Is this possible?

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

A guy I know is telling me a story that I don't believe is possible based on the rules for K-1. I think his cousin is feeding him a bunch of lies.

Please read this and tell me what you think.

My cousin's brother-in-law (BIL) K1'd a filipino chic. Stayed with him 5 weeks, claimed abuse. Don't know what kind of abuse (but it wasn't a blood-beating kind of thing). Cops moved her to a hotel and court made the BIL pay all bills.

She remained IN THE US for the entire 'investigation' ... 2 phuckin years! She eventually moved to her sister in Illinois. After 2 years, the court awarded her some 'victimhood' status agreeing with her abuse claims. After her 'victimhood' status, she requested AND RECEIVED a 2 year green card within weeks!!!

the BIL was responsible for her general doctor visits (not from abuse claims), and the court made him pay them. Yet, he was *NEVER* charged with any crime, and was only questioned about the abuse claims twice in the 2 years.

She is still in Illinois, and lives and works freely.

The BIL had to claim bankruptcy and ask the fed judge to release him from the 864, circumstances as he was broke, and she had a job, health insurance and was doing better on her own than he was.

I know the guy a bit, but my cousin sees him on all holidays. He's not an anomaly or a statistic. And the case is not unique.

UPDATE: just called my cousin. The abuse was (originally) just emotional distress, but changed into a sexual battery type of investigation 2 weeks after the original. She was placed into a long-term hotel by the cops on the first night of the original claim. The cops suggested she get a restraining order against the BIL, and the court rejected it for lack of evidence.

Now, the guy is a hillbilly. I don't doubt he bullied her, but I know her sister had been in the US for years, and was married to a (non-immigration) attorney, so I am sure the situation was properly orchestrated.

There was never any 'proof' of abuse. No injuries or witnesses, but it was accepted.

Edited June 27, 2014 by Eric-Pris

[Merrytooth 5,748]

U-visa?

http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status/questions-answers-victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.

Or VAWA which will lead to Green Card too.

[belinda63 3,041]

Sounds like a U visa.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Sounds like a normal VAWA to me.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

He claims they never married though.

[belinda63 3,041]

U visa for victims of crimes who provide assistance in the capture and/or prosecution of criminals. They can be illegal and get a U visa.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

Nothing happened to him (legally), so however she "helped" the police it didn't work. He claims that he was forced to support her for the 2 years it took for her to get a greecard. If they never married, how is that possible? I don't see how she could have gotten a greencard in under 2 years, even with this U-visa. It says U-visa (another brilliant invention to relieve us of our tax dollars).. what a crock.

I think the truth is that the guy got scammed (I think they did marry and she filed for VAWA). I think the part about him having to pay her support is bull.

[TBoneTX 45,873]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Effects of Major Changes forum -- topic isn't a K-1 process issue, and matters similar to this are often discussed in the destination forum. ***

[Villanelle 4,122]

LOL

Do you even hear yourself?

Now, the guy is a hillbilly. I don't doubt he bullied her,..........

There was never any 'proof' of abuse. No injuries or witnesses, ((but wait I thought- I don't doubt he bullied her))

so I am sure the situation was properly orchestrated. ((but wait I thought- I don't doubt he bullied her))

I think the truth is that the guy got scammed ... Yup I mean thats what happens when you bring those darn filipino chics over on K1s and bully them. They just dont stay put. They always go running off to womens shelters and file VAWA or U visas and its just wah wah wah.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Oh, if not married, then no VAWA. But U visa is temporary, it doesn't lead to GC as far as I know. So, I vote they did get married.