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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestouched....
QUOTE (yoke @ Jun 10 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone...just checked the online status of my case and the last update date changed from 4/11/08 to 6/10/08 (today's date)....should i have any hopes of getting it approved or is uscis just doing random checks on cases???

It looks liek quite a few of us got "touched" yesterday 6/10. They are working! yeah for us smile.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-06-11 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy husband visa was denied
QUOTE (trinket @ May 20 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To the OP-- consulate must have issued a reason of denial, did your husband get any official paper from the consulate?

If he did, then focus on that and read it carefully as to what the reasons has been given. If no official reason was given to your husband, you might want to email the consulate and ask for the reason or call them up.

As others have stated, you have to keep calling your congressman and see if they can step in with your case. You also need to give a detailed discription of what all went on the day of interview. Plus check your i-130, G-325 papers again, did you make any mistake regarding previous divorces or as such.

Look at all the red flags in your marriage, something like large age gap, or if someone attained LPR by marrying you previously.

Best wishes for the uphill battle ahead rose.gif

Well said and agreed.
Especially knowing your red flags. This may be a vital tool, then you know what "issues" to address as you proceed.


Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-20 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy husband visa was denied
QUOTE (no_where_man @ May 20 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ May 20 2009, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok. There was a misunderstanding. This is NOT helpful to Zarqa in her time of need. Please guys, really.


I do agree that if you can get the "real" reason that led her to say that the marriage was fake.. then you can address that if you get a chance at a second interview

You're in our thoughts and prayers Zarqa.

Missunderstanding shouldnt also be met with such away of attacking or accusing ...
i seen a comment for her against Tngirl and it was a kind of discrimination ..i think she have a real problem ...
i always respect ppl and try to do my best to give a good real answers i read somewhere or know ...

my best wishes for the issue to be resolved soon ...

agreed. I poked my nose in because I care for Zarqa. It was none of my business but felt like playing the referee for a minute blush.gif

ok, sorry Z back to topic
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-20 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy husband visa was denied
Ok. There was a misunderstanding. This is NOT helpful to Zarqa in her time of need. Please guys, really.


I do agree that if you can get the "real" reason that led her to say that the marriage was fake.. then you can address that if you get a chance at a second interview

You're in our thoguhts and prayers Zarqa.



Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-20 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo Affadavits hold their weight with USCIS
Beth,
You guys have been through so much rose.gif
You are one of those that, I am always on the prowl seeing if you have gotten your approval yet. Im rooting and praying for you guys. You are a sweet lady and you have a cheerleading section over here on VJ tongue.gif
The RFE was a good thing, at least they are actively working on it. I truly believe, as naive as it may sound... that you have not been carried this far and gone through so much to be dropped on your @ss.
Keep the faith and PLEASE dont lose hope. As aweful as this whole process has been to you, it does have an end. You WILL come out on the other side, TOGETHER.

heart.gif
Lisa
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-26 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo Affadavits hold their weight with USCIS
As others said, I think the affidavits from you guys wont hold as much weight as from family and friends.


Good Luck Beth... try not to worry yet. It sounds like you had PLENTY of evidence and the affidavits were just a little bonus wink.gif


Lisa
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-26 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLETTER OF DENIAL....
Its up to you guys. You can appeal for 110.00 and send in what they asked for intially on the "RFE"(request for further evidence) or you can refile and pay the 355.00 again and submit everything necessary this time
1. Proof of Lpr status for the petitioner Dennis Viray Tan <--- he sent this after the RFE
2. form g325a properly completed and signed for Dennis Viray Tan <---he needs this
3. Two Passport Style photograph of the Petitioner Dennis Viray tan <--wasnt addressed, probably needs this also.

I dont know what the timeline is for appeals, you may be better off refiling.

I went thru the instructions and highlighted what documents were needed and then made a list, after I filled everything out, I gathered the nessecary docs and checked them off the list. this may be easier for your husband to make sure he hasnt missed anything.

Good Luck. Dont worry too much, you arent out of options AT ALL. Its just a small setback in time.

Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-06-05 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 19 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kenza @ May 18 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ May 18 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ May 18 2009, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What???
Requesting proof that you were together for your honeymoon? Please explain that as I'm sure all of us are now freaking out! We sent wedding pics and stuff from our honeymoon and our wedding cert. and such... why would they require more evidence than that? You have a wedding certificate! Certified by the courts and such, right?

Wow, PH... that's certainly odd... please keep us informed as to how you're doing and how it's progressing and also, explain it to us too so that those of us waiting can either prepare for the same sort of RFE and whatnot...

Best of luck and it sounds like you're more than prepared and again, thanks for sharing your experience, it's invaluable -- knowledge is power, after all.

Best,
LGG


Paris got married by proxy so she must show absolute proof that the marriage was consumated... hence, the honeymoon picture.
Right Paris??


oh...what is proxy?




RFE evidence sent to UPS today!! Fingers and toes crossed for approval. Also thru in the Filed/Registured copy of marriage cert they did not ask for.
Kenza, I will PM you later.


Im glad its on it's way Beth! I so want to read your "We're Approved!!" thread soon smile.gif


Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-05-19 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReason for petition to interview time difference?
The short and oversimplified answer is that the K3 allows for processing AFTER you arrive in the US(AOS).
Since the CR1 is a more "complete option" as you put it, it is processed in full at NVC after USCIS approves the petition and BEFORE the interview. This adds additional time.
The K3 goes right through NVC and to the consulate to schedule an interview. But your "processing" is done after arrival.

Also, most consulates schedule K visas faster than immigrant ones. Sometimes a difference of 30-60 days.

The bottomline is, what is important to you? Seeing eachother sooner and not being able to work the first 3 months, additional cost for AOS? Or waiting longer and having a GC within weeks of arrival?

Good Luck on your journey
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-02 11:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSeeking some clarity on the expedition process.
There arent any instructions on the USCIS website, but it says to call CS and ask "where or how to SEND" a request. Perhaps those are the key swords when calling. unsure.gif
http://www.uscis.gov...0000ecd190aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov...0000ecd190aRCRD
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-13 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is a potential age different between spouse?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jul 9 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KDOR @ Jul 9 2009, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is a potential age different between spouse? How older could a husband be to his wife and how older could a wife be to his husband? Can a decade of age different be a factor for refusal by an Immigration officer and claiming its either for immigration purposes or to avoid immigration proceedings?


Like it or not, a decade of age difference is nothing, and sometimes three decades is no big issue when the man is older. However, particularly when it is out of the cultural norm, the woman being much older can present a huge red flag, particularly when the man is Muslim and she's too old to bear his children. Everything is circumstancial. You'll never see age difference cited as the reason for denial but it's a factor in evaluating whether the relationship is bona fide instead of just entered into to obtain an immigration benefit.

I have to agree. It can be a factor when the woman is much older. Couples like that get approved all the time but they may have more to "prove".
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-15 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 to CR1 flip unsuccessful
QUOTE (MS3 @ Jan 20 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MS3 @ Jan 18 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am trying to do the same flip, I emailed the embassy in Amman, Jordan last night, still waiting for answer, somebody in the embassy told me before that it is perfectly fine to do the flip as long as they get the file before the K3 interview, NVC told me that they sent the file on Jan 6th, so hopefully the file made it to Jordan already!!

K3 interview 2-2
CR1 interview 2-19




My flip is successful, the embassy in amman responded to me and said that my wife can interview on the 2nd for CR1 smile.gif I am so happy

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Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-01-20 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGREAT news!!!
great for you guys smile.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-24 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI will not be at my husbands interview, need reassurance
QUOTE (christeen @ Jul 27 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok... Thanks, just needed to hear it... I guess from reading all the different posts ya start getting all jumbled in the head and start second guessing and worrying! I will chill out and just enjoy our vacation together and pray for CSC to start rolling!!!

Thanks

totally understand, I starting nutting up about it too as the time approached lol

take care
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-27 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI will not be at my husbands interview, need reassurance
I wasnt at my husbands interview and we had NO problems. You guys have 100 times more "proof" than we did. I was only able to visit once and we had no accounts ect together.
As long as you have all of your proof together for the interview, I think you will be fine.
Try not to worry about not being able to be there, but do get all of your proof together. Enjoy your visit!! biggrin.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-27 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT WILL YOU ANSWER??
QUOTE (pratdeh @ Jul 30 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ Jul 30 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pratdeh @ Jul 30 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,

Same thing apply to me. I am hearing impaired girl and met hearing impaired guy on deaf social wesbite. We fell in love and decided to get married withing 4 months of dating. He came to India to marry me and left for USA in 2 weeks. He is a divorcee and a father of 3 kids (they live with his ex-wife).

What are the impact on my interview questions?

Good luck to all here!!


Over prepare with your evidence of an ongoing relationship. good.gif

I peeked at your timeline since you have been a member since '05. smile.gif It looks like you were lifting conditions in 07? Were you here before on a spousal visa and then return home to India? This may come up in the interview.



Hi Habibi,

I am newly married in Feb 2009. This timeline in 2005 belongs to my twin sister and I am using her id because she is already in US under CR 1 and she is now having 10 yrs Green Card. So I thought I should use her id because it will be of no use to her now.

I and my husband are definately going to prepare those hard questions. And I am sure, it will be of no hassles. biggrin.gif

Thanks for your quick reply and Good luck!

Ah, cool. Well, good luck and I hope you guys are reunited very soon smile.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-30 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT WILL YOU ANSWER??
QUOTE (pratdeh @ Jul 30 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,

Same thing apply to me. I am hearing impaired girl and met hearing impaired guy on deaf social wesbite. We fell in love and decided to get married withing 4 months of dating. He came to India to marry me and left for USA in 2 weeks. He is a divorcee and a father of 3 kids (they live with his ex-wife).

What are the impact on my interview questions?

Good luck to all here!!


Over prepare with your evidence of an ongoing relationship. good.gif

I peeked at your timeline since you have been a member since '05. smile.gif It looks like you were lifting conditions in 07? Were you here before on a spousal visa and then return home to India? This may come up in the interview.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-30 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHAT WILL YOU ANSWER??
I think you got some great advise already. I will say also that its not all that rare for couples here to have short courtships. You just need to be ready to address that in the interview. You(and your kids) have spent a great deal of time with him, I think that speaks VOLUMES to a CO. It doesnt erase anything, but does present a better case.


Its great that you are already thinking of your red flags and how to address them good.gif being ready for those tough questions with honest and believable answers is proactive and very smart.

Have you guys talked about having more children together? He can talk about that if the age factor comes up.

You're already on the right track but my advise is to be ready with PLENTY of supporting evidence of an ongoing relationship. Do practice those hard questions with him before the interview, and be serious and hard on him wink.gif

Good Luck smile.gif




Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-30 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlhamdullilah
Awesome. Good Luck smile.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-07-29 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Help for god sake !!
Do ask your wife to write her congressman and/or senator for help with an inquiry, although it sounds like your wife is doing a good job in getting updates even though your case really isnt ging anywhere sad.gif Im sorry that its been hard for you guys and youre waiting so long. Do you have a common name? is there anything that you can think of that might cause a security flag to raise?
good luck and keep us posted. smile.gif



Italy to USA,
honestly, you are entitled to think,feel and believe anything you want to but its VERY insensitive and pretty crappy to choose to voice that in a thread started by someone who is suffering.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-09-10 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOUR AP =(
I know you are very dissapointed that you guys are in AR, but almost every paki applicant gets put in AP or AR. I guess it doesnt matter that he interviewed in the phillipines, he is still paki and they still put him in AP unsure.gif
Its not a denial, its another wait...hopefully a short one for you guys! Good luck and keep us posted.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-09-25 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe need your Prayers!!!
Hey Betsy,
I was thinking about you last night. Congrats on the sucessful interview. I hope the AP isnt long for you guys. It seems like a standard thing in Cairo. Many prayers for a speedy AP period and quick reunion. rose.gif


Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-08-13 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe need your Prayers!!!
of course many prayers and thoughts are with you Betsy. luv.gif
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-08-12 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInteresting question at the interview
Wow, that was forward.

Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-06-16 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS Embassy In Jordan
QUOTE (Fawaz @ Oct 27 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC stated to me today that any communications in regard of the interview date it has to go through NVC and not directly to the Embassy?????

Thats true. But you arent asking them to schedule a date for you via email, you are just asking IF they ever do expedites...thats why i suggested it. They are very patient in answering general questions.

Edited by Y's_habibitk, 27 October 2009 - 12:54 PM.

Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-10-27 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS Embassy In Jordan
Amman is very helpful via email. You can always email them and ask if they ever take expedite requests from NVC for CR1 scheduling. They'll answer you in a few days.

oh, I just found it by visiting their site:

Appointments at Embassy Amman are given on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the heavy demand for appointments and the volume of requests to reschedule, the embassy does not have the capacity to accommodate such requests for earlier appointments
http://jordan.usemba..._questions.html

It looks like your chances are slim on an earlier appointment. good luck though, it wont hurt to have your USC spouse email them.

Edited by Y's_habibitk, 27 October 2009 - 12:32 PM.

Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-10-27 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLet's support Paris Heart
i just saw this one

anxiously awaiting word Beth.. heart.gif ya!
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2009-10-28 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhone cards for Interview
agreed, if you can bring a print out showing that its YOUR number that your SO was calling, it will be a good thing. Otherwise, they usually wont consider it proof.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2010-02-11 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed help pls....
Inquiries, in the context of the 864? If so, probably none as payx said. Inquiries, as in checks in general.. NVC sometimes does do some AP.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2010-02-11 23:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy question
I beleive he can ask for the packet to be transferred to Amman. Only the K3 is written in stone that it has to be in the country of marriage. Email Amman and ask, they are uber helpful and answer quickly, well they used to be anyway :)
good luck and congrats on your marriage!
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2010-06-26 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe distance
QUOTE (marie007 @ Mar 3 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry, if your from there, was not thinking when I said that. Actually my husband is from a small town in Missouri. There sidewalks are only wide enought for one. I come from a very modern city. Every thing where my husband live is very old. No shopping, but I love small towns.Of course there is shopping in St-Louis



QUOTE (Jomo @ Mar 3 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Exactly what has time forgotten about Missouri, Marie?



If you grew up or are from a very busy or modern city, it is hard to adapt and get over the culture shock in the midwest and south.. this was my experience anyway, and I moved within the US.
The things that I once thought so very strange and behind in Kentucky.. I have gotten used to and a few things I appreciate actually. I wouldnt want to go back to live in So Cal, its busy,crouded and people are rude. yes.. sweeping generalization but I grew up there so im allowed hee hee
I like my mid sized city, and I appreciate the fact that they dont simply tear down the old to build new buildings here.
So I hope in time you can adapt and appreciate your new home (once you get there smile.gif ). You will always think of your home as home, but maybe Missouri can become a new home for you.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-03-03 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Question of PROOF ....
QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Feb 16 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (truffles @ Feb 15 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OI OI OI!!!! the lady is simply expressing her experience ,,,,you may think Marc Ellis is the best thing since sliced bread ...and good for you ...you of course, have the right to defend him. You are in a position to be able to explain what he did for you if you have used his services you could have constructive information ....but our primary purpose here is help each other - the OP is asking for confirmation that this information is correct...she is seeking help from people who have been there - she is a little frustrated because as i read her post she has more or less had her hopes dashed ( at least that her perception) and in her shoes i might have written the same kind of sentiment in my haste .....so lets just ease up on the defensive and see if anyone can add to her experience.



I actually prefer flatbread. Regardless ,I do have one piece of advice that I am willing to share with the OP:


If you are using Yahoo Messenger then the chats will be stored on your computer automatically.


Actually you need to set that under "preferrences" then "archive"
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-02-16 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos included in 129F
QUOTE (Mocana87 @ Aug 28 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When including photo's of me and my fiance together is it necessary that they be actual photo's on photographic paper? Could it just be print out digital pictures on regular paper? I read the guide on the website but I dont understand why they would reject pictures that are not photos. Also what information should I write on the pictures of us?



I made quality color copies of our pics. I dont see how it would pose any problem, the point is seeing that you two are pictured together.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-08-28 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease people update your times lines
no, I will not!
just kidding. I do like to peek at the timelines also.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-10-12 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Timeline Reversing?
My "estimated" time has been all over the place in the last few months. It went all the way to September at one point and now its back to Nov 30th or something. It was oct then sept then oct and now nov
Who knows lol
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-10-15 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Welcome to VJ, and thank you sincerely for offering insight to us.. very selfless of you. smile.gif
Lisa
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-03-17 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325a filling online PDF question
We did the same thing.
Filled in everything possible and then printed the rest.


Lisa
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-10-16 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWelfare?
If his income is sufficient for AOS (with you included in the household size), he may not qualify for welfare anyway.... i dont know, just a thought.

I think a co-sponsor is a good suggestion
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-11-01 23:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyers are a waste of money!
I think its a ####### shoot. From what i have read with people's experiences...some make it easier and some dont.

I hope you guys are together ASAP!

Lisa
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-11-16 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance or Spousal Visa?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 18 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Nov 17 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Nov 17 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Someone correct me if Im wrong here, but goign to "visit" with the intent on marrying your girlfriend is kinda fraudulent.
I know someon personally who did just that.. his girlfriend came twice to visit, on the second visit they got married and then just started the process to adjust her status.


Seems like we have to correct this misinformation at least weekly. The problem isn't getting married while visiting. The problem is staying. It's perfectly legal to marry in the US on tourist visa. What is visa fraud is to use the tourist visa to immigrate. As long as the foreigner doesn't overstay their alotted time and returns with the appropriate spouse visa, no problem.

This probably steers the OP to a fiance visa though because her now boyfriend can only stay for the time allowed at entry, not the full period it takes to get a spouse visa. If they've already met in person, she can file the fiance petition now instead of waiting until after he visits in February. And yes, in all likelyhood he can "visit" during the process. That's the most frequently asked question and covered with much discussion here. Read away.


I wonder how long the typical visitor visa is valid? The couple I mentioned had no problems and she was able to stay while they adjusted her status(she was here for at least 2 years). Maybe she kept extending it... I think Ill ask him, since that is first hand knowledge


Circumstances vary. The OP is asking about circumstances where the decision to marry will have occured before the foreigner enters the USA. Your friend probably made the marriage decision AFTER entering the USA. In the latter case, the foreigner's overstay is forgiven. They are simply out of status during the status adjustment process.

The devil here is in the details. Until you understand them, it would be wise to refrain from comment on such subjects. Doing so burdens the rest of us with undoing your damage.


Well sir, I am free to post whatever I want to as long as I am not violating TOS. thanks.
And I dont think I posted anything as fact.. iactually i said, "correct me if im wrong" and I gave a senario of real people who have actually BEEN through the experience.

So, maybe it is you who should refrain from being so condesending and abrupt as not to scare away the new people who are already under stress trying to weed their way through this process.

Thanks!


Yes, you're free to post misinformation but I'm suggesting it would be wiser if you refrained. See, I'm free to suggest that. Get it?

An no, your scenario was of real people who had a different set of circumstances and you still don't realize that.


See, you are assuming that you know everything again. You read one line about a couple that I know, and you have made up your own circumstances to the situation.

It was exactly the same at one time, except in the end the couple CHOSE the route I described. The OP is now simply wieghting the options, like this couple did.

The "devil" is not in the details as much as it's in telling the truth or not. "We decided before or after"..hence my hint at it might being fraudulent if the spouse stays.

Next time you feel "burdened" by me... skip it, and feel free to move on.
Y's_habibitkFemaleJordan2008-11-18 09:27:00