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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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***Derailing posts removed.***

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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A judgmental/noncontributory post has been removed.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I see some harshness towards me. I see some people trying to help. At least I have no been alone...

 

I went to InterAct of Raleigh. The person I spoke to was compassionate and, obviously heard so much of this, allowed me to take the time to talk. She said that a protective order would hold more weight, if needed, than the no contact. The second most difficult thing I had to do after getting her arrested, was signing the papers for the 10 day order. Now, along with her court date this Thursday that the DA said I should go (and when I see her I will fall apart), there is a date the following Monday (I am going to lose a lot of unpaid time off and will possible jeopardize my contract) to whether or not I want it extended a year.

 

After all this done to her, to the person she claims to have loved and trusted (although she never really did).

 

The courts may not allow her to go back with her family. She may now be stuck here.

 

Thursday will determine that.

 

Kids are happier now coming back over to my place.

 

For anyone saying that I will find someone better if this ends in divorce... trust me, even if she is out there she will not be with me. Not even going to try. Got other things to focus on now... like cleanup duty.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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You see harshness, OP, because you have been consistently given good advice on this forum, which you consistently ignore.  There are good people on VJ who support everyone: but it gets monotonous when someone asks for advice, ignores it and then comes back asking for advice when it all goes wrong.

 

Please cut your ties with this woman.  Why will you fall apart when you see her?  Do you often fall apart when you see people who have abused your young children? 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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2 hours ago, EmilyW said:

You see harshness, OP, because you have been consistently given good advice on this forum, which you consistently ignore.  There are good people on VJ who support everyone: but it gets monotonous when someone asks for advice, ignores it and then comes back asking for advice when it all goes wrong.

 

Please cut your ties with this woman.  Why will you fall apart when you see her?  Do you often fall apart when you see people who have abused your young children? 

Ignore? I think I have done a few things people have suggested.

Reread and do not judge me.

Filed: Other Country: Canada
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8 hours ago, TheResistance said:

I see some harshness towards me. I see some people trying to help. At least I have no been alone...

 

I went to InterAct of Raleigh. The person I spoke to was compassionate and, obviously heard so much of this, allowed me to take the time to talk. She said that a protective order would hold more weight, if needed, than the no contact. The second most difficult thing I had to do after getting her arrested, was signing the papers for the 10 day order. Now, along with her court date this Thursday that the DA said I should go (and when I see her I will fall apart), there is a date the following Monday (I am going to lose a lot of unpaid time off and will possible jeopardize my contract) to whether or not I want it extended a year.

 

After all this done to her, to the person she claims to have loved and trusted (although she never really did).

 

The courts may not allow her to go back with her family. She may now be stuck here.

 

Thursday will determine that.

 

Kids are happier now coming back over to my place.

 

For anyone saying that I will find someone better if this ends in divorce... trust me, even if she is out there she will not be with me. Not even going to try. Got other things to focus on now... like cleanup duty.

FYI if she REALLY wants to go home, she can tell the jail to call ICE instead of being stuck here.  It's up to ICE at that point 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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Can't edit my post above, but just wanted to add...

 

OP, this woman has abused your children to the point that they will not be alone with her.  She has abused your children.  She has physically attacked you.  Divorce her.  Move on with your life.  What she does now should be irrelevant.  It's her problem.  Not yours, beyond divorcing her.

 

Focus on rebuilding your life and stop putting her front and center.  Focus on those kids.  Pick her over them and continue to obsess about her, and you will lose them.  And that is something you will regret.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
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8 hours ago, TheResistance said:

I see some harshness towards me. I see some people trying to help. At least I have no been alone...

 

I went to InterAct of Raleigh. The person I spoke to was compassionate and, obviously heard so much of this, allowed me to take the time to talk. She said that a protective order would hold more weight, if needed, than the no contact. The second most difficult thing I had to do after getting her arrested, was signing the papers for the 10 day order. Now, along with her court date this Thursday that the DA said I should go (and when I see her I will fall apart), there is a date the following Monday (I am going to lose a lot of unpaid time off and will possible jeopardize my contract) to whether or not I want it extended a year.

 

After all this done to her, to the person she claims to have loved and trusted (although she never really did).

 

The courts may not allow her to go back with her family. She may now be stuck here.

 

Thursday will determine that.

 

Kids are happier now coming back over to my place.

 

For anyone saying that I will find someone better if this ends in divorce... trust me, even if she is out there she will not be with me. Not even going to try. Got other things to focus on now... like cleanup duty.

I'm so happy to see you have gotten some advise/help!!!!  When you do go to court, is it possible that you can take someone with you for moral support?  How about your pastor?  He has been privy to what you have been going through.  It will really help you if you have someone there with you that can be a shoulder to lean on.  You have some very deep wounds right now and you will need someone that can help you stay strong.  Just keep in mind how happy your children are now that she is not there.  Maybe you can even keep a picture of them in your pocket that you can pull out and glance at when you feel yourself breaking down.  Being a religious man, take time to read over the scriptures in Proverbs that speak of what a capable wife should be.  Review the accounts in Ephesians the role of each family member.  Read over in 1 Corinthians what love really is.  This is going to be your greatest strength that will get you through any hurdles!!  Look to the future and do not look back.  Remember, if you were in the fields plowing and you look back, what happens to your path ahead?  Keep your eyes focused forward!!  You have the perfect opportunity right now to work on YOU.  Next time you create a post, I pray it says how you and your precious children are thriving.  Best wishes to you!

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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1 hour ago, EmilyW said:

So you listened to people who told you no contact?  Ok.

I have not been the one to contact her. She has, before the court order, a couple of times being she is used to me taking care of her, and she needed some supplies from here. I have not heard her since she got served yesterday,

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18 hours ago, TheResistance said:

I see some harshness towards me. I see some people trying to help. At least I have no been alone...

 

I went to InterAct of Raleigh. The person I spoke to was compassionate and, obviously heard so much of this, allowed me to take the time to talk. She said that a protective order would hold more weight, if needed, than the no contact. The second most difficult thing I had to do after getting her arrested, was signing the papers for the 10 day order. Now, along with her court date this Thursday that the DA said I should go (and when I see her I will fall apart), there is a date the following Monday (I am going to lose a lot of unpaid time off and will possible jeopardize my contract) to whether or not I want it extended a year.

 

After all this done to her, to the person she claims to have loved and trusted (although she never really did).

 

The courts may not allow her to go back with her family. She may now be stuck here.

 

Thursday will determine that.

 

Kids are happier now coming back over to my place.

 

For anyone saying that I will find someone better if this ends in divorce... trust me, even if she is out there she will not be with me. Not even going to try. Got other things to focus on now... like cleanup duty.

She Is NOT stuck here at all she can call the embassy in Washington to help her get home to the Phillipines if that's what she wishes. But as of right now that seems like her only way forward because she can not do AOS  without you unless she tries a VAWA try.

 

I honestly feel for you and your kids on this. She obviously hurt you all severely, but at least now your kids are safe and happy.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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25 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

She Is NOT stuck here at all she can call the embassy in Washington to help her get home to the Phillipines if that's what she wishes. But as of right now that seems like her only way forward because she can not do AOS  without you unless she tries a VAWA try.

 

I honestly feel for you and your kids on this. She obviously hurt you all severely, but at least now your kids are safe and happy.

That is one of the reasons they told me to do the protection order, to add weight that she is a problem.

 
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