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junebride
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock
Scott and Mhay
I'm sorry for your loss. Honestly i don't think there is anything that can be done in your case to make it so you can go to the funeral.
tallcoolone
Wow, So Sorry.

I highly doubt you will be getting any type of Visa to come to Funeral or to USA with his petition.

Be sure to ask his best friend for a copy of the Death Certificate.

That way you "may" need it in the future.
Shiela-Todd
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 06:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock



Sorry to hear that.. Try to contact his parents.. maybe they can help u to go there..
Please be strong and take care of ur self..

god bless
Lady AA
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 05:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock



I am so sorry to hear that.. be strong. I know God will find you a way how you can go to US to see your husband for the last time. Talk to his bestfriend, I know he can help you. Try to call NVC and ask them what way you can go to US and explain the reason.
ManilaIdaho
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junebride
QUOTE (Lady AA @ Nov 7 2009, 03:12 AM) *
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 05:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock



I am so sorry to hear that.. be strong. I know God will find you a way how you can go to US to see your husband for the last time. Talk to his bestfriend, I know he can help you. Try to call NVC and ask them what way you can go to US and explain the reason.

yes i will. for now they are busy for the autopsy. just this early morning found out. yah the wife of his bestfriend ask me if whose person do our paperworks i already tell them its under the law office of michael solomon. thanks
doug+mymy
im sorry for your lost...be strong...Have Faith in God...God will make a way...take care of your self
philmae83
sorry to hear about that... Have faith and God bless...take care
Mike's Lucy
I am very sorry for what happened. But last week, I have watched from the news that there is a new law regarding widows of americans called "Widows Penalty". I will try to find it and hoping it can help you.
ruby_jade
are you sure? i live near COLUMBIA, MD..

im very sorry....
TayRivers
I am sorry for your loss...

Contact the lawyer dealing with your papers.. he can help sort thing out for you..

Tay
Mike's Lucy
President Obama just signed to end the existing law "Widows Penalty". This will allow the spouses of a US Citizen to stay in the US when the wife/husband dies. I know you are in the Philippines but just find a good lawyer and tell him/her about your situation. I am certain that they can do something about it especially because you married to him. Goodluck and God Bless.


QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Nov 7 2009, 07:26 AM) *
I am very sorry for what happened. But last week, I have watched from the news that there is a new law regarding widows of americans called "Widows Penalty". I will try to find it and hoping it can help you.

charles!
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junebride
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Nov 7 2009, 04:29 AM) *
are you sure? i live near COLUMBIA, MD..

im very sorry....

yah he is maryland in green meadow drive

QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Nov 7 2009, 04:37 AM) *
President Obama just signed to end the existing law "Widows Penalty". This will allow the spouses of a US Citizen to stay in the US when the wife/husband dies. I know you are in the Philippines but just find a good lawyer and tell him/her about your situation. I am certain that they can do something about it especially because you married to him. Goodluck and God Bless.


QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Nov 7 2009, 07:26 AM) *
I am very sorry for what happened. But last week, I have watched from the news that there is a new law regarding widows of americans called "Widows Penalty". I will try to find it and hoping it can help you.


thanks a lot. yah this can help me and i hope our lawyer who do our paperwork can find ways or option to come there in US just for the last time to see my husband.
LÜvtechwifey
I hope this infos would help you. I'm so sorry again for this sad, devastating news. sad.gif

"http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/guyana/ac_10192006.html"

Ask the Consul
Death of a Petitioner or Principal Applicant
October 19, 2006

Q: Am I still eligible for immigration if the original petitioner has died?

A:Typically, when the visa petitioner dies, the approved I-130 petition originally filed by the visa petitioner is automatically revoked. However, following the passage of the Family Sponsor Immigration Act, P.L. 107-150, beneficiaries of these petitions may file for reinstatement so long as they can provide an I-864 Affidavit of Support filed by a “substitute sponsor”.



Reinstatement for the petition

"In order for the reinstatement to be considered, the following documents must be provided:

The request for reinstatement must be in writing by the beneficiary of the original petition or
substitute sponsor if the beneficiary is a minor child.

- Provide as much available documentation to identify and document the humanitarian reason for reinstatement. Such documentation may include, but is not limited to:

a. Evidence of a long-time residence and any equity in the U.S.
b. Evidence of relationship to other family members with evidence of their immigration status in the U.S.
c. Evidence of health-related factors that would establish the need for the reinstatement of the petition.
d. Evidence of current political or religious conditions in the beneficiary’s country of origin that would indicate that the beneficiary would suffer if not permitted to immigrate to the U.S.

Please note: Economic depression, as is found in many regions of the world, is not considered to be an example of a harsh result contrary to the goal of family reunification unless it is of such an extreme nature as to possibly cause physical harm to the beneficiary.

- The new sponsor is required to submit an original Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to show that he or she has adequate means of financial support and that the beneficiary of the petition is not likely to become a public charge.

a. The substitute sponsor must complete the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
b. The Form I-864 must contain an original signature of the sponsor.
c. The new sponsor must be an immediate family member or a legal guardian of the
beneficiary, such as a spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild child at least 18 years of age.
d. Submit evidence that will establish the new sponsor’s immigration status or U.S. citizenship.


Other documentation;

a. The petitioner’s death certificate.
b. The initial approval notice.
c. Any correspondence received from the Department of State or the National Visa Center.
d. Evidence of the relationship between the new sponsor and the beneficiary.

- If the death certificate submitted indicates that the lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitioner
died while outside of the United States, you must establish that it was not the intent of the petitioner to abandon his or her LPR status. See Matter of Abdoulin, 17 I & N Dec. 458 (BIA 1980) and Matter of Abdelhadi, 15 I & N Dec. 383 (BIA 1975).

Such evidence may include but is not limited to:

- Evidence of a plan for a return to the United States,
- Evidence of an un-relinquished domicile in the United States, or
- Evidence of continued ties to the United States.

If it is determined that a request for reinstatement does not meet the statutory and regulatory requirements, any subsequent request will require the filing of a formal motion for reconsideration accompanied by the appropriate motion fee.

Make sure to consult an experienced immigration attorney about your options in such cases."


Source: http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/09/deat...er_visa_sp.html
junebride
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Nov 7 2009, 04:46 AM) *
I hope this infos would help you. I'm so sorry again for this sad, devastating news. sad.gif

"http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/guyana/ac_10192006.html"

Ask the Consul
Death of a Petitioner or Principal Applicant
October 19, 2006

Q: Am I still eligible for immigration if the original petitioner has died?

A:Typically, when the visa petitioner dies, the approved I-130 petition originally filed by the visa petitioner is automatically revoked. However, following the passage of the Family Sponsor Immigration Act, P.L. 107-150, beneficiaries of these petitions may file for reinstatement so long as they can provide an I-864 Affidavit of Support filed by a “substitute sponsor”.



Reinstatement for the petition

"In order for the reinstatement to be considered, the following documents must be provided:

The request for reinstatement must be in writing by the beneficiary of the original petition or
substitute sponsor if the beneficiary is a minor child.

- Provide as much available documentation to identify and document the humanitarian reason for reinstatement. Such documentation may include, but is not limited to:

a. Evidence of a long-time residence and any equity in the U.S.
b. Evidence of relationship to other family members with evidence of their immigration status in the U.S.
c. Evidence of health-related factors that would establish the need for the reinstatement of the petition.
d. Evidence of current political or religious conditions in the beneficiary’s country of origin that would indicate that the beneficiary would suffer if not permitted to immigrate to the U.S.

Please note: Economic depression, as is found in many regions of the world, is not considered to be an example of a harsh result contrary to the goal of family reunification unless it is of such an extreme nature as to possibly cause physical harm to the beneficiary.

- The new sponsor is required to submit an original Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to show that he or she has adequate means of financial support and that the beneficiary of the petition is not likely to become a public charge.

a. The substitute sponsor must complete the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
b. The Form I-864 must contain an original signature of the sponsor.
c. The new sponsor must be an immediate family member or a legal guardian of the
beneficiary, such as a spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild child at least 18 years of age.
d. Submit evidence that will establish the new sponsor’s immigration status or U.S. citizenship.


Other documentation;

a. The petitioner’s death certificate.
b. The initial approval notice.
c. Any correspondence received from the Department of State or the National Visa Center.
d. Evidence of the relationship between the new sponsor and the beneficiary.

- If the death certificate submitted indicates that the lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitioner
died while outside of the United States, you must establish that it was not the intent of the petitioner to abandon his or her LPR status. See Matter of Abdoulin, 17 I & N Dec. 458 (BIA 1980) and Matter of Abdelhadi, 15 I & N Dec. 383 (BIA 1975).

Such evidence may include but is not limited to:

- Evidence of a plan for a return to the United States,
- Evidence of an un-relinquished domicile in the United States, or
- Evidence of continued ties to the United States.

If it is determined that a request for reinstatement does not meet the statutory and regulatory requirements, any subsequent request will require the filing of a formal motion for reconsideration accompanied by the appropriate motion fee.

Make sure to consult an experienced immigration attorney about your options in such cases."


Source: http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/09/deat...er_visa_sp.html


thank you so much for your help. yah this is really helpful info. i will inform his mom about this or the lawyer we hired for our processing in my CR1 to have another option

QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Nov 7 2009, 04:46 AM) *
I hope this infos would help you. I'm so sorry again for this sad, devastating news. sad.gif

"http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/guyana/ac_10192006.html"

Ask the Consul
Death of a Petitioner or Principal Applicant
October 19, 2006

Q: Am I still eligible for immigration if the original petitioner has died?

A:Typically, when the visa petitioner dies, the approved I-130 petition originally filed by the visa petitioner is automatically revoked. However, following the passage of the Family Sponsor Immigration Act, P.L. 107-150, beneficiaries of these petitions may file for reinstatement so long as they can provide an I-864 Affidavit of Support filed by a “substitute sponsor”.



Reinstatement for the petition

"In order for the reinstatement to be considered, the following documents must be provided:

The request for reinstatement must be in writing by the beneficiary of the original petition or
substitute sponsor if the beneficiary is a minor child.

- Provide as much available documentation to identify and document the humanitarian reason for reinstatement. Such documentation may include, but is not limited to:

a. Evidence of a long-time residence and any equity in the U.S.
b. Evidence of relationship to other family members with evidence of their immigration status in the U.S.
c. Evidence of health-related factors that would establish the need for the reinstatement of the petition.
d. Evidence of current political or religious conditions in the beneficiary’s country of origin that would indicate that the beneficiary would suffer if not permitted to immigrate to the U.S.

Please note: Economic depression, as is found in many regions of the world, is not considered to be an example of a harsh result contrary to the goal of family reunification unless it is of such an extreme nature as to possibly cause physical harm to the beneficiary.

- The new sponsor is required to submit an original Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to show that he or she has adequate means of financial support and that the beneficiary of the petition is not likely to become a public charge.

a. The substitute sponsor must complete the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
b. The Form I-864 must contain an original signature of the sponsor.
c. The new sponsor must be an immediate family member or a legal guardian of the
beneficiary, such as a spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild child at least 18 years of age.
d. Submit evidence that will establish the new sponsor’s immigration status or U.S. citizenship.


Other documentation;

a. The petitioner’s death certificate.
b. The initial approval notice.
c. Any correspondence received from the Department of State or the National Visa Center.
d. Evidence of the relationship between the new sponsor and the beneficiary.

- If the death certificate submitted indicates that the lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitioner
died while outside of the United States, you must establish that it was not the intent of the petitioner to abandon his or her LPR status. See Matter of Abdoulin, 17 I & N Dec. 458 (BIA 1980) and Matter of Abdelhadi, 15 I & N Dec. 383 (BIA 1975).

Such evidence may include but is not limited to:

- Evidence of a plan for a return to the United States,
- Evidence of an un-relinquished domicile in the United States, or
- Evidence of continued ties to the United States.

If it is determined that a request for reinstatement does not meet the statutory and regulatory requirements, any subsequent request will require the filing of a formal motion for reconsideration accompanied by the appropriate motion fee.

Make sure to consult an experienced immigration attorney about your options in such cases."


Source: http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/09/deat...er_visa_sp.html


thank you so much for your help. yah this is really helpful info. i will inform his mom about this or the lawyer we hired for our processing in my CR1 to have another option
Mike's Lucy
Here is the link of the new law i was talking about http://shusterman.com/nov09.html#2


Try reading the examples there, there might be similar situations as your now.
adiiann
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 06:27 PM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


Condolence. Prayers for you. I wonder if going to the embassy and telling them your situation will help you.

mari joe
QUOTE (adiiann @ Nov 7 2009, 09:06 AM) *
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 06:27 PM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


Condolence. Prayers for you. I wonder if going to the embassy and telling them your situation will help you.

I am sorry for your loss rose.gif God is by your side
Iris&Norman
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 02:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


Our condolences. rose.gif
calico1
Our hearts and prayers for you..Condolences
Twisted K
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sjr09
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 05:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/I1...0804_110807.pdf
walls1010
i'm sorry for you loss....may his soul rest in peace rose.gif
Tahoma
We are very sorry for your loss.

We wish you strength and courage on this difficult time of your life.


rheanick
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 06:27 PM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


Try to apply for tourist visa USEM.

Inform them that your husband died. Tell the USEM that you have a pending spousal visa. Ask your in laws to send you a letter inviting you to go to the US to attend the funeral. Place your in laws as your US contact. Bring a copy of your husband's death certificate.

You need at least one week to get the tourist visa. Reserve an interview schedule ASAP.

Hopefully your in laws could wait for you before they bury your husband's body.
rheanick
QUOTE (rheanick @ Nov 8 2009, 03:42 AM) *
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 06:27 PM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


Try to apply for tourist visa USEM.

Inform them that your husband died. Tell the USEM that you have a pending spousal visa. Ask your in laws to send you a letter inviting you to go to the US to attend the funeral. Place your in laws as your US contact. Bring a copy of your husband's death certificate.

You need at least one week to get the tourist visa. Reserve an interview schedule ASAP.

Hopefully your in laws could wait for you before they bury your husband's body.


Verify also if your CR1 visa would be void if you obtain a tourist visa. I know tourist visa won't void the pending CR1 visa.
gennyangel
condolence to you and to your inlaw's. May his soul rest in peace.
sachinky
Oh my god. I'm so so sorry. Maybe a tourist visa can allow you to be there for his funeral?
SoMuchInlove
sorry for your loss. hope you can find a way to go there and see you husband for the last time. rose.gif
Kathryn41
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to get to the US to see him. Good luck. rose.gif
heartRN
I am very sorry for your loss.

You will need to notify the American Consulate of the petitioner's death. And maybe they could give you an "emergency" visa.

RonMay
condolence rose.gif

im so sorry it end up this way. i truly wish and pray they will grant u some sort of a visa right away

God bless
Mr.&Mrs.A
Read this link, I'm not certain it applies but It basically says if you submitted an I-130 and it was intially approved such as receiving an NOA2, then you may have some grounds to get your visa. Our heart's go out to you in this terrible time. We wish you the very best.

http://www.visaservices.duke.edu/MariageToUSCitizen.html#q1
enraptured
sorry really about your loss... can't imagine what you're feeling........ crying.gif crying.gif sad.gif sad.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
bluemist
Sorry for your loss.May he rest in peace and hope the US Embassy can do something so you can your husband for the last time.
bmtrrbt
QUOTE (junebride @ Nov 7 2009, 01:27 AM) *
guys my fellow vj, im so sad here and i cant believe my husband was already died he was find out not reponsive inside the apartment by his bestfriend due to cardiac arrest and i want to come there in US just for the last time to see him. i dont know what to do here cause our papers is still under processing.please help me to find ways what other possible way..thanks a lot..until now i cant believe this and still in shock


hi,

im sorry for what happened to your husband. thats really sad and hard coz your not in the us just to see him. i guess if not because of you nobody will know that he past away already...

just be strong and God bless you always.


Pinay Wife
I'm so sorry for your loss. rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
Cool_Together
sad.gif At this difficult time your in my prayers and I hope you can come to be there; I know how important it is to be able to say goodbye properly. God Bless & take care of you rose.gif
DARUMA07
rose.gif Very sorry for your loss.
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