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It's Complicated!

This is not complicated at all. But I may not know the entire investigation process and what are grounds for denial. You need to think like an attorney (which I am, but not an immigration attorney). The fact is you are divorced, so the K-1 is proper. My barely educated understanding (since I'm just learning about the process myself) is you must show you are free to marry and since you are divorced, then you are free to marry. So show your divorce decrees. I am unaware of you having to show marriage licenses so they will not see you had a marriage overlap (but I may be wrong). Most government agencies are too busy to report what they think is a crime to another and even if they did, then a District Attorney would have to feel they wanted to prosecute through their busy schedule, etc. So that is probably not an issue. But my understanding of the facts are that your latest divorce decree will show that you were married to your current fiancee. I cannot comment on whether this would be questioned as looking like a sham - trying to get someone in the country that you already decided you wanted to divorce. But the reality is people do divorce and then later remarry that same person. All you can do is try. However one comment I read here did cause some concern and that was whether you being in the US was proper since you were married when you came here. I have no knowledge of this topic and hopefully you can clarify this and then others can comment on it. If fraud was committed during that process you could have a serious problem for yourself.

I wanted to add the following too. First I was just informed that you need to disclose your marriages on the g-325a (like I said I am still learning myself), so that will look very funny and that you don't take the marriage process seriously ... but that is more of an opinion than an analysis. The other issue it raises is that the K-1 and K-3 process is for U.S. citizens to get married, and you may have to show that you were married prior to being a citizen (the possible problem above), that you then divorced, and now that you are a citizen you want to bring her over using the K-1 process (that you could not have done with a K-3 since you were not a citizen when you married). This too will look suspicious probably. This is worth a consultation with at least one attorney that knows all the ins and outs as well as possibly a second opinion.

BrNv

Male

Turkey

2010-06-03 12:01:00

It's Complicated!

I know some of you might have seen me around here for a while, ever since i've been planning to bring my (girl), fiancee to the US...but..i really have something bothering me a little bit, so i thought that i might post it here as well, maybe you guys can give me some of your best ideas, thoughts and opinions...

I am gonna start with a question that i've asked in a lawyer's forum before, and trust me "It's Complicated" but not hard to analyze...

"Is it illegal to get marry in the US while being marry in another country?

I immigrate to the US from Brazil, i was separated from my wife but not divorced, I got marry here, it didn't work, so i got divorced, now i am a US citizen, and by the way I did not obtained any immigration status from that marriage, i came legally under a family petition made by my father! I went back to Brazil and found the person that is actually married to me, we are back together! But a few month ago we filed for divorce, so we can get marry again in the US, since i am trying to bring her as my fiancee, with a fiancee visa. My I-129F was approved and it's already in the US consulate waiting for "that day"

Thanks

This is not complicated at all. But I may not know the entire investigation process and what are grounds for denial. You need to think like an attorney (which I am, but not an immigration attorney). The fact is you are divorced, so the K-1 is proper. My barely educated understanding (since I'm just learning about the process myself) is you must show you are free to marry and since you are divorced, then you are free to marry. So show your divorce decrees. I am unaware of you having to show marriage licenses so they will not see you had a marriage overlap (but I may be wrong). Most government agencies are too busy to report what they think is a crime to another and even if they did, then a District Attorney would have to feel they wanted to prosecute through their busy schedule, etc. So that is probably not an issue. But my understanding of the facts are that your latest divorce decree will show that you were married to your current fiancee. I cannot comment on whether this would be questioned as looking like a sham - trying to get someone in the country that you already decided you wanted to divorce. But the reality is people do divorce and then later remarry that same person. All you can do is try. However one comment I read here did cause some concern and that was whether you being in the US was proper since you were married when you came here. I have no knowledge of this topic and hopefully you can clarify this and then others can comment on it. If fraud was committed during that process you could have a serious problem for yourself.

Edited by BrNv, 03 June 2010 - 11:49 AM.

BrNv

Male

Turkey

2010-06-03 11:48:00

Can I marry her while waiting for K1 visa?

In my country there is an official wedding and a church wedding, you can obviously do the religion related wedding. It just cannot be the legally binding one.

RedBluff

Male

Belgium

2011-04-14 07:26:00

Expedite chances

Our expedite request has been approved and this only 2 days after sending in required proof. Thanks for the support and valuable advice.

RedBluff

Male

Belgium

2011-04-21 04:57:00

Expedite chances

Dear all,

Earlier today I was reading through the forums and saw people talk about getting a K1 case expedited. My girlfriend was diagnosed with skincancer in June 2010. Because I was spending my sabbatical year with her in the US, I was able to help her get through the toughest part of the battle meaning the surgeries and beginning of the treatments. We left the US towards the end of 2010 thinking it would be no problem for her to receive her medicine while being in Europe. This has not been the case and it´s important for her to now return to the US if she wants to keep receiving her medicine. (The farmacy does not want to send it straight to Europe because of potential stability issues with the medicine) She is currently still in Europe with me but I feel she should return to get the medical attention required and get tested for her progress. Her insurance does not cover her while she is in Europe so getting tested over here is not an option and the medicine is upwards of 2000$ per month so incredibly expensive.

Could we get our K1 case expedited based on my gf undergoing treatments in the US and needing me to be there? The treatments have many side effects including depression so it´s both her physical and mental health that are in jeopardy if I cannot be with her during these tough months. Her treatments are going to continue until september/october 2011.

Do you know of any cases where the US Citizen has medical reasons like this to get the case expedited?
What do you advise us to do? We intend on calling USCIS later today and can provide proof immediately if needed.

Best regards

RedBluff

Male

Belgium

2011-04-12 08:56:00

NOA2 approved, question about police certificate

Okay, it doesn´t hurt to ask so I will call the NVC to get the final word on this.

Thanks!

RedBluff

Male

Belgium

2011-04-21 13:59:00

NOA2 approved, question about police certificate

Hello,

On the site of my consulate it says I need to provide police certificates of all places I have lived at since age 16. I spent a year in the US as an exchange student, but as far as I know my official residence did not change. I was just wondering whether I need to get in touch with the police department of the place I stayed at when I was in the US or if it´s not required as it was not my official address.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

RedBluff

Male

Belgium

2011-04-21 13:24:00

K1 Visa denial

OMG...I can understand how u feel...

stay strong.

u can get married & apply CR1...

I am also under 221G ( administrative processing )

they juz said nothing & told me to wait ... My CEAC status show " No Status " :crying:

it is a huge torture for me & my fiance.

U can contact lawyer & ask some advices !!!

Best of Luck !!

MissEmily

Not Telling

Myanmar

2014-06-03 06:51:00

Hi,I married my wife on Feb 21,2012 in a court and also we had a traditional wedding the next day.I have been talking to her since December 2009 and she was introduced to me by her mum whom i met through my junior brother.The problem is we had never met in person until she came to Ghana with her son in February 2012 for the marriage.Like i just mentioned, we have been talking for a while and we all realized we had a lot in common and fell in love which her mother approved.she also has a son whom i have developed a very loving relationship with.my problem is she has a very low paying job and a very demanding which is makes it very difficult for us to communicate often like i had wanted.our primary form of communication now is the phone and we do send love cards and gifts once in a while.Like any august filer,we are also still waiting for a response from USCIS and we expect to hear from them any time soon.As far as evidence for the embassy is concerned, i have the marriage certificate,pictures of both the court and traditional marriages,copy of her flight itinerary to Ghana,receipts of expenses we had when she came,phone records,love cards and postal letters she sent to me.Please do you think this is enough to convince the consulate?will the fact that we met only once affect chances of the petition been approved and visa granted?My worry is,i have turn down a couple of job offers since i graduated college last year in hopes of moving to the US to be with my wife and step son, and i don't want to have that ruined.Please help me.....

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-01-19 10:58:00

Please do you know what the interview will basically be about?my wife is nervous about it

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-01-23 02:17:00

No i have not been through NVC yet.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-01-22 23:15:00

My wife just called me telling me she just received a mail of an appointment letter for an interview at the uscis office in reno.I am very worried and nervous as i dont know what the interview is for.I thought after filing the form i-130 and waiting for 5 months,they will send her a mail telling her the petition have been approved or denied or may be request for a document but not rather an appointment letter for an interview.please is this normal?please does anyone here have a similar case as mine or have gone through this before?Please help me with this.........

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-01-21 18:04:00

Please my wife earns $22,000 and she lives with my step son who is 16 years and still a dependent.Is her income enough to sponsor me for the Affidavit of support?Please help........

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-01-27 02:58:00

i-824

Did they perhaps mistakenly think the non-USC was in America?

Who did you hear from?

Have you called USCIS and talked to an ISO?

Am confused at the moment.No we haven't called USCIS.When our petition was approved, it stated that, we follow any instructions stated in the approval notice.i have been reading a lot about the process and haven't come across filling the form i-824. so i was surprise we were asked to file it.In the original petition, we stated clearly i was not a US citizen and wasn't staying in the US.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-03-23 13:16:00

i-824

Did you change consulates or list the incorrect one on the I-130?

No.....we didn't change consulate.The consulate on the I-130 is where we wanted it.we haven't changed anything.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-03-23 11:54:00

i-824

Our i-130 got approved on the 14th february last month and we were directed to file one form i-824 which am not familiar with.Please does anyone have info on this or have a similar case?and how long will it take for us to hear from them again?Please help........

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-03-23 06:00:00

affidavit of support

Thank you all for your help........it was really helpful.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-04-13 03:33:00

affidavit of support

please who completes and pays for the DS-230?is it the US petitioner or the overseas beneficiary?

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-04-06 09:02:00

affidavit of support

Please how long does it take for the overseas spouse to hear from the consulate when the USC pays the fees and file the affidavit of support?Please help......

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-04-06 06:45:00

please help.............

Please i have a serious issue.......Our case got approved in January and we were directed to continue the process with NVC, which we are doing at the moment.We are are at the stage of submitting the affidavit of support but the problem is that, my wife lost her job in march and can't solely sponsor me. Her mother agreed to be a joint sponsor.She is 63years now and still working.A friend said the fact that there is no guarantee she can be working for the next ten years make her unqualified since her retirement age is close and they may not accept it if she joint sponsors.Please how true is that?Anybody with an idea should please help me...............

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-05-15 07:37:00

please help!

Yeah, sorry but you getting the tourist visa are slim to none. You basically have to be very, very wealthy with a high paying job to be issued that visa, me and my fiance learned that the hard way... hardly anyone gets them Sorry again. Can she come see you? There is literally no one you can ask to be the joint-sponsor? They can live anywhere in the US and be a citizen or LPR...

we cant afford for her to come at the moment.she is not doing well (health wise).we
made attempts to find a joint sponsor but to no avail.all those we taught could help turned us down.so now we are hoping she gets better and try find a new job and we can go from there.i hope she can use her previous tax returns from her previous job incase she get a job and we have to continue with the process?thanks for your help.

It is possible to apply; however, the chances of you being issued a tourist visa are nil.

thanks ryan.i guess i will just have to wait until she can get a job again and we can file the affidavit of support.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-09-09 12:55:00

please help!

Hi all,my wife filed for me and we went through all the processes and submitted the necessary documentations and fees.we were left with submitting the affidavit of support after the fees was paid,but unfortunately my wife lost her job and we couldnt also find a joint sponsor.so we had to put everything on hold until she finds another job. i am thinking of going to visit her as we miss each other so much.please do you guys know whether its possible to apply for B1/B2 visa whiles the immigrant visa process is on hold?is it legal?if yes what documentation do i need as someone going to visit the wife?please help.....

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2013-09-08 12:32:00

Affidavit of Support

Please do you get any notice of receipt from NVC when you send in affidavit of support and supporting documents?

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2014-06-13 15:25:00

DS-260 Supporting Documents

okay. Thank you!

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2014-06-23 14:20:00

DS-260 Supporting Documents

Hi everyone, i sent my supporting documents to NVC last week after completing my DS-260 online. Just tracked the parcel to see if it has been delivered, and Yes it was delivered but signed by someone with the initials "S FNU". I am kind of confuse and wondering if the parcel was delivered to the right address. Please did anyone here have an idea or similar experience?Am i safe as far delivery of the parcel is concerned?????pleaseeeee!

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2014-06-23 13:42:00

DS-260 required for K1 applicants? (split topic)

Is this form required for K-1 Fiance Visa applicants too? Please advise.

Am not really sure for k-1 fiance visa applicants. I am just following instructions from the NVC. you can post on the K-1 Fiance forum on this site. Am sure someone will be able to help you. Good Luck!

Is this form required for K-1 Fiance Visa applicants too? Please advise.

Shamsgh

Not Telling

Ghana

2014-06-24 15:08:00

question about police clearance certificate proving innocence due to police case

thanks for reply

FIR is not filed against me but my name is mentioned in the cross case.i have FIR copy n inquiry report

Sukhybhullar

Male

India

2014-01-23 09:55:00

question about police clearance certificate proving innocence due to police case

someone filed a false cross case against me in august 2013 under section 326,324,323,148,149 ipc p.s in which i have been proved innocent but i still have a doubt abt how my pcc certificate is written and i need some information if someone has any.I am gonna exactly type how my pcc is written

This is to certify Mr._______ s/o _________ resident of ______________ is holding indian passport no._________.FIR no______ dated 08/07/2013 under section 326,324,323,148,149 IPC P.S.________ was registered against him,In which he has been proved innocent in the inquiry of supdt.of police(H.Q.)_____ and nothing other adverse against him as per the Police record of Police Station _____ and report of S.H.O. Police Station__________ and Deputy Superintendent of Police(Sub Division _____) Distt.______. This PCC is valid for the purpose of immigration to USA.

As my I-130 has been proved by uscis on 01/15/2014 and i would need to provide this PCC to NVC pretty soon i really need someone to help me please if this PCC will work ?or will this PCC create some unnecessary problem?

Sukhybhullar

Male

India

2014-01-23 07:27:00

Old passport for IR/CR-1 interview at US Consulate in Mumbai

no need old passport

Sukhybhullar

Male

India

2014-08-31 04:30:00

I-864 OR I864A

thanks i havent figured out how to get into time line thing ive got the letter that gives me a receipt number thats it ive read and researched thoroughly and nothing about a i =134 any tips on that form would be appreciated

superhuds

Male

Philippines

2013-11-18 20:25:00