ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview on May 3 in Chennai
Good luck hope all goes well
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Granted!! Took 9 months.
Congratulations, great news!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-13 18:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa suspended 221(g) help!

I don't know why filing as single would 'look bad' - obviously they just want him to have filed. If you don't have an SSN or ITIN, what choice does he have but to file single? I would, though, have him call the IRS and make sure that this lark about taking 'months' to issue an ITIN is true; if so, file single and get on with it.

Obviously the consulate wants the tax return filed in order to issue the visa. I'd have him do it pronto and then send you the proof (1040, any W2s, etc.) and if the ITIN will truly take months to get, worry about filing married next year.

I'll bet once the consulate has his return, they'll issue your visa. In comparison to other consulates, London is pretty quick about such things.

Come visit us in the UK forum and maybe you'll find a better idea of a timeline there.
http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=99


Filing singly would look bad as it would indicate he was an unmarried man, which is a blatant lie,we have been married for 5 years,

Unfortunaately the IRS have not really provided any defin ae answers to this either, they like most everyone else can advise but ultimately it's up to us to decide what we do, which is not easy as we want to do what's right in both the eyes of the IRS and the immigration services, a tricky balancing act in this instance.

Gad to hear that London has a fairly quick turnaround on things, the interviewer told me it should tae about a week, but I was hoping someone who had been through similar might be able to tell me a "real" time estimate.

Thankyou for your help, it really does help to be able to reach out to other VJer's via the wonders of the internet, this is a very lonely process otherwise :(

Sarah and Brian



Can't he just file as he has done for the previous years that you were married? If you have been married for 5 years why is he having a problem filing this year, has something changed?

Edited by broma25, 08 July 2007 - 07:11 AM.

broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-08 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa wedding
You have already had other input, its not allowed to get a K1 and then marry in another country!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-10-27 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congratulations
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-15 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!
Congratulations
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-15 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1
Congratulations
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-11-15 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fiancee arrived ill what about extensions?
If I were you I would take her to your doctor and ask for CAT scan etc to be done. My husband (USC) back in May had what the doctor thought was pneumonia. It turned out that it did not respond to treatment and further tests were done and lots of scans.

Anyway after taking antibiotics, having a bronchoscopy he was sent to a surgeon who had to do a lobectomy (third of his lung had to be removed). Fortunately what was removed was not cancer but old infections that were not responding to anitbiotics. He is still recovering 4 months later. I am thankful that we had medical insurance.

I would get married and get her covered under your insurance to ensure that even if things dont work between you two that you dont get landed with lots of medical expenses.

Good Luck in your decision.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2006-12-17 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre we too poor to be in love?
Getting a co-sponsor is not really the answer, you are unable to support her when she gets here and she will be unable to work in the beginning.

Why dont you finish your studies then bring her here.

Believe me love cost nothing..............but love dont pay the bills!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomeone please help
As I said in my PM to you, she needs to contact the embassy to get the envelope sealed before she travels to the US.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-20 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomeone please help
If her daugher (already USC) has petitioned on her behalf I believe she will have been issued a IR-2 or CR-2 visa.

She should have received an envelope to produce at POE and just to clear up any misunderstanding you do not get issued with the GC at POE.

Once she arrives in the USA hands in her envelope this will generate her GC which will be sent to the address stated on the documentation submited.

Before you start to panic, please ask what type of visa she has received (she should know this if she looks in her passport), this helps people to give you the correct information.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-20 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant question regarding our wedding date before visa approval
He cannot come to the US and get married and then return to the UK to wait for his interview because he is interviewing for a K1- Fiance visa, which as you will be married he will not qualify. You will have to re-apply for a spousal visa.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-03 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo everyone who havent recieved an RFE
Provide everything they ask for = no RFE
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraffic warrants

I also thought that now with Big Brothers Super Computer, each state can see suspensions on the other state, or traffic problems, and cause you to pay fines or clean those things up. I am suprised you have not had a problem getting a license, or mabye you will when you go to renew.
Bobbie



The DMV can see suspensions in other states. Maybe its time to sort it out before you encounter a problem at renewal time.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-16 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresairfare for my fiance.....?
I am sure that I read on here that if you fail to use the first flight then they cancel your return flight. It is ok though to buy a return and only use the outbound ticket.

Check before you do this as you dont want to lose a whole bunch of money!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-16 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust a lil goodnews
Great news!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-18 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?

There is no magic answer. If you don't meet the criteria and cannot get a cosponsor, you will not qualify. Noone can truthfully provide you with any other solution.



I agree, as harsh as it sounds that is the fact!

Good Luck!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-18 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo get married while there's pending K1 application?!?!
You dont need other users to browse or see the thread, your question was answered correctly despite being posted in the wrong forum.

It will get moved to the correct forum by one of the moderators, however the answer to your question will still remain the same.

You cannot marry and still proceed with K1

;)
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-24 11:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUK embassy -Visa delivery question
When I got mine they just turned up.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-23 15:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa approved
Congratulations, great news
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-20 07:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAm finally done!
Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your journey
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-13 18:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPlease help

Keep in mind that you need to stay well away from anyone who is smoking drugs, as that will show up in your system, even if you haven't used it yourself.



What on earth makes you think that??
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-11 11:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionW-2 form - is it essential evidence with the I-134 form?
Agree with YuandDan, your W2 will substantiate what is on your 1040
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-17 14:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFinally -- THE INTERVIEW
I have never heard of that either...but hey who care you got your visa!!

Congratulations!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-16 07:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWife raped
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Sep 29 2007, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When did you find out about the rape? After it happened?



Hmm I am not sure that you can find out before these things happen becca.....lol I know you are very busy moving!! haha
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-30 19:41:00
US Citizenship General Discussiondual citizenship
I don't like it when people try to talk to me like I'm an idiot.

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If the cap fits!!!!

With your arrogant ways its people like you that give americans a bad name internationally.....
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-13 07:18:00
US Citizenship General Discussiondual citizenship

Homesick American, I am very sorry that you are homesick and that you have had such a bad experience of living in the UK. You sound almost as if you hate the UK as much as my husband did for the 3 years he lived there. He too never had a good word to say about the way the country was run, the royal family, the people, his life SUCKED and it was the UK's fault.


Eh...no, I'm not like that.

Anyway being the dutiful wife I agreed to come to the US, and have adjusted pretty well (if I don't think about the idiots on the roads too much).

Now my husband is back in his beloved country that he missed soooooo much, he actually misses the UK.....go figure.


It sounds like your husband's problem is your husband...not his location on planet Earth. No offense.

I am not trying to sound condescending in any way, but try to see the experience as just that, I am sure you have had some good times there, and also some bad. Use the experience as an experience!!


Eh...you may not be trying to, but this is coming across as rather condescending. I've had this conversation many times with many people. It's to the point where I can't even type the letters U and K on this board without people crawling out of the woodwork to jump all over my a$$. I'm getting pretty tired of it. I'm entitled to my opinions, and I actually do not type 90% of what I'd like to.

I wish you well and hope that when you get back to the US that it is STILL (after 6 yrs away) everything you are dreaming it will be.


Yeah, that wasn't condescending at all. :lol:



Thats the last time I try to be nice to you!! The post was meant with sincerity....obviously something you cant or wont pick up on....maybe cos i'm british so I obviously have nothing nice to say about you cos your american!

I'd love to hear the 90% you'd like to but dont.....cos damn you never know you may just slip something nice about somebody in there.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-12 20:07:00
US Citizenship General Discussiondual citizenship

You have never been an American residing in Europe during the Bush administration. You do not and will never understand the ####### I've had to put up with,



Well scoot Ms Truffles over and make room for me then. I've been an American residing in Europe during the Bush administration. My parents have been Americans residing in Europe druing the Bush administration. While I'll never know what ####### exactly you've had to put up with, I wouldn't use that as your excuse for hating the UK. Maybe it's personal?


*shrug* Maybe it doesn't bother you. It bothers me a lot, and I'm not even a Republican.

Please don't tell me that my reasons for leaving the UK aren't justified. I don't really care if you think they are or not, but it's highly presumptuous of you to say something like that.

I think the point is it's not a requirement to get dual citizenship if you live in another country. I know many people that refuse to get American citizenship because they would rather just stay on the green card. They don't want to swear allegiance to the president or the flag or bear arms for the country etc.

As stated, it's just a matter of personal choice. Some people do and some people don't.

I'm dual and I kind of like it, and if I ever get to be triple citizenship, then I'll welcome that on as well. That of course is my choice...


Yep. That's the point.



Homesick American, I am very sorry that you are homesick and that you have had such a bad experience of living in the UK. You sound almost as if you hate the UK as much as my husband did for the 3 years he lived there. He too never had a good word to say about the way the country was run, the royal family, the people, his life SUCKED and it was the UK's fault.

Anyway being the dutiful wife I agreed to come to the US, and have adjusted pretty well (if I don't think about the idiots on the roads too much).

Now my husband is back in his beloved country that he missed soooooo much, he actually misses the UK.....go figure.

I am not trying to sound condescending in any way, but try to see the experience as just that, I am sure you have had some good times there, and also some bad. Use the experience as an experience!!

I wish you well and hope that when you get back to the US that it is STILL (after 6 yrs away) everything you are dreaming it will be.

Do you know when you are leaving the UK?
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-11 16:00:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS Passport
You can only get a US passport if you are a US citizen.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-15 08:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy today's Naturalization Interview experience...!
Congratulations, and good luck on your oath ceremony
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-11 16:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization
ok. thanks, I guess if they dont need it they will disregard it anyway!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-02 07:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization
Its the questions on where I have lived and worked.

Part 6. Where have you lived during the last five years? Begin with where you live now and then list every place you lived for the last five years. If you need more space, use a separate sheet(s) of paper.

the work one is worded very similar.
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 20:39:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization
This is probably another stupid question, but I am filing as a resident married to a US citizen for 3 years.

It refers on the form for information for the past 5 years (do I complete for 5 or 3)?

thanks
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 19:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400
Yes I am needy.....needy for answers...lol

I did see that, but I also read that they will ask you to sign the white border at your interview, so I just thought I would check!!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 18:08:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400
ok so I got standard US passport photos from CVS but they do not have a white border around them is this ok??

I can see this is going to be a long road ahead....lol
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 16:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400
Thanks so much for the link everyone, that is just what I was looking for!!

QUOTE (hope1 @ Nov 21 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (broma25 @ Nov 21 2008, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have just filled out the N-400, I do not see anywhere of any documents to be mailed with this form. Can someone direct me to a checklist of documents i need to send with the N-400

Thanks

If it’s the 5 years route, you will need.
1- Signed N-400
2- Two pictures
3- Copy of the green card back and forth
4- Tax return/transcript for the year that you have been out of the country for more than 6 months
5- Any court documents if you have trouble in the past, divorced, etc.



Are the 3 years marriage same as the 5 year route?
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 07:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400
I have just filled out the N-400, I do not see anywhere of any documents to be mailed with this form. Can someone direct me to a checklist of documents i need to send with the N-400

Thanks
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-21 12:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHelp please!!!!
QUOTE (manty @ Dec 3 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pacman @ Dec 3 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will I be able to view any changes on the USCIS website... or is it just a waiting game?
Thanks for your help,

Pacman


It's a waiting game, and one in which you'll find yourself checking this site, other immigration sites, and the USCIS site five times a day in the hope that . . . well, actually, I don't know what I'm hoping to find. Kinda sad, really, and certainly no good for my career prospects.



Wow....you only check five times a day.....I check at least once an hour....lol
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 18:14:00
US Citizenship General Discussiontimeframe between interview and oath
How do you find out if the interview and oath happen on the same day. My office will be Philadelphia (I assume as thats where I live).

Any insight would be great!
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 06:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship Interview Experience (12/3)
Congratulations.....
broma25FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 06:53:00