ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CaribbeanMarrying a Jamaican

My fiance is from India and I hearr the same remarks as you everyday from friends, co-workers and family. e have known each other since since 2007. Everybody told him that I was with him because of his money. He got deported in 2008 and everyone told me that he was only using me to get back to the US. I moved to India with him and he took care of me and my daughter. I lost my house. I moved back last year 'cause I couldn't stand to be in India any more (cultural difference and other issues). He helped me financially to get my house back and still supports me when I need help because of the economy and job issues. We both listen to people give us their piece of advise and it all ends there. We all know that what his well-wishers tell him has happened and what my well-wishers tell me also happens a lot. But, in the end, it is what your heart tells you that matters. Do what you feel is right and if it work out, happiness will be yours and you wont have to look back and say "what if". If it doesn't work out, "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger". Good luck and believe in your instincts.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-07 11:53:00
IndiaPanicking! Interview date approaching. Previous marriage certificates not available

Your devorce decrees will suffice. Make sure to have your birth certificates, proof of marriage and continuing relationship (photos, chat and email logs, phone bills, skype conversation etc), medical and PCC. These things and if they asked for anything specific in the letter should be enough. If they ask for the marriage certificate for previous marriages, tell them you don't have it and can't get it and they will give you a 221(g) with a checklist of what they can accept. Good luck and happy outcomes!


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-09-28 18:46:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA Criminal Record Question

I have a criminal record consisting of simple assault and tamper with property both of which I plead guilty to. Will this effect my i129f petition. Do I have to check yes on the criminal line even though these crimes are not in the list on the form or instructions. And if no, do I still have to send police reports and court records with the petition. I do not have any child, sex offences. I don't have any domestic violence offences. Please advice.

 


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-05-16 18:02:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRoute to go w Criminal Convictions ?

I have a criminal record also. It is simple assault and tamper with property which I plead guilty to. Will this effect my petition. Do I have to check yes on the criminal line even though these crimes are not in their list. And if I mark no, do I still have to send police reports and court records. Please comment.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-05-16 17:29:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Need Help ! Eligible for waiver

Hi All,

 

Here is the latest updates on our case, My fiance went to his interview, the consul told him to submit a waiver

the section she checked is Section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II) Unlawful presence in the U.S. for a period greater than one year, You are therefore inadmissible to the U.S until June 2016

Then she check , He is eligible for a waiver

 

My question and please if someone can help me What waiver should he apply for  I-601? or I-212? or both together?

 

Thank you , Good Luck !

you should try http://immigrate2us....rum/content.php for waiver process.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-13 16:45:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Waiting 18 Months

with a waiver application, you should also try www.immigrate2us.com


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-20 11:46:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Lifetime Ban From the US - Now what

Hi Li' Please try http:\www.immigrate2us.com. People there are more experienced in waivers. Good Luck!

I have just confirmed that my fiance that is an Italian citizen has been banned from a miscommunication as he was entering into the US in 2009. Long story short, he had a student visa but it had expired. He went to the US consulate in Florence to ask if he needed an extension to go back to California to finish his classes, but was told he did not need an extention and to just go and come back every 90 days and he would have no problems. He did this twice without any worry, but on the third time was stopped in Chicago and questioned by an officer. Once the officer discovered he was half Syrian (arabic) the officer sent him off for more questioning. It was decided that he did not have enough legal evidence to show that he was to leave the states after his allowed stay and he was sent back to Italy in handcuffs. This was in 2009. Now, we have had a relationship for over a year and a half and he'd like to return to the states, but I was told by numerous american attorneys and he was just told by the consulate (without him even getting to explain his story that he did nothing wrong - he never overstayed) that he has a permanent lifetime ban to the states and will be unable to go there. I am having a hard time with this as an american citizen because he cannot even visit with me - even if we have children. No one has given me any hope. I was told by a lawyer that applying for a fiance or marriage visa would basically be wasting my time and I'm at my wits end with this and don't know what to do. I want my husband to come home with me. Most of my family hasn't even met him. It's a terrible situation and anyone that has any information as to where to turn would be greatful. 

 

The other part? I have stayed illegally in Italy three times - the first because I was tricked by a company into staying becuase they were not paying me correctly and told me that overstaying wasnt a problem. The second basically for the same reason and the third, because I am afriad that I will be banned from the EU if they catch me. I am now trying to figure out if I can get married here before I leave so I cannot get banned. I heard this may work if we get married in a church but I haven't heard anyone confirming this - plus my fiance would have to convert to catholicism. My other option would be to go home for 90 days and then attempt to come back but I am afriad they may still catch me for my previous overstays. 

 

Again, if anyone has any advice as to what to do in this situation, it'd be greatly appreciated!

 

Thank you/Grazie, 

 

Li

 


 


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-12-21 11:45:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)March 2014 I-601 Filers

Guys give up gloom and keep with your updates. Good Luck!


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-06-16 14:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Issued!

Congratulations to you guys! He can get on a plane the moment he has the visa in his hands.


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-08-22 13:34:00
CanadaSch Appointment

You can check to see if earlier times are available. But, to schedule an earlier date/time, once it is available, you will have to cancel your appointment and then re-schedule. Sometimes the window of opportunity is so small that by the time you cancel your appointment to reschedule, the time gets taken and the slot that you already have gets taken also since you cancelled it. So, be careful when doing this. Good Luck.


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-05-05 23:52:00
CanadaVancouver Consulate, Visa issuance time for Fiance after 601 waiver?

Your consulate will advise you to come in. If over 6 months, you might have to get a new medical and police clearance. Otherwise, you will be asked to come in and submit the passport if all other conditions have been satisfied and there is no 221(g)


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-05-22 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPanicking! Interview date approaching. Previous marriage certificates not available

Your devorce decrees will suffice. Make sure to have your birth certificates, proof of marriage and continuing relationship (photos, chat and email logs, phone bills, skype conversation etc), medical and PCC. These things and if they asked for anything specific in the letter should be enough. If they ask for the marriage certificate for previous marriages, tell them you don't have it and can't get it and they will give you a 221(g) with a checklist of what they can accept. Good luck and happy outcomes!


iawaitFemaleIndia2014-09-28 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow long does it takes for the USCIS to grant expedite?

 

Sorry to hear that. Sounds pretty extreme.

Will keep you guys up to date concerning my expedite request.

 

Thank you all for your feedback
 

 

Good luck! hope it works for you.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-08-26 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow long does it takes for the USCIS to grant expedite?

They sent us a letter both times when we applied for expedite and it came back denied. USC has to have surgery for cancer. Provided proof, still denied. :(cray5ol.gif


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-08-22 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch Filer Transferred to TSC & Approved!!!

Congrats and God speed!!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-08-27 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview today--approved! Woohoo!

Congralts and Mahalo!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-08-27 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approved..June filer!!!

Congratulations!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-07 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow !

Good Luck!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-09 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTransferred - Update Timeline?

I had changed mine to Texas and then changed it back to Vermont after reading about the "do not change" comment in timeline. Texas is receiving its own applications as well as transfers. I think that must be the reason for the do not change service center in timeline.


But, you can always update the comments about your transfer for others to follow.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-11 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTSC transfers, from August.

Mine was transferred on the 9th of August and my NOA1 was 3rd June


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-09 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC Transferred Cases August 2013

We got transferred August 9th also. Good luck to all and happy journey!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-08-16 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 Filer of K1 case transfer from VSC to TSC

I am awaiting any update to my case since NOA-T.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-16 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 Filer of K1 case transfer from VSC to TSC

congrats!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-12 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA2, Now what

My fiance does not have a permanent job and works for a temp agency @ 10.50/hr. She has been working since January of this year. She was in India from 2008 until last year September. Any suggestions on the I-134 or should we try to get a co-sponsor.

 

And thanks for the helpful information provided by you guys I am reading up on the recommendations above.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-20 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived NOA2, Now what

Hello everyone! I want to thank you all for the support in helping me get through our wait for the NOA2. Now, as I understand it, have to wait two weeks to call NVC and get the case number to start checking status online. Then, wait for Packet 3. Setup visa interview and provide I-134, medical and Police Report in New Delhi at the US Consulate.

 

We will need an outside sponsor. Can a friend do that?

 

Also, what are the other forms that will be in the Packet 3 that we should start preparing right now?

 

We requested the Police Clearance in India today.

 

I want to thank you all for your help and advice in advance.


Edited by iawait, 19 October 2013 - 01:21 PM.

iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-19 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long for VSC to TSC transfer for NVC Case number

 

 

You may actually be in luck because it seems that Texas seems to send them off to NVC a lot faster than CSC.

 

 

We got our NOA2 on Oct. 1st and I waited till Oct. 15 to call and when I did - they had our case number and a day later it was being sent off to the embassy.

 

We didn't receive a letter or anything telling us our case number - I would just wait a few days, and maybe call them sometime middle of next week.

 

We called DOS - not NVC, because usually DOS has the same info as NVC and there is a lot less wait time on the phone.
 

 

Thanks for the reply. Can you give me the DOS phone number so that I can call them. And, Good Luck on your visa.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-31 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long for VSC to TSC transfer for NVC Case number

Hi guys!

Thanks for all the support and help that everyone has provided on this site that has lead to our I129f petition approval. We got our approval email on the 17th of October from VSC to TSC transfer. Do you guys know how long will NVC take to receive the application to assign the case number. We have been calling everyday since last week (Tuesday) and they don't even have our case in the system. They keep saying to call back and that it would take upto eight weeks. Any ideas guys on the timeline. Thanks for any and all help.

Becky and Vik


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-30 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Received my NOA2 yesterday at 9:00 pm. Thanks for all the help and support my VJ family. Good luck to all who are still waiting.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-18 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Hey Guys, be patient. I have seen some NOA2 s coming in now from February filers. Be thankful and pray for the best. Good luck to all!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-15 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Happy Work week VJ family. Lets get some approvals this week!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-15 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Well, if we happen to go over the 5 months wait what would you suggest doing? Calling or sending an e-request? It just feels like everyone in California got approved or got an RFE already and we've been left behind.

Tomorrow's going to be 4 months and a week, feeling a bit down. :/

 

Me and you are in the same boat. My NOA1 was also June 3rd and still waiting while everyone else around me is approved or RFE. My case hasn't been touched since the 15th of August.
 


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-09 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I am plain envious of all the June, July and August filers who have received their NOA2 s already. I received my NOA1 on June 3rd and am still waiting for the NOA2. My petition was transferred to Texas on August 15th and still hasn't been touched. Everyone else around my number is either approved or RFE. I haven't even received the NOA-T - hardcopy. When we called the USCIS, they said that not everyone receives a mail copy and that we should call back at the end of the month. I hope they start working on my application soon and we could find out what they have decided.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-10-05 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Everybody around me is either approved or RFE. Really frustrating to wait and see everyone else touched. I hope I can hear something soon. Good luck all and God Bless!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-29 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

 

We have the same date for the NOA1! If that makes you feel any better... Ah, let's try not to get to sad and feel frustrated, although at times it's hard. I know exactly how you feel, considering we've been waiting just as long and I'm getting a bit impatient. 

Maybe our cases are collecting dust one next to another and keeping each other company and we'll get out NOA2 on the same day. Who knows!
 


And now back to waiting...

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I have the same NOA1 with eac*********511 on June 3rd. Still waiting on NOA2 or even a touch. Lots of cyber hugs.


 

We have the same date for the NOA1! If that makes you feel any better... Ah, let's try not to get to sad and feel frustrated, although at times it's hard. I know exactly how you feel, considering we've been waiting just as long and I'm getting a bit impatient. 

Maybe our cases are collecting dust one next to another and keeping each other company and we'll get out NOA2 on the same day. Who knows!
 


And now back to waiting...

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One of you 2 could be eac***********400 'cause everyone around me is approved or RFE. Good luck guys.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-27 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Hey guys: come on and give us all updates if there has been any update on your cases today. Post even if there is only a touch. Thanks and good luck all!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-16 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Hopefully we all get some news this week. Any movement will be helpful. Good luck to all of us.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-15 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Just talked to tier 2 rep regarding non delivery of NOA-T and they confirmed that the case has been transferred to TSC and to call back at the end of the month. Good luck everyone.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-12 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I am happy to say that I just got the text and email...APPROVED NOA2! June 20 - Sept 9

 

Congratulations!


Finally got approved!!!! 

 

Congratulations!


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-10 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

hey .... you could call and just confirm where your case is.  sometimes the actual hard copy notice can take 3-4 weeks.  I never got my NOA1, so I called and they sent it.  Do you ever check your case status here: https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do  it will show when your case was last touched and it the date is the same as the 3rd email notification then your just in the waiting part.  lots of waiting!!!

 

The last date is the transfer date. We are going to try to call USCIS tomorrow.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-09 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

We haven't received the NOAT from the transfer on 08/09/2013. What should we do? We do not know where the case has been transferred to or what is going on with the file. What do you guys recommend we do.


iawaitFemaleIndia2013-09-09 15:22:00