.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-30 08:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Help me Please	yes, dear. you can send a money order, just address it to united states center for immigration services. be blessed. uno the money order is faster, its practically guranteed funds availability, no waiting for the check to clear. Edited by unononehigher, 29 January 2008 - 11:10 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-29 23:08:00
Philippines	Pinay Diet/Losing weight Tips	get back to me when you find a "fools" proof way to achieve this. good luck	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-16 03:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	OCTOBER FILERS	Salutations to you all. I am new to this forum and new to the immigration process. Right now, I am fighting back the tears of separation. I have not seen my husband since march of this year. I mailed the I-130 = 10/10/2007 Neb. Serv. Ctr received it 10/12/2007 As of yet I have not heard from them and I pulling out my eyebrows. God give me strength to hold on ( arrggghhhh!!). I will keep you posted. Edited by unononehigher, 28 November 2007 - 05:19 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2007-11-28 17:18:00
Middle East and North Africa	Got blocked from work again	QUOTE (polarbear @ Sep 16 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mrs. Forgetful @ Sep 16 2008, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wanted to let y'all know that I got blocked from VJ at work again.... guess i was abusing the internet or something. Stupid job! Anyway, I'll be on in the evenings agiain. Take care! Janine Wow, that sucks Work is the only time I have for VJ	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-16 14:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Im sooo flattered	QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Sep 19 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Sep 19 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Sep 18 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm human. I have feelings. Seriously if I don't always send a pm or a congrats....it's cuz I'm going thru some ####### of my own. I'm just one woman. I have a much better idea now of who my friends are and aren't. Ya'll aren't just screen people to me, I have been in your homes, you have been in mine, I have held your children. I am just at a sad loss of words today. My feelings are hurt. I won't stop caring about my VJ buddies, but I sure will put a better spotlight on someone before calling them 'friend'. Jackie hey jackie, chin up gal (as my granny would say), pick your friends like you pick your fruitnose UNO Fixored. Insert finger, remove boogers. I MISS YOU TOO, NAWAL. fruit, nose, @$$, either way, you must use descretion UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-19 18:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	Im sooo flattered	QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Sep 18 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm human. I have feelings. Seriously if I don't always send a pm or a congrats....it's cuz I'm going thru some ####### of my own. I'm just one woman. I have a much better idea now of who my friends are and aren't. Ya'll aren't just screen people to me, I have been in your homes, you have been in mine, I have held your children. I am just at a sad loss of words today. My feelings are hurt. I won't stop caring about my VJ buddies, but I sure will put a better spotlight on someone before calling them 'friend'. Jackie hey jackie, chin up gal (as my granny would say), pick your friends like you pick your fruit UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-19 09:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	Im sooo flattered	hello MENA moms and wives I am a mother, and barely a wife (MENA or otherwise).... to the moms, dont EVER let someone who does not know (hell, be selectful about the ones that do) you get you down about a child YOU brought into this sinful world . when I had my sons, I KNEW B-E-Y-O-N-D "A SHADOW OF A DOUBT" that my sons were handsome and I would beat the hell outta "earf, wyn an fyr {ahem...earth, wind and fire}; respectfully, if someone said otherwise . And now that one is grown and two more are approaching "growndom" they are fyyyyn as hell . The proofs in da puddin (got MILFs, cougars and hotties after them now) To the wives, if you are a MILF, cougar or hottie... rock on and do da damn thang . As long as you are talked about, you are thought about UNO p.s. I did not leave out my thick ones, tell dem 4oez you were built for comfort not speed, you aint no damn gazelle Edited by UNO..., 18 September 2008 - 12:41 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-18 12:38:00
Middle East and North Africa	It's Thursday! I'll Go First . . .	QUOTE (yassmine2878 @ Sep 25 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (77Maureen @ Sep 25 2008, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello everyone! the bird's had a field day on my husband's car, i never saw so much bird ####### in my life I wonder what the birds would do if there were no cars. I guess just waddle around with their butt cheeks all pinched together for the rest of enternity. ARRGGGHHH Mehdi woke up wayyyy too early. Ive been trying to get him to go back to sleep for an hour, but I gave up. He's in the playpen attacking the Little People Circus and Im drowning in a bowl of Cocoa Pebbles. I swear he's like Godzilla with that toy. NOM NOM NOM Little People! good morning mena peeps and peepettes UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-25 07:50:00
Middle East and North Africa	Its Friday and I know everyone is so happy !!	good morning MENA peeps and peepettes, y'all know how to brighten someones day with ALL of the b-e-a-U-tiful baby pix. have a blessed and stressfree weekend. remember you all are too blessed to be stressed UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-26 07:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	My husband will be getting a tourist visa to come see me during the holidays	QUOTE (Ganja_Girl @ Sep 25 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have to have certain amount of money and property, and steady job, and return things. But they can always do what they want, they have before, but most times he usually can come, I sure hope so, cause flying to Kuwait is ok, but that takes so longgggggggg. Peace I've been trying to find some information concerning the financial requirements for my B.I.L. (he's in UAE working) wanting to come to the states to scout things out for my S.I.L. and neice...how much is enough??? he was told "a substantial amount" was needed, but when he inquired further to meet the need, they just reverberated the same. any suggestions????? and CONGRATULATIONS G.G.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-25 20:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	What's On Your Playlist Right Now?	QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 28 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Playing right now - "I Only Ask of God" - Outlandish And here are the next few: "Desde Mañana No Lo Se" - Tiziano Ferro "Fragil" - Sting "Entre Tu Y Mil Mares" - Laura Pausini "Ya zina" - Raina Rai "Green Light" - John Legend "Hast Morir" - Caifanes "The Word of Your Body" - Spring Awakening Original Cast "You Don't Fool Me" - Queen "Aao Na" - Adnan Sami Khan "Oczy szeroko zamkniete" - £zy (Polish) "Everything I've Got In My Pocket" - Minnie Driver "El puñal y el corazon" - Cafe Tacuba oh and did I say how much I love music... the actress , she sings also I her wonders will never cease UNO :::off to limewire::::	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-28 13:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	dv lottery	QUOTE (venusfire503 @ Oct 7 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But isn't going the K-1/K-3/CR1 way a high-chance-of-success way to do it? I don't think it's 100%, but I'm sure it's much higher than 10%... Although, I see the sense of applying for DVL while waiting for another kind of visa, as long as it's allowed. Even more logical for people who have run into problems/delays with getting their visas. I imagine I might've done that at the time had I thought of it. It makes sense to do whatever possible to increase your chances of having a life together, especially if it saves you time and/or money! Plus, if I heard correctly, it makes the 'green card' process much easier in many ways. OP, if you're in the middle of a visa process (or wherever you are in the whole process), I wish you (and everyone else) the best of luck for a low stress, short wait! Salutations, as I stated in my opening "Hello MENAzz, I was just wondering if any of you guys had contemplated your SO applying for it. If so, why are you doing it and if not, why have you not considered it. Just wanted some aspects." my vj ended well before it got off the ground. time, money and emotions wasted on one who was not deserving, but yet felt betrayed by natural selection, misogynistic, and felt entitled to american citizenship at any and all costs God bless UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-07 18:34:00