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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Mexico
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I hope you two guys can work things out. You already got the ticket, so go ahead and visit. Have a heart to heart and think things through. If you let this chance pass, then you will probably have to go through the whole process again, be subject to more scrutiny or get married and then file for CR1.

I would strongly advise to visit and see if you two still want to be together.

A bit of my own experience...

Met my husband in MX, then he moved back to US. After much back and forth he finally moved again to MX, we got married and lived here for a while. Noooowww we are filing for CR1 so that I can be with him legally in the US... it is so difficult to be apart for about a year, so please be honest to each other and hopefully you won't have to go through what so many of us are going...

It would have been so much easier for us to do the K1 have we not been so hesitant and fearful of change. Now it's my turn to change residence :) But the wait.. the being apart.. the hardship to not be able to just be in his arms and watch a movie after a long day... I do not wish this upon anybody, so I really do hope that you guys can work out whatever issues you are facing and go for the K1 - faster and easier!

Best,

UnaMexicana

:yes:Intelligence trumps muscle... Imagination trumps both! :yes:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Service Center : Nebraska Service Center
Consulate : Cd. Juarez, Mexico
Met: January, 2006 :D
Marriage (if applicable): 2012-10-26 (L)
I-130 Sent : 2014-08-01
I-130 NOA1 : 2014-08-04

I-130 NOA2 : 2015-05-14

Shipped to DoS: 2015-05-22

Received at NVC: 2015-06-01

Case Created at NVC: 2015-06-10 (from Julian Date calculation)

AOS and IV Fee Invoiced: 2015-06-11
AOS and IV Fee Paid: Website down as of 06-15... Just waiting...
AOS and IV Fee Paid: 2015-07-05 CEAC site finally UP! :dancing:

AOS and Civil Docs received at NVC: 2015-10-13

NVC checklist for obsolete i864: 2015-11-25

Submit updated i864: ?????? when my lawyer desires... :clock:
Submit updated i864: Did NOT wait for lawywer. Did it myself 2015-12-10
NVC received reply to checklist i864: 2015-12-10 (yes.. same day O.O)

NVC case completed: 2016-01-07
NVC assigned interview date: 2016-01-23
Interview at CJS consulate: 2016-03-30

Visa "Issued": 2016-04-05
Entered the US: 2016-04-27

SSN Arrived: 2016-05-07 ... wow TEN days!

N-400

Filed Online: 2020-06-30

NOA: 2020-07-01

Biometrics Letter: 2021-04-08
Biometrics Appointment: 2021-05-03
Interview Scheduled/Cancelled: 2021-06-25 (never received online nor mail notification, just an email reply to tier 2 inquiry about status)

Interview ReScheduled: 2021-11-02

Interview Date: 2021-11-30

Oath ceremony Scheduled/Cancelled/Placed in Line: 2021-12-01
Oath: 2022-1-24 ... JOURNEY OVER! 😺
 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
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OP, I agree with those that said you should come to the US to save your relationship. However, that is if, & only if, she is OK with that. I mean she may not feel that this is the right time to marry. But you didn't say that she doesn't wanna continue the relationship. I think if you come, you will have time to iron out your issues & still marry within the 90 days. Just see if she's OK with that.

Where's the like icon for this response? I agree with you. Everyone argues and sometimes when the reality hits some individuals they get cold feet because marriage is a big responsibility of commitment and changes. I think it wouldn't hurt to see each other and see how things are as they settle the what ifs fear factor. If there is still thought of holding off on the marriage, then they can take it from there, but nothing beats getting together to work things out. A marriage counselor is also good advice as situations can be brought to light and dealt with from another perspective. I wish them all the best.

STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card

10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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KayCee

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Where's the like icon for this response? I agree with you. Everyone argues and sometimes when the reality hits some individuals they get cold feet because marriage is a big responsibility of commitment and changes. I think it wouldn't hurt to see each other and see how things are as they settle the what ifs fear factor. If there is still thought of holding off on the marriage, then they can take it from there, but nothing beats getting together to work things out. A marriage counselor is also good advice as situations can be brought to light and dealt with from another perspective. I wish them all the best.

It's the little green up arrow at the right side of the post. Thanks though.

ROC Timeline!

Service Center : California Service Center

NOA2017-09-01

Biometrics : 2017-09-28

ROC Approved 2019-01-17

 

AOS Timeline!

Marriage : 2015-01-10

AOS/EAD/AP NOA : 2015-01-20

Biometrics : 2015-02-17

EAD/AP Approved : 2015-03-17

NPIW : 2015-06-11

AOS Approved : 2015-11-24

 

K-1 Visa Timeline!

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate : Frankfurt, Germany

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-11

I-129F NOA2 : 2014-08-12

Consulate Received : 2014-09-15

Interview Date : 2014-11-13

Interview Result : Approved

Visa Received : 2014-11-15

US Entry : 2014-12-31

Filed: Timeline
Posted

I say if its cold feel get mediation, if the love cannot

make reasoning put a pause on the chaos, then don't

make a lifetime commitment with doubts behind it. You

will only have 89 days when you arrive to be married.

If after long distance a couple is not just all honky dory

wanting to be together and laughing catcing up, something

MIGHT be amiss, love has waned & to avoid embarassment

a marriage is still forced thru, or because the visa is in hand

it is a big warning sign

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Cyprus
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Posted

Contact the embassy and inform them that you want to cancel it. If you have a future petition you may get scrutinized more for it

so you want everything documented. Doing nothing is not a good idea.

You two should have a face to face talk and determine what you both want in person.

It sounds like she had an online romance mentality that now is becoming a reality and she is afraid. Pre marriage counseling may help.

Figure out why you fight and implement change to learn constructive communication.

I can't tell you how many times I have read these stories and then later after the K1 expires the couples start all over again with

another petition because they determine they do love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together.

This process is rough and tough and the distance extremely challenging and tempers can flare but need to cool down for the survival

of the relationship.

What things do you fight about ? Everything or the same things ? Fix it. Really listen to each other.

If she does not wish to be married you go back home.

This wishy washy stuff is for the birds but then again better to know what you want before you marry.

She needs to make up her mind and have some follow through either way. She knew you fought long ago right ? Or is it just

something hapening now ? It is not fair to you to make you hang in this predicament and she should have stopped the petition long ago

unless there has been a new developement in your relationship and she is fed up.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

Posted

Clearly we are all romantics here that believe there's a chance for you to resolve things if you do so in person. If she's willing to have you visit, get on that plane and remind her in person what life can be with you. Good luck and let us know what happens :thumbs:

Posted

Most women are quick to anger and then try to resolve issues when the damage has been done. Get on the plane and go see her but stay in a hotel. Get in touch with her and have a face to face and let her sleep over your discussion. If after 72 hrs you guys can't resolve the issues then leave her in peace she was never worth your stress in the first place. Please DO NOT grovel no matter what you do. Good luck

....All your Negative Energy Feeds Cancer!


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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Cyprus
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Posted

No need to cancel it, just don't use it and it will expire.

It is best to cancel it, there are numerous threads with past "open" k1's and even expired K1's that can cause problems IF the beneficiary

applies for another K1 in the future following an approved petition.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
Timeline
Posted

Let us be realistic, a return flight from Ghana to the US is not cheap for those earning Dollars, how much would it be for those who have been working in Ghana?

And then day to day costs when you are here?

Just wonder how practical a visit really is.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Nigeria
Timeline
Posted

No worries babe I have also told my husband same thing and we fight all the time call her bluff and tell her u have cancelled your flight and i bet u, she will be hurt to her soul, its just the distance is hurting you two love birds, me and my husband are right now going through the exact same as I type, lol she did not go through all this and the long wait to cancel, its not easy, plz go to her and make her remember why u guys love eachother so much, GOD BLESS YOU BOTH and congratulations, we r still waiting cant wait till my day come, so when u come u can fight with her here and makeup here it will be well worth all the long distance fighting ;-)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Tunisia
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Posted

Everyone argues... dont understand why some assume that marriage is a fairytale and everyone has to be perfect... biggest lesson I learned is Forgiveness and you have to let go of wrongs if forgiven. I been apart from my Husband for almost two years. I think after she cools off and you explain to her your feelings maybe she will come around. Let her know this is your chance to be together and if you dont get married now, later if you try it will be harder process, and longer. Good luck and I hope this can be worked out.


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HI GUYS

MY FIANCEE AND I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING LATELY SHE SAYS SHE HAS BEEN FEELING THIS IS NOT RIGHT ANYMORE TO GO THRU WITH OUR MARRIAGE PLANS EVEN THOU THE VISA HAS BEEN ISSUED LIKE 2 MONTHS AGO AND AFTER I HAVE RESIGNED FROM MY WORK ALREADY BOUGHT MY TICKET LIKE 1 MONTH AGO ALL WHICH SHE KNEW.

SHE MENTIONED ABOUT CANCELLING THE VISA AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IS POSSIBLE TO DO THAT?

SHE is the only one that can cancel it. You cannot. If I were you I would cut my losses and start looking for another fiance. Sorry this is happening to you. The worst part is if she fails to withdraw the petition it can tie things up for you for a long time. It is very important that you do not enter the US on the filed petition as it would be visa fraud and it would affect any future visa attempts.

Good luck

Posted

SHE is the only one that can cancel it. You cannot. If I were you I would cut my losses and start looking for another fiance. Sorry this is happening to you. The worst part is if she fails to withdraw the petition it can tie things up for you for a long time. It is very important that you do not enter the US on the filed petition as it would be visa fraud and it would affect any future visa attempts.

Good luck

Entering the US on a K1 doesn't constitute visa fraud. He can legally stay in the country for 89 days if things don't work out before returning home. OP you have resigned from work already because of this process. Go ahead and visit if you have the required funds and see if things can be rectified before closing the chapter on this person.

....All your Negative Energy Feeds Cancer!


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