US Military Spouses

JP and Tee · August 9, 2012

Copies to USCIS. You should check in at the Malaysian forum to see if there is any additional/special requirements for you. You'll be able to get country specific advice because it does vary. Best of luck.

yeah, I did, but didn't get any response from them. It's cool, we got that sorted out.

I do have a question though, hope someone can help.

My husband lives in the US while I am in Malaysia. I have a tourist visa, which is valid for at least another 5 years. We haven't filed for I-130 yet since we just recently got married.

Recently, my husband called the USCIS military helpline (he's with the military). The lady he talked to told him I could fly to the US on a one way ticket, tell the IO if i get asked, that I'm filing for adjustment of status in the US and stay, hence the one way ticket. She also said it's ok, and we can do it.

From what I understand, a tourist visa means I can visit but not stay. My question would be would flying there on a one-way ticket be ok? I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I don't want to fly all the way there only to be told to go back to Malaysia, or worse, get banned from entering the US.

I'm a little concerned here since this advice came from the military helpline staff. My husband is disappointed when I told her I'm a little unsure about that, and asked why the lady would give him bad advice that could jeopardize our chances of being together.

Can anyone help clarify? thank you for your feedback!

kelad · August 14, 2012

yeah, I did, but didn't get any response from them. It's cool, we got that sorted out.

I do have a question though, hope someone can help.

My husband lives in the US while I am in Malaysia. I have a tourist visa, which is valid for at least another 5 years. We haven't filed for I-130 yet since we just recently got married.

Recently, my husband called the USCIS military helpline (he's with the military). The lady he talked to told him I could fly to the US on a one way ticket, tell the IO if i get asked, that I'm filing for adjustment of status in the US and stay, hence the one way ticket. She also said it's ok, and we can do it.

From what I understand, a tourist visa means I can visit but not stay. My question would be would flying there on a one-way ticket be ok? I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I don't want to fly all the way there only to be told to go back to Malaysia, or worse, get banned from entering the US.

I'm a little concerned here since this advice came from the military helpline staff. My husband is disappointed when I told her I'm a little unsure about that, and asked why the lady would give him bad advice that could jeopardize our chances of being together.

Can anyone help clarify? thank you for your feedback!

Most countries you can't buy a one-way ticket unless you are a resident or citizen of the country you are going too. That is bad advise, buy a 2 way ticket and go and visit. You can make up your mind if you want to adjust. most ppl on here will say not to enter the country that way but alot of individuals have adjusted and it has been no issues. Just my opinion anyway

waiting in vain · September 15, 2012

Hi i am a US navy wife from the Phils. married since 2009. My husband filed for an I-130 in my behalf and after a year of waiting for our case to be completed, i received today my appointment letter from nvc via email for my interview schedule next month. But unfortunately he will be scheduled next month for a 1-month training onboard and there is a possibility that he will be deployed immediately for 6 months or more...  which means he will be deployed during my interview and i will not be able to see him before his deployment  i am proud of my hubby and i am aware of his duties.. I hope our present situation will not cause any problem during my interview.. Please help! I don't know what to do...

lierre · January 30, 2013

This thread needs to be revived!

Or maybe make a new thread?

MmmBlondie · January 30, 2013

This thread needs to be revived!

Or maybe make a new thread?

I agree

My fiance is currently on active duty in Afghan (US Air Force) but he comes back in March! If my interview goes to plan il be there to greet him! So excited!!!

lierre · January 30, 2013

I agree

My fiance is currently on active duty in Afghan (US Air Force) but he comes back in March! If my interview goes to plan il be there to greet him! So excited!!!

Awww that will be the perfect homecoming gift!

I'm married to an airman, by the way :star:

Are you guys looking to expedite?

MmmBlondie · January 30, 2013

Awww that will be the perfect homecoming gift!

I'm married to an airman, by the way

Are you guys looking to expedite?

I have my interview on the 11th feb We only filed for our K-1 in October and didn't expedite but it was processed super quick anyway. Took less than a month for our NOA2 to come through.

We might try and expedite for my AOS as he might be off somewhere again soon. What base is your husband at?? My fiance is in AFSOC so hes at Hulburt Field. Cant wait to live in FL!

lierre · January 30, 2013

I have my interview on the 11th feb We only filed for our K-1 in October and didn't expedite but it was processed super quick anyway. Took less than a month for our NOA2 to come through.

We might try and expedite for my AOS as he might be off somewhere again soon. What base is your husband at?? My fiance is in AFSOC so hes at Hulburt Field. Cant wait to live in FL!

Wow! How fast was your NOA1 to NOA2? :dance:

Edit... oops, you already said 28 days! Awesome! Sent you a PM

Edited January 30, 2013 by ivyanddan

lierre · January 31, 2013

What's the life of an air force wife like?

Long weekends or occurrence of typhoons/hurricanes in a tropical OCONUS base spent alone. Harhar.

lierre · February 1, 2013

Wow. This subforum is just so dead right now.

(F)

USArmyWifey · February 1, 2013

Im here! lol! ivyanddan i found that memorandum for you and sent you a bunch of info privatly, i hope you find it usefull, im sorry about how long it is haha!

Hows everyone doing here?? Ive been away for a while because of school but my removal of conditions is coming up soon so i thought i would come back and check this old place out haha!

lierre · February 2, 2013

Im here! lol! ivyanddan i found that memorandum for you and sent you a bunch of info privatly, i hope you find it usefull, im sorry about how long it is haha!

Hows everyone doing here?? Ive been away for a while because of school but my removal of conditions is coming up soon so i thought i would come back and check this old place out haha!

Thank you so much!

How's school? You'll be good at it, fo sure :dance:

USArmyWifey · February 2, 2013

Thank you so much!

How's school? You'll be good at it, fo sure

Your welcome

Its looong and tedious haha! Im studying business law & business math at the moment, i dont get to start any immigration law untill ive completed a year and a half of law school *sigh* im just waiting to get to the good stuff haha! Are you in school? If your husband is under a certian rank then you can apply for up to a $4000 grant through mycaa.. definatly worth looking into if you havent heard of it

lierre · February 3, 2013

Your welcome

Its looong and tedious haha! Im studying business law & business math at the moment, i dont get to start any immigration law untill ive completed a year and a half of law school *sigh* im just waiting to get to the good stuff haha! Are you in school? If your husband is under a certian rank then you can apply for up to a $4000 grant through mycaa.. definatly worth looking into if you havent heard of it

I've heard of that. i'm not in school, but it is one of my options (to possibly take a 2 year related course) if my other plan doesn't pan out.

How many years for immigration law?

Edited February 3, 2013 by ivyanddan

USArmyWifey · February 4, 2013

I've heard of that. i'm not in school, but it is one of my options (to possibly take a 2 year related course) if my other plan doesn't pan out.

How many years for immigration law?

That's cool what area are you interested in?

And immigration law is a complicated one, unfortunately you can't just go to community college and say "I want to be an immigration lawyer" lol!! I wish.. its 4 years to get your bachelor's degree in whatever you choose and then 3 or so at law school and unfortunately most of what you learn over that period is nothing immigration related haha I'm looking at about a 10 year timeline to get certified to do what I want but I'm studying to become a paralegal in the meantime lol so busy busy busy

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of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”