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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
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I do have to say that I can see everyone having their good days and their bad days in this process. I know the K1s and K3s come into the USA faster but some have so many other problems. Cannot work, get drivers license, and have to file the AOS and or AP too. Yes they are faster in processing but they have their issues as well.

And I am not cheery Merry Poppins here all the time. This is the most frustrating process since I know I chose the marriage route and it is taking a long time to complete. I do not hold it against anyone and I cannot compare my case to any other one here. We all have differences and you cannot say what is fair or unfair.

I did have to sit and wait six months for interview and now I am in AP and like Shon we have been at this a long time. You have to take this process one day at a time and not compare it to anyone else's.

I think we all should be here and be supportive of each other no matter what visa we decided would be best for our situations. I think we have to realize that each case is different and no matter how fast or how slow the process we are here for one thing and only one thing. To get our loved ones here with us.

Sorry if I stepped on any toes and this is just my opinion.

Mary

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Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Jennie,

>>>And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one.

No, you never saw everyone in here complain all the time. I think the majority of the people in this forum have handled their wait stoically and with grace, including many who have had far longer waits than you.

WELL GUESS WHAT IM NOT EVERYONE ELSE AND YOUR NOT HERE TO JUDGE ME OR ANYONE ELSE! NOR DO I CARE TO LISTEN TO YOU!

**WHATEVER I NEVER SAID THAT I SAW PEOPLE COMPLAIN IN HERE ALL THE TIME.!!!!! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU RUN YOUR MOUTH.

>>>>First of all why would a K1 person complain? All you have to wait is maybe 6 months or more.

I don't know Jennie, you made the claim in your own words

*** K1'S ONLY TAKE 90 DAYS TO APPROVE IF THAT SO IT DONT TAKE THAT LONG! NOT MY OWN WORDS A TRUE FACT READ THE PETITION!

>>>>>All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last.

>>>And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

Yes, you chose this route by getting married in Morocco thereby eliminating K1 as an option.

I DID NOT CHOOSE THIS READ! WHOEVER SAID HAVING THE I-130 APPROVED TO FAST HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DANG K1?? I WAS DOING K3 FOR YOUR BIGGED MOUTH INFORMATION! aND I DIDNT KNOW A K1 EXSISTED~

This process is frustrating for EVERYONE. However, again, we all had our choices. Take Shon for example: Shon has had a very difficult process and is in a very long wait, yet she is still able to put it all in perspective, recognizes the pros and cons of each visa, and is happy with her choice. "Priority" isn't time alone.

Rebecca

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

Im not complaining I just dont think the processes are fair or the wait times. And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one. Since everyone seems to disagree with me Ill just leave this be since no one gives unless its about them.

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

jenn

no one is disageeing with you. I think its all a crazy web really.

btw, once you marry you have to file I-130.

Jenn,

hang in there kid. soon this stuff will be one big bad dream.you will have hubby home.

And I know I have to file the stupid I-130 everyone does if your married. What I ment is if it gets approved you cant do K3 and thats what happened to me for everyone who thinks they know my damn story!

Why are husband more important than a fiance (they are coming here to start a family)?

thats not a fair statement! in support of all of those that DO have husbands.

you do realize they are on alot of our accounts such as my husband is on my medical

and stuff. so that makes him very important - some of these husbands are also daddys of those

that are pregante or had a child. having said that there is alot that the k-1s have to go though such as the AOS and the gruling waits.

I didnt say a fiance wasnt important. But a family member already should have more importantce over them. The processes should be equal in length not twice as long or longer. The wait you guys wait to get your petition approved is how long we wait for just a dang interview date! Atleast you can do AOS and not have to do it all before you come. Its better to have AOS then you dont have to be apart longer. But since you all think im so cruel horrible person go attack this post now to. Come on rebecca your good at it!

so jenn,

did you get the interview date yet? what is the embassy saying?

No they dont give a damn!! All I was told is there is no order or anything dont go by petition date, or case complete date. Just whoever they feel like cause of their computer program!

Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Morocco
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Jennie,

>>>And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one.

No, you never saw everyone in here complain all the time. I think the majority of the people in this forum have handled their wait stoically and with grace, including many who have had far longer waits than you.

WELL GUESS WHAT IM NOT EVERYONE ELSE AND YOUR NOT HERE TO JUDGE ME OR ANYONE ELSE! NOR DO I CARE TO LISTEN TO YOU!

**WHATEVER I NEVER SAID THAT I SAW PEOPLE COMPLAIN IN HERE ALL THE TIME.!!!!! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU RUN YOUR MOUTH.

>>>>First of all why would a K1 person complain? All you have to wait is maybe 6 months or more.

I don't know Jennie, you made the claim in your own words

*** K1'S ONLY TAKE 90 DAYS TO APPROVE IF THAT SO IT DONT TAKE THAT LONG! NOT MY OWN WORDS A TRUE FACT READ THE PETITION!

>>>>>All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last.

>>>And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

Yes, you chose this route by getting married in Morocco thereby eliminating K1 as an option.

I DID NOT CHOOSE THIS READ! WHOEVER SAID HAVING THE I-130 APPROVED TO FAST HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DANG K1?? I WAS DOING K3 FOR YOUR BIGGED MOUTH INFORMATION! aND I DIDNT KNOW A K1 EXSISTED~

This process is frustrating for EVERYONE. However, again, we all had our choices. Take Shon for example: Shon has had a very difficult process and is in a very long wait, yet she is still able to put it all in perspective, recognizes the pros and cons of each visa, and is happy with her choice. "Priority" isn't time alone.

Rebecca

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

Im not complaining I just dont think the processes are fair or the wait times. And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one. Since everyone seems to disagree with me Ill just leave this be since no one gives unless its about them.

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

jenn

no one is disageeing with you. I think its all a crazy web really.

btw, once you marry you have to file I-130.

Jenn,

hang in there kid. soon this stuff will be one big bad dream.you will have hubby home.

And I know I have to file the stupid I-130 everyone does if your married. What I ment is if it gets approved you cant do K3 and thats what happened to me for everyone who thinks they know my damn story!

Why are husband more important than a fiance (they are coming here to start a family)?

thats not a fair statement! in support of all of those that DO have husbands.

you do realize they are on alot of our accounts such as my husband is on my medical

and stuff. so that makes him very important - some of these husbands are also daddys of those

that are pregante or had a child. having said that there is alot that the k-1s have to go though such as the AOS and the gruling waits.

I didnt say a fiance wasnt important. But a family member already should have more importantce over them. The processes should be equal in length not twice as long or longer. The wait you guys wait to get your petition approved is how long we wait for just a dang interview date! Atleast you can do AOS and not have to do it all before you come. Its better to have AOS then you dont have to be apart longer. But since you all think im so cruel horrible person go attack this post now to. Come on rebecca your good at it!

so jenn,

did you get the interview date yet? what is the embassy saying?

No they dont give a damn!! All I was told is there is no order or anything dont go by petition date, or case complete date. Just whoever they feel like cause of their computer program!

When I got married, the K3 was moving faster than the K1!!! That is why i decided to go that route. Then suddenly it slowed to a stop. There was a backlog going on in Nebraska from RFI that had not been taken care of causing delays for everyone else.

Now as to the compalining...waaaaaaaaaaaaaa. ..I want so much to complain too!!! Jenn you go right ahead. If it helps you to destress, do it!!! I think we are all here on pins and needles too for what we as Americans have to go through regarding our spouses/fiancees. It just is plain wrong and unjust. Like the saying goes...take a walk in my shoes...maybe then you will understand.

I nor my husband did anything wrong for our interview yet our case was returned to BCIS for the validity of the relationship. Ummm, excuse me but according to the guidelines of the U.S. Consulate in Morocco, they will help me to overcome a denial. Hmmm, didn't happen for us. Another consideration that the consulate overlooked is they are not to judge on their "feelings" but are to have hard concrete evidence, which in our case they did not have.

Ok, ok, I am venting here. SOOOOOOOOO sorry. I will stop for now. But my advice for anyone going through Morocco...be there for the interview...just in case, or if you are denied...hey visit your beloved afterwards like I had to do and then wait another year or so to get another chance.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Jennie,

>>>And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one.

No, you never saw everyone in here complain all the time. I think the majority of the people in this forum have handled their wait stoically and with grace, including many who have had far longer waits than you.

WELL GUESS WHAT IM NOT EVERYONE ELSE AND YOUR NOT HERE TO JUDGE ME OR ANYONE ELSE! NOR DO I CARE TO LISTEN TO YOU!

**WHATEVER I NEVER SAID THAT I SAW PEOPLE COMPLAIN IN HERE ALL THE TIME.!!!!! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU RUN YOUR MOUTH.

>>>>First of all why would a K1 person complain? All you have to wait is maybe 6 months or more.

I don't know Jennie, you made the claim in your own words

*** K1'S ONLY TAKE 90 DAYS TO APPROVE IF THAT SO IT DONT TAKE THAT LONG! NOT MY OWN WORDS A TRUE FACT READ THE PETITION!

>>>>>All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last.

>>>And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

Yes, you chose this route by getting married in Morocco thereby eliminating K1 as an option.

I DID NOT CHOOSE THIS READ! WHOEVER SAID HAVING THE I-130 APPROVED TO FAST HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DANG K1?? I WAS DOING K3 FOR YOUR BIGGED MOUTH INFORMATION! aND I DIDNT KNOW A K1 EXSISTED~

This process is frustrating for EVERYONE. However, again, we all had our choices. Take Shon for example: Shon has had a very difficult process and is in a very long wait, yet she is still able to put it all in perspective, recognizes the pros and cons of each visa, and is happy with her choice. "Priority" isn't time alone.

Rebecca

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

Im not complaining I just dont think the processes are fair or the wait times. And to correct you Ive seen everyone complain here all the time Im not the only one. Since everyone seems to disagree with me Ill just leave this be since no one gives unless its about them.

My point is look at how long a family member has to wait compared to a boyfriend or girlfriend. All these people complain its been 5-6 months or whatever since you seen your fiance last. If you had to wait as long as some of these married people what would you do?

Jennie,

Everyone made their own choice whether to marry abroad or go for the fiance visa. You ask what these other people would do if they had to wait as long as the married couples, and talk about others complaining about 5 or 6 months, but honestly, I don't remember anyone complaining quite as much as you have. I understand you are frustrated but this was YOUR choice on where and who to marry and what type of visa that would allow you to apply for. Yes, you are waiting longer in this part of the process but your husband will also have advantages that the K1 visa holders don't have. Again, it comes back to choice. We all chose what route to go. I am not complaining because my husband cannot work now. I am happy he is here with me. It was my decision to go this route as it was yours to take the one you chose.

There are more non-immigrant visa appointments because there are more non-immigrant visa applications. These include student, medical, tourist and K1.

Rebecca

And if your information I didnt chose this stupid visa route the I-130 was approved to fast!

jenn

no one is disageeing with you. I think its all a crazy web really.

btw, once you marry you have to file I-130.

Jenn,

hang in there kid. soon this stuff will be one big bad dream.you will have hubby home.

And I know I have to file the stupid I-130 everyone does if your married. What I ment is if it gets approved you cant do K3 and thats what happened to me for everyone who thinks they know my damn story!

Why are husband more important than a fiance (they are coming here to start a family)?

thats not a fair statement! in support of all of those that DO have husbands.

you do realize they are on alot of our accounts such as my husband is on my medical

and stuff. so that makes him very important - some of these husbands are also daddys of those

that are pregante or had a child. having said that there is alot that the k-1s have to go though such as the AOS and the gruling waits.

I didnt say a fiance wasnt important. But a family member already should have more importantce over them. The processes should be equal in length not twice as long or longer. The wait you guys wait to get your petition approved is how long we wait for just a dang interview date! Atleast you can do AOS and not have to do it all before you come. Its better to have AOS then you dont have to be apart longer. But since you all think im so cruel horrible person go attack this post now to. Come on rebecca your good at it!

so jenn,

did you get the interview date yet? what is the embassy saying?

No they dont give a damn!! All I was told is there is no order or anything dont go by petition date, or case complete date. Just whoever they feel like cause of their computer program!

When I got married, the K3 was moving faster than the K1!!! That is why i decided to go that route. Then suddenly it slowed to a stop. There was a backlog going on in Nebraska from RFI that had not been taken care of causing delays for everyone else.

Now as to the compalining...waaaaaaaaaaaaaa. ..I want so much to complain too!!! Jenn you go right ahead. If it helps you to destress, do it!!! I think we are all here on pins and needles too for what we as Americans have to go through regarding our spouses/fiancees. It just is plain wrong and unjust. Like the saying goes...take a walk in my shoes...maybe then you will understand.

I nor my husband did anything wrong for our interview yet our case was returned to BCIS for the validity of the relationship. Ummm, excuse me but according to the guidelines of the U.S. Consulate in Morocco, they will help me to overcome a denial. Hmmm, didn't happen for us. Another consideration that the consulate overlooked is they are not to judge on their "feelings" but are to have hard concrete evidence, which in our case they did not have.

Ok, ok, I am venting here. SOOOOOOOOO sorry. I will stop for now. But my advice for anyone going through Morocco...be there for the interview...just in case, or if you are denied...hey visit your beloved afterwards like I had to do and then wait another year or so to get another chance.

chiquita You get exactly what I mean!! Everything!! Try taking a walk in someone elses shoes before you judge K1 visas arent the only important people out there they dont rule the world of immigration! hardly anyone anymore goes CR-1 or K3 route anymore so many of you dont know how chiquita and I both feel about these issues.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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I don't think that it is right that the wait for a CR1 or K3 visa should be as long as it is but like Rebecca said when doing the CR1/K3 route all of your AOS is done. When your husband/wife is approved that's the end of the road. They get their green card (not sure if its a 2 yr or a 5 or 10yr - but I know for most AOS it's just a 2 yr.) So you're done with immigration, you don't have to worry about what will happen after you're married. For us K1 people, yes we can get get our SO here faster in general 6-8months (8 for me..). But there are problems when they get here. They really lack any legal standing, for drivers licenses, jobs, apartment leases, health insurance etc. etc. While I won't complain about having my SO here, sometimes I consider if we had done it the other way if things would be easier for us, both financially and mentally. It is hard on the SO when they can't access any of those things. I think this topic is a lose lose situation no matter what, everyone wants what is in their best interest - that's just human nature. Immigration is a tough road that most Americans have no concept of. It is frustrating for all people involved. And while some K3 people may be legally married, some of us are just as good as married (have done the religious ceremony) - let's not forget many people in the US live together for years and years and never do the ceremony - does that mean they lack the same relationship someone who has done the ceremony does? I don't think so. And as for kids - some couples have children without a marriage (whatever people's beliefs on this are - it happens). In my opinion, if there are children in the relationship that should take the top priority over any other situation, because they suffer more than any of us. Obviously the government couldn't make that policy because then people might start having babies like crazy to try and speed up the process.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone cool down! It sucks for everyone, and for some more than others. None of us have all of the answers why so let's try and stay happy to make it through this process!

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So, I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone cool down! It sucks for everyone, and for some more than others. None of us have all of the answers why so let's try and stay happy to make it through this process!

I agree, let's just try to support each other. We all have our own different situations and made our choices. Some of us have been more lucky than others, but it's hard for *everyone*.

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I think that everyone is missing an important point here, these are not the only 2 visas the embassies deal with.

Husbands are given a top priority! In their category, K-1's are in a different category then K-3's. K-1 is essentially is visitor visa and nothing more. You have no rights in the USA with a K-1 unless you get married and you only have 3 months to do that. When you apply for a K-3, you are applying for a green card, so ofcourse the wait is going to be longer, thats a given!

Someone made a statement that students can come over here and be out of status before coming, check your facts! Some embassies require you to put up your homes, businesses, and money before a student or visitor visa will be issued to ensure you come back. Now if you don't come back, that does not mean you can marry a citizen and be done with it. There is a grandfathering law called 245(i) that is part of the life act. This law allows you to marry someone that is out of status, legally, and do the AOS while they wait with you in the states. This law is no longer valid. The person would have to go back to their country and apply for the AOS and would be subject to a 10 year bar to the US for overstaying their visit.

I am filing a K-1 and the last time I checked it didnt take 3 months. I applied in November and it has already been 3 months and I have not even gotten approved from the USCIS, my case still has to go to Visa center, and then to the Jordan embassy to sit and collect dust for about 4 months before we even know if we get approval. However, I did do the research before deciding what approach to take and this is the path I choose and unfortunatly i have to stick with it.

I don't think its in anyway helpful to yourself or anyone to compare processing times of different visas, you can't compare apples and oranges.

Jennieh, I think we all understand your frustration and anger with the situation you are in, but that does not mean you should direct your anger at people filing K-1's and for one have not taken offense for anything that has been said here. The point of this forum is to get each other through this dreadful process and to get helpful information. I really do wish everyone the best of luck with their cases and I hope for quick approvals for everyone.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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I think that everyone is missing an important point here, these are not the only 2 visas the embassies deal with.

Husbands are given a top priority! In their category, K-1's are in a different category then K-3's. K-1 is essentially is visitor visa and nothing more. You have no rights in the USA with a K-1 unless you get married and you only have 3 months to do that. When you apply for a K-3, you are applying for a green card, so ofcourse the wait is going to be longer, thats a given!

Someone made a statement that students can come over here and be out of status before coming, check your facts! Some embassies require you to put up your homes, businesses, and money before a student or visitor visa will be issued to ensure you come back. Now if you don't come back, that does not mean you can marry a citizen and be done with it. There is a grandfathering law called 245(i) that is part of the life act. This law allows you to marry someone that is out of status, legally, and do the AOS while they wait with you in the states. This law is no longer valid. The person would have to go back to their country and apply for the AOS and would be subject to a 10 year bar to the US for overstaying their visit.

I am filing a K-1 and the last time I checked it didnt take 3 months. I applied in November and it has already been 3 months and I have not even gotten approved from the USCIS, my case still has to go to Visa center, and then to the Jordan embassy to sit and collect dust for about 4 months before we even know if we get approval. However, I did do the research before deciding what approach to take and this is the path I choose and unfortunatly i have to stick with it.

I don't think its in anyway helpful to yourself or anyone to compare processing times of different visas, you can't compare apples and oranges.

Jennieh, I think we all understand your frustration and anger with the situation you are in, but that does not mean you should direct your anger at people filing K-1's and for one have not taken offense for anything that has been said here. The point of this forum is to get each other through this dreadful process and to get helpful information. I really do wish everyone the best of luck with their cases and I hope for quick approvals for everyone.

Jordanian Princess

Im not directing anger at people for Filing K1 but would it kill people to think of others then their selfs? Put your self in others situations before you attack them! All I did was ask a question and that was it and people took way over board. How would you like to spend years apart from your spouse while others can get their fiance here within a few months to marry? Your telling me this is fair? Im just saying think of others and dont be so cruel. Not many people even do anything but K1 anymore so many of you dont even know what I mean.

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Jenn,

hang in there each day you are one step closer to your

interview date to be given. its hard I know.

Jenn...

Sheila on ISL thread she was married 2 years, she also wait in AR hell.

she interview over 1 year ago. Jenn I pray for you and her.

I pray hard for all those people geting petitions returned.

I have been married 1 year and about to go nutty. its ok to think of yourself. I know i think of myself -we all do other wise we would not be human. its ok. some people handle this mess various ways.

some CUSS< I cuss > . some cry. ..some laugh...

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Jenn, my comment was not attack on your about the fiance. I was asking the question because in allot of post you have made that same comment about the k1s. ((((hugs))))

Like I said before Casa sucks and everyone should be giving equal treatment and by reading these boards we know that is not happening. I really hope you can get something soon and your husband can do what he needs to do.

Traveled to Morocco on Aug 3rd, 2005

Got Engaged on Aug 16th, 2005

Left Morocco on Aug 19th, 2005

08-29-05 Filed I129F

01-09-06 Interview Date (9am) We were not approved today, I guess we got a 221g of the damn S. Korea Police Certificate that Casablanca said we didn't need.

03/03/06 Turn in Passport at 9am

03/15/06 Visa Issued

03/31/06 Enter USA via JFK

05/15/06 Wedding for Visa

06/10/06 Mailed AOS papers

07/06/06 Biometerics Apt

07/15/06 My offical wedding day....I know .....:-)

07/10/06 Touched

08/25/06 EAD Approvel

09/01/06 EAD in Hand

09/26/06 AOS Interview (Recommend for Approval)

10-05-06 Received Welcome Letter

10-10-06 Green Card Arrived.

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