Same Sex K-1 I-129F Filed

[zuluweta 250]

I just saw this thread again. It's been awhile since we filed our same-sex K-1 visa application in August 2013.

Please have patience. And then have some more patience. It will be all worth it once you get your visas.

[RandB 156]

Our petition got approved on October 13. Our NOA1 was on September 13. I'm very happy. Any other same sex couples who's got news?

[RandB 156]

The next president and his policies does not look good for us same-sex couples. All we can do is to stay strong and hope for the best.

[bob72601 13]

The next president and his policies does not look good for us same-sex couples. All we can do is to stay strong and hope for the best.

All we can do at this point is keep on and press forward. We are filing our ROC next week. It will take time to undo what has been done, so keep your head high and think positive.

[zzmr_qzz 24]

All we can do at this point is keep on and press forward. We are filing our ROC next week. It will take time to undo what has been done, so keep your head high and think positive.

I dnt think he could make any change now as it needs to go thru the supreme court and congress.

[Nikkosan 127]

This should put most of you/us at ease, at least on this specific aspect of last night's nightmare events.

From an attorney friend:

One more comment from my (momentarily functional) left brain: I'm seeing a lot of posts from my gay friends worried about marriage equality being reversed. One friend even advised "Get married by the end of this year," as if Trump might on day one take away your right to do so. Please relax. Marriage equality came to us via a US Supreme Court opinion. Presidents can't overrule the Supreme Court. If they could just think of all the rulings in the last eight years that Obama would have voided before the ink was dry. For that matter - think of the rulings (including Roe v. Wade) that Republican Presidents would have tossed out if they could. There are only two ways for a SCOTUS ruling to change. 1) the court reverses itself, or 2) a constitutional amendment. Neither are likely any time soon. Here's why:

1. The Supreme Court as an institution has always been very concerned about perceptions of its legitimacy. Its rulings are not supposed to be based on the prevailing political winds of the day; they are supposed to reflect the steadily evolving jurisprudence of constitutional law. Our entire legal system is build on doctrine of "stare decisis" (aka precedent). Precedents are not supposed to change quickly or easily, especially constitutional ones. In 1986 the Supreme Court upheld sodomy laws in Bowers v. Hardwick. It took them almost 20 years - until Lawrence v. Texas in 2003 to change that decision. They had opportunities to do it sooner, but they declined. It was too soon. The constitution isn't supposed to change, at least not that quickly. Regardless of who is appointed to the Court in the next four years, it is likely going to be decades before the court would even consider taking another marriage equality case for review (one would have to come up through the lower courts anyway, and chances of that seem slim), much less reversing what they did just three years ago.

2. Constitutional amendments are nearly impossible to pass these days due to the highly divided and partisan makeup of the country, and state legislatures. Article Five of the United States Constitution describes the process for passing an amendment. Amendment proposals may be adopted and sent to the states for ratification by either: A) a two-thirds (supermajority) vote of members present—assuming that a quorum exists—in both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States Congress; or B) A two-thirds (supermajority) vote of a national convention called by Congress at the request of the legislatures of at least two-thirds (at present 34) of the states. (This method has never been used.) Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by either: The legislatures of three-fourths (at present 38) of the states; or State ratifying conventions in three-fourths (at present 38) of the states. Republicans like to call for amendments all the time (flag burning, abortion, gay marriage, etc.)... but the political reality is that amending the Constitution is very, very hard. Practically impossible right now.

For these reasons please stop worrying about your right to get married, my gay friends. Worry much more about the impending repeal of the Affordable Care Act. It's just a federal statute, which can be repealed by congress quite quickly. That's going to have a much bigger impact on the people you love than marriage equality. Especially your trans friends.

Do we have things to be worried about? Very very worried about? Yes. Your ability to register at Crate & Barrel is not one of them.

[MariaR323 199]

Thanks for posting this!

[Nikkosan 127]

Glad to help!

[RandB 156]

Thank you for sharing. Makes me feel better.

[wornoutcowboy 6]

Nikkosan, nice post. Thanks for sharing it. It does appear same sex marriage is under siege again and I thought it was all settled. This election seems to have thrown the USA back to 1950 again. Dark days are here.

Nikkosan, nice post. Thanks for sharing it. It does appear same sex marriage is under siege again and I thought it was all settled. This election seems to have thrown the USA back to 1950 again. Dark days are here.

[Nikkosan 127]

Nikkosan, nice post. Thanks for sharing it. It does appear same sex marriage is under siege again and I thought it was all settled. This election seems to have thrown the USA back to 1950 again. Dark days are here.

Indeed, Wornoutcowboy.

At least I'm part of a minority that could, in some ways hide (although we're tired of hiding, and won't hide anymore!), but I genuinely fear for others who don't have that option. It's just incredibly sad that we always seem to be taking 2 steps forward and 20 steps back.

ET PLURIBUS UNUM, I still believe that!

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

I do not think there should be such heavy concerns immediately.

Continue to be patient and keep going.

[MabuhayDaniel 11]

I lost count of the days....but today we received notification that Removal of Conditions was approved....no interview. Nothing. Here's your card! Best of luck to all out there still waiting.

I do not think there should be such heavy concerns immediately.

Continue to be patient and keep going.

congrats gentlemen.....from here on it goes very very quickly. best of luck.

[Saharadarkcyan 195]

Hello! I'm in this process now , on may 16th 2017, no1 was received,now I'm waiting Noa2 ,its stressing ,we are lesbian, I'm so worry for my same sex visa k1.

[lili13 4]

You should not have any issues as long as you supply all the information requested.

 

Good luck.

1 hour ago, Daphney said:

Hello! I'm in this process now , on may 16th 2017, no1 was received,now I'm waiting Noa2 ,its stressing ,we are lesbian, I'm so worry for my same sex visa k1.