ARE YOU SERIOUS USCIS???? REALLY???

[LmmL 46]

It would have been more stressful if you knew that once your spouse's I-94 expired (90 days after entry) that they were subject to be detained and ultimately deported by CBP until they received their NOA-1 for the I-485.

Yeah we knew that but it wasn't make both of us stressful.

Edited May 6, 2014 by LmmL

[NikLR 13,232]

Yeah we knew that but it wasn't make both of us stressful.

Hrm, not being stressed about your spouse being deported.... really? You'd really want to go through the process again as a CR1? Granted most of the time they just say "hey file the AOS ASAP" but it's a chance. Was it really worth the fact your spouse couldn't work, drive, travel, etc??? Or did you just not save up the money for the AOS to begin with?

[novedsac 355]

Hrm, not being stressed about your spouse being deported.... really? You'd really want to go through the process again as a CR1? Granted most of the time they just say "hey file the AOS ASAP" but it's a chance. Was it really worth the fact your spouse couldn't work, drive, travel, etc??? Or did you just not save up the money for the AOS to begin with?

Um ... they did travel, according to his posting.

While my proactive nature would have had the paperwork filled out and ready to go as soon as the marriage certificate was ready, I also wouldn't have stressed over a wait of four months. The likelihood of being 'caught' is exceedingly small. Driving? Working? Everyone has different priorities. Sounds like this couple had the blessing of time to relax and enjoy each other for a few months.

[LmmL 46]

Um ... they did travel, according to his posting.

While my proactive nature would have had the paperwork filled out and ready to go as soon as the marriage certificate was ready, I also wouldn't have stressed over a wait of four months. The likelihood of being 'caught' is exceedingly small. Driving? Working? Everyone has different priorities. Sounds like this couple had the blessing of time to relax and enjoy each other for a few months.

[Caryh 5,206]

Hrm, not being stressed about your spouse being deported.... really? You'd really want to go through the process again as a CR1? Granted most of the time they just say "hey file the AOS ASAP" but it's a chance. Was it really worth the fact your spouse couldn't work, drive, travel, etc??? Or did you just not save up the money for the AOS to begin with?

I wouldn't have stressed over a few months myself. Pretty rare for ICE to do much in the state I live in, and then its to raid some company hiring illegals. I know I was certainly burned out dealing with paperwork, USCIS, and waiting. The two year break before filing to ROC was truly a blessing. Looking forward to next year when we can go for citizenship and put it away for good. Even if she doesn't care one bit it she becomes a citizen or not.

[aussie_jason 195]

Um ... they did travel, according to his posting.

While my proactive nature would have had the paperwork filled out and ready to go as soon as the marriage certificate was ready, I also wouldn't have stressed over a wait of four months. The likelihood of being 'caught' is exceedingly small. Driving? Working? Everyone has different priorities. Sounds like this couple had the blessing of time to relax and enjoy each other for a few months.

Please don't encourage people to do things that could place their spouse in danger, the risk may be low in a lot of states but it is still a risk and all it would take would be an ill conceived idea to travel to the likes of California, New Mexico, Arizona & Texas on their honeymoon and be stopped at a CBP checkpoint while still inside the country just like a very recent case on here.

The paperwork is not that bad, especially after already filing for the K1 as all you really need to do is transcribe data from one form to another and really that is something you should do ahead of time anyway, if you can't afford the fees and you don't have a legally binding sponsor available then you should re-think your plans.

I read so many horror stories of the process going awry but in the overwhelming majority of those it is the fault of the applicant or an incompetent lawyer they have hired, all you need to do is read, read and then read some more to make sure you are jumping through the right hoops, then your process should be smooth and without even a RFE.

[novedsac 355]

Please don't encourage people to do things that could place their spouse in danger, the risk may be low in a lot of states but it is still a risk and all it would take would be an ill conceived idea to travel to the likes of California, New Mexico, Arizona & Texas on their honeymoon and be stopped at a CBP checkpoint while still inside the country just like a very recent case on here.

The paperwork is not that bad, especially after already filing for the K1 as all you really need to do is transcribe data from one form to another and really that is something you should do ahead of time anyway, if you can't afford the fees and you don't have a legally binding sponsor available then you should re-think your plans.

I read so many horror stories of the process going awry but in the overwhelming majority of those it is the fault of the applicant or an incompetent lawyer they have hired, all you need to do is read, read and then read some more to make sure you are jumping through the right hoops, then your process should be smooth and without even a RFE.

Not encouraging at all, but I also don't see the point in berating the guy for taking a few months like he did.

I agree, planning the paperwork, logistics and funds ahead of time is prudent and avoids unnecessary trouble. I'm surprised at the number of posters who are shocked there is more to do after their loved one arrives in the US. I'm surprised at the number of posters who struggle with meeting the finincial requirements of the I134 and I864. Personally, I'd want all these things ironed out and 'in the bag' before I'd even consider asking someone to come live with me and start a life anew.

Some like to worry about everything. I don't worry about much at all.

[aussie_jason 195]

I don't worry about much at all.

Ditto, that is pretty much our national motto in Australia but to me my legal status is important so I did worry enough to make sure my AOS went through without a hitch.

[LmmL 46]

Not encouraging at all,

Some like to worry about everything. I don't worry about much at all.

[NikLR 13,232]

Um ... they did travel, according to his posting.

While my proactive nature would have had the paperwork filled out and ready to go as soon as the marriage certificate was ready, I also wouldn't have stressed over a wait of four months. The likelihood of being 'caught' is exceedingly small. Driving? Working? Everyone has different priorities. Sounds like this couple had the blessing of time to relax and enjoy each other for a few months.

A K1 cannot travel outside the USA until they have their AP. I do not mean travel within the US or to it's territories. Obviously that is allowed.

K1 wasn't for me because I NEEDED to be able to travel out of the country at a moment's notice. But of course, that is not everyone's priority.

Beyond that I asked genuine questions to that poster, not to you, but thanks for answering.