Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Kim & Chris @ Feb 28 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 27 2009, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now Kim....you made me look...March 3rd..Tuesday coming....right? Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 AUCKLAND Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 SAN FRANCISCO NZ8 DURATION: 12 hours 15 mins STATUS: Confirmed Not valid before 03MAR Not valid after 03MAR 2 pieces per person 7:30 PM 10:45 AM Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 1:00pm SAN FRANCISCO Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 9:01pm WASHINGTON, DULLES NZ9566 Operated by UNITED AIRLINES (UA0873) STATUS: Confirmed Don't forget the carry on luggage....you can fit alot in that. I took onboard my handbag, and I made it a big one, my laptop, with as much crammed in the case as possible, and a small suitcase on wheels, filled with lighter things and anything fragile i had with me, but still keeping within the kg limit, not that anyone weighed it....lol Not long to go now....so exciting....... Oh my poor carry on ..lol... would you believe the flatmate has given me, and a wedding present, a set of cups and saucers and sideplates. They were her mothers, and a wedding present in her day. She is just about to turn 102, so they are very old and fragile. I am going to bubble wrap the heck out of them and put them in the carry on. It's a pretty set..called Pastella, all in pastel colours, and each one of the six matches itself an not the other. No pattern, just pale pink, and blue, and green...that will teach me to admire something. That and the mysterious brown envelope!	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-27 20:49:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	Now Kim....you made me look...March 3rd..Tuesday coming....right? Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 AUCKLAND Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 SAN FRANCISCO NZ8 DURATION: 12 hours 15 mins STATUS: Confirmed Not valid before 03MAR Not valid after 03MAR 2 pieces per person 7:30 PM 10:45 AM Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 1:00pm SAN FRANCISCO Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 9:01pm WASHINGTON, DULLES NZ9566 Operated by UNITED AIRLINES (UA0873) STATUS: Confirmed	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-27 17:17:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great Check out the forum here on VJ Ivannna, from the main page, headed waivers: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=113 There is a lot of info in there on what they are and how to do them..and Kim gave you a link that seems quite good to, so be sure you have a look. I am sure you are pretty upset right now...but you have our support and you are not alone with this ..sending hugs and positive thoughts thank you so much for this.. this has been a great help!!!! so all this was really a DENIAL... I CANT BELIEVE IT..THIS CANT BE THE END? Did you call the person at the consulate? yes, no damn answer , been calling 20 times i think..lol *ack*...keep at her...she has to pick up sometime!	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 22:21:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great Check out the forum here on VJ Ivannna, from the main page, headed waivers: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=113 There is a lot of info in there on what they are and how to do them..and Kim gave you a link that seems quite good to, so be sure you have a look. I am sure you are pretty upset right now...but you have our support and you are not alone with this ..sending hugs and positive thoughts thank you so much for this.. this has been a great help!!!! so all this was really a DENIAL... I CANT BELIEVE IT..THIS CANT BE THE END? Did you call the person at the consulate?	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 21:32:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great Check out the forum here on VJ Ivannna, from the main page, headed waivers: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=113 There is a lot of info in there on what they are and how to do them..and Kim gave you a link that seems quite good to, so be sure you have a look. I am sure you are pretty upset right now...but you have our support and you are not alone with this ..sending hugs and positive thoughts	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 19:41:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 27 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday Lisaandtim: All the very best on your wedding day on the 27th (tomorrow in usa) kimandruss: Great to see you back!! cdneh: only like 4 days to go!!! woo hooo michelle: did you get a confirmed booking for 9th march? I thought i would try and pack my two suitcases last night. woah! Looks like i am going to have to thin my stuff out even more. The NEW suitcase i bought was groaning under the weight of what i had packed into it so far I had a test run too...heh..with the same result. I keep checking the E-ticket...how much am I allowed??? The flatmate brought out the bath room scales, "weigh that" she says I am sending 7 boxes today by Post. I've got 3 biggish ones, and 4 small ones. A lot of that is sewing gear, and bits and bobs. Before I saved lives and kicked butt for a living, I used to be a costumer. I'm going back to that. I fly out on Tuesday...OMG..that IS 4 days!!!	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 14:48:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 26 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 25 2009, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'M CANT BELIEVE THIS... INTERVEIW DIDNT GO WELL...AND IF THIS MAKES NO SENCE IS'S BECASUE I'M CRYING AS I WRITE IT...THEY SAID I DIDNT HAVE MY DIVROCE PAPERS FROM THE COURT BUT I SENT THEM WHAT THEY SENT ME...HE HAD SOME PRIOR CONVICTIONS THAT WERE 15 YRS AGO.. NOTHING MAJOR, JUST MINOR BUT WANT IT RAN THROUGH HOMELAND SECURITY.. AND EACH OF US TO WRITE A LETTER OF HARDSHIP..GOING TO COST US 891 MORE DOLLARS AND MAYBE TAKE 2-6 TO PROCESS...MY HEART IS BROKEN... I'm soo sorry! I know it is very heartbreaking but you have to keep positive and know that you will be with each other in 2-6 months. Have to remain strong on this Did they say what the 891 dollars is for? will you have to contact the court about your divorce papers? My heart feels for you soo much!! It is such a long process and then to have a setback. but you have to tell yourself that it IS just a setback and don't give up!!! Lots of hugs!!! Ivannna I am so sorry to read your news But it's a setback sweetie...and that's all What is the further expense for? What have they told you to do next?	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-25 22:54:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	And lovely it is to see you	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-23 16:46:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	It's good...it's just busy! I'm down to 8 days, and there never seems to be enough hours in any of them somehow. I'd better get on my bike, if it doesn't happen this week...it doesn't happen Don't forget Kelvan, to make a copy of the numbers on the courier pack so you can track it! I folded the envelope up and scanned it, and the very next day. on a whim, I entered the tracking number and it said it had been picked up. I was amazed, I mean only one day later??? Arrived here the following day, and I would not have expected that was I not tracking it.	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-22 14:44:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 20 2009, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 20 2009, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that! I am willing to offer mine up me too!! i don't even mind walking up and down the aisle to show everyone kim&chris:Thanks for the info about which card we ask for as i have been wondering about that, so now i will know what to do how's it going with the AOS? yankiwi: it's good to know that you arrived safe and sound with no hold ups etc. Hope nothing was damaged in the boxes that you mailed over beforehand. Lisaandtim: congrats on the visa! have you set a date on when he will leave nz? ivannaloveskiwi: wow! only 6 days to go! be sure to let us know how he gets on! cdneh: only like 11 days to go now!! (the countdown continues!) michelle and kelvan: how's it going? yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday Oh my! Excited! I should think so ! Get well soon!	cdneh	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-21 01:23:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 28 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never hurts to double check I'm getting excited, finally, but a bit tempered by still having stuff to do..not for me, but for the flatmate. She will be on her own here, and some things she has a hard time doing, so trying to get through a long list. And I agree...Ivannna you have us all behind you woo hoo!! only two days to go for you!! Finally, i feel like i am making progress. Inside the house echos when i talk, so that is a good sign eh? I haven't got that excited feeling yet, (too busy sorting out everything) but I am sure by wednesday it will well and truly be here! And just a question about when you hand the package over at POE. Is there anything that they are suppose to give back to you when they go through the package? I'm pretty sure there isn't but just want to double check. And also, we don't have to ask where they are sending the contents of the package to anymore as it all gets sent to chicago or somewhere? Is that right? Michelle: hope all goes well and you can get away around 14th March Ivanna: As Kim and cdneh said: we are all here for you!! *hugs*	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-28 17:12:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday Lisaandtim: All the very best on your wedding day on the 27th (tomorrow in usa) kimandruss: Great to see you back!! cdneh: only like 4 days to go!!! woo hooo michelle: did you get a confirmed booking for 9th march? I thought i would try and pack my two suitcases last night. woah! Looks like i am going to have to thin my stuff out even more. The NEW suitcase i bought was groaning under the weight of what i had packed into it so far	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 14:34:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Tibby @ Feb 24 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys, thought I would introduce myself as I have been lurking for quite a while benefiting from all the helpful advice posted in this thread and now have a bit more complicated situation! I'm an NZer and have been living with my USC partner here in Auckland for the past 2 and a half years. As my partner's visa runs out mid 09, we decided it would be a good time to move over to the states to be nearer his family for a while. We went in about 3 weeks ago to the consulate and filed the DS-230 and so forth to start the so-called 'pre-processing' for the CR-1 visa. We got married a week later and then posted in the DS2001. We now have an interview appointment on the 23rd of March. All going well and good so far, except in the past few days we have suddenly changed our plans and now want to stay in New Zealand for the time being. However....we still want to go to the US for a few weeks visit with family, and are then going on from there on a 2 month holiday in Europe. We also want to apply for his New Zealand residency while over in the states because like with doing DCF, it seems to be quicker than applying from within New Zealand. Because of all this we're both going to have to pretty much pack up our lives in New Zealand for the moment including quitting our jobs etc., so I am quite worried that I would be denied entry to the US if I tried to enter on the visa waiver programme. I wouldn't really have anything to show links to my home country at all. Is it a totally ridiculous plan to go through with getting the CR-1 visa anyway so that I definitely wouldn't get denied entry? It would probably be cheaper than having to buy a ticket back home if I was denied entry. I know I would have to abandon my residency, but are there any horrible ramifications of abandoning residency after 3 or 4 months that I'm forgetting..? Or any other great options? Would be great to get some other perspectives on this! welcome!! I'm sorry i can't help you (k1) but hopefully someone here that has been through CR-1/DCF can.	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-25 20:25:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 25 2009, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'M CANT BELIEVE THIS... INTERVEIW DIDNT GO WELL...AND IF THIS MAKES NO SENCE IS'S BECASUE I'M CRYING AS I WRITE IT...THEY SAID I DIDNT HAVE MY DIVROCE PAPERS FROM THE COURT BUT I SENT THEM WHAT THEY SENT ME...HE HAD SOME PRIOR CONVICTIONS THAT WERE 15 YRS AGO.. NOTHING MAJOR, JUST MINOR BUT WANT IT RAN THROUGH HOMELAND SECURITY.. AND EACH OF US TO WRITE A LETTER OF HARDSHIP..GOING TO COST US 891 MORE DOLLARS AND MAYBE TAKE 2-6 TO PROCESS...MY HEART IS BROKEN... I'm soo sorry! I know it is very heartbreaking but you have to keep positive and know that you will be with each other in 2-6 months. Have to remain strong on this Did they say what the 891 dollars is for? will you have to contact the court about your divorce papers? My heart feels for you soo much!! It is such a long process and then to have a setback. but you have to tell yourself that it IS just a setback and don't give up!!! Lots of hugs!!!	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-25 20:21:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Kim & Chris @ Feb 21 2009, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've read a few things on here about the I-693 vaccination suppliment form and alot of people have just sent in the copy of the vaccination sheet that the doctor here gave them a copy of after their medical, and in most cases this was accepted (see the link below)......so I've decided to do the same and keep my fingers crossed. http://www.visajourn...howtopic=101202 I've also again read quickly through the I-485 instructions from the USCIS web site and can't see any reference ot the TB check. In the Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for Adjustment of Status for K1 and K3 Visa Holders here on VJ, the note on medicals down the bottom says: Medical Appointment While the beneficiary's I-485 is being processed, they may receive a notice requiring a medical examination be performed. The medical must be done by a CIS Designated Civil Surgeon. Your CIS office should give you a list of CIS accredited doctors in your area; if not check with your local office to get one. The medical exam can cost anywhere from $100-200 dollars. As a note, many physicians will not take a check but will require cash. Be prepared for the cost before your spouse gets this done. It would be wise to collect their vaccination information before going to the appointment as the doctor will need to have record of them. At the appointment your spouse will be tested for TB, AIDS and Syphilis. If they do the skin test for TB, they will be required to return to the CIS doctors office to have the site checked before they finish the exam paperwork. Note: Some CIS Offices allow you to schedule your appointment when you want, as long as it is done before the AOS appointment. Be sure to check with your local CIS office to see how they handle medical exams if there are any questions." To me it sounds like they'll let you know if they need it, so I'm not worrying about the TB thing yet either.....and our medical report that we hand over at POE in the brown env will be married up with the AOS paperwork we send in and will show we've already passed the HIV an Syphilis test they gave us at our medical. The same goes for our copy of the NOA2 that was supposedly sent out in the mail. We never recieved one, and I've read on here that alot of others didn't either. You can fill out an I-824 form for a replacement, but it's $340 US!!!! I refuse to pay that much for something that was supposed to be mailed to me for free. I've read on here that others in the same situation have supplied the emails that the USC recieved advising them of the acceptance and that the NOA2 was on the way. In most instances this was fine, so i'll be doing this too. I've stressed enough about all this so far and believe me it's not good for your health....lol.........sooooo.....I've gone past the point of panicking about all the little details. I've filled out all the forms and supplied all the evidence I've got plus a little extra they didn't ask for. I'm normally so ####### about paperwork but at this stage I just want to get the thing into them, I'm already here, so while I don't want to recieve an RFE, if one is requested, I'm still here with my sweetie and will just work through it. Thanks Kim for that! 12 days to go till I head to USA and I can't remember the last time i had a decent sleep!! My mind won't switch off with a million things swirling round in my head that has to be done, loose ends tied, have i forgotten anything? that kind of stuff! The first night i am there i will probably sleep soundly for like 14 hours!!! (how romantic! ha!) My SO has booked a hotel at vegas for 4 nights for the week march 16. All we have to do now is find a place to get married (hmm which one of the dozen or more places there do we choose? ) It's funny though because we all wait for what seems like soooo long to get approved and then once it is.. everything seems to zoom along!!! (with the exception of cdneh who unfortunately got held up in security checks for a time) I can hardly catch my breath!! but it's a good breathlessness	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-22 02:52:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Kelvan @ Feb 22 2009, 01:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys how are you all? I've been super busy with... everything lately! Evan arrives here for his 2 week break on March 15th so I can't wait for that! I am treating him to a 4 day vacation in Sydney Our interview is March 19th and he will attend. Just checking over what I need to take with me... - Passport - Receipt for the NZ Post visa fee - Birth Certificate + copy - Resume - Proof of funds (bank statement) - Form I-134 from US sponsor - Proof of relationship (photos, letters, boarding passes etc) I'm assuming that the consulate has already obtained my: - Medical examination results - Police certificate If I am missing anything, please let me know I am getting anxious *bites nails* yes I think that looks all good! You will need to supply a self addressed foolscap courier pack or registered envelope too, so they can send your yellow/brown secret envelope and passport/visa in it. That's wonderful that your SO will be there for you at the interview!	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-22 02:35:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday that is soo exciting!! Hope you feel better soon!!	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-21 02:22:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (Kim & Chris @ Feb 20 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> AOS paperwork is about to be despatched.....just putting the final package together today and then it's off to get the money order and to send it registered mail...and then of course cross the fingers After many grey hairs and $1010 US later .......the next step is finally underway Chris has been full of sinus and a head cold from the day we got back from our honeymoon, so I went to buy him something for it and lo and behold you can get Sudafed here over the counter, (the old stuff they banned at home that is....the stuff that actually works....lol).......anywho.....they wanted photo ID, like a drivers license from here which I of course don't have yet. So after much guesswork on their part they finally managed to fill out the form on the computer by using my NZ license. Sooooo I decided to get a state ID to tide me over till I can sort the DL thing out. Went down there yesterday after making a call to find out what paperwork they required from me. It all sounded easy peasy over the phone I should have known better. The older lady i saw behind the counter was really nice but quite baffled and needed a younger girl to come and help her. The much older woman supervisor (not nice) had a hissy fit and said i shouldn't be doing it before my visa had been changed to my married name as it was the wrong order to do things, it would throw everything out and I'll have trouble down the line getting my visa changed!!! I couldn't see it myself as my name had already been changed at the Social Security Office, so she more or less said, be it on my own head and walked off in disgust..... It was my first taste so far of any kind of hassle/opposition and it took the shine off what I thought would be another little triumph. To make matters worse I got home and noticed she'd put a digit wrong on the zip code, so now I've got to go back and get it redone....#######......lol All my dealings up until now had been with younger people and I think they tend to either keep up with current proceedures or are more newly trained and therefore may be more up with the play.....( no disrespect to the older people in these offices....I'm no spring chook myself anymore... lol) Wow! she sounded like a battleaxe yikes!!!!! where exactly do you go to get a state ID? As for the AOS. I wonder if you could go into detail about the vaccination record and getting it transcribed? did you have trouble finding a civil surgeon to do it? and did the same surgeon give you a tb skin test at the same time as the transcript? how much did it all cost? Did the test come up negative? as i have heard some people are shown positive if they had a vaccination for tb as a child? This part of the process is really worrying me, so wondered if you could talk it through in baby steps the exact procedure when you got it done? I really want to try and get the AOS over with as soon as possible but the civil surgeon part and tb skin test bit all seems a little daunting	kiwiana	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-20 20:16:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	They weigh your carry on now, 7kg is the max, I had something like 12kg of carry on and I had to take things out, I wore my extra sweater, stuffed things in my handbag and pockets, got it to like... 9kgs then she waved me through (probably something to do with the tears in my eyes when she asked what I could leave as it was all my jewellery, some ornaments that belonged to my grandmothers and mother). Anyway, once I got around the corner I just stuff it all back in.	kelzm	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-28 01:16:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (rubyred @ Feb 28 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 1 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rubyred @ Feb 26 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> does the AP often arrive before the temp green card? Justine, AP and EAD is your temp work permit and permission to travel before you get your GC. They are free with the cost of AOS ($1010) because they often come before your GC. You must also take into consideration that once you apply for AOS your status changes from J1 to "pending adjustmet" and so does your 'legal' permission to work in the US and/or travel until you have those documents. See this link for more info... so once we send off the AOS package, i can't work until i receive the EAD? damn, we didn't know that - we were counting on getting this done before my J-1 visa runs out beginning of july, so i could keep working... this throws a huge spanner in the works! Tell me about it.....I've been sat at home for 3 months now......it's beginning to wear a bit thin........and it could be another 3 before we hear anything.....or more	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-28 20:41:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 28 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Kim....I've read the SFO POE's reviews...and they mention a New Immigrant line...I'll ask on the day. And hope for the best re the package. I know I'll be glad to be shed of it...I keep checking I haven't misplaced it, or packed it, or that the dog hasn't eaten it In LA I let the hoards squeeze onto the first bus that takes you between terminals and waited with a few others on the second bus which hung around for the crew. I'm glad I did coz when I got to POE, there was hardly anyone left and i just walked straight through.	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-28 18:58:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 28 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 28 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never hurts to double check I'm getting excited, finally, but a bit tempered by still having stuff to do..not for me, but for the flatmate. She will be on her own here, and some things she has a hard time doing, so trying to get through a long list. And I agree...Ivannna you have us all behind you woo hoo!! only two days to go for you!! Finally, i feel like i am making progress. Inside the house echos when i talk, so that is a good sign eh? I haven't got that excited feeling yet, (too busy sorting out everything) but I am sure by wednesday it will well and truly be here! And just a question about when you hand the package over at POE. Is there anything that they are suppose to give back to you when they go through the package? I'm pretty sure there isn't but just want to double check. And also, we don't have to ask where they are sending the contents of the package to anymore as it all gets sent to chicago or somewhere? Is that right? Michelle: hope all goes well and you can get away around 14th March Ivanna: As Kim and cdneh said: we are all here for you!! *hugs* Kiwiana They don't give you anything back from the MBE, and I asked where it would be sent and was told "To the usual place", which I took to mean he had no idea......lol As I've just sent in AOS, I certainly hope it got to the right place	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-28 18:49:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 27 2009, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now Kim....you made me look...March 3rd..Tuesday coming....right? Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 AUCKLAND Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 SAN FRANCISCO NZ8 DURATION: 12 hours 15 mins STATUS: Confirmed Not valid before 03MAR Not valid after 03MAR 2 pieces per person 7:30 PM 10:45 AM Depart TUE 03 MAR 2009 1:00pm SAN FRANCISCO Arrive TUE 03 MAR 2009 9:01pm WASHINGTON, DULLES NZ9566 Operated by UNITED AIRLINES (UA0873) STATUS: Confirmed Don't forget the carry on luggage....you can fit alot in that. I took onboard my handbag, and I made it a big one, my laptop, with as much crammed in the case as possible, and a small suitcase on wheels, filled with lighter things and anything fragile i had with me, but still keeping within the kg limit, not that anyone weighed it....lol Not long to go now....so exciting.......	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-27 17:47:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 21 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Kim & Chris @ Feb 20 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> AOS paperwork is about to be despatched.....just putting the final package together today and then it's off to get the money order and to send it registered mail...and then of course cross the fingers After many grey hairs and $1010 US later .......the next step is finally underway Chris has been full of sinus and a head cold from the day we got back from our honeymoon, so I went to buy him something for it and lo and behold you can get Sudafed here over the counter, (the old stuff they banned at home that is....the stuff that actually works....lol).......anywho.....they wanted photo ID, like a drivers license from here which I of course don't have yet. So after much guesswork on their part they finally managed to fill out the form on the computer by using my NZ license. Sooooo I decided to get a state ID to tide me over till I can sort the DL thing out. Went down there yesterday after making a call to find out what paperwork they required from me. It all sounded easy peasy over the phone I should have known better. The older lady i saw behind the counter was really nice but quite baffled and needed a younger girl to come and help her. The much older woman supervisor (not nice) had a hissy fit and said i shouldn't be doing it before my visa had been changed to my married name as it was the wrong order to do things, it would throw everything out and I'll have trouble down the line getting my visa changed!!! I couldn't see it myself as my name had already been changed at the Social Security Office, so she more or less said, be it on my own head and walked off in disgust..... It was my first taste so far of any kind of hassle/opposition and it took the shine off what I thought would be another little triumph. To make matters worse I got home and noticed she'd put a digit wrong on the zip code, so now I've got to go back and get it redone....#######......lol All my dealings up until now had been with younger people and I think they tend to either keep up with current proceedures or are more newly trained and therefore may be more up with the play.....( no disrespect to the older people in these offices....I'm no spring chook myself anymore... lol) Wow! she sounded like a battleaxe yikes!!!!! where exactly do you go to get a state ID? As for the AOS. I wonder if you could go into detail about the vaccination record and getting it transcribed? did you have trouble finding a civil surgeon to do it? and did the same surgeon give you a tb skin test at the same time as the transcript? how much did it all cost? Did the test come up negative? as i have heard some people are shown positive if they had a vaccination for tb as a child? This part of the process is really worrying me, so wondered if you could talk it through in baby steps the exact procedure when you got it done? I really want to try and get the AOS over with as soon as possible but the civil surgeon part and tb skin test bit all seems a little daunting I've read a few things on here about the I-693 vaccination suppliment form and alot of people have just sent in the copy of the vaccination sheet that the doctor here gave them a copy of after their medical, and in most cases this was accepted (see the link below)......so I've decided to do the same and keep my fingers crossed. http://www.visajourn...howtopic=101202 I've also again read quickly through the I-485 instructions from the USCIS web site and can't see any reference ot the TB check. In the Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for Adjustment of Status for K1 and K3 Visa Holders here on VJ, the note on medicals down the bottom says: Medical Appointment While the beneficiary's I-485 is being processed, they may receive a notice requiring a medical examination be performed. The medical must be done by a CIS Designated Civil Surgeon. Your CIS office should give you a list of CIS accredited doctors in your area; if not check with your local office to get one. The medical exam can cost anywhere from $100-200 dollars. As a note, many physicians will not take a check but will require cash. Be prepared for the cost before your spouse gets this done. It would be wise to collect their vaccination information before going to the appointment as the doctor will need to have record of them. At the appointment your spouse will be tested for TB, AIDS and Syphilis. If they do the skin test for TB, they will be required to return to the CIS doctors office to have the site checked before they finish the exam paperwork. Note: Some CIS Offices allow you to schedule your appointment when you want, as long as it is done before the AOS appointment. Be sure to check with your local CIS office to see how they handle medical exams if there are any questions." To me it sounds like they'll let you know if they need it, so I'm not worrying about the TB thing yet either.....and our medical report that we hand over at POE in the brown env will be married up with the AOS paperwork we send in and will show we've already passed the HIV an Syphilis test they gave us at our medical. The same goes for our copy of the NOA2 that was supposedly sent out in the mail. We never recieved one, and I've read on here that alot of others didn't either. You can fill out an I-824 form for a replacement, but it's $340 US!!!! I refuse to pay that much for something that was supposed to be mailed to me for free. I've read on here that others in the same situation have supplied the emails that the USC recieved advising them of the acceptance and that the NOA2 was on the way. In most instances this was fine, so i'll be doing this too. I've stressed enough about all this so far and believe me it's not good for your health....lol.........sooooo.....I've gone past the point of panicking about all the little details. I've filled out all the forms and supplied all the evidence I've got plus a little extra they didn't ask for. I'm normally so ####### about paperwork but at this stage I just want to get the thing into them, I'm already here, so while I don't want to recieve an RFE, if one is requested, I'm still here with my sweetie and will just work through it.	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-21 08:00:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 20 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 20 2009, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that! I am willing to offer mine up me too!! i don't even mind walking up and down the aisle to show everyone kim&chris:Thanks for the info about which card we ask for as i have been wondering about that, so now i will know what to do how's it going with the AOS? yankiwi: it's good to know that you arrived safe and sound with no hold ups etc. Hope nothing was damaged in the boxes that you mailed over beforehand. Lisaandtim: congrats on the visa! have you set a date on when he will leave nz? ivannaloveskiwi: wow! only 6 days to go! be sure to let us know how he gets on! cdneh: only like 11 days to go now!! (the countdown continues!) michelle and kelvan: how's it going? AOS paperwork is about to be despatched.....just putting the final package together today and then it's off to get the money order and to send it registered mail...and then of course cross the fingers After many grey hairs and $1010 US later .......the next step is finally underway Chris has been full of sinus and a head cold from the day we got back from our honeymoon, so I went to buy him something for it and lo and behold you can get Sudafed here over the counter, (the old stuff they banned at home that is....the stuff that actually works....lol).......anywho.....they wanted photo ID, like a drivers license from here which I of course don't have yet. So after much guesswork on their part they finally managed to fill out the form on the computer by using my NZ license. Sooooo I decided to get a state ID to tide me over till I can sort the DL thing out. Went down there yesterday after making a call to find out what paperwork they required from me. It all sounded easy peasy over the phone I should have known better. The older lady i saw behind the counter was really nice but quite baffled and needed a younger girl to come and help her. The much older woman supervisor (not nice) had a hissy fit and said i shouldn't be doing it before my visa had been changed to my married name as it was the wrong order to do things, it would throw everything out and I'll have trouble down the line getting my visa changed!!! I couldn't see it myself as my name had already been changed at the Social Security Office, so she more or less said, be it on my own head and walked off in disgust..... It was my first taste so far of any kind of hassle/opposition and it took the shine off what I thought would be another little triumph. To make matters worse I got home and noticed she'd put a digit wrong on the zip code, so now I've got to go back and get it redone....#######......lol All my dealings up until now had been with younger people and I think they tend to either keep up with current proceedures or are more newly trained and therefore may be more up with the play.....( no disrespect to the older people in these offices....I'm no spring chook myself anymore... lol)	Kim & Chris	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-20 08:42:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 27 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday Lisaandtim: All the very best on your wedding day on the 27th (tomorrow in usa) kimandruss: Great to see you back!! cdneh: only like 4 days to go!!! woo hooo michelle: did you get a confirmed booking for 9th march? I thought i would try and pack my two suitcases last night. woah! Looks like i am going to have to thin my stuff out even more. The NEW suitcase i bought was groaning under the weight of what i had packed into it so far unfortunately not, silly of me to hope i could go on the 9th, it was dependent on the ex wanting an earlier closure on the house sale and he didn't so now i've resigned myself to having to wait til the 14th march, even that is prob being optimistic but i'm gonna do my best to fly out of here on the 14th.	Michelle Kauffman	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 15:23:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 26 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'M CANT BELIEVE THIS... INTERVEIW DIDNT GO WELL...AND IF THIS MAKES NO SENCE IS'S BECASUE I'M CRYING AS I WRITE IT...THEY SAID I DIDNT HAVE MY DIVROCE PAPERS FROM THE COURT BUT I SENT THEM WHAT THEY SENT ME...HE HAD SOME PRIOR CONVICTIONS THAT WERE 15 YRS AGO.. NOTHING MAJOR, JUST MINOR BUT WANT IT RAN THROUGH HOMELAND SECURITY.. AND EACH OF US TO WRITE A LETTER OF HARDSHIP..GOING TO COST US 891 MORE DOLLARS AND MAYBE TAKE 2-6 TO PROCESS...MY HEART IS BROKEN... wow i'm so very sorry to hear your bad news	Michelle Kauffman	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 00:28:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 1 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rubyred @ Feb 26 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> does the AP often arrive before the temp green card? Justine, AP and EAD is your temp work permit and permission to travel before you get your GC. They are free with the cost of AOS ($1010) because they often come before your GC. You must also take into consideration that once you apply for AOS your status changes from J1 to "pending adjustmet" and so does your 'legal' permission to work in the US and/or travel until you have those documents. See this link for more info... so once we send off the AOS package, i can't work until i receive the EAD? damn, we didn't know that - we were counting on getting this done before my J-1 visa runs out beginning of july, so i could keep working... this throws a huge spanner in the works!	rubyred	Male	New Zealand	2009-02-28 20:23:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	does the AP often arrive before the temp green card?	rubyred	Male	New Zealand	2009-02-26 14:09:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	wow, that's terrible news! i can't understand why they would schedule an interview if they didn't have all the appropriate info from you in the package?! don't panic - just do what you need to do, step by step. if you want it bad enough, you'll get through. i have a question for those who are going through AOS: we're getting married at the end of the month (just the legal side, will have the ceremony april next year when family can make it over), and then will send off the AOS package. what is the travel restriction while in AOS? we want to go back to nz for our honeymoon, probably in may 2010, and since J has a limited window in which he can take extended time off work, i'm hoping i'll be free to travel by then.	rubyred	Male	New Zealand	2009-02-26 01:09:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	Sorry to hear that ivannnaloveskiwi... good luck with getting all that stuff done. You will TOTALLY deserve your visa when you get approved, try not to freak out too much and do what you gotta do I had a mini freak out this morning! Realised that my interview is Thursday, March 19. I'm going on holiday the following Monday to Australia March 23 - 26. That means if they keep my passport for 2 - 3 working days, I won't be able to go to Australia without it. So I called the consulate to reschedule my interview, but was told that I could take my passport home with me and return it once I get back	Kelvan	Not Telling	New Zealand	2009-02-26 02:45:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	Hi guys how are you all? I've been super busy with... everything lately! Evan arrives here for his 2 week break on March 15th so I can't wait for that! I am treating him to a 4 day vacation in Sydney Our interview is March 19th and he will attend. Just checking over what I need to take with me... - Passport - Receipt for the NZ Post visa fee - Birth Certificate + copy - Resume - Proof of funds (bank statement) - Form I-134 from US sponsor - Proof of relationship (photos, letters, boarding passes etc) I'm assuming that the consulate has already obtained my: - Medical examination results - Police certificate If I am missing anything, please let me know I am getting anxious *bites nails*	Kelvan	Not Telling	New Zealand	2009-02-22 01:49:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 20 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Feb 21 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday that is soo exciting!! Hope you feel better soon!! Thanks to both of you. The process seemed to be dragging on and then all of a sudden it is here. Things are happening a bit fast. He is very sad he has to leave his family but I told him it is not a forever goodbye. After all, there are holidays and such. And phones, email, webcams, all kinds of technology today to keep in touch. But it is sad. I had to leave family before as well. But this time it is in the pursuit of happiness, so I told him to focus on the good even though it may seem bad now. I wish you all the best of luck and hope you all get to be with your sweethearts soon. Wish the paperwork is over but with the warm up we went through so far, I'm sure this next bit will seem like cake haha or maybe I am just dreaming. But I mean for me doing the paperwork before I now know how to word things and a 20 page form doesn't give me a panic attack anymore. It's more like hey I can do this. But still, it is a headache. But the prize ahead is well worth doing all of this. After all, not many get to have the experience we are getting the chance to, the chance to see that love does not know distance. And the chance to be with the one you love through all kinds of obstacles. Maybe it's the romantic in me but sometimes it feels like i am in one of those stories I read about where 2 people love each other but there's hardly any real chance for them to get to be each other, usually an obstacle or 2 in the way. Well for me distance is this obstacle. It's hard to be apart but it truly shows you both what you mean to each other. And being on opposite sides of the earth is really distance. For me, I think of it as showing those around me that love can still exist and persist through bad things like distance. AH i am rambling again at 2am. Sorry for going on and on. I really must go to bed ! Best of wishes to all!	Lisaandtim	Not Telling	New Zealand	2009-02-21 05:44:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (kiwiana @ Feb 20 2009, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 20 2009, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that! I am willing to offer mine up me too!! i don't even mind walking up and down the aisle to show everyone kim&chris:Thanks for the info about which card we ask for as i have been wondering about that, so now i will know what to do how's it going with the AOS? yankiwi: it's good to know that you arrived safe and sound with no hold ups etc. Hope nothing was damaged in the boxes that you mailed over beforehand. Lisaandtim: congrats on the visa! have you set a date on when he will leave nz? ivannaloveskiwi: wow! only 6 days to go! be sure to let us know how he gets on! cdneh: only like 11 days to go now!! (the countdown continues!) michelle and kelvan: how's it going? yes, he's leaving tomorrow =D im so excited. Sry havent posted a bit but ive had the flu and a birthday	Lisaandtim	Not Telling	New Zealand	2009-02-21 00:56:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great Check out the forum here on VJ Ivannna, from the main page, headed waivers: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=113 There is a lot of info in there on what they are and how to do them..and Kim gave you a link that seems quite good to, so be sure you have a look. I am sure you are pretty upset right now...but you have our support and you are not alone with this ..sending hugs and positive thoughts thank you so much for this.. this has been a great help!!!! so all this was really a DENIAL... I CANT BELIEVE IT..THIS CANT BE THE END? Did you call the person at the consulate? yes, no damn answer , been calling 20 times i think..lol	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 22:10:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (cdneh @ Feb 26 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ivannnaloveskiwi @ Feb 27 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great Check out the forum here on VJ Ivannna, from the main page, headed waivers: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=113 There is a lot of info in there on what they are and how to do them..and Kim gave you a link that seems quite good to, so be sure you have a look. I am sure you are pretty upset right now...but you have our support and you are not alone with this ..sending hugs and positive thoughts thank you so much for this.. this has been a great help!!!! so all this was really a DENIAL... I CANT BELIEVE IT..THIS CANT BE THE END?	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 20:32:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. this is the checklist they gave him...YES past concivtions were mentioned, he had to get something from the court..to give them , they had all the information.. no information was with held..she said..that it needed to be investigated by that place in bangkok...we were honest about everyhting.. the divorce papers i thought were certified.. guess they weren't..had no idea about hardship and they want us both to write one..	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 19:36:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Feb 26 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ivanna, i'm so sorry but please stand strong... this is when you need to be! Firstly, what is the primary reason for the denial? Did you not send the divorce decree??? In MA we have a 120 wait after a divorce is finalized and before you can receive your decree of absolute. Is it something like this? Or, were the past convictions not mentioned on the initial forms so you're dealing with misrepresentation or IMBRA issues??? Is this checklist exactly what the slip of paper he got says??? Is there a specific reason for inadmissabiity??? Here is the link for the waiver. Give them everything they are asking for as soon as possible. Try not to let them send your case back to uscis... it will just get lost in a black hole if that happens! If you can afford to hire an attorney familiar with AUK then do so. Take a deep breath... you'll get through this! I-601's are actually very common and there is tons of information about them online. I'm just curious why you couldn't just supply them with the right divorce paperwork ...perhaps the convictions??? Please keep us posted. I'll be happy to help any way that I can. Justine, just do not leave the Country until you have AP (advanced parole) or your temp green card! They wont let you back in. i sent the divorce papers the court sent me..guess they weren't certified..as for his convictions they were over 15 yrs ago and he hasnt been in trouble since..ithink its all because of that personally..having to do the I601 , and it being sent to babgkok ..is whats getting us.. as for writing a hrdship letter, i have no idea what that is or how to ask for an extentin of our fiance visa..i email them and they asked me to call "her" pesonally so we'll see...i'm tying to strong but i feel like my body is here and the rest of me is lost... gone... i seriously thinking of going to nz till this is over.. i cant take it we've been apart to long...ty kim any help would be great	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 19:21:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	THIS IS THE CHECKLIST 1) I601 FILES IN PERSON AT CONSULET GENERAL WILL BE FORWARDED TO HOMELAND SECURITY , CITIZENSHIP AND IMMAGRATON SERVICES REGIONALOFFICE IN BANGKOK.. FOR ADJUICATION CAN NOT BE JUDICATED BY THIS OFFICE. 2) US 545 FEE OR NZ 981 IN CASH OR BANK CHECK 3) STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP FROM US CITIZEN SPOUCE ( FIANCE OR IMEDIATE RELATIVE) 4) ANY ADDITIONAL STATEMENT YOU MAY WISH TO PROVIDE CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING YOUR ELIGIBILITY 5) CHARACTER REFFERENCES IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE THEM !)NEW BIRTH CERT FOR HIM 2) DIVORCE PAPERS 3) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT- BANNK ACCT INFO WHICH HE HAD- 4)WRITING A STAEMENT FOR RENEWAL OF FIANCE VISA TO EXTEND THE PETION THATS ABOUT IT... THIS IS THE NOTE AT THE BOTTOM- YOUR I601 WAIVER APPLICATION WILL BE SUMMITED VIA THIS OFFICE TO THE USCIS REGIONAL OFFICE IN BANGKOK THIAILAND FOR DECISION. THIS PROCESS MAY TAKE MANY MONTHS AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF APPROVAL. THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT..HUH?	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-26 02:26:00
Australia and New Zealand	NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE!	2-6 MONTH MORE	ivannnaloveskiwi	Female	New Zealand	2009-02-25 19:32:00