1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

[rea 1]

hi huskerkiev! where do i find this reference? i would like to check on it too..

thanks!

rea

great info!

I would love to know your thoughts on the whole " affidavit of support" process, particularly in regards to the I-864. It states " you MUST supply (this ....and this) ......and " you MAY supply (this or that) yet people always seem to being RFE'd when they have supplied everything, or what was particularly asked for. Some have resubmitted exactly what they sent the first time and then been okayed.

If a petition shows that it meets the poverty level at the time of filing with evidence ,what initiates RFE's requesting further evidence, requests for co-sponsers etc??

Thanks in advance for helping a lot of confused souls

Try 8 CFR Sec.213.2 If it doesn't answer your questions PM me. k?

[rea 1]

husker, just ignore my querry earlier...thanks!

jenn, thanks for this link, i will be checking this too..

goodluck to all of us!!

rea

First of all WELCOME TO VJ!!!!! I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say that your posts have been extremely helpful and are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU FOR THE TIME YOU SPEND TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS AND HELP US.

TO ALL OUT THERE - REGARDING THE CFR:

see www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

You should be able to search for any chapter of the CFR you need.

TO HUSKER -

I've read all the recent posts and I saw something about the NSC not doing the hunny-bunnies anymore. Is that true? And should I still send my petition to Nebraska or would it go directly to California. Or do you know????

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[patrick & relyn 0]

Here's a fun question for you. At every job that deals with people or applications, there are always horror stories or funny stories.

Any funny or horrific applications you've seen that you'd like to share? General stuff of course. Example: hunny bunnys that have sent in "suggestive" photos, etc.?

** WARNING GRAPHIC** Unfortunately Ithink one of the things that stuck with me was a ugly thing but I'll share it with you because I think as USC's we sometime forget what a cold cruel world it is out there. and what a great country we live in despite all of our problems.

At the time I was working Refugee and Aslyee cases and it was very sad to read some of the case histories that were part of the file either by the Red Cross or whatever International Aid agency was helping these people to come here.

The one I recall the most was the family from a southern Africa country (can't recall which one now) but anyway the family were refugees who had fled from a neighboring country. Most of the family had made it out but they (the bad guys) had caught one family member and because he had worked in the deposed govt somewhere his hands wer cut off at the wrists then he was released. He did not get to escape with the rest of the family. There were other gruesome stories also mainly the ethnic cleansing type of stuff or religious persecution type of stuff.

On a happier note, I always liked flipping thru everyones I-129 file pictures. Two people in love and all the good vibes that go along with that!! Woo Hoo!

dave (huskerkiev), i wanted to say.....yes WOO HOO! you did see so many people in love and i imagine the pictures were the best part of the job you did. i appreciate very mch the professional way you have answered and very clearly many questions. well my baby just got back from church in philippines. time to chat on yahoo. again thanks very mch

[Ivelina_Andrew 0]

HI huskerkiev:)

Welcome here!

I see u help a lot with your knowledge about how things are done...

I have quite a specific question for u - I was in The States for two summers on J1 visa and I worked there bothe years (of course everything legally), but the matter is I have not filed my taxes for 2005 and 2006 yet. I think I owe some taxes for the year 2005 but I should get some amount back for 2006 ( i prob. owe 300 for 2005 and i should get back like 500 for 2006).So my question is - would that affect our K1 petition?

I really cannot find the answer to that anywhere. I would greatly appreciate if u could help us...Thank you.

[HUSKERKIEV 8]

HI huskerkiev:)

Welcome here!

I see u help a lot with your knowledge about how things are done...

I have quite a specific question for u - I was in The States for two summers on J1 visa and I worked there bothe years (of course everything legally), but the matter is I have not filed my taxes for 2005 and 2006 yet. I think I owe some taxes for the year 2005 but I should get some amount back for 2006 ( i prob. owe 300 for 2005 and i should get back like 500 for 2006).So my question is - would that affect our K1 petition?

I really cannot find the answer to that anywhere. I would greatly appreciate if u could help us...Thank you.

To be honest with you I do not know the answer to your question. My personal advice would be to take care of the tax issues as they will only get worse before they get better, if you do not get them taken care of.

I would clear up the 2005 tax issue as soon as possible. You still have until April 15th to file your 2006 taxes. Good luck.

[Melyssa 0]

Wow, very interesting!

[WEI_WEI 0]

I have a question...

I have filed a K-1 in 2000. That marriage ended in divorce in 2003.

I filed a I-130 in 2004, but that ended in divorce 2006.

I just flat made some bad choices in women.

I wrote an explanation to both marriages, and divorces with my I-130 I just filed.Under IMBRA, I dont need a wavier based on I did not file 2 K visas in the 2 year period. I hope that is correct anyway.

What I am really curious about is what a adjudicator thinks about someone that files more than 2 visa petitions.

thanks for all the insight you have given to the visa process also in this thread.

>L

[HUSKERKIEV 8]

I have a question...

I have filed a K-1 in 2000. That marriage ended in divorce in 2003.

I filed a I-130 in 2004, but that ended in divorce 2006.

I just flat made some bad choices in women.

I wrote an explanation to both marriages, and divorces with my I-130 I just filed.Under IMBRA, I dont need a wavier based on I did not file 2 K visas in the 2 year period. I hope that is correct anyway.

What I am really curious about is what a adjudicator thinks about someone that files more than 2 visa petitions.

thanks for all the insight you have given to the visa process also in this thread.

>L

Wei Wei,

First, thank you for your kudo's about helpful insight. I try.

Next - Boy, you sure throw the hard questions out there don't you... Look, I'm not going to answer this as a former adjudicator but a a person who has been to the otherside (divorce) and back gain. You may not like what I have to say, but you asked my opinion.

My situation was that I was the recipient of an unwanted surprise divorce back in '04 after 13 years of marriage (my 1st). I speak/know from personal experience that I was not emotionally capable of giving my heart away to someone else for quite a long time afterwards, as is usually the case. Devastated, I used that time for "me" time, meaning that I took a very long, hard and sometimes painful look at myself and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth for which I am very glad I did. It allowed me to heal from a very deep wound that I had received and become an even better and more self-enlightened person than I was at the time. So, in that regard I am glad I had to endure the divorce because I came out better on the otherside, even though I would never wish anything like that upon my worst enemies.

That having been said, I would say to you that maybe instead of wondering what an adjudicator would say to you regarding having just filed for yet another bride, my thoughts to you would be I think you need to take a hard look at yourself and the choices you are making in life and why you are making them. From what you tell me, you are engaged in some sort of a behaviour pattern here. The reasons why are known only to you and it's none of my business as to the "why" part of the question. But you even admitted that you made some "bad choices in women". Why? Why did you make bad choices? What made them bad choices? What have you learned from your bad choices and how are you going to keep from making bad choices in the future? This is all about you my friend. You don't know yourself. And until you take the time that is neccessary to "know" yourself and why you do things, you'll continue to make "bad choices". and whats to say that in 2009 or 2010 you'll be posting again about the next unfortunate event in your life.

So, I know I am being blunt and it is not my intention to pass judgement on you. Bad things happen to good people sometimes. But, I feel that until you sort things out in yourself, you may continue this pattern of unsuccesful relationships be it with a USC or a foreigner. I would encourage you that in order to be fair to any woman that you decide to get close to, that you need to get to the bottom of why you are doing these behaviours. Do this is to avoid hurting not only yourself more, but worse - the woman you love.

As we say here in Nebraska, "There is a time to get back up on the horse and ride after being bucked off and then there is a time to learn how to become a better rider before even getting back on a horse". Take the time to become a better rider, your new bride will thank you for it and you'll be happier in the long run.

That's my answer to your question. D.

[Arinola 0]

HuskerKiev,

Well said..... best answer so far of all the Q & A you have been responding to so far. You could not have answered that question any better. It is what it is!!!. The candid opinion is well appreciated from this side.

[WEI_WEI 0]

I have a question...

I have filed a K-1 in 2000. That marriage ended in divorce in 2003.

I filed a I-130 in 2004, but that ended in divorce 2006.

I just flat made some bad choices in women.

I wrote an explanation to both marriages, and divorces with my I-130 I just filed.Under IMBRA, I dont need a wavier based on I did not file 2 K visas in the 2 year period. I hope that is correct anyway.

What I am really curious about is what a adjudicator thinks about someone that files more than 2 visa petitions.

thanks for all the insight you have given to the visa process also in this thread.

>L

Wei Wei,

First, thank you for your kudo's about helpful insight. I try.

Next - Boy, you sure throw the hard questions out there don't you... Look, I'm not going to answer this as a former adjudicator but a a person who has been to the otherside (divorce) and back gain. You may not like what I have to say, but you asked my opinion.

My situation was that I was the recipient of an unwanted surprise divorce back in '04 after 13 years of marriage (my 1st). I speak/know from personal experience that I was not emotionally capable of giving my heart away to someone else for quite a long time afterwards, as is usually the case. Devastated, I used that time for "me" time, meaning that I took a very long, hard and sometimes painful look at myself and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth for which I am very glad I did. It allowed me to heal from a very deep wound that I had received and become an even better and more self-enlightened person than I was at the time. So, in that regard I am glad I had to endure the divorce because I came out better on the otherside, even though I would never wish anything like that upon my worst enemies.

That having been said, I would say to you that maybe instead of wondering what an adjudicator would say to you regarding having just filed for yet another bride, my thoughts to you would be I think you need to take a hard look at yourself and the choices you are making in life and why you are making them. From what you tell me, you are engaged in some sort of a behaviour pattern here. The reasons why are known only to you and it's none of my business as to the "why" part of the question. But you even admitted that you made some "bad choices in women". Why? Why did you make bad choices? What made them bad choices? What have you learned from your bad choices and how are you going to keep from making bad choices in the future? This is all about you my friend. You don't know yourself. And until you take the time that is neccessary to "know" yourself and why you do things, you'll continue to make "bad choices". and whats to say that in 2009 or 2010 you'll be posting again about the next unfortunate event in your life.

So, I know I am being blunt and it is not my intention to pass judgement on you. Bad things happen to good people sometimes. But, I feel that until you sort things out in yourself, you may continue this pattern of unsuccesful relationships be it with a USC or a foreigner. I would encourage you that in order to be fair to any woman that you decide to get close to, that you need to get to the bottom of why you are doing these behaviours. Do this is to avoid hurting not only yourself more, but worse - the woman you love.

As we say here in Nebraska, "There is a time to get back up on the horse and ride after being bucked off and then there is a time to learn how to become a better rider before even getting back on a horse". Take the time to become a better rider, your new bride will thank you for it and you'll be happier in the long run.

That's my answer to your question. D.

That is a fair assessment for what little I wrote and told.

I know several people that are their 3rd petitions. I know this looks bad myself. I would think the same thing you just wrote. Falling off that horse must have damaged my head the first time, cause why am I on the 3rd petition now.

Let me tell you I wrote my reasons with my I-129F K-3 petition because I feared the adjudicator would think I am crazy that I can pick a 3rd woman and succeed.

My case of K-1 that ended in divorce, the girl developed a medical condition and wanted to return to china. At that point she then requested I file for divorce from her. Nothing I can do about it really, she is in Beijing, and I am in the USA, and she plainly tells me that she is not coming back the USA to be with me.

2nd case was a Chinese girl that was already in the USA, but only on a F-1 visa ( student visa ). She had a F-1 visa that was good to 2007 for a PHD program. So it is not like she married me to stay in the USA, and her sister is a USC also anyway. The girl was just to much to put up with in my life of simple, and she was extremely difficult to put up with. I also would not have a child with her, and that was my fault for the age difference.

So, I am not frugal in marriage, but made a bad decision to marry the PHD girl.

Just to let you know. The girl I have married now is just the best person I have ever met in my life. She is not only my wife today, but finally my best friend. I have went to china 3 times before I even filed the I-130. I have stayed 72 days total in China with her.

I documented all this with the I-130, and the K-3 petitions I filed in the last 4 weeks.

Thanks again, I know you based the previous answer on very little info.

>L

[HUSKERKIEV 8]

I have a question...

I have filed a K-1 in 2000. That marriage ended in divorce in 2003.

I filed a I-130 in 2004, but that ended in divorce 2006.

I just flat made some bad choices in women.

I wrote an explanation to both marriages, and divorces with my I-130 I just filed.Under IMBRA, I dont need a wavier based on I did not file 2 K visas in the 2 year period. I hope that is correct anyway.

What I am really curious about is what a adjudicator thinks about someone that files more than 2 visa petitions.

thanks for all the insight you have given to the visa process also in this thread.

>L

Wei Wei,

First, thank you for your kudo's about helpful insight. I try.

Next - Boy, you sure throw the hard questions out there don't you... Look, I'm not going to answer this as a former adjudicator but a a person who has been to the otherside (divorce) and back gain. You may not like what I have to say, but you asked my opinion.

My situation was that I was the recipient of an unwanted surprise divorce back in '04 after 13 years of marriage (my 1st). I speak/know from personal experience that I was not emotionally capable of giving my heart away to someone else for quite a long time afterwards, as is usually the case. Devastated, I used that time for "me" time, meaning that I took a very long, hard and sometimes painful look at myself and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth for which I am very glad I did. It allowed me to heal from a very deep wound that I had received and become an even better and more self-enlightened person than I was at the time. So, in that regard I am glad I had to endure the divorce because I came out better on the otherside, even though I would never wish anything like that upon my worst enemies.

That having been said, I would say to you that maybe instead of wondering what an adjudicator would say to you regarding having just filed for yet another bride, my thoughts to you would be I think you need to take a hard look at yourself and the choices you are making in life and why you are making them. From what you tell me, you are engaged in some sort of a behaviour pattern here. The reasons why are known only to you and it's none of my business as to the "why" part of the question. But you even admitted that you made some "bad choices in women". Why? Why did you make bad choices? What made them bad choices? What have you learned from your bad choices and how are you going to keep from making bad choices in the future? This is all about you my friend. You don't know yourself. And until you take the time that is neccessary to "know" yourself and why you do things, you'll continue to make "bad choices". and whats to say that in 2009 or 2010 you'll be posting again about the next unfortunate event in your life.

So, I know I am being blunt and it is not my intention to pass judgement on you. Bad things happen to good people sometimes. But, I feel that until you sort things out in yourself, you may continue this pattern of unsuccesful relationships be it with a USC or a foreigner. I would encourage you that in order to be fair to any woman that you decide to get close to, that you need to get to the bottom of why you are doing these behaviours. Do this is to avoid hurting not only yourself more, but worse - the woman you love.

As we say here in Nebraska, "There is a time to get back up on the horse and ride after being bucked off and then there is a time to learn how to become a better rider before even getting back on a horse". Take the time to become a better rider, your new bride will thank you for it and you'll be happier in the long run.

That's my answer to your question. D.

That is a fair assessment for what little I wrote and told.

I know several people that are their 3rd petitions. I know this looks bad myself. I would think the same thing you just wrote. Falling off that horse must have damaged my head the first time, cause why am I on the 3rd petition now.

Let me tell you I wrote my reasons with my I-129F K-3 petition because I feared the adjudicator would think I am crazy that I can pick a 3rd woman and succeed.

My case of K-1 that ended in divorce, the girl developed a medical condition and wanted to return to china. At that point she then requested I file for divorce from her. Nothing I can do about it really, she is in Beijing, and I am in the USA, and she plainly tells me that she is not coming back the USA to be with me.

2nd case was a Chinese girl that was already in the USA, but only on a F-1 visa ( student visa ). She had a F-1 visa that was good to 2007 for a PHD program. So it is not like she married me to stay in the USA, and her sister is a USC also anyway. The girl was just to much to put up with in my life of simple, and she was extremely difficult to put up with. I also would not have a child with her, and that was my fault for the age difference.

So, I am not frugal in marriage, but made a bad decision to marry the PHD girl.

Just to let you know. The girl I have married now is just the best person I have ever met in my life. She is not only my wife today, but finally my best friend. I have went to china 3 times before I even filed the I-130. I have stayed 72 days total in China with her.

I documented all this with the I-130, and the K-3 petitions I filed in the last 4 weeks.

Thanks again, I know you based the previous answer on very little info.

>L

Wei Wei,

Obviously you have extentuating circumstances given that more about the situation is known. As I said in my earlier post - "sometimes bad things happen to good people" and you obviously fall into that category and not the former (need to work on your judgement). So, obviously my comments did not apply in your particular case and thanks for taking what I said in stride.

That being said, why don't you PM me and lets take this offline. I'll see what I can come up with for you. Cheers mate. D.

[HUSKERKIEV 8]

Wei Wei,

Disregard the PMing me.

After thinking about it, I think it might be best if you maybe started a sepaarte thread on the topic, that way you can get some more input into your unqiue situation from fellow VJer's.

Why don't you try that first and see what answers you can come up with. D.

[WEI_WEI 0]

Wei Wei,

Disregard the PMing me.

After thinking about it, I think it might be best if you maybe started a sepaarte thread on the topic, that way you can get some more input into your unqiue situation from fellow VJer's.

Why don't you try that first and see what answers you can come up with. D.

Well, thank you for the thoughts... I have already filed both my I-130's, and I-129F K-3/K-4. There is nothing I can do about it today. I said my peace in my filing of those petitions. It is my complete understanding that I will not be affected by IMBRA, 2 K visas in 2 years rule. I am not worried really, I just was curious what you would think. One of the nice things about my attitude going into this marriage is, if my petition is delayed for any reason, and or the consulate in GUZ denies my wife and step son their visas to the USA, I will be moving to China Jan 2008. I have already been offered 2 jobs there in her city.

Thanks again for the Touch process on how that works. Also the paper work flow was nice to understand better. Oh, the "how do I send my paperwork binded" was a good one too. I used the same as you did. The big black clip binders. I did not send a good size door stop, but I bet someone's box is really heavy about right now. Also maybe I get the double points deal on this filing. I have K-3 and K-4.

Good luck to you and your SO during this process.

>L

[jerrylee 0]

Husker, thanks once again for all of your info and assistance. Your posts have taken a great deal of the mystery out of the process for me and others I'm sure.

I have a question about marriages during the K1 process...will this nullify the K1? and will we have to start all over again as a K3?

Ideally a church wedding there with family before the rainy season starts in the Philippines and then when she arrives here with me do a civil ceremony to complete the K1 process, is this possible?

[rebeccajo 14]

Any type of marriage to the beneficiary nullifies entering on a K1.