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B-2 Visa to come to US get married, adopt my daughter, and go back

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LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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I have seen many USC children residing in Jamaica, therefore I don't know where or how you are obtaining the information you are referencing. That's why I highly suggest you talk to a lawyer in Jamaica before you proceed any futhure.

Not even sure why you'll feel the adoption way is the only answer.

BTW have you and your child spent any long period of time in Jamaica outside of the normal vacation time?

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Yes, I would double check your information. This "rule" seems prohibitive for anyone that wants to reunite with a spouse that has a kid. I would be willing to be adoption is not a requirement if you got married.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Lizz & Alvin Explorer

Lizz & Alvin   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Yes, I would double check your information. This "rule" seems prohibitive for anyone that wants to reunite with a spouse that has a kid. I would be willing to be adoption is not a requirement if you got married.

Thanks everyone for the advice, but after much discussion and constant brick walls we decided to go back to our original plan. We will persue to K1 visa. Have him live here until ROC is complete and then move back to JA when he has his 10 yr GC. Hopefully we will be able to save enough money in the mean time to make the transition easier when it comes to moving back... we also will have help from his family in that process so we should be ok. We will also be able to complete the adoption here during that time... Thanks again!!

4/5/12- Met in Jamaica
6/9/12- 2nd trip to Jamaica
11/18/12- 3rd trip to Jamaica
11/24/12- Engaged heart.gif
12/31/12- Filed I-129f
1/4/13- NOA1
1/15/13- Alien registration number changed
2/27/13- 4th trip to Jamaica, 1st time with my daughter

5/24/13- Email/Text Notification that case was transferred to another office...

5/29/13- Email/Text Notification that case was transferred to local office....

5/30/13- Email/Text Notification that case was received and being processed at TSC...

6/19/13- 5th trip to Jamaica for my loves birthday!!

6/26/13- APPROVED biggrin.png

7/16/13- Email/Text Notification that case was sent to the NVC

7/22/13- Sent to consulate

7/23/13- Received by consulate

7/23/13- Sent DS230

7/31/13- Received interview date

8/20/13- Medical

9/3/13- INTERVIEW!!! (Wrongfully refused stating the need for co-sponsor)ranting33va.gif

9/24/13- Tax transcripts sent verifying income (return & W2 sent originally)

10/8/13- APPROVED!! dancin5hr.gif

10/15/13- Dropped off passport at Embassy
10/17/13- Issued

10/23/13- Picked up passport from DHL

10/27/13- POE Charlotte!!

1/16/2014- We're Married!!

2/24/14- Filed AOS/EAD/AP

3/25/14- Biometrics

4/30/14- EAD & AP Approved!!

N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,168

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Thanks everyone for the advice, but after much discussion and constant brick walls we decided to go back to our original plan. We will persue to K1 visa. Have him live here until ROC is complete and then move back to JA when he has his 10 yr GC. Hopefully we will be able to save enough money in the mean time to make the transition easier when it comes to moving back... we also will have help from his family in that process so we should be ok. We will also be able to complete the adoption here during that time... Thanks again!!

I'd suggest you wait the extra year and move back after being naturalized and this way you don't have to go through the whole process again if you decide to move back to America.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

Lizz & Alvin Explorer

Lizz & Alvin   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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I'd suggest you wait the extra year and move back after being naturalized and this way you don't have to go through the whole process again if you decide to move back to America.

Good idea... thanks!

4/5/12- Met in Jamaica
6/9/12- 2nd trip to Jamaica
11/18/12- 3rd trip to Jamaica
11/24/12- Engaged heart.gif
12/31/12- Filed I-129f
1/4/13- NOA1
1/15/13- Alien registration number changed
2/27/13- 4th trip to Jamaica, 1st time with my daughter

5/24/13- Email/Text Notification that case was transferred to another office...

5/29/13- Email/Text Notification that case was transferred to local office....

5/30/13- Email/Text Notification that case was received and being processed at TSC...

6/19/13- 5th trip to Jamaica for my loves birthday!!

6/26/13- APPROVED biggrin.png

7/16/13- Email/Text Notification that case was sent to the NVC

7/22/13- Sent to consulate

7/23/13- Received by consulate

7/23/13- Sent DS230

7/31/13- Received interview date

8/20/13- Medical

9/3/13- INTERVIEW!!! (Wrongfully refused stating the need for co-sponsor)ranting33va.gif

9/24/13- Tax transcripts sent verifying income (return & W2 sent originally)

10/8/13- APPROVED!! dancin5hr.gif

10/15/13- Dropped off passport at Embassy
10/17/13- Issued

10/23/13- Picked up passport from DHL

10/27/13- POE Charlotte!!

1/16/2014- We're Married!!

2/24/14- Filed AOS/EAD/AP

3/25/14- Biometrics

4/30/14- EAD & AP Approved!!

Pinkrlion Mentor

Pinkrlion   2,724

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I'd suggest you wait the extra year and move back after being naturalized and this way you don't have to go through the whole process again if you decide to move back to America.

Yes, a three year plan is what you will need. He can have dual citizenship as well.

Phase I - IV - Completed the Immigration Journey 

 

 

BeanCamp Collaborator

BeanCamp   28

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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I say follow the rules. Cutting corners will only cost you more in the long run. The K1 process from start to finish is 8-10 months. I say you fiancé can continue to work, six a month leave when visa is issued, then return after you resolve the adoption. You only filed in January so should give you time to save for expenses. It would be more heartbreaking if you decided too quickly with consideration all the ramifications.

 
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