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What should the doctors letter say? *hardship*

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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Your case sounds weak. Mom has options. There are social services, disability, etc. that your mom and brother may qualify for. So there isn't a hardship on you, there is a hardship for mom and her son. Has mom looked into what is available to her? The fact that you are helping them is nice. But it doesn't appear to be a dire situation for either one.

Separation from a spouse is no fun. But it is survivable. It may involve you traveling to see him while the immigration issues are cleared up. Saying that you would be forced to go with him just isn't true. It may be a choice that you make.

Do some investigating for mom to learn what help is out there.

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LionessDeon Experienced

LionessDeon   2,060

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I am asking the doctor because our lawyer gave us a printout of things that we would need to get.. like it was literally a list "physchological report, doctors letter, etc" and once we have all of our stuff together, basically go back to him with it and thats when we will put in the application.. I wish we had it that easy. I literally have no idea where to even start with this..

I obtained a letter from my doctor along with medical records to verify medical conditions, medications, etc

Clearly your lawyer doesn't know what he's doing either...

This is not true. My lawyer is very well known, experienced, and often recommended on this site. She asked me to obtained medical records AND a letter from all physicians.

OP, my doctors wrote letters stating how long they have been treating me, what they treat me for, AND how being forced to leave their care and the USA could be detrimental to my health. Along with those letters we send health records, doctors reports (radiology, surgeon, etc), and prescription medication receipts/list. Sounds like your lawyer is doing an efficient job. I was willing to do some of the leg work because I wanted to ensure it was all complete and done quickly. Plus I work in healthcare so it was just easier for me to obtain the records myself.

LionessDeon Experienced

LionessDeon   2,060

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The point of noting my mothers medical condition to make it *my* hardship would be if my husband were to be forced to move back to costa rica, i would be unable to support myself and the rest of our household without him.

You are exactly right. Your case is not weak. I disagree with those that are giving you that opinion. That is a very valid reason. I aid in the care of my grandmother and we included that in my waiver packet. PM me if you need any further assistance. I can give you the wording of the letters.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with helping assemble your packet. It helps expedite and your input is important.

Best of Luck! Our waiver was received August, 2015. Still awaiting USCIS response.

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JaclynE89   1

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You are exactly right. Your case is not weak. I disagree with those that are giving you that opinion. That is a very valid reason. I aid in the care of my grandmother and we included that in my waiver packet. PM me if you need any further assistance. I can give you the wording of the letters.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with helping assemble your packet. It helps expedite and your input is important.

Best of Luck! Our waiver was received August, 2015. Still awaiting USCIS response.

I appreciate finally getting a positive response here that we may have a chance.. I'm just willing to do whatever it takes. Once my husband and I go to costa rica and work on the farm, and once we come back to america the plan is to open up a business, buy a home and start a family....right now our life is literally on hold. I wouldn't know what to do if this doesn't work out... :(

but if you would be able to send me some kind of wording or examples for the doctors letter i would really appreciate it! you can message me if you'd like... :)

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Russell&Maria   13

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I don't think your situation is weak but that is my opinion. An elderly, sick or disabled parent or sibling is a hardship to you especially if you are the primary caregiver and your responsibility/obligation is taking care of them. Having to make the choice to leave a sick, disabled or elderly parent can be traumatic for everyone involved including you. While there may be other resources available for your family members, immediate relatives are always the best resource for caring for a parent or sibling especially from a trust standpoint. Since your parent and sibling cannot uproot their lives and move to Costa Rica with you due to the quality of care they receive here in the States, it is reasonable for you to be able to ask that your fiancé be allowed to come here not only for your happiness but also to help assist you with the care of your relatives.

You can also ask your mom and your brother to write a letters explaining how important it is for you to be nearby to help with their care, take them to doctors appointments, assist with daily needs such as banking, paying bills ect... A letter from the parent or sibling under your care holds a lot of weight when combined with the doctor's letter. If you are able to get a letter from the doctor, you will also need to have the doctor explain how important it is for you to be available to bring your mom to her scheduled appointment and assist with taking medications ect...

If your are an important team member on your job, you can also ask your boss to write a letter which validates your worth to the company and the impact it would have on the daily operations if you were forced to quit to move out of the country.

Hardships are all subjective but if you can provide documentation to prove your case it will make it easier for the person who reviews and has to make a decision about your waiver.

Hope this helps.

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LionessDeon Experienced

LionessDeon   2,060

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I appreciate finally getting a positive response here that we may have a chance.. I'm just willing to do whatever it takes. Once my husband and I go to costa rica and work on the farm, and once we come back to america the plan is to open up a business, buy a home and start a family....right now our life is literally on hold. I wouldn't know what to do if this doesn't work out... :(

but if you would be able to send me some kind of wording or examples for the doctors letter i would really appreciate it! you can message me if you'd like... :)

Yes I will

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LoveMyTico   999

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Be careful about posting your plans to live in Costa Rica and work the farm and then move back to start a business. The whole point of proving hardship is because you are not able to move to Costa Rica. Remember that. There is no hardship if you are able to just go live over there. Also...every single Costa Rican man I ever met has the same dream. To get a greencard and then move back to live in Costa Rica , start a business..etc.... Don't think there aren't trolls on this site ...just sayin' the hardship is that your aren't able to move because your family needs you to support them here in the US. I wouldn't mention to anyone that your plans are to live in Costa Rica and work the farm. Have you been married more than 2 years? If not, you'll have to clear conditions. By the way, my husband was told not to spend more than 3 months at a time in Costa Rica, they may revoke the greencard. So your husband would have to Become a citizen before he could stay in Costa Rica for a long period of time. The consulate told him that.

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JaclynE89   1

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Be careful about posting your plans to live in Costa Rica and work the farm and then move back to start a business. The whole point of proving hardship is because you are not able to move to Costa Rica. Remember that. There is no hardship if you are able to just go live over there. Also...every single Costa Rican man I ever met has the same dream. To get a greencard and then move back to live in Costa Rica , start a business..etc.... Don't think there aren't trolls on this site ...just sayin' the hardship is that your aren't able to move because your family needs you to support them here in the US. I wouldn't mention to anyone that your plans are to live in Costa Rica and work the farm. Have you been married more than 2 years? If not, you'll have to clear conditions. By the way, my husband was told not to spend more than 3 months at a time in Costa Rica, they may revoke the greencard. So your husband would have to Become a citizen before he could stay in Costa Rica for a long period of time. The consulate told him that.

thank you very much for the tips. i didn't mean we were going to move to costa rica, but he hasn't been there in over 12 years.. it would be a visit for a few weeks. i would be there a week or 2 and he'd be there a little longer doing farm stuff.. but no more than 3 months :) i have no desire to move to costa rica lol.

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Ontarkie   14,499

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