Adjusting from B-1, F-1, H-1B, VWP etc...

[Lili 3]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

[msu17 0]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

My only issue is with VWP. You are here for 3 months max. I don't see how someone who has only known their SO for 3 months is capable of marrying that person nor should they be prioritized over someone who has done the long distance thing. Had my husband and I been ready for marriage when he was here on his student visa, we totally would have done that route.

[mawilson 2,133]

My only issue is with VWP. You are here for 3 months max. I don't see how someone who has only known their SO for 3 months is capable of marrying that person nor should they be prioritized over someone who has done the long distance thing. Had my husband and I been ready for marriage when he was here on his student visa, we totally would have done that route.

You can use VWP multiple times before you decide to get married on one of the trips - nothing wrong with that.

[Lili 3]

Yeah, but I think she is referring to those people that meet for the time in person and voila, married.

Whatever float their boats.

[TayRivers 4]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

My only issue is with VWP. You are here for 3 months max. I don't see how someone who has only known their SO for 3 months is capable of marrying that person nor should they be prioritized over someone who has done the long distance thing. Had my husband and I been ready for marriage when he was here on his student visa, we totally would have done that route.

People who file for I-130 and AOS are not given any priority over others filling for AOS from a K1/K3, infact many K visa holders are approved without interview in a very short period of time, where as I-130 + AOS applicants have to have a interview and often wait much longer to get that interview.

People who meet someone from anothr country often decide to marry within a short period of time, do a poll on VJ and see how many people filled for a K1 within a few months of meeting someone for the first time, or they get married durring there 1st visit and file for K3 visa. you will be amazed at just how quick people decide to get married soon after meeting their SO.

[tanyaru 3]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

I completely agree.

[Mononoke28 135]

Who cares. If you're here on any other type of visa and fell in love along the way, or found someone to help you get a green card, or whatever the case may be. Kudos to you. Just don't get caught.

I personally could care less about what anybody has to say about anything I say or do.

Diana

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Indeed.... who gives a hoot?

[payxibka 10,045]

You had a perfectly legal remedy available to you..... You utilized that remedy.... If people do not like it then tell them to exercise there voice to there elected representative.... otherwise they need to STFU

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

With H1-b, this is not (and never was) an issue:

• with unexpired H1-b, the holder can work (for same employer) or travel (at will) until the H1-b expires
• for H1-b reaching the 6-year cap, it is renewable in 1 year increments until GC issuance, so long as holder stays with same employer (and travel/work as with "ordinary unexpired")

You may have been thinking of TN-1 (a maximum 1-year per term work permit issued exclusively to Canadian citizens; not supposed to be dual-intent, but also not impossible to adjust status from it--though holder cannot skimp on EAD and AP)

Edited September 26, 2008 by CherryXS

[Lili 3]

I have kept quiet about this issue for a long time...Now is the time to speak up!

Recently, I read something about how people adjusting from the above mentioned visas should not be able to adjust within the USA and go home like everyone else.

I understand that there must be a hint of jealousy perhaps but still. Or maybe the fact that everybody think we are committing a fraud and circumventing the US immigration laws.

Please, understand that we are not all from the same basket. Some people truly fell madly in love with their significant other.

I first came here in September 2002, started dating my lovely hubby in 2005 and here I am. I am here for him, I could care less about a green card (as long as I can work legally to pay the bills).

I have dealt with USCIS (which was back then INS) for a long time, I know the frustration of being kept in the dark, of disclosing your life to an entity.

AND because people apply for a K-1, K/3, IR-CR1, doesn't mean that some do not commit a fraud. Some people still do get married for green cards.

Anyway, this is just a vent. No hurt intended to anyone. If the B-1, VWP and others want to vent along, please be my guest.

This is what the off topic forum is for, after all!

With H1-b, this is not (and never was) an issue:

• with unexpired H1-b, the holder can work (for same employer) or travel (at will) until the H1-b expires
• for H1-b reaching the 6-year cap, it is renewable in 1 year increments until GC issuance, so long as holder stays with same employer (and travel/work as with "ordinary unexpired")

You may have been thinking of TN-1 (a maximum 1-year per term work permit issued exclusively to Canadian citizens; not supposed to be dual-intent, but also not impossible to adjust status from it--though holder cannot skimp on EAD and AP)

Nah, I meant H1-B. Any kind of AOS from a visa that is not a K-1, K-3...etc...

For the others, this is my rant. I just wanted to raise my opinion.