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Criminal record if lived abroad

http://travel.state....fiance-k-1.html

under Required Documentation

Hi iammrsregi,

I think you should open a thread with the information you provided. It is very useful.

Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1)

Important Notice - New Application Fees: Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application fees for certain visa categories will change on September 12, 2014. All visa applicants must pay the fee amounts in effect on the day they pay, with the exception of Immigrant Visa application processing fees paid domestically to the National Visa Center (NVC), which will be effective as of the date of billing.

Fees that will decrease are not refundable. If you paid a visa fee before September 12, 2014 and that fee decreased, we cannot give you a refund.

Fees that will increase (nonimmigrant fees only): Visa fees paid will be accepted 90 days after the new fees go into effect, as follows:

If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or before December 11, 2014, you do not have to pay the difference between the new and old fee amounts.

If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or after December 12, 2014, you will be required to pay the difference between the old and new fee amounts ? no exceptions.

Review Fees for Visa Services to learn more.

Important Notice

Important Notice ? Same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), along with their minor children, are now eligible for the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex spouses. Consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates will adjudicate their immigrant visa applications upon receipt of an approved I-130 or I-140 petition from USCIS. For further information, please see our FAQ?s.

Overview: What is a K-1 Visa?

What Is a "Fiancé(e)"?

The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA)

The First Step: Filing the Petition

The Second Step: Applying for a Visa

Required Documentation

Review Additional U.S. Embassy/Consulate-Specific Instructions

Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements

Proof of Financial Support and Affidavit of Support Forms

Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?

Fees - How Much Does a K Visa Cost?

Rights and Protections - Pamphlet

My Petition Expired - Can It Be Extended?

Ineligibilities for Visas - What if I Am Ineligible for a K visa?

How Long Will It Take to Get My K Visa?

After You Receive a K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

Does My U.S. Citizen Fiancé(e) Need to File Separate Petitions for My Children?

Are My Children Required to Travel with Me?

Entering the United States: Port-of-Entry

Adjustment of Status, Working in the United States, and Traveling Outside of the United States

How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card

When You Are a Permanent Resident

Further Questions

Overview: What Is a K-1 Visa?

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas.

What Is a ?Fiancé(e)??

Under U.S. immigration law, a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen is the recipient of an approved Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, who has been issued a nonimmigrant K-1 visa for travel to the United States in order to marry his or her U.S. citizen fiancé(e). Both the U.S. citizen and the K-1 visa applicant must have been legally free to marry at the time the petition was filed and must have remained so thereafter. The marriage must be legally possible according to laws of the U.S. state in which the marriage will take place.

In general, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) and U.S. citizen sponsor must have met in person within the past two years. USCIS may grant an exception to this requirement, based on extreme hardship for the U.S. citizen sponsor to personally meet the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), or, for example, if it is contrary in the U.S. citizen sponsor?s or foreign-citizen fiancé(e)?s culture for a man and woman to meet before marriage.

The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA)

Detailed information about IMBRA requirements is contained in the Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), instructions.

The First Step: Filing the Petition

You, the U.S. citizen sponsor, must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live. See Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) for information on where to file the petition. Further information is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas. Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.

After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives.

The Second Step: Applying for a Visa

The NVC will mail you a letter when it sends your fiancé(e) case to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Once you receive this letter, inform your fiance(e) to take the below-listed actions to apply for a K-1 visa and prepare for the intervew.

Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants may apply for K-2 visas. Separate applications must be submitted for each K visa applicant, and each K visa applicant must pay the visa application fee.

Required Documentation

You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), (and eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview:

Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-4 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your intervew.

A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).

Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor

Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for six months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)

Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)

Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)

Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements

Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)

Payment of fees, as explained below

Note: The consular officer may ask for additional information, such as photographs and other proof that the relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned.

Review Additional U.S. Embassy/Consulate-Specific Instructions

There may be additional instructions for collecting documentation needed for your K visa interview. Review U.S. Embassy/Consulate-Specific Instructions here, to learn what additional requirements there are, if any.

Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements

In preparing for the interview, applicants will need to schedule and complete a medical examination. Before the issuance of an immigrant or K visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. You will be provided instructions regarding medical examinations from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your visa, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.

K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants. Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

Proof of Financial Support and Affidavit of Support Forms

During the visa interview, applicants will be required to present evidence to the consular officer that they will not become a public charge in the United States. You may present evidence that you are able to financially support yourself or that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is able to provide support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).

The U.S. citizen fiancé(e) will need to submit Form I-864 to USCIS with the application for adjustment of status to that of legal permanent resident following the marriage.

Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?

No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.

Fees

Fees are charged for the following services:

Filing an Alien Fiancé(e) Petition, Form I-129F

Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee, Form DS-160 (required for each K visa applicant)

Medical examination (required for each K visa applicant; costs vary from post to post)

Other costs may include translation and photocopying charges, fees for getting the documents required for the visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.), and travel expenses to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an interview. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.

Filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

For current fees for Department of State, see Fees for Visa Services. For current fees for USCIS, see Check Filing Fees on the USCIS website.

Rights and Protections - Pamphlet

You should read the Rights and Protections pamphlet before your visa interview to learn about your rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and protection available to you. The consular officer will verbally summarize the pamphlet to you during your interview. Additionally, K-1 visa applicants will be provided with any existing criminal background information on their U.S. citizen fiancé(e)s that USCIS received from other government agencies during processing of their Form I-129F petitions.

My Petition Expired ? Can It Be Extended?

The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval by USCIS. A consular officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before visa processing is completed.

Ineligibilities for Visas

Certain conditions and activities may make you, the applicant, ineligible for a visa. Examples of these ineligibilities include: drug trafficking; overstaying a previous visa; and submitting fraudulent documents.

If you are ineligible for a visa, you will be informed by the Consular Officer and advised whether there is a waiver of the ineligibility and what the waiver process is. Learn more and see the complete list of ineligibilities.

How Long Will It Take to Get My K Visa?

For Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), you can visit the USCIS website for the status of your petition.

Once your case has been received from NVC by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that will process it, the length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. Some cases are delayed because applicants do not follow instructions carefully or supply incomplete information. (It is important to give us correct postal addresses and telephone numbers.) Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer.

After You Receive a K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

If you are issued a K-1 visa, the Consular Officer will give you your passport containing the K-1 visa and a sealed packet containing the civil documents you provided, plus other documents prepared by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It is important that you do not open the sealed packet. Only the DHS immigration official should open this packet when you enter the United States. As the K-1 visa holder, you must enter the United States either before or at the same time as any qualifying children holding K-2 visas.

With your visa, you can apply for a single admission at a U.S. port-of-entry within the validity of the visa, which will be a maximum of 6 months from the date of issuance. You must marry your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days of your entry into the United States.

Does My U.S. Citizen Fiancé(e) Need to File Separate Petitions for My Children?

No. Your eligible children may apply for K-2 visas based on the approval of Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) filed on your behalf, but your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) must list the children on the petition. Separate visa applications must be submitted for each K-2 visa applicant, and each applicant must pay the K visa application fee.

After your marriage, your children will need to file separately from you for adjustment of status. They cannot be included on your application for adjustment of status. More information about adjustment of status is available on USCIS?s website under Green Card (Permanent Residence).

Important Notice: Under U.S. immigration law, a child must be unmarried. In order to file for adjustment of status for your child following your marriage to your U.S. citizen spouse, the child?s stepchild relationship with your spouse must be created before the child reaches the age of 18.

Are My Children Required to Travel with Me?

Your children may travel with (accompany) you to the United States or travel later (follow-to-join). Like you, your children must travel within the validity of their K-2 visas. Separate petitions are not required if the children accompany or follow to join you within one year from the date of issuance of your K-1 visa. If they want to travel later than one year from the date your K-1 visa was issued, they will not be eligible to receive K-2 visas, and separate immigrant visa petitions will be required. If your child has a valid K-2 visa and you have already adjusted status to that of permanent resident, your child may still travel on the K-2 visa.

Entering the United States - Port of Entry

A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry and request permission to enter the United States. You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the U.S. Upon arrival at the port-of-entry, be prepared to present to the CBP officer your passport with visa and your unopened/sealed packet containing your documents. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.

Adjustment of Status, Working in the United States, and Traveling Outside of the United States

Information for K-1/K-2 visa holders about adjustment of status, permission to work in the United States, and travel outside of the United States is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas.

How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card

To learn about applying for a Social Security Number Card, visit the website for the Social Security Administration.

When You Are a Permanent Resident

Coming to the United States to live permanently, you will want to learn more about your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. See Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants to review information on the USCIS website about living in the United States.

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Edited by kcoyclay1, 17 September 2014 - 07:44 AM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-17 07:38:00

we haven't received our NOA1 hardcopy yet.

Hi! I am an worrywart and getting worried about my fiance visa since we never received NOA1 hardcopy yet.

We filed the petition for fiance visa back in July and received an email with WAC# (receipt number i guess?) on July 29th.

We checekd "my status" on USCIS's   homepage and found out that the NOA1 hardcopy was returned to USCIS on Aug 14th as undeliverable, So had to called USCIS and tell them the address (Of course the pettitioner never moved after filed).  and they said they will send the duplicate on Aug 18th.

Now Its been a month since they said it and we never received the dupulicate. we are going to call the USCIS again as they told us to call them back if we didn't receive it within 30days.

I don't think we will ever get the dupulicate even if we call them again...   Maybe we should call the post office to ask why they returned it to sender(uscis)?

What i really worried about is NOA2. what if we don't receive NOA2 like NOA1 even though we have filed the pettition with correct address and even called them to make sure?

Is anyone out there in the same situation?

Thank you in advance. You all have a great day

Is it possible that there is something missing from the address you sent to USCIS? If you are receiving other mails then something is really off if the post office returned your mail as undeliverable. Hope USCIS did not address it to your fiance instead of you. I wonder if you can get a copy at your application support center?

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-23 07:54:00

Cancel K1 or not

Be patient and do not risk losing everything just to be together. It can result in you guys being forced apart. Just wait

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-27 15:00:00

Who believes in miracles?

Well, I officially do believe in miracles and there IS fairness in life:)

For those who remembers my story, I went through CSC center, got approved without any RFEs. Details here:http://www.visajourn...aijan-k1/page-7

Then interview went fine but we were denied for some reason. Details here:http://www.visajourn...ent-help/page-9

We were advised that docs will be sent back to US and USCIS will review the denial reason in 120 days. I made a decision not to wait and go ahead and fly to Azerbaijan to marry my fiancee and apply for a Spouse Visa. I got all documents ready, the only thing we were waiting for was marriage certificate. The problem I had was that In order for me to get married here, in Baku, i need a paper from US that i have never been married before and eligible to get married right now. I had gotten that paper and had it notarized and everything but i forgot it at home when I was flying from US to Azerbaijan. My step-dad mailed it to me here, but it got lost on the way here. As a result we missed our registration date, which was Sep. 27th, as they needed that paper. Since we missed that registered date, we had to wait another Month to get a new date. Well I found a way how to do it without waiting a month. My step-dad overnighted new needed document and i got it this morning. We took the document and rushed to the translation center where they would translate and certify needed doc. and then we would be on our way to get married.Right before we walk in to the translation center, Kristina gets a phone call as we walk and suddenly stops and becomes WHITE. It scared everything out of me as I thought somebody passed away or something. and then she states: "Visa got approved!" then I become White too. They said they reviewed our case and decided to approve her fiancee visa. If they called 2 hrs later we would be married and Fiancee visa would be expired.

We already sent a passport to Us Embassy in Georgia and they said it will take them 10 days to provide a k-1 visa. I will be returning to US with my baby. We cannot believe this! Everything happens for a reason. If I didn't forget that document when I was traveling to Azerbaijan, it would have been too late and we would have to wait forever before we meet again.

We think one of the reason they reviewed our case again is that I went to US Embassy in Baku and asked their help to get a new document that I am not married. So US Consular in Baku talked to me personally. Maybe they have centralized system where they saw that I am planning to get married. I have no idea. that is the only explanation.

Well, there is my short but super happy story.

I wish luck to everyone and thanks to VJ again for all the help and advises!!!

I wish patience and love to everyone!!!!

That was wonderful. Everything happen for a purpose; the delays were the blessings along the way of you being approved and being able to travel to the US. Congrats!

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-30 20:01:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

we haven't received our NOA1 hardcopy yet.

Hi! I am an worrywart and getting worried about my fiance visa since we never received NOA1 hardcopy yet.

We filed the petition for fiance visa back in July and received an email with WAC# (receipt number i guess?) on July 29th.

We checekd "my status" on USCIS's   homepage and found out that the NOA1 hardcopy was returned to USCIS on Aug 14th as undeliverable, So had to called USCIS and tell them the address (Of course the pettitioner never moved after filed).  and they said they will send the duplicate on Aug 18th.

Now Its been a month since they said it and we never received the dupulicate. we are going to call the USCIS again as they told us to call them back if we didn't receive it within 30days.

I don't think we will ever get the dupulicate even if we call them again...   Maybe we should call the post office to ask why they returned it to sender(uscis)?

What i really worried about is NOA2. what if we don't receive NOA2 like NOA1 even though we have filed the pettition with correct address and even called them to make sure?

Is anyone out there in the same situation?

Thank you in advance. You all have a great day

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-23 07:54:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Who believes in miracles?

Well, I officially do believe in miracles and there IS fairness in life:)

For those who remembers my story, I went through CSC center, got approved without any RFEs. Details here:http://www.visajourn...aijan-k1/page-7

Then interview went fine but we were denied for some reason. Details here:http://www.visajourn...ent-help/page-9

We were advised that docs will be sent back to US and USCIS will review the denial reason in 120 days. I made a decision not to wait and go ahead and fly to Azerbaijan to marry my fiancee and apply for a Spouse Visa. I got all documents ready, the only thing we were waiting for was marriage certificate. The problem I had was that In order for me to get married here, in Baku, i need a paper from US that i have never been married before and eligible to get married right now. I had gotten that paper and had it notarized and everything but i forgot it at home when I was flying from US to Azerbaijan. My step-dad mailed it to me here, but it got lost on the way here. As a result we missed our registration date, which was Sep. 27th, as they needed that paper. Since we missed that registered date, we had to wait another Month to get a new date. Well I found a way how to do it without waiting a month. My step-dad overnighted new needed document and i got it this morning. We took the document and rushed to the translation center where they would translate and certify needed doc. and then we would be on our way to get married.Right before we walk in to the translation center, Kristina gets a phone call as we walk and suddenly stops and becomes WHITE. It scared everything out of me as I thought somebody passed away or something. and then she states: "Visa got approved!" then I become White too. They said they reviewed our case and decided to approve her fiancee visa. If they called 2 hrs later we would be married and Fiancee visa would be expired.

We already sent a passport to Us Embassy in Georgia and they said it will take them 10 days to provide a k-1 visa. I will be returning to US with my baby. We cannot believe this! Everything happens for a reason. If I didn't forget that document when I was traveling to Azerbaijan, it would have been too late and we would have to wait forever before we meet again.

We think one of the reason they reviewed our case again is that I went to US Embassy in Baku and asked their help to get a new document that I am not married. So US Consular in Baku talked to me personally. Maybe they have centralized system where they saw that I am planning to get married. I have no idea. that is the only explanation.

Well, there is my short but super happy story.

I wish luck to everyone and thanks to VJ again for all the help and advises!!!

I wish patience and love to everyone!!!!

That was wonderful. Everything happen for a purpose; the delays were the blessings along the way of you being approved and being able to travel to the US. Congrats!

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-30 20:01:00

AGE difference

My husband is 22 yrs and exactly 1 wk older than I am.We laugh at the phrase "robbing the cradle" and "robbing the grave," but that's the way love goes at times. I too said NEVER but it doesn't work like that. I remember when I was in my 20's and said that would never talk to someone fat because I was so into fitness. Well after many years I found out that true love doesn't walk with a calculator nor a measuring tape. My husband is a sweetheart and I would never trade him for any other. We are so alike in many ways. I am 43 and he is 64. We hold hands everywhere we go and we just love being together and by the way...I am the fat one.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-04-24 17:19:00

QUOTE (askfruitcakelady @ May 10 2009, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

"say ok" and call Taxi to airport. put his things on the curb. Doood dont know CARAAZY until he has run across me!! so tell him back off the threats unless he means them!! Wot a big baby puzz girlie boy you have

askfruitcakelady, wow!! and I mean wow!!! Your answer is OUT OF LINE. What right do you have calling her husband "a big baby puzz girlie boy" . I truly pray to God Almighty that your marriage will be divorce-proof and that you will NEVER EVER IN THIS LIFETIME HAVE A DISAGREEMENT.

It seem as if you had a relationship problem in the past and you are venting and please take note that I said it seem as if. Can you imagine being raped and feeling violated and someone said to you "you big baby get over it?" or can you imagine experiencing a traumatic event like double murder in your family and someone calling you a big baby because you are depressed? That's the equivalent of what you are doing. You are really out of line and I am saying it like it is. We are not here to judge anyone and I am sure confused2009 didn't need anyone going off on her husband and call him names because of what he said. We are not divorce lawyers and based on the recommendations you are giving I can see that there is a great chance of your marriage ending up..........

Peace out.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 12 May 2009 - 11:44 AM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-12 11:41:00

QUOTE (Barza Woman @ May 8 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (hehaditcoming69 @ May 8 2009, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Barza Woman @ May 8 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I counsel mixed culture couples on the side and one thing that is a common thread no matter what the culture is that there will be ocassional disagreements between otherwise rational people. The important thing is not that you argue, but HOW you argue. Another thing that is a constant is that hostile interactions take on a pattern; X happens, then Y, then Z. People rarely pay attention to the fact that their fights follow a pattern based on your individual reactions, but you need to if you're going to make your arguments more constructive and less hurtful.

When asked for advice, I recommend an assertiveness training technique that works wonders to de-escalate confrontations. I've had couples do this with marvelous results the first time they try it. I don't have enough information to know your specific pattern, but whatever it is, if you do not react the same way as you always do, it will change.

For example, when he gets upset, calmly tell him that you are not going to fight with him, but will wait until you can both talk rationally. Then, don't say anything more, but repeat that like a broken record if he continues to try to bait you. The first time is the hardest, but stand your ground. He cant fight without you. When its clear that you are not going to participate, he will cease to retaliate, and you can get past the tension faster, and down to the real issue.

Fights can only grow when couples feed off of eash other's anxieties. One of you must resist the impulse to respond with more of the same in order for the fighting to disapate and allow you to create more productive ways of dealing with the underlying issues.

I hope that helps.

As a couselor, what do you advise a person when the spouse gets mad and throws something? I wasn't raised that way, can't stand it. Last time, he kicked something that went all over the walls of the house. Advice???? He says that is just the way he is, and that's it. Of course, I always "push him" which is BS.

When fights get physical, your safety is numero uno. That type of behavior is manipulative and a non-negotiable. Get out of range and get help. Call the police, if you have to. It may be the way he is now, but if he stays that way, he should not be allowed to stay with you. You have to give your permission to be his victim.

Listen to Barza Woman she has great advice.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-10 18:25:00

QUOTE (sereia @ May 8 2009, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I haven't read most of the replies, so sorry if I repeat what others are saying, but I've been there too, confused. My husband used to threaten to return to Morocco many times and it is SO WRONG! Everytime he did that, it took away a piece of me. I believe strongly that yelling divorce everytime something goes wrong is so damaging to a marriage! It is not something that should be thrown around and taken back over and over! I know he's homesick, he's culture shocked, he's having a hard time with the economy, yada, yada, excuses, excuses. But seriously it's no excuse for treating your wife that way! Cultural differences or not....I certainly don't want to be a part of a culture that a SO threatens divorce constantly (not saying that's what Moroccans do but some reply here I read spoke of cultural differences)! I think you should make it clear to him how much it hurts you and your marriage and that next time he treatens it, he better have that plane ticket ready and bag packed!

Good luck. PM me anytime if you want to talk about it. I haven't been around VJ in months (came back after an old friend prompted me to) but I can receive PM's.

sereia, as you say its not good and it should not be done. Both you and confused have Morocco spouses that respond the same way in an argument. They apparently resort to fleeing at the first sign of "rain". As you say, make it clear to him how much it hurts you and your marriage. I feel your frustration and it is validated. Truth is, you should not be looking at the door every time you have an argument. It's a weak way for him to respond because he should be there to support you and not be ready to leave after every argument. I know it hurts and it makes you question his love and I can understand that. Now how do you work this thing out? Only you guys knows what works in your relationship without adding fuel to the fire. Maybe calling his bluff might be one way, then again it might not.

Let them know in a kind manner after you have composed yourselves, that if they are not prepared to walk then they should stop throwing those words around, because it not only hurt but cause you to lose trust and confidence in them that they will be there through thick or thin.. but try not to match anger with anger as it never solves anything. Be firm but not aggressive.

All the best to both of you.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 08 May 2009 - 03:22 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-08 15:20:00

QUOTE (Kiv @ May 8 2009, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (kcoyclay1 @ May 8 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The same to you Kiv. If that is the way we should treat our marriage then divorce is surely in the near future.

You sound like a smart loving person. I wish I could be as patiennt as you show to be. We all have diferent degrees of patience and that can help our relations depending on our and ours SO's personality.

I just don't think anybody should deal with blackmail, I have been married for 5 years I don't think my husband would tolerate it from me and I think he knows it does not work with me either. So far I don't see divorce in the near future. That seem to work for us, may not work for everybody.

Sometimes it's the culture barrier that brings about frustration Kiv. I think you are very patient because some persons would have not responded to what I said the way you did. You took what I said the right way and was not defensive. I see that you ARE a smart loving person. We just know that there are lines we agree not to cross so that ugly situations do not rear its head. What you have explained when you stated I don't think my husband would tolerate it from me and I think he knows it does not work with me either. So far I don't see divorce in the near future. That seem to work for us, may not work for everybody you are stating that you put each other first which is exactly the result of understanding and mutual respect and exactly what I am talking about. Big up to you girl.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-08 14:37:00

QUOTE (john & jean @ May 8 2009, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

LIFE IS TO SHORT TO WALK ON EGG SHELLS, the next time a little misunderstanding gets the "I'm going back", call his hand.
If he chooses to go back to "his country" you will be better off. The reason this happens is because of the way you acted the first time he said it.

If you had immediately packed his things and placed them at the front door, you would not be dealing with the threats now!!
When the argument is over tell him you made me pack your stuff. At that point, if he chooses allow HIM to unpack....

Thats not the best advice john & jean. Pride is a hell of a thing. They have to throw water on the fire not fuel. Hurt words escalate situations. In a marriage its about solving things not adding insult to injury. This is not ####### for tat but rather how can we work this out.

The same to you Kiv. If that is the way we should treat our marriage then divorce is surely in the near future.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 08 May 2009 - 01:56 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-08 13:53:00

Estadia hits the nail on its head. Your culture and customs are way apart so there is a lot to learn as you grow together. What I do not agree with is when he puts the blame on you by saying you made him say that he is going to go back to Morocco. You both have to take responsibility for what you say and do. He said that because he is hurt.

I find that my husband was not used to some of my expressions for example the word "hush". In Jamaica, depending on the way it is used or the tone in which it is said it could mean "shut up" " I agree with you" or it could mean "don't worry, everything is going to be alright". I would never tell my husband to shut up as that is disrespectful so the first time I used the word hush as a word of comfort he was taken aback and said " but I didn't even say anything." He thought I was saying shut up after he told me he wasn't feeling well

.

You say that you guys fight verbally over simple things because of misunderstandings. Whenever there is a misunderstanding clear it up immediately or whenever the timing is right and try not to feel like a target. If he is offended by what you said because of a misunderstanding it is your responsibility not to get heated but to say right away in a calm voice that he received what you said in the wrong way. If you retort in the defensive manner then it sparks the argument and frustration will cause the mean spirit to rise and mean spirit beget mean words

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As couples each spouse have to place the other before themselves, be respectful, use kind words etc and things will flow easier. I know it sounds like a fairy tail but it works. My husband and I do not have arguments even though we have differences in opinion. One person has to chose to be in control of the situation and see to it that things do not escalate, but both have to come to that agreement. We decided on that when we started to date and it has been working so far (almost 4 years). It is not easy to give up your right sometimes but it brings peace and understanding through love.

We also made a pledge that anything told in confidence should never be used against the person if a disagreement arises. I remember when my husband's ex-wife called him and told him just four months and two weeks after we were married that she still loved him and he should leave me and return to her. They were never on good speaking terms before and had a horrible marriage but because he helped her kid out (not his) she thought it meant he wanted to be with her (she didn't know he had remarry and that we discussed him helping the kid out) but when he told her he had a new wife who had no problem with him helping her children out she started crying and saying she never stopped loving him and if he returned to her he could get back the house and the car that were given to her in the divorce. Can you believe that my darling even let the idea roll in hid head for a week???!!! Because we are so connected I could feel that something was not right and I told him. He told me what they spoke about and that he called her and told her I am the best thing in his life and nothing in the world could make him leave me. I listened quietly without judgment and when he was through I thanked him for being honest, told him how much I loved him and explained to him that it would have been his biggest mistake in his life if he had chosen to return to her. I told him to cut all ties with her and he called her in my presence and did just that. He then changed his number and she changed hers as well after she found out that he changed his. I have never used it against him as a weapon to cut him down or brought it up. When I speak to him even if it is during a disagreement I use words like sweetie, honey, babe etc and he told me that he likes that about me because even if he is wrong about something I still use words of endearment when addressing him.

I know that everyone is different but the bible says "a soft answer turns away wrath but grievous words stir up anger" and it is so true. We have nothing to prove to each other but our love and commitment. We remain honest to each other and take life a day at a time.

Just try not to get all heated up over the simple stuff. Your husband is going through a culture shock right now and it is still new for him. If he should say that again tell him how it affects you and try not to feed a disagreement because that is how arguments develop.

All the best.. just my two cents

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-08 13:48:00

High school transcripts from Morocco

The institution that he intends to attend can send to his High School for the transcript if he does not have a physical diploma. My GC was received in the mail six days ago and I am now enrolled in school which begins next Monday May 25. The school did everything for me, all I had to do regarding the transcript and application forms was to fill them in online and e-sign them. After filling out the transcript request I faxed it back to them and they sent to my High School back in Jamaica. It was no hassle. They did everything to ensure that I received my grants and loan and my books were mailed to me and I am preparing for classes.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 17 May 2009 - 08:34 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-17 20:32:00

Should I attend my husbands interview?

Go. The support is great. It looks better n hey, you haven't seen him in a while. All the best.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-01-31 10:45:00

AOS package refused

Everything was going fairly smoothly til I filed my AOS package.
I sent the I864EZ with only one year tax returned and attached W2. They sent back saying that they needed W2 + 1040's. Which I sent back.
I recieved another notice saying that they need Federal income tax returns, literal printouts from the IRS (RTFTP) or a Letter 1722 issued by IRS. I dont even know what this is.... ? I am getting so frustrated that all I can do is cry. I am so close but this has now been sent back twice - has this happneed to anyone else?
Tina

I literally called IRS to have my transcripts sent to me and they faxed it immediately. They are also going to mail me a copy as well. Call 800-829-3676 now and they will do it for you.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-02-28 17:10:00

adjustment of status? how does it work? help please

The proper procedure is to petition for him by submitting an I-130

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-03-11 17:34:00

Help!!

What the responder is trying to say is that your petition began with you in the UK. Your information on the I-130 showed that you resides in the UK. Adjusting in the US shows intent and becomes fraudulent.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-04-22 14:54:00

K3 petition been withdrawn by husband

Hey everyone...I am in a bit or a predicament...and need help!..my american husband filed for K3 visa in march and in april he asked the lawyers to withdrawn the file...what should I do and if he could file again?
Oh and we got married last year in august in the states, is there a time limit until we can file for K3 after the marriage?

I understand that K3 visas are replaced by CR-1 if married less than 2 years. Is it possible that he withdrew it based on that fact? Maybe he is going to file CR-1. Only you can tell. All the best.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-05-02 09:09:00

I-130 checklist I am i missing anything

here is the list of things I am sending.

? Form I-130
? Copy of petitioner?s US Naturalization certificate
? Copy of beneficiary?s Ukraine Birth Certificate
? Copy of Civil Marriage Certificate from Ukraine and Translation copies.
? Translators letter.
? Copy of beneficiary?s Ukraine Passport
? G-325A form for petitioner
? G-325A form for beneficiary
? G-1145 form for beneficiary
? Two color photograph of petitioner and beneficiary
? Copy of my divorce papers.
? Filing fee of $420
? Wedding Photos, Passport photos.
? Evidence of relationship, plane tickets, Photos, Hotel Receipt, Passport stamps, Phone call list,
Money sent, FB conversations.

I put the I-30 cover letter and G-325A, two color photographs, Marriage certificate, in one file and used a paper clip.

and evidence of marriage, trips to Ukraine, photos, plane ticklets, western union money order copies , telephone calls, fb messages in one file.

is there anything else i need before i send this ?

You do not need to send wedding photos. Those are for the interview where they may ask you questions about persons other than you and your spouse who are in the pictures. Everything else seems fine. You can review the documents on pages 2 and 3 through the link below:

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-130instr.pdf

Edited by kcoyclay1, 13 September 2014 - 09:19 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-09-13 21:18:00

RFE, NEED HELP

QUOTE (BMD TF @ Mar 2 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In the RFE, they just ask about the birth certificate of my wife or a copy of the biographic page of her passeport or a copy of naturalisation.
Just something prove she is USC.
When we sent the I130 the first time we submit a copy of her passeport, so i think this time we will have to sent the birth certificate and maybe as said by Karin and Otto, i wont give more things till they ask for.

Hello I got the same RFE on Feb 3. I sent a copy of my husband's biographic page of his passport with the I-130 but they requested one for the I-485 as well (which I didn't know because the instructions did not state that I needed to send one with the I-485). Anyway I sent it off with the letter they sent to the address they asked me to mail it to. Its been three weeks since I mailed it out and my case remains on hold with not touches informing me that they received my letter.

Send them what they requested and don't forget to track the mail. As it is going to a PO Box they are going to send it by priority mail. Again, keep a copy of the letter they sent to you just in case.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-02 17:29:00

REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE SENT, CASE PLACED ON HOLD

QUOTE (KeralianNY @ Apr 2 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Everything is fine... i got the approval today!!

Great Congrats

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-04-02 19:00:00

REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE SENT, CASE PLACED ON HOLD

QUOTE (steven_brenda @ Feb 12 2009, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi, On December 15, 2008, we also got an RFE Request for an Initial Evidence. They asked my fiance's Birth certificate, his divorce decree and our G-325A. We havent able to submit his birth certificate and his divorce decree. But G-325A we did able to send it but i dont know maybe they lost it.

Goodluck!!

You should have sent everything that they asked for. You have not mailed what they requested so maybe that is why it appears as if they "lost" your G325A. Not sending what they requested makes it appear as if you cannot prove what you have stated on your application. I hope that you have sent it in by now with a copy of the RFE letter they send to you. All the best.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-04-02 18:51:00

hELP SERIOUS PROBLEM BEFORE INTERVIEW

They might ask for a job letter. See if you can get a job letter stating what you earn and date of employment. Something like:

This is to verify that NAME has been employed with COMPANY NAME as a JOB TITLE since DATE OF EMPLOYMENT. His current annual salary is SALARY. Ask for it to be done on a company letter head and stamped. Take pay stubs with you as well just in case. I pray you will not be laid off before then. It will also be good if you have a sponsor if you do not get this letter.

They didn't ask my husband if he was currently employed they just asked for a job letter to verify his income. I claim a successful interview for you also.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 15 May 2009 - 08:28 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-15 20:26:00

I Did It!!!!!!!

QUOTE (FinnLove @ Aug 13 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

15 minutes? Well, now I'm laughing! I had no idea!!! Maybe I'll be well known for overdoing it and having the heaviest mailing box. Hey, they wanted proof of a "bonafide marriage" and they got it! We had nothing joint so I made binder exhibits. Well anyway, please tell me they'll forward all my beautiful binders and silly photobook on to NVC...but yes, I did get another photobook and have complete duplicate binders! I'm really not this organized in real life-that's why it's so funny. Maybe I'll get approved so fast so they can get my ####### off their desk!!!!

Hurry mly, hurry!!!!! We have to compare notes!

The details of how you guys met and got reacquainted proves that what is yours will always be yours no matter the route or obstacles to attain it. I wish you guys a speedy and incident-free journey. Your seven pound mail is worth it regardless of the fifteen minutes. When it is forwarded in the process, the information enclosed will be worth the pounds and the cost to mail it. You did the right thing. Better send more than necessary than receive an RFE. Again, all the best.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-13 22:13:00

Simple Question - What is a touch?

QUOTE (jbrid @ Mar 4 2009, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry for this dumb question. I am sure everyone understands this except me.

I see peoples timelines mentioning "touches".

What does this mean?

I don't think my petition has been "touched", but how would I know.

That's not a dumb question but a good question. It is when an adjudicator physically touches your file and it is being processed. We get emails when we register on the USCIS site and that's when we know our case is being "touched". Look in the FAQ and you will see more descriptions okay?

Edited by kcoyclay1, 04 March 2009 - 02:11 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-04 14:10:00

Divorced in another country have no proof; can't locate ex

QUOTE (Thee_Rak @ Mar 7 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

1. Call an immigration lawyer.

2. I'm totally confused. What last name is on "your friends" birth cirtificate, social security card, bank records, IRS filings etc?

3. My thoughts on the legality of his 1st marriage... he got married under a false name and didn't have a proper marriage license. Thus, wasn't married (call a lawyer).

4. My thoughts on the foreign divorce... not to sure that this is "recognized" in the US (but so what... they weren't "married" anyway) call a lawyer.

5. My thoughts on "hurt[ing] his chance"... if he was actually "married" and he did actually get "divorced" and he files as if he wasn't/didn't then it's a really bad thing to get caught. It's called fraud. Call a lawyer.

QUOTE (kcoyclay1 @ Mar 7 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just need to get a feedback based on a scenario. There is an acquaintance of mine that needs to know what would happen if he had no proof of his divorce in the 70's. He got married in the US in the early 70's and the wife, who like him is a US citizen by birth, filed for a divorce in her parents birth country about two years later. He cannot locate his copy of the divorce document, has no case number to request a copy overseas and he cannot locate the ex-wife. At the time he was married using his mother's name which was certified and changed to his father's by a notary at age one. There is no document of him after age one with his mother's name and during the seventies they did not require his social security number in order for him to get married. Seeing that there is no document tying him with his surname before age one, will this hurt his chance of petitioning for his new wife?

Thanks, as you say (call a lawyer). I don't think that marriage is recognized. None of the documents you asked about has his mother's name. My thoughts on it is that his ex got married to and divorced from someone who doesn't exist.

Edited by kcoyclay1, 07 March 2009 - 02:15 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-07 14:14:00

Divorced in another country have no proof; can't locate ex

Edited by kcoyclay1, 07 March 2009 - 01:51 PM.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-07 13:49:00

What kind of background check does the USCIS conduct

QUOTE (VG1 @ Mar 10 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was just thinking...does anyone know what kind of background checks the USCIS conducts on the PETITIONER? They will check one's background for illegal/crimes, etc etc......but i was wondering if they go beyond---wire taps/see what you rent at the video store/see where you go on Saturday nights/check your websites/etc etc--how far can they reach? I know a few years back there was that issue with Bush and the phone-tapping--and then there were more issues about google searching, etc....does anybody know what the result of those cases are?

I dont think they check like that. They do background checks. Can u imagine if they did all that kind of check for every applicant? It would take years to get approved. You can go to the USCIS site and read up on the type of investigation they conduct. When I did my biometrics I called FBI three weeks later and was told that they sent off my results the very day it was taken.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-10 21:21:00

Which packet gets ORINGINAL documents??

QUOTE (BobbyLore @ Mar 17 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HEY guys...

I need the REAL info.....when i prepare the two packets (uscis) and exact copy for my fiancee...... the two document forms of 1 i29 and g 325a can be original only for the packet for my fiancee, and for ucsis the downloaded forms from the site?

Please give me the correct procedure....... I have 4 original g325a forms ready (2 for me 2 for her) for both packets....but i hear that my fiancee gets only originals??

IMreally confused

Remember that the G-325a comes in a set of 4. When you fill it out on the computer all four sheets are filled out automatically for each person. Print it twice to get the second copy. Fiancee set should also consist of 4 sheets. It is numbered 1 to 4. Maybe I am getting what you wrote wrong but I got the impression that you divided the set of 4 into 2 sets of 2. If I am incorrect ignore this but if not make sure that you have the complete set and make a copy of the full set. Go to the guides and get more information

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-17 21:14:00

Read some scary things about marriage fraud

QUOTE (paschwartz @ Mar 16 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok, so I met this nice sweet girl, and she is living in Kenya. I don't suspect anything bad, but I have read so much out here about marriage fraud that I get kinda scared. We met online in the spring of '08, spent a week together this fall, and the rest of our contact has been on the phone or on Yahoo. She is definitely the kinda girl I can fall in love with, but I am full of doubts from things I've read out here. Is there anything to look for? Then there is the support affidavit that one would file, and if I was a target for fraud, I get stuck with the bill for 10 years. What do I look for??

Based on the fact that you are doubtful that is an indicator that deep down you strongly believe that you do not know enough about her to commit to marriage so soon. You met her once and only for a week and the rest is based on what you both decide to disclose about yourselves via yahoo or phone calls.

Just recently I heard someone say "the person you date/court is only a representative and the real person is who you see when you get married." The person you date doesn't really want to disclose any negative things about themselves. As a matter of fact that person is so perfect and if you think hard enough it might never even cross your mind that they even have bad breathe when they wake up in the morning. They are your sunshine and joy as it normally is at the beginning of every relationship. Take time to know her. Learn what she dislikes, what she likes will be told to you without you even asking; find out what you both have in common; find out what her family and friends are like. A good pointer is to see how quickly she starts downloading her needs and her sad stories to you. Try not to make her feel as if you are her genie; many men do that to impress and the poor woman doesn't even know that the opportunity cost of the $500 he sent to her is his unpaid rent (I'm just keeping it real).

If she asks for financial help too quickly as someone pointed out, that is a great big SIGN. Again, if you are doubtful you are obviously taking it too fast and you need to know more about her before making a serious commitment.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2009-03-17 19:39:00

Need your help

BTW. You are going for the interview; shouldn't all this have already been sent in? She can't change what she submittd before.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-02-22 07:17:00

Need your help

Co-sponsor should show most recent taxes filed. 2011 tax deadline is April 17; she can show 2010 and paystubs showing she's over the poverty guideline. Regarding her 18 year old, that can be tricky. I think it is based on the age of majority in her state; if the daughter is under the age of majority she should add her. The burden of proof is on her to prove that after the interview she will not file for her as a dependent and that may be hard. I don't believe they will take her word for it. Again, it's about age of majority. Look at the I-864 instructions again to get clarity.

My hubby's kids are 20 and 19 and are working and one is in college.. They do not live with us and his ex-wife declares them as her dependents. however, we had to add them as household members because they are under the age of majority in NY based on the I-864 instructions. All the best.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-02-22 07:14:00

Evidence of financial capability to support

Yes the requirement is that he has to file taxes for the past three years if he is the only support financially. However, if he hasn't, he will need a sponsor. He will have to write a letter giving reasons for his infield years. .

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-03-25 12:05:00

Evidence of financial capability to support

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-03-25 11:17:00

Evidence of financial capability to support

Iff he's not getting a salary. He needs a sponsor before the interview. If you are employed and your earnings is more than the poverty guidelines, you can use that as household income or show assets that will indicate you will not become a ward of the state. Bottom line is, you guys have to prove financial independence or support from a friend or family member.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-03-25 11:13:00

Credit Score

more information is needed to give you a proper answer. what is your credit score?

Why do you need the individual's credit score? If you believe or have new information that it affects the process, just state what score does. Anyway, as far as we know it does not affect the process.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2012-05-01 06:02:00

please help me????????????

Thank you all for your help I really appreciate

Get excited that your case is moving regardless of how slowly others may predict it to be; at least something is happening. It is always good to see the progression of a case however minute. Others are happy when their cases are touched in a positive way so be happy too. I am happy for you. Yay! It's better than seeing everyone getting an update and you getting none. So rejoice in your update even if it is a tiny step as stated by the other VJer. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: . Come on people, lets encourage and support those who are pushed even a millimeter along the way. No discouragements :no: . This forum is to support :yes: :yes: :yes: . Have a great night y'all.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-08-08 19:47:00

Marijuana arrest

I know it was less then an oz, but could have been reduced to a spliff due to the police taking their cut of the ganja I.e. Corruption. What sorts of questions does a panel doctor ask? Like I said- just beginning to explore this process and have little knowledge of what it all entails and what kind of road blocks may be encountered.

Anotherlostsoul- no offense taken. My future husband is a Rastafarian and it is part of his religious practice. I am also from a US state that has legalized marijuana, and hold the personal conviction that it is less dangerous then alcohol.

Hi Katie,

I'm Jamaican and I must let you know that it is not a religious practice. It's drugs.

kcoyclay1

Female

Jamaica

2014-06-16 10:39:00