Is it Wrong That This Process Makes People Regret Being Born or Naturalized Americans

[mota bhai 2,675]

Isn't India known for super long AP also?

Depends on the case. The consular officials in India are very aware of the unwritten rules of Indian society so if you give them a case that conforms to those rules you won't get hassled. My case flew through in a few months, no problems at all.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Ah, youth. When everything's do or die, and passions run so high. I'm old and cynical now, though.

When I was about the OP's age, I couldn't stand America -- I thought it was insufferably conservative, intellectually bankrupt and a place I just couldn't live any longer. (Oh for the days of the first Clinton administration!) So I upped sticks and moved abroad, where all my problems were going to go away, where I could live in a more genuine, open and free society. And for the most part, I enjoyed the long sojourn. But as I grew older, I also realised America's pretty awesome, and I was in many ways more free to be a pinko commie not under constant CCTV monitoring in the US. Also, being middle class, educated and white (-ish) in America is still kind of great. I don't regret moving back, even though acclimation to the US was a tough row to hoe at times. 6 years in, I can't imagine going back to live in the UK permanently. Life's weird and frustrating and terrible and amazing and varied and BIG out here.

Also, our tacos are fantastic.

[Operator 1,927]

Depends on the case. The consular officials in India are very aware of the unwritten rules of Indian society so if you give them a case that conforms to those rules you won't get hassled. My case flew through in a few months, no problems at all.

So how would it appear to the CO's if a white American is marrying a Muslim Indian woman? Would that conform to Indian society or would that case receive additional scrutiny?

Ah, youth. When everything's do or die, and passions run so high. I'm old and cynical now, though.

When I was about the OP's age, I couldn't stand America -- I thought it was insufferably conservative, intellectually bankrupt and a place I just couldn't live any longer. (Oh for the days of the first Clinton administration!) So I upped sticks and moved abroad, where all my problems were going to go away, where I could live in a more genuine, open and free society. And for the most part, I enjoyed the long sojourn. But as I grew older, I also realised America's pretty awesome, and I was in many ways more free to be a pinko commie not under constant CCTV monitoring in the US. Also, being middle class, educated and white (-ish) in America is still kind of great. I don't regret moving back, even though acclimation to the US was a tough row to hoe at times. 6 years in, I can't imagine going back to live in the UK permanently. Life's weird and frustrating and terrible and amazing and varied and BIG out here.

Also, our tacos are fantastic.

And i speak for all of us when I say that we are glad to have you.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Tacos rock!

Ah, youth. When everything's do or die, and passions run so high. I'm old and cynical now, though.

When I was about the OP's age, I couldn't stand America -- I thought it was insufferably conservative, intellectually bankrupt and a place I just couldn't live any longer. (Oh for the days of the first Clinton administration!) So I upped sticks and moved abroad, where all my problems were going to go away, where I could live in a more genuine, open and free society. And for the most part, I enjoyed the long sojourn. But as I grew older, I also realised America's pretty awesome, and I was in many ways more free to be a pinko commie not under constant CCTV monitoring in the US. Also, being middle class, educated and white (-ish) in America is still kind of great. I don't regret moving back, even though acclimation to the US was a tough row to hoe at times. 6 years in, I can't imagine going back to live in the UK permanently. Life's weird and frustrating and terrible and amazing and varied and BIG out here.

Also, our tacos are fantastic.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Depends on the case. The consular officials in India are very aware of the unwritten rules of Indian society so if you give them a case that conforms to those rules you won't get hassled. My case flew through in a few months, no problems at all.

Did any cattle change hands?

[mota bhai 2,675]

So how would it appear to the CO's if a white American is marrying a Muslim Indian woman? Would that conform to Indian society or would that case receive additional scrutiny?

Depends on how they met. Where. Under what circumstances. How her family feels about it. Has she met his family? Etc.

Did any cattle change hands?

Precious metals.

http://thefxview.com/2014/01/30/gold-silver-india-wedding/

[Operator 1,927]

I bet it wasn't J-Date

[mota bhai 2,675]

Could be black people meat dot com.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Could be black people meat dot com.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I don't know about anyone else but right now, 6 months post NOA1 and not having heard back from the Vermon Disservice Center, I sure do wish that I lived in a country with a sane immigration system (though admittedly I am also happy I don't live in a country with as many problems as my wife's country). Germany would be my first pick (ja klar! Ich hoere jetzt "Lass es los" von dem Disney Film Frozen und wuensche mich dass ich auch in einem Eisschloss waere mit meiner Frau). Anyone else?

If you think immigration stinks here, you'll have a lot of fun with the German immigration system. Looks like a reality check would be in order.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I'm just about 6 months out on my NOA1 for Removal Of Conditions on my wife's gc, also VSC. Most of the I-751 applicants from CSC have been approved already while VSC applicants are still waiting. Granted my wife and I are together and you and your wife are not, I feel for you there, it sucks to be apart. But it is a waiting game, not for the impatient or the faint of heart. Most everyone here has spent significant time separated from their spouse or significant other during this process.

I've read some of your other posts and it appears that your letting your emotions get the better of you. One thing to remember throughout life no matter how bad things can get, there is always someone else who has it worse than you do. When this process starts to get the better of you, try to think of the hundreds of thousands of military personnel who are separated from their wives/husbands and children, fighting in war zones not knowing if today is the day that their number is up. Try thinking of that military spouse and his/her kids who don't know if Daddy or Mommy are going to come home at all, let alone when their visa is approved. Try thinking of the truly depraved people in this world who don't know where their next meal is going to come from, or if they'll have a roof over their heads tonight.

Nothing is perfect, but life isn't really that bad compared to what others have to face. Keep your chin up and set a strong example for others to follow.

Not as much as it sucks to be together.

[Husakovic 31]

I moved to Germany three years ago...came back to the USA 4 months later

But I already told you all about it "thedude"

It's not a matter of whether an American can find a good job in Germany , the problem is they WILL NOT ALLOW us to take the job!!! Because they have "enough unemployed Germans and other EU immigrants who could perform the job".

A couple of my cousins moved there as well...alllll back in America now

The economy in the USA is bad! The Immigration system is RIDICILOUS! Especially for U.S. Citizen families@!

But what can ya do...still better then living in stupid Germany....now the UAE is a wholeee different story....but you need great work experience to work there, the competition is very high

[spookyturtle 9,466]

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Well....that was five pages of fun. I really enjoyed the read & please allow me to add but 1st - Thanks to all that participated.....& an extra big thank you to The Dude...coz without you ...none of this would have been possible.

In response to OP = (our timeline is gone due to a glitch in Ewok's matrix which he apparently doesn't care to correct although my wife has made multiple requests...otherwise you could see it for full effect if so desired..but in the meantime...)

NOA2 = 6 months five days. then - 3 weeks stuck in AP...only to get to the medical (1 week prior to interview) and handed a 2 month Sputum delay....so please watch video for my feelings regarding your citizenship ending immigration struggle & appropriate advice...

I am way past the "hang in there"...I'm at the "stop your crying coz it's giving me a headache"...stage. & I find it to be a fun stage to be at.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

There are worse immigration processes in other countries as well...

Yeah Trying becoming a LPR or citizen of the Philippines

Oddly enough most other countries actually enforce their laws

Laughing Out Loud.

All he wanted was some support from other CR-1 people and instead he gets dropped into this.

The guy's unhappy with his wait time; I'm not sure how that is a current event or a hot social topic. But, I'm not a mod.

and He is only at 6 months, which if i remember correctly is fairly average