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I've thought about moving to his country, and I would love to, but my Mother made me feel so guilty about it when I mentioned it to her. I cried for days because of what she said to me.

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-10 11:35:00

He has suffered from depression, but without medication. He's gotten his life together quite well over the past two years. I realize that the medical examination and interviews are looking out for the greater good of our country, and he does SEEM like a potential risk, but he's truly not. He's not going to harm himself or anyone else. I hope he and I can get that message through to the proper authorities. I love this country more than I could ever love ANY man, so I would never bring anyone here that could potentially harm anyone. I guess I'm going to need a really good lawyer.

Edited by Dying Goddess, 09 November 2006 - 02:40 PM.

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 14:40:00

Thank you everyone for the information and advice. I'm looking into a lawyer now, but I have no idea how I am going to afford it. Do you think it is possible for him to pass regardless of his history?

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 13:13:00

Well... he has been clean for as long as we've been together. (Two years.) Maybe he shouldn't just blurt it out, but if asked, he should answer truthfully, right? He would pass a drug test no problem. I guess what I need to know is if a history of drugs is okay as long as he's clean now. If that's not the case, I don't know what to do... I'm so scared. :crying:

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 11:39:00

I didn't see it in the K3 visa guide section, but I may have passed over it. Can anyone please tell me if a medical examination is required for my foreign fiance for this specific type of visa? I know it is for the fiance visa, but not sure if it is for this one. (If we choose the route for the spousal visa, we are marring in June in Uruguay.) We are still deciding which is the best option for us. We are worried about him passing the medical exam because he had a pretty rough past with drugs and self mutilation. (He's COMPLETELY recovered now though!) We are scared he will fail if they see the cuts on his arms. It's a long story...

Edited by Dying Goddess, 09 November 2006 - 11:22 AM.

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 11:21:00

I sent another email to them requesting information about filing an I-130 for a spouse with the consulate. I'm crossing my fingers that I can file directly with them!

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 18:44:00

Well, here is the e-mail response.

Thank you for your email. It is the policy of this Post that american citizens filing for immigrant visas for future spouses do so at their country of residence. If you reside in the United States, the petition must be filed in the US. You also have the option of filing for a "fiance visa", which is a non immigrant visa that once filed, and approved after interview, would enable your fiance to fly to the US to marry within a period of three months.

For more information on the subject I recommend you look into: www.uscis.gov. You could also redirect your query to the following email address: montevideoiv@state.gov
The person in charge of immigration in the office will eventually be able to assist you further.

In the meantime I hope you find this information helpful.

Respectfully,

Elisa M. Henderson, Consular Assistant
Embassy of the United States of America

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 15:01:00

I received an e-mail from the US embassy in Uruguay and they told me they do not do the direct filing and I need to pursue a fiance visa. Figures. I'm going to get started on that before the end of this month.

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-09 09:38:00

That was really helpful! Now I am thinking it might be faster just to do the fiance visa. I'm so confused. I just sent an e-mail to the US embassy in Uruguay to see if they do the direct consular filing, and if that's the case, we will certainly do that! I've never even heard of that before. I'm so depressed and stressed out. I think I'm going to end up pulling my hair out before this process is over. :wacko:

Edited by Dying Goddess, 08 November 2006 - 11:42 PM.

Dying Goddess

Female

Uruguay

2006-11-08 23:42:00