ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaHealth Insurance?

Where did you get the $400/month figure - is this the cost for an employee and spouse at your fiance's employer or school? Most employers pay a fairly large portion of health insurance costs, although clearly costs to employees have increased enormously in the past few years.

There are many other options including individual health plans for catastrophic coverage only. Depending on where you live and the options available, these can run in the neighborhood of about $75 a month. It would wise to do some research in your (future) state as well as look at his employers options - there are usually several available.


He is a grad student, so that's where he has his insurance from. I am not covered under his student plan. We also looked into quotes and discovered that the deductible on lower-monthly fee plans is INSANE. We will be living in north-western Texas.


Maybe you ought to wiat until he gets out of school
Is there a plan that ONLY covers 'emergency' visits, as in the event of a car accident, injury requiring stitches, etc? Does that count as 'catastrophic' coverage? I have no need for regular doctor's visits or non-emergency care. The only 'regular' prescription I need is birth control pills, and they certainly would be cheaper to buy outright than to pay $400/mo for!


edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-22 18:27:00
CanadaThe dreaded EA stamp

With Amy's move upon us soon, I've been sifting through the posts about the Temporary EA stamps.
Will be driving down from Vancouver crossing in Blaine, WA. I haven't checked to see if we have to take the Uhaul through the truck crossing rather than the peace arch.

My real question is if anyone has had their temp EA Stamp issued at the Blaine crossing.

I just saw that someone (cdancer?) had called the crossings to see if they would issue the stamp or not. Any leads on where to find those phone numbers?

Thanks for the help gang!



To my knowledgethe only POE that gives the stamp is JFK
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-02-06 22:34:00
CanadaCulture shock for Canadians in the US

oh, and I forgot this one:

Americans are way more publicly patriotic. Between the t-shirts, bumper stickers/car magnets, flags, red white and blue election signs, etc etc, the sentiment "I'm proud to be American" is in your face a lot more than it is in Canada. I'm not saying it's wrong to be proud of your country, because I am very proud to be Canadian, but I just often wonder.... who are you all trying to convince?




I am an ameican having grown up in New Egland but have traveled much in the states and Canada often. You are right about the regionalization here in US. I have always found the midwesterners to be the most friendy. Especially compared to a New Englander ora Nw Yorke. I have always found the nEw Yorke to be the rudiest, pushist of all maericans.

When I have been in Canada it always amase me how clean and neat the cities were and how everyone dressed up when they went out even to the store. I never saw a woman 280 lbs with tight elastic pants and sneakers. God i could get sick walking in the grocery store here in the states.
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-08 16:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHas somebody sent pictures as a proof of relationship?

Hi,

I think I am ready with all the paper work and proof they request, but I was thinking.
Should I send them our pictures from different events, holydays that we have been together as a proof of our relationship or that`s not really necesery.
Has somebody sent?
Thank you very much

We had planned to send some pix that were dated but we could not find them so we sent a couple of non-dated ones that were taken on two of our trips. Can't hurt.


The pictures that i sent were all undated and we were approved. Send them all
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-16 18:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease tell me I'm worrying about nothing...

The thought of dealing with Immigration yet again creates an instant panic in me... I have to lift conditions in October this year, and I have the terrible feeling that they're going to deny me because we don't have enough 'proof' of our marriage... I don't drive so I'm not listed on the car insurance, I don't work or have any income so all the bills are in DH's name, the 'joint' health insurance policy we have just issues two cards with DH's name on them instead of one for each of us, and even though we asked our landlord to put my name on the lease he forgot so that's in DH's name too... I can only think of two things to give them - our bank accounts (we have five to save money for different things, but I'm pretty sure they'll only count one), and our joint tax return. The only vacation we've been on in the last two years was driving to Tampa so we don't even have plane tickets or anything...
We've got six months to come up with stuff that shows we're really married, and no money. What can we do/get to help make us look better... (panicking)



Even though you do not drive you can still get listed on the title to the car and he registration. All the bank accounts will help nd then start taking photos together. Letters from friends, relatives etc saying you are happily married etc.
I assume you get an electric or other bills such as phone, heat, electric, gas, cable. Put both names on the accounts.
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-31 18:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaNO VISA Casablanca but interview was successful

My fiancee had her interview on Wednesday 20th,appiontment was at 8:00AM she was done by 1:30PM and was asked to bring the two new documents. NO visa. :unsure:



awww...I'm sure its coming. what documents were asked for? There has been some recent interviews asking for a court report and the certificate of celibacy. Good luck and wishing you a short wait for visa in hand.



A certificate of celibacy? What is tht anyway? I sue hope immigrations doesn't put that in for the imra questions we will all flunk.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-12-21 17:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat would you do

Posted ImageLillian, Nice to see you here! Have fun and do not get into too much trouble!



Fpr those with not much ofa grasp of the English language sometimes it is difficult to find good work. For those that can communicate there should be no problem getting good work depending on his skills.

Ifone doen't want to work but would ratherhave his spouse support him then i think there is something wrong with that relationship
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-12-16 17:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaThings to remember to tell your SO when they arrive

As was so wisely mentioned by T4E, it's high time we have a thread of reminders. What are the things you wish you had told your beloved upon settling in? Ill borrow from the EAD/SSN thread for our first tip:

There is a HUGE difference between dishWASHING soap and dishWASHER soap. Seven million bubbles huge.



This truly made me chuckle!! I had that experience hen i was a child. Damn soap bubbles all over the floor.
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-20 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes all of this waiting make since??

Cheer Up ! .. Usually after you sent your DS 230 I ..The NVC will review your case ..about month. It seems very closly to complete for your case ..Keep youe patient .. After that the NVC will send your case's document to the local consulate to processing your interview date ...
Try to Cheer Up your self ! .. :dance:




Actually all the things you consider to be time consumin, frivilous etc, etc have been brought upon us y many who have preceeded us in the immigration process. Those that have tried to take shortcuts, tried to cheat the system, didn't tell thier prospective spouse they were convicted of manslaughter for killing thier previous wife or husband, worked without permission and were caught and on and on and on.

No one seems to have patience anymore. It is all about self satisfaction now.

o anyway, don't blame immigrations, blame those that went through the system before us and because of their actions you now have all the proceedures in place because ofthem. Of course, as time goes on and more people try to berat the system more procedures and further delays will b built in.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-12-20 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you cope with the seperation and worry?

I dont think you will have any problems, just a case of playing the wating game. Just try and talk over the phone as much as possible and re-assure each other. Tell each other how much you miss each other and talk about things you want to do together.




I can't imagine you having a problem other than waiting. It will happen.
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-01 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetition on wrong shelf - USCIS rep tell me

I called USCIS today just to see what is going on. (i have petotioned for my father & my wife). My wife's pettion has been touched many times while my fathers has not been touched for almost three months. I told the lady that i fear the two petitions have been separated. She first checked my wife's petition and she asked me what is wrong. I said nothing wrong other than the fear that the two are separated from one another. Then she checked my father's petition and said it is on the wrong shelf and taht she will correct so that it can adjucated. Has any one heard such a thing as 'petition being on the wrong shelf'?



Doesn't surprise me at all. Sh-t happens
edsperfectMaleRussia2007-01-19 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs hiring a legal agent worth it?

I was browsing around at my options and found: http://www.visaplace.com/

I sent an inquiry via e-mail asking about their help and what their fees would be like for a CR1 process. They replied saying yes they could handle it, and that I should contact them for an evaluation to determine fees. Is the first meeting free?

If anybody has had experience with these firms, what were they like? Would you say your level of success was better? How about managing the stress? :lol: And as for fees, what have you paid?



In general, it is not impossible to do this yourself. It can be difficult though if you have no one to advise or more particularly to look over the applications, forms and evidence before you submit it all to govt. You don't want a rejection coming because you did something wrong. Then talk about an expense!!! The appeal costs could be a fortune
edsperfectMaleRussia2010-11-29 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespolice certificate question

My husband is applying for a CR-1 visa and we are preparing the DS-230 package. He is in the process of getting a police certificate from his home country. But we are not sure if he needs a police certificate, or if it is even possible to get one, from the USA. He was here previously as an F-1 student. I think he doesn't need one, but I wanted to find out if anyone knows for sure.
Also, possibly another obvious answer, but again I just want to be sure....do they return all original documents we will send to the NVC when he has his interview?
I'd very much appreciate any advice. Thanks!



In the US can get a federal check for all states criminal record. I would suppose from Probation department in any court where he resides
edsperfectMaleRussia2010-12-07 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa Journey help
I want to thank those that put together this site. I used it for forms and help in completing my 129 and other forms necessary. Without it I would have been lost. Thank you very much
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-04-17 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime for 1?
I though Vermont was supposed to be quixk but now i am worried. I sent in my 129F on April 19, recieved by them on the 21st but no rersponse as yet. othersw seem to get it rather quickly :(
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-04-29 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouched?

I keep reading where you say you were touched. Do they send you an email everytime they look at your file? if not how do you know you have been processed some more?

Thanks



Thanks, I opened the account and checked on my status. "touched" on Saturday 4/29!! I can't believe anyone in Vermont is working on Saturday even though i am important. lol
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-02 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouched?
I keep reading where you say you were touched. Do they send you an email everytime they look at your file? if not how do you know you have been processed some more?

Thanks
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-02 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo I-797C notice of action?


Npw i am getting a little confused. I filed with Vermont on 4/21/06. Recieved a 797C dated 4/26/06/ Thats fine!! Today in bthe mail I got another 797C dated 5/3/06 but with a different Receipt number. Should i call them or maybe you know what is up.

Then today I notice a touch on the later one

You need to tell us what they actually say. You typically get two I-797s, the first one being a Recept Notice and the second one being an Approval Notice. The Receipt Number, however, should NOT change!

What do they each say in the "Notice Type:" block?


They say different or same things?



They say exactly the same thing but they have different receipt numbers and different notice dates.

Also when i went into the immigration web site and put in the new number it accepted it. Also showed a touch on the new one for May 6th

That's odd! :huh: Heck, go with the new one! :D



They are exactly the same, Reciepot notice and the 170 dollars. Just the receipt number and the nitce date are different. Seems i am getting two wifes in. for the price of one. lol Maybe I can sell one nitce on Ebay
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-08 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo I-797C notice of action?

They say different or same things?



They say exactly the same thing but they have different receipt numbers and different notice dates.

Also when i went into the immigration web site and put in the new number it accepted it. Also showed a touch on the new one for May 6th
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-08 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo I-797C notice of action?

Npw i am getting a little confused. I filed with Vermont on 4/21/06. Recieved a 797C dated 4/26/06/ Thats fine!! Today in bthe mail I got another 797C dated 5/3/06 but with a different Receipt number. Should i call them or maybe you know what is up.

Then today I notice a touch on the later one




Sorry yes for a K1
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-08 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo I-797C notice of action?
Npw i am getting a little confused. I filed with Vermont on 4/21/06. Recieved a 797C dated 4/26/06/ Thats fine!! Today in bthe mail I got another 797C dated 5/3/06 but with a different Receipt number. Should i call them or maybe you know what is up.

Then today I notice a touch on the later one
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-08 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStrange voided 129F notice
I filed in April, recieved by Vermont 4/21 NOA1 sent me dated 4/26 with receipt number. Yesterday i got a new one. Same receipt date different notice date.

Called this morning and was told they voided out the first notice and issued the new one. Could not tell me why.

Any ideas?
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-09 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer or No Lawyer?
I would have to agree with this thread and I am a lawyer.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-09 04:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification on IMBRA Recall
[quote name='Lizzy' date='May 11 2006, 10:54 AM' post='189372']
someone tell me im gonna be ok.. NOA1 September 16th NOA2 march 3, 2006????????????
have interview 13th June
[/quote


I wonder how long these new security checks take? I can get ones criminal rec ord in less than an hour by fax. Being the fed goverment it will probably take them two weeks.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-12 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA?

It is difficult to dual with... stay strong peoples...

Someone have posted this somewhere…

http://www.dhs.gov/d...torial_0731.xml

we are in the process to get hold of the CIS Ombudsman involved, not sure it would be able to help for anything…. We would just try whatever that we could now..


edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-23 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSooooo Confused!
None of us know yet but i would guess there will be at least a two month delay if not more
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-23 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA

AussieWench is correct, this is old news.

That restraining order is not helping those of use caught in USCIS and DHS meatgrinder.

Please take advantage of Gary Bala's (an immigration atty) fine blog for updates:
http://usaimmigratio...ex.php?itemid=2

Scroll to the bottom for the latest. The "Highlighted" posts are his.

Today I contacted Senator Feinstein and Senator Boxer from my state, and registered my views on the visa approval process being placed into reverse by the USCIS and DHS incompetance. Yesterday I requested a personal meeting with my Congressman to express my displeasure with how USCIS and DHS is managed.

If you have not contacted your Congresspeople and Senators, why haven't you? You have no excuse unless you just enjoy participating in a f*ed up process. The longer you are "quiet" and "hoping" and "praying" like good sheep, the worse it will get. Reap what you sow, action begets action.

Here is a very simple site that tells you exactly how to make contact: http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/ Do it. Do it NOW.




The restraining order is still in effect until the judge makes a decision one way or the other. ifr he rules in favor of the Govt then he will void the RTO if in favor of Pliantiff then he will make it a permanent one which remains in effect even during an appeal process unless the appeals court vacates it. It would be pertainent only to the plaintiff or someone similiarly situated such as another b roker.

There is no question though that it violates every US citzens civil rights, particular under the fourth, fifth amendment, right to privacy and many state constitutions which make a persons criminal record, rerstraining orders unavialable to anyone, at least legally, without a court order. What this law is doing in forcing a govt agancy to obtain ones records and disclose them to a person who has no right to see them. At some point the Supreme court will overturn the law but it will be three years probably before it gets there.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-05-25 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConference Call for IMBRA Cancellations

People that meet through marriage brokers is only a part of this act despite the acts name. It is not only for those meeting through marriage brokers. It is also for all those filing K nonimmigrant petitions in general which includes K-1 fiance & K-3 spousal.


I wonder why they ask if you met through an agency then in the draft form. I guess this will all become clear over time. Time that could be better spent with the one's we love. Talk about your unnecessary laws...




For those of you that have lived in Multip-le locations it does not make any difference. The probation department in your local court can get what we call a CORI faxed to them within an hour. it lists any criminal charge brought against the individual in any state in the USA. The p[ossible restraining orders may be another matter.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-02 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA QUESTION

I am filing my I-129F packet on August 9th. Is it possible that the "new" I-129F will be finished by then? I may not be using the correct terms. I am under the impression there will be a new additional form in the existing I-129F package. Correct? Also, an additional criminal check done on me (USC). I just want to be sure I will have all the correct forms I will need in August. Please advise.



If you are going to wait until August 9th to file you might as well wait to see if there are new forms by then
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-02 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFeeling weird about NO touches...

No replies for us to, with the whole Imbra thing and all, with all new porcesses it's slowing everything down and everyones panicking which makes me panick. We're all going through the nightmare of not knowing and waiting it's a despair but it's kinda helpfull that other people know what we're going through. Fingers crossed for us all that it's starts moving soon and we'll all get touched and approved ^_^!




My estimate is that anyone filing after 3/5/06 will get no touches until they get the new form to be completed since everyone after 3/5 is going to have to complete it
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-06 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st FACT of IMBRA (Finally)

Well as i mentioned before this site usally has a lot of good info. I finally decided to do my own research, should have been doing that as well as looking at this site. I will not put this post under the 900 comments of IMBRA so finally i can start a thread of facts. Here is the new proposed I129f

http://www.uscis.gov...s/pra/index.htm

scroll down to I-129F DRAFT

later
JOe

the new form mentions a lot of info about IMBRA




Thanks for the info. First time i have seen it
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-05 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis just in from the USCIS on pending i-129F applications

We never wanted an RFE so badly.






LOL isn't that the truth and ironic
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-13 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched Again


The RFE touch was on Monday, if you notice. He was probably touched Saturday for other reasons, many of us got touched a couple of times after they sent the RFE.


I guess it is good to know they are working on Saturday! I returned mine via Fedex it arrived at 11:00am on Monday.
BTW how do you know when it is "touched" ?
https://egov.immigra.../jsps/login.jsp ???


Thanks!





drove me crazy. I got 4 emaqils today. I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out what was different about them. NOTHING. All repeats
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-27 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches

I hear you bro. They touched me agian today!!
Just send the approval already!

I have to wonder why all the touching and no action on their part. Homnrey bastards looking at the pictures
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-29 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches
It seems every day they are touching my file. So many i am not listing them anymore. i think they just like to look at5 my pictures of Russia and Marina. Lol
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-28 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a crime or nothing to do with Part C in I-129F?



:help:

Dear Forum readers, please read the case below. Do I have to report this in I-129F (K1 visa) to comply with IMBRA?

In 1983, my x-wife, daughter and I were refugee immigrants and supported by Public Assistance (Welfare) for living. Later that year, I had an argument with my x-wife and moved out. This made her welfare benefit discontinued since I was not present when she met the case worker. She was told to go to the City Hall or may be Family Court (I do not remember at all) so she could be qualified for welfare benefit again. Four months later I moved back with her and went to City Hall, the place where she went, to tell them that I was living together now. At that time, I were told to pay back all the money that my x-wife and my daughter got since I left them plus all the money that we were going to get until we get off welfare. We got jobs later and pay all money back each year through the refund from federal income tax.

Dear forum reader, I would like know that is this a crime or misdemeanor that I should report when I fill out my I-129F in order to comply with IMBRA? (Sorry for the long story)

Thanks in advance
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its neither.......
hopefully you paid them back.


I don't think so but to be sure call UCSIS and ask them?



Immigrtations is interested in crimes you have been convicted of only!!! Hell if we had to list all the ones we committed our whole life and never got caught at we would need a book.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-06-30 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone touched today?
[quote name='Gomez' date='Jul 5 2006, 01:22 PM' post='291346']
Careful...it may be interpeted as bragging. Good for you man :thumbs:
[/quote


congrats on gettingt the NOA 2. You may be the fir5st since this IMRA fiasco
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-07-05 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone touched today?

Congratz :thumbs:

And yes i have seen a few posts that have been touched as well today.

If we all could be so lucky :whistle:



I have been touched every day since i sent back the RFE on June 22nd. Doesn't seem to do any good though since i have got no approval or emails
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-07-05 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanyone pls help us on this

Deffinatly do not hide or lie about anything. they will find out, even if they are sealed, they will find out. Its best to be completely open and honest about EVERYTHING. If your not, it will come back and bite you in the butt.
Good luck
hugs,
Tara



A conviction does not disqualify anyone. The law only requires that if you go through a marriage broker then the marriage broker must notify the fiance of the offense.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-07-04 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd RFE



What is the significance of the "A" number? Why are you looking at it?



I am not sure. Somebody (thread by Uling) asked about getting an A-number on the IMBRA RFE form, so I thought I'd mention it.


The A number is the number the alien gets on his or her file with the government. It doesn't matter at this point of the process, but people were curious about it.



I recieved a second RFE myself. Same questions on IMBRA but as you say a little different format. Also a second question that could have been sent to me in April when i filed.
edsperfectMaleRussia2006-07-23 08:47:00