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Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Yes. I'm in Los angeles right now with and F-1 visa. I can stay for three months legally speaking.

Okay, did you mention that you had a girlfriend in the US when you applied for the F-1 visa? Did you hide that in any way, did the question come up in your interview? Isn't there a question about US relatives on your application forms? What did you say?

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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Merrytooth
Merrytooth

Tell the officer at the POE your plan. They will advise you accordingly.

Harpa Timsah
Harpa Timsah

Hey guys... I don't know why everyone harps on questions like this. Do you all expect that random foreigners (no offense OP) or even US Citizens know how US immigration works? Because they don't. Peo

Georgia16
Georgia16

We can't help you with fraud on this site it's against the TOS. Canada has nothing to do with this it's the laws of USA, the country you want to live in so you should follow them. Also No it's the w

Tanish Rising Star

Tanish   197

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Hey guys...

I don't know why everyone harps on questions like this. Do you all expect that random foreigners (no offense OP) or even US Citizens know how US immigration works? Because they don't. People are not necessarily criminal masterminds with grand plans to defraud the Government. More often they are confused people looking for help on how to be with their loved ones.

I think everyone understands that. That's why everyone advised OP to finish business on F-1, meet up, go back and apply for K-1 or IR-1/CR-1 whichever suits them. And I think it is our utmost duty to

1) Warn people of possible fraud

2) Not condone fraudulent behavior (even if it is unintentional)

And that is what everyone here is suggesting.

Timeline Info below:

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04/21/16 -- Marriage

----- CR1 Process -----

USCIS Stage [222 days from NOA1]

06/08/16 -- Sent I-130

01/31/17 -- I-130 petition sent to NVC [Received Email notification and MyUscis status update]

NVC Stage [105 days from NOA2]

Embassy/Consulate (Interview) Stage [43 days from Case Complete to Visa in Hand]

05/18/17 -- Consulate Received. CEAC Case status changed to "Ready"

06/01/17 -- Medical Examination [Complete. It took around 2 hours. Total Cost INR 11650 for Surat City Apollo Clinic]

06/12/17 -- Biometric (OFC) Appointment

06/13/17 -- Interview [7:30 AM at Mumbai, India]. Visa Approved

06/15/17 -- Visa in hand

06/21/17 -- POE at DFW (Dallas, Texas)

----- Removal of Condition -----

Removal of Condition (I-751) [Approved]

06/18/2019 -- Sent the package (3 Days before GC expires, cutting it close). Sent to Lewisville, TX via FedEx Ground

06/19/2019 -- Package received at around 9:30 AM (Hoping I don't get rejected for missing deadline)

06/24/2019 -- Card was charged with $680 fees. Text Message received confirming Receipt. Case routed to NBC (Case Number starts with 'MSC')

06/28/2019 -- NOA Hard Copy & 18 Months Extension Letter Received in Mail with NOA Date as 06/19/2019

07/12/2019 -- Biomentrics Appointment Letter received. The Letter is Dated 7/5/2019. Appointment is on 7/22/2019

07/22/2019 -- Biometrics Appointment Complete

02/01/2022 -- Interview Scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Complete. No new Green Card will be produced as my Naturalization was also approved.

03/04/2022 -- USCIS status changed to approved.

----- Naturalization -----

Naturalization (N-400) [Approved]

03/26/2022 -- N-400 online application complete. NOA Date.

01/15/2021 -- Biometric Complete.

02/28/2022 -- Interview scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Passed. Status changed to 'we recommended that your application be approved...' and then to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'.

03/09/2022 -- Oath Ceremony was scheduled for 3/25/2022.

 

biglebowski777 Newbie

biglebowski777   0

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Hey guys...

I don't know why everyone harps on questions like this. Do you all expect that random foreigners (no offense OP) or even US Citizens know how US immigration works? Because they don't. People are not necessarily criminal masterminds with grand plans to defraud the Government. More often they are confused people looking for help on how to be with their loved ones.

Thanks harpa for that comment. I think the main thing here is Intention. Yes...there's a lot of people who are public burdens and go to a country with false expectations but for the honest and SMART people who don't see the world through nations and man-made boundaries they only want to have a fair chance. I don't understand people who defend the same system that steals from them on a daily basis. I'm not an anarchist or anything like that. I only believe in being smart and use the system to your advantage. Cause no one asks you when it's time to create a new tax or go to a new war. I only want to be with my beloved one = )

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Thanks harpa for that comment. I think the main thing here is Intention. Yes...there's a lot of people who are public burdens and go to a country with false expectations but for the honest and SMART people who don't see the world through nations and man-made boundaries they only want to have a fair chance. I don't understand people who defend the same system that steals from them on a daily basis. I'm not an anarchist or anything like that. I only believe in being smart and use the system to your advantage. Cause no one asks you when it's time to create a new tax or go to a new war. I only want to be with my beloved one = )

Okay, talking about taking advantage and open borders is not going to earn you any friends around here :)

But answer my question about your interview please.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

biglebowski777 Newbie

biglebowski777   0

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Okay, talking about taking advantage and open borders is not going to earn you any friends around here :)

But answer my question about your interview please.

I didn't mention her in my interview cause i technically didn't meet her in person yet. But I have our conversations and chats saved on my computer.

Tanish Rising Star

Tanish   197

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Thanks harpa for that comment. I think the main thing here is Intention. Yes...there's a lot of people who are public burdens and go to a country with false expectations but for the honest and SMART people who don't see the world through nations and man-made boundaries they only want to have a fair chance. I don't understand people who defend the same system that steals from them on a daily basis. I'm not an anarchist or anything like that. I only believe in being smart and use the system to your advantage. Cause no one asks you when it's time to create a new tax or go to a new war. I only want to be with my beloved one = )

I thought SMART people would weigh the 9-13 months wait time against 10 year (or lifetime) BAN. (as I'm sure everyone here did). They decided against possible lifetime ban and followed system even though each and everyone would like to just get a visitor visa and adjust status there. (Just search the website, you will find hundreds of cases that tried or thought of trying what you are thinking). I wish you all the best. If this works out for you, it works out for you. If it doesn't , well...

Timeline Info below:

Spoiler

04/21/16 -- Marriage

----- CR1 Process -----

USCIS Stage [222 days from NOA1]

06/08/16 -- Sent I-130

01/31/17 -- I-130 petition sent to NVC [Received Email notification and MyUscis status update]

NVC Stage [105 days from NOA2]

Embassy/Consulate (Interview) Stage [43 days from Case Complete to Visa in Hand]

05/18/17 -- Consulate Received. CEAC Case status changed to "Ready"

06/01/17 -- Medical Examination [Complete. It took around 2 hours. Total Cost INR 11650 for Surat City Apollo Clinic]

06/12/17 -- Biometric (OFC) Appointment

06/13/17 -- Interview [7:30 AM at Mumbai, India]. Visa Approved

06/15/17 -- Visa in hand

06/21/17 -- POE at DFW (Dallas, Texas)

----- Removal of Condition -----

Removal of Condition (I-751) [Approved]

06/18/2019 -- Sent the package (3 Days before GC expires, cutting it close). Sent to Lewisville, TX via FedEx Ground

06/19/2019 -- Package received at around 9:30 AM (Hoping I don't get rejected for missing deadline)

06/24/2019 -- Card was charged with $680 fees. Text Message received confirming Receipt. Case routed to NBC (Case Number starts with 'MSC')

06/28/2019 -- NOA Hard Copy & 18 Months Extension Letter Received in Mail with NOA Date as 06/19/2019

07/12/2019 -- Biomentrics Appointment Letter received. The Letter is Dated 7/5/2019. Appointment is on 7/22/2019

07/22/2019 -- Biometrics Appointment Complete

02/01/2022 -- Interview Scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Complete. No new Green Card will be produced as my Naturalization was also approved.

03/04/2022 -- USCIS status changed to approved.

----- Naturalization -----

Naturalization (N-400) [Approved]

03/26/2022 -- N-400 online application complete. NOA Date.

01/15/2021 -- Biometric Complete.

02/28/2022 -- Interview scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Passed. Status changed to 'we recommended that your application be approved...' and then to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'.

03/09/2022 -- Oath Ceremony was scheduled for 3/25/2022.

 

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,765

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Marry and adjust, I see no issue.

“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.”

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I didn't mention her in my interview cause i technically didn't meet her in person yet. But I have our conversations and chats saved on my computer.

Okay, you didn't really answer my question. Did they ask you about a gf in the US?

Basically, you can marry and adjust, EXCEPT, if you lied about having a gf in the US. Then you will be charged with material misrepresentation and banned from the US.

So, did they ask you about a girlfriend?

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AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Prystine Collaborator

Prystine   184

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Don't you think you may be jumping into marrying someone that you haven't even met in person yet? The idea of the person you have built in your mind with the few months of conversation and the reality of being physically with the person are very different. You should really slow down and get to actually know this person and spend actual physical time with them before jumping into marriage. It seems like you are more after a greencard then a real relationship with this person based on how you've responded in this thread.

I'm the USC

K1 Visa Process:

 
  • I-129F Packet Sent: 09/11/2015 (Sent to Dallas, TX Lockbox)
  • Delivery Confirmation: 09/16/2015
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notice): 09/18/2015 (Sent to CSC)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 09/26/15
  • NOA2 Received (Electronic notice): 10/06/2015
  • NOA2 Received (Hard Copy): 10/10/2015
  • NVC Received: 10/26/2015
  • NVC Case# Assigned: 10/30/2015
  • NVC Sent to Consulate: 11/02/2015
  • Consulate Received: 11/05/2015
  • Packet 3 Received: 11/12/2015
  • Packet 3 Sent (DS160 Completed & Visa Fee Paid): 11/21/2015
  • Medical Date: 12/16/2015
  • Interview Date: 01/14/2016 (approval pending medical paperwork from Visa Medical Dr. office)
  • Medical Paperwork Sent: 01/27/2016
  • Medical Paperwork Received by Embassy: 02/03/2016
  • Visa Approved: 02/04/2016
  • Visa Issued: 02/05/2016
  • Visa Received: 02/11/2016
  • US Entry (POE): 03/12/2016
  • Applied for SSN: 03/17/2016
  • SSN & Temp Card Received: 03/23/2016
  • Marriage Date: 04/21/2016

AOS/EAD/AP Process:

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  • I-485/I-797/I-131 Packet Sent: 05/10/2016 (Sent to Chicago, IL Lockbox)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 05/12/16
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notices): 05/19/16 (for all 3: AOS, EAD & AP)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copies): 05/23/16 (Notice date of 5/18/16 for all 3)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 06/10/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 06/20/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Completed: 06/20/16
  • EAD/AP Approved: 07/28/2016 {Day 76}
  • EAD/AP Card Received: 08/03/16 {Day 82}
  • DL Tests passed & 1yr. DL issued: 08/18/16
  • AOS Approved: 08/29/16 (Interview waived & Approval notice received in the mail on 9/1/16) {Day 108)
  • 2yr. Greencard Received: 09/09/16 {Day 119)
  • Updated info. w/Social Security Office: 09/22/16
  • Updated info. w/DMV & New 4yr. DL issued: 09/22/16
  • New Permanent SSN Card Received: 09/28/16

1st Date we can File ROC: 05/30/18

ROC Process:

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  • I-751 Packet Sent: 06/11/18 (Sent to California Service Center)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 6/13/18
  • Check Shows Cashed: 6/28/18
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 6/30/18 (Notice date of: 06/26/18)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 3/16/19 (Notice date of: 03/08/19) - USCIS Biometrics Waiver Notice Received
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: N/A - (USCIS is resusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Notice of Transfer Received: 3/21/19 (Notice date of 03/15/19 )- USCIS transferred case to the Potomac Service Center in Arlington, VA for processing.
  • Interview Date: N/A - (Interview waived, received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 of update to case. It was  the ROC Approval with and approval date of 4/17/19)
  • ROC Approved: 4/15/19 (Received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 with an approval date of 4/17/19. Received Hard Copy in the mail on 4/20/19 with a Notice date of 4/15/19)
  • 10yr. Greencard Received: 4/24/19

1st Date we can File Naturalization (N400): 05/30/19

Naturalization Process:

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  • N-400 packet Sent: 3/13/2020 (Submitted online via the USCIS Website)
  • NOA1 Received (Elecctronic Notice): 3/13/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 3/20/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 3/14/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/21/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 3/30/2020 (OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to COVID-19, haven't received cancellation/reschedule notice yet... 😭
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/10/2020 (Notice date of: 12/10/2020) - USCIS Biometrics Reuse Notice Received
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 12/15/2020
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. for: N/A - (USCIS is reusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Interview Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/29/2020 (Notice date of: 12/29/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 12/30/2020
  • Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 1/11/2021
  • Interview Date: 02/17/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to Hazardous Weather Conditions; waiting for reschedule notice. 😭
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Electronic Notice): 2/17/2021 (Notice date of: 2/17/2021) - voicemail from USCIS advising of cancellation received on 2/16/2021; document itself viewable online on 2/20/2021
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Hard Copy): 2/26/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 2/22/2021 (Notice date of: 2/22/2021) - Document itself viewable online on 2/24/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/1/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Date for: 4/13/2021 (at 8:45am; OKC local Field Office) - Received recommended for Approval paper from USCIS Officer, waiting for confirmation and oath ceremony to be scheduled.
  • Naturalization Approved: 4/13/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 4/14/2021 (Notice date of: 4/14/2021) - Document itself viewable online same day.
  • Oath Ceramony Letter Received (Hard Copy): 4/23/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Date: 4/27/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Oath completed, naturalization certificate in hand :dance:
  • Update SSN Info Appt. Scheduled for: 6/4/2021 - update from LPR to US Citizen w/SS Office...Done, waiting on new ss card in mail.
  • Updated SSN Card Received: / /
  • Updated Drivers License Received: / /
  • Applied for US Passport: / /

 

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,765

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Okay, you didn't really answer my question. Did they ask you about a gf in the US?

Basically, you can marry and adjust, EXCEPT, if you lied about having a gf in the US. Then you will be charged with material misrepresentation and banned from the US.

So, did they ask you about a girlfriend?

I am not sure somebody you have never met can be described as a Girl Friend, the applications for non immigrant visa's do ask about Family Members in the US but yet again she was not/is not yet a Family Member.

As far as I am aware there is no legal definition of a Girl Friend, how could there be?

Don't you think you may be jumping into marrying someone that you haven't even met in person yet? The idea of the person you have built in your mind with the few months of conversation and the reality of being physically with the person are very different. You should really slow down and get to actually know this person and spend actual physical time with them before jumping into marriage. It seems like you are more after a greencard then a real relationship with this person based on how you've responded in this thread.

Now in the US so I assume they have met.

“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.”

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I am not sure somebody you have never met can be described as a Girl Friend, the applications for non immigrant visa's do ask about Family Members in the US but yet again she was not/is not yet a Family Member.

As far as I am aware there is no legal definition of a Girl Friend, how could there be?

People have been denied AOS for saying that a person was "just a friend" at a visa interview then submitting romantic relationship evidence that predates that interview for AOS.

That's why the questions asked at the interview matter. So far OP says he "didn't mention it" which could mean a lot of different things.

Maybe he was never asked, maybe he was and he said he did not know anyone in the US. We don't know until he shares. But this does matter.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,765

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I am interested in the AoS refusal, do you have one in mind? Presumably they just filed an in country I601.

“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.”

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I am interested in the AoS refusal, do you have one in mind? Presumably they just filed an in country I601.

I have seen maybe a handful on VJ, where were you? I'd have to search and VJ search is bad. I remember one from Russia in particular.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,765

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I have seen maybe a handful on VJ, where were you? I'd have to search and VJ search is bad. I remember one from Russia in particular.

May have been serving a ban?

Something like that I would tend to remember.

“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.”

 
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