ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncurious bout the picture presentation during interview
Just a few pictures with both of you, and also with family and friends, it anything that can show the transition of your relationship, a big plus if any of those pictures are dated. Don't worry you'll be fine, just be honest and relax
good luck
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-11-03 10:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionE-filed taxes
IF HE DID IT online with turbotax there's a record of the 1040 saved on his profile, that way you can always go in there and print a copy just have to sign and date it, but if mailed directly to the IRS you can call them up for a transcript, it's a recorded message and you should get it within 1 week or 2.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-01-25 08:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMoney transfers as evidence?
If you have futher evidence I would keep the western union out. phone records, letters, stuff she send you and also stuff you send her, you can take those envelopes and make copies of them if you can blow them up to actually show her Country Stamp and also the Dates, that will link the communication between both of you, yahoo chat messenger transcrip of your chats, (hmmm keep the juciest stuff out) lol, just kidding, but mostly anything that link both of you together. For places with High fraud showing western union payment may or may not raise eyebrow as the the nature of your relationship, so I would play it safe but of course this is just my 2 cents(disclaimer : based on my personal experience only)
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-02-16 20:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about Point of Entry (POE) ?
You don't get much problem going through POE. It's nothing more than your Point of Arrival, meaning the 1st place that process your passport, i think a few folks from Dublin get check there as it's treated like a POE. but let assume you are coming to San francisco, SFO will be your POE. if NY then maybe JFK is your POE. Once you arrive at custom, you give the officer the brown envelop he officer will ask you to follow him/her to this room where they will process the papers and issue you the I-94 card, normally they will just staple it to the passport, nothing to worry, Wish you a safe journey.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-03-15 01:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUnemployment benefits affect support?
As long as your income is over the proverty line, it doesn't matter where it came from as long as it's legit.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-03-30 16:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVaccination Records for a K3 Medical
That process will take too long. IF she doesn't have the records, she can have a couple of the required shots when she goes for the medical, then when she gets here she can takes whatever that's need at the Local civil Surgeon. for form 693 medical supplement when filing AOS.

One little secret I would say, Once your wife gets here, add her to your medical, and find out what's the required shot, then make an appointment at your doctor on your insurance, gets the required vaccination they will ask for, so when you go the the civil surgeon all you have to do is show proof she had those shots already. IT's been awhile but you can IM me if you need more info i can dig for the I693 from India.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-03-29 16:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp ! My Husband (sponsor)los his job
I would go with a Cosponsor and also another advantage since he got laid off 3 months ago, if he made more than is required OVER The proverty line, He can send the 2006 tax return to show he made more than the proverty line, along with his assets. Even if everything goes well Still line up a cosponsor as AOS would be around the corner when you move here.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-04-23 01:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMumbai Consulate, CR1/IR1 Interview
I have friends who drove to Canada Montreal with Green Card, no problem

Have Fun at Niagara Fall
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-05-16 15:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMumbai Consulate, CR1/IR1 Interview
Congrats!!!!!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-03-23 10:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMumbai Consulate, CR1/IR1 Interview
Good luck YAMSAM for your tomorrow interview
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-03-22 17:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMumbai Consulate, CR1/IR1 Interview
Good luck Yamini based on your info you are good to go.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-03-14 16:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling all INDIAN couples also who have an Indian spouse
Congrats!!!!!


:dance: :dance:

Hi All:
My wife had successful CR1 interview at mumbai two days back....
I have posted her exp in detail at the link below:

http://www.visajourn...p...nty=&page=1

Feel free to let me know if there are any questions......
Good luck to rest of you in you in your journey....
Raj


Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-02-05 13:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWe have been APPROVED!!
Congrats and wishing your love one a safe journey to the US.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-11-09 16:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support (I-134)
Helping a friend with K1

I have a question also related to I-134

On the mortage question

What doe they mean by

Encumbrance thereon Amount to:

Is that a simple way of asking what's your monthly mortgage payment?


At the end on Line 11 Do you checkmark
I INTEND
or I DO NOT INTEND
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-11-12 00:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Consulate Rejection
QUOTE (stevedk @ Feb 27 2009, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why do you think they rejected it?


Absolutely no clues were giving, on a email to the Consulate they mentioned they had sent the case back to USCIS and that a note explaining their decision, but why not just say what's on the note, nobody knows

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-28 03:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Consulate Rejection
It was kinda the weirdest interview,

Basic questions

how did you guys meet, what work does his fiancee do in the states, they had sent photocopies of his sons birth certificates, they requested to see the original. He mentioned some of the interviewers were very rude to other folks going for their visas, but he had a nice interview and the guy was very gentleman and very professional.

The CO came back a few minutes later and gave him this form saying his purpose for this immigration is for Visa purpose only not Love/Marriage.

Weird they didn't ask him to bring futher documentation, and they kept the original birth certificates of the kids that they had asked to bring at the interview, now the main Question is how to get those documents back.

The CO doesn't even said anything as to why he came up with that decision, they had lots of chats, visit, and the MAIN PROBLEM is the unknown factor WHY

Without the WHY, He had no chance to even explain what kind of misunderstanding, or confusion that brought them to this devastated decision.

Edited by Nikita2Charles, 28 February 2009 - 03:47 AM.

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-28 03:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Consulate Rejection
ANYBODY HERE WITH K1 RECJECTION BACK TO USCIS.

At the interview one of my friend's fiance brought original document of items sent out with the K1. The consulate has reject the K1 and sent the case back to NVC i guess.

The question is

2 original documents were taken at the interview, how to get them back?
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-27 11:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Consulate Rejection
the consulate office was pretty sharp, they reply the next day.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-19 23:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Consulate Rejection
Anybody here got a 212a(5)(A) Refusal on their K1

One of my friend's fiance had his interview yesterday and the consulate wrote on the paper, the doesn't beleive their relationship is geniune beside all the evidence and poof submitted.

The consulate asked him only 1 question, how did they meet and that was it, He told them the truth they met at a party at a friend's house.


So she wrote a letter to the consulate and that was their replies.



Dear Ms. Y.



Thank you for your inquiry regarding the fiancé visa petition filed on behalf of Mr. X.



During the interview, Mr. X failed to submit strong evidence demonstrating that the relationship was entered into for reasons other than to acquire immigration benefits. The consular officer was not convinced that Mr. X and you have a qualifying fiancé relationship. The beneficiary was refused under section 212a(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and the petition will be returned to USCIS. If you would like to pursue this case, you will have to contact the USCIS District Office where the petition was originally accepted.



We regret that we cannot offer a more favorable reply to your inquiry.



Sincerely,



Correspondence Unit/VD

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-19 23:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 - no income (yet) but lots and lots in investments
Congrats!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
QUOTE (dimanuni @ Feb 28 2009, 01:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yay! congratulations! mabruk!

QUOTE (pat-yass @ Feb 26 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i got my visa alhamdolillah alhamdolillah ahamdolillahhhhhhhh



Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-02-28 15:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 REJECTION (LOOK ALIKE)
Here's the exact reply "WORD FOR WORD" from the consulate.

The principal applicant refers to the petitioner as his girlfriend( Even though it's a made up story, he never mentioned that she was his girlfriend, he told them his fiancee is the petitioner) COMBINED WITH THE STRONG FACIAL RESEMBLANCE BETWEEEN THE PETITION AND THE APPLICANT, The consulate officer beleives that this relationship was formed for immigration purposes.

Edited by Nikita2Charles, 18 June 2009 - 01:17 PM.

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-06-18 13:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 REJECTION (LOOK ALIKE)
I've heard of so many reason for the consulate denial, but I have a friend of mine whose K1 got denied at the Haitian Consulate, they sent the paperwork back to NVC, The couple wrote NVC from here and submitted futher proof of their relationship, and this time around without even giving a Second interview

The consulate wrote back to the couple and to NVC, they don't beleive the relationship is geniune and they can see a strong ressemblence even though they don't look like siblings, maybe racist from the consulate part, i guess thinking all black people lookalike, really upseting.
They even accusing the relationship is fraudulent only to obain a visa to migrate to the US.

My friend tried the congressman office but so far no help, they are willing to take a DNA test to establish there's no blood relation between them, from far cousin, uncle or any previous generation relationship.

VERY WEIRD
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-06-18 12:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUnemployment Compensation Revisited
HERE'S SOMEONE WITH GUTS

This man should be appointed King of the World. Truer words have never been spoken.

This should be a world wide rule. If you want to move to any country and become part of that country...WELCOME, But if want to change anything in that new country you wish to live in ..GOODBYE

It took a lot of courage for this man to speak what he had to say for the world to hear. The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least he was willing to take a stand on his and Australia's beliefs. Yes, allow those that want to come, to come. But understand that if you want to go to a country not of your birth, you should expect to live by their rules and respect their ways of life. This doesn't mean you have to give up yours. I think he explains it very well.

The whole world needs a leader like this!



Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote:
'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'

'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.'

'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!'

'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'

'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'

'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'

'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-10-06 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Tomorrow....Any Last Minute Tips?
Congrats!!
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2010-01-08 13:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionbetween the interview and the VISA in the mail
Mes felicitations, je pense que le visa est en route!

Cheers!!!
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2010-11-02 12:31:00
US Citizenship General Discussion3 year countdown
You are eligible to apply for US citizenship 2 years 9 months before your 3 year anniversary of your AOS approval. That date is the date that will show up on your Green Card, even though you may not have received your Green Card, as you long as your AOS interview was approved that's your TIMING SET.

CAUTION

Let say you divorce your US Spouse that Gave you the Green card, (hopefully it's married happily ever after)

You have to wait 4 years and 9 months from the time of your green card approval.

Wish that clariy it for some
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-03-08 18:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident
One of the best advantages of being a US citizen you can TRAVEL to most places in the WORLD without the need for a visa, a few places you still need to check their embassy or consulate website regarding their visa requirement but for most places you are home free.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-02-08 17:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSpeeding ticket and upcoming Naturalization filing .....
Speeding ticket is not a felony, unless you were under DUI, or some other offences attached to it, Like driving to cone zone, speeding on a school zone that kinda thing, mostly you can pay for the ticket and don't have to go to court. IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT THE CHARGES then you go to cour to plead your case, normally it's the best options as the cops sometimes are too busy and don't even show up, IF YOU ARE LUCKY and the cop don't show up it's an AUTOMATIC dismissal of the ticket. It's the same in NEW YORK< same in California, I don't know about the law in Colorado, But if you have already paid the ticket and go to court and your case is Dimiss then you are even entitled to a Refund.

Goood luck
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-10-08 15:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPuerto-Rico going independant like Palau and the Marshall islands.
Haiti under US occupation for 17 years until the people revolted and The americans left the Island but not until they had set up a puppet govt to watch out for US interest. Right now there's a small island out the outskirt of Haiti, that is Haitian Territory but they US is claiming it as part of their territory, Long term plan to move there when The Guantanamo base expire. The people are proud to be HAITIAN, so no way they would want to be reminded of that vicious occupation time. Vive Charlmage Peralt one of the freedom fighters who was killed in the rebellion. If it was now (Today)all those freedom fighters would be label Terrorist.

[quote name='Aussielad' date='Jul 25 2006, 05:49 PM' post='331232']
So then where does it all go dmartmar

Could they really survive going independant???

What city/town are you originally from??

We're in Mayaguez/Anasco.

I guess i'll just go to the states to naturalize if im that unsure.

However,....ever been to Guam???...they are like P-R-O-U-D to be "american"...independence doesnt even cross their mind,...its the same with the U.S. Virgin Islands,....buy why P.R.??...

Wouldnt tons of other countries here in the caribbean litterly give anything to be a U.S. territory such as the D.R. or Haiti???
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Have to correct that part"Wouldnt tons of other countries here in the caribbean litterly give anything to be a U.S. territory such as the D.R. or Haiti???
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Haiti under US occupation for 17 years until the people revolted and The americans left the Island but not until they had set up a puppet govt to watch out for US interest. Right now there's a small island out the outskirt of Haiti, that is Haitian Territory but they US is claiming it as part of their territory, Long term plan to move there when The Guantanamo base expire. The people are proud to be HAITIAN, so no way they would want to be reminded of that vicious occupation time. Vive Charlmage Peralt one of the freedom fighters who was killed in the rebellion. If it was now (Today)all those freedom fighters would be label Terrorist.

Edited by Nikita2Charles, 01 December 2006 - 05:56 PM.

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2006-12-01 17:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhere to apply for american passport question
You can do it at the post office, but right now there's a huge backlog for passport because of the Mexico and Canada requirement, prior to that you could just travel with your driver's license.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-06-22 23:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwaiting time for certificate of citizenship
Don't worry, there's a Huge backlog for passport to the point that the govt have decided to suspend the requirement for us citizen traveling to Mexico and Canada, Now once you have the receipt that you have applied for the passport it's enough to travel to canada and mexico with just your driver's license or something like that.

Good luck
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-06-22 23:17:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionJust mailed N400 in MD...
Don't worry about it, Just wait until you move then MAKE SURE you notify the USCIS by filing the Change of address Form. Then wait a couple of weeks, call them up to make sure they have your new address on file.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2007-08-06 23:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionThe end of the line, WE ARE FINALLY DONE
Congrats!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-08-20 23:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussionearings and N400 photograph
We got some passport pictures taken, Had a set of hearings, the lady said it was ok but looking at the uscis website, they mentioned no earings.

Did anybody had an RFE for new photograph?
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-09-13 00:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionThank you
Mes felicitations

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-09-23 23:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStill married but separated, apply for N-400 or not?
You also mentioned 10 year LPR?

but 3 years marriage, that's kinda confusing, where's the 10 year as LPR came from, if you had your GC for 10 years already you can go ahead and file, if your GC is based on the marriage then others have already given you valuable input.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-10-06 11:20:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGreen card holder apllying for N400 also has illegal girlfriend and wants to help her????
If you are not a USC it will take much longer. She would have to go back to her country in order for you to file for her
2) she would need to get a waiver for that overstay because she might get a 10 year ban

3) It takes much longer for green card petition compare to USC, if she goes back you can petition for her, than upgrade your petition after you become a USC but it's very risky since she's already into trouble with immigration with the visa overstayed.
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-01-09 02:13:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiled N-400 and now marriage is heading south
Sorry to hear things didn't work out, Just be Honest, like the earlier post mentioned, the worst thing that can happen, they will tell you wait 5 years until you can fill out another N-400 citizenship, times fly, you have already completed 3 years, so basically you are less than 1year 9 months away from filing again if things doesn't work out.
QUOTE (YankeeDoodle @ Oct 8 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys for your input. So, I guess I don’t need to withdraw my N-400.

Another question, she has filed for "Court Ordered - Protection", I believe same as restraining order against me which I'll contest when the hearing for that happens. But, does her filing jeopardize my legal and lawful image for the interview? Do I need to take any deposition from County clerk for my interview?

Say if I follow the “don’t tell unless asked” policy, and I do get my citizenship, can my wife (or may be ex at that time) alert the authorities and have them revert my status on the grounds that at the time of interview and oath our marriage was in terminal state.

This is a really tough time for me. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Yankee

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-10-08 18:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 January Filers
Mes felicitiations Betrand, Congratulations to all who just those who got their citizenship. One more voter for this coming election.

For those folks filing to the california service center, I checked the USCIS website and I noticed they are working on July 2007 but for most folks i see they have already been sworn as us citizen, Is the uscis website so far out of date?
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2008-07-09 23:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionBaby (US Citizen) After filing for Citizenship??
Based from what you wrote, since your wife is going for Biometric for N400 that means she's here, don't worry about the baby info, she can mentioned it at the Oatch Ceremony, when they send you the Oath of Ceremony later, there's some update info being asked but you give it to them at the time of the ceremony so it's nothing that will stop you.

IMPORTANT FACTOR

At the time of the Oath of ceremony, the baby will not be around yet, so there's nothing to update, even if the baby is born here in the US before that, there's nothing to worry because the will automatically be an american.

Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia2009-04-06 18:09:00