June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part IV

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, garylenhall said:

That sounds wonderful!

CR 1 is less hassle. Less paper works when the entire process is already done. And as what we have seen lately, processing time for k1and cr1 is almost the same. 

I would prepfer cr 1 too if i know how it works before we filed for k1. 

Good luck to you both. Sending prayers your way. 

We all will get through this,in time. 

Yes we will!  All of us!

[D and T 569]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I spoke to Rose. We are getting married there in July. I think she and the kids are happy but I still get “whatever you think is best” answer.  Sometimes I wish filipinas weren’t so submissive! Lol

Oh, I'd bet money she's happy.

 

For what it's worth, if I was in Rose's shoes, I would want to go the CR1 route too. I think most women would feel the same. Even though it's back to waiting, being married puts everything on a more secure and less precarious basis... in every way that counts.

 

In my humble opinion, you made the right decision.

 

Congratulations!!

 

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 hour ago, D and T said:

Oh, I'd bet money she's happy.

 

For what it's worth, if I was in Rose's shoes, I would want to go the CR1 route too. I think most women would feel the same. Even though it's back to waiting, being married puts everything on a more secure and less precarious basis... in every way that counts.

 

In my humble opinion, you made the right decision.

 

Congratulations!!

 

I agree.  While there is a wait, she will be able to get married with her family there and I will visit often.  I will be visiting my wife, not my fiancee.  She is happy.  God works in strange ways.  This is the best plan.  We should have done this a year ago!

[KBA 542]

9 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I agree.  While there is a wait, she will be able to get married with her family there and I will visit often.  I will be visiting my wife, not my fiancee.  She is happy.  God works in strange ways.  This is the best plan.  We should have done this a year ago!

Sounds like a great plan! If only we knew then what we knew now! Oh well, things will all turn out for the best 

[Martin3517 488]

On 4/25/2018 at 11:34 PM, John & Rose said:

I just got word we were denied.... I'm numb...

 

 

wait? what? how? what????? How?? #######? Damn. They want you to file CR-1?? what's the reason behind this?

[Little_Vixen 1,869]

15 minutes ago, Martin3517 said:

wait? what? how? what????? How?? #######? Damn. They want you to file CR-1?? what's the reason behind this?

Come on Martin. Keep up will you 

 

[Olee12 41]

At what point Beneficiary will receive A-Number, and  where i can find it if Beneficiary already have one. Thanks in advance who can advise me .

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, Olee12 said:

At what point Beneficiary will receive A-Number, and  where i can find it if Beneficiary already have one. Thanks in advance who can advise me .

It should be on your noa2.

[BigRob1969 107]

I checked the status of our petition on the nvc web page today and much to my very pleasant surprise, it says READY! 

Edited April 30, 2018 by BigRob1969

[Lotts 1,433]

Said goodbye to my oldest and closest friends last night. Had my last roast dinner with them, had a laugh in the pub... Then cried as they each wished me luck. Saying goodbye to my best friend last was heartbreaking. Lost. My. Sh!t.

 

Ed, my cat, has just this second been picked up and is on her way to the cattery for her preflight pampering. 

 

I'm sat at home alone. It's empty... I fly out tomorrow. I'm scared, happy, crying... And cursing at how bad my grey hair and my roots are! Should probably go reapply the purple and turquoise so I actually look like the photos I provided 😂

 

This part is nearly over. 😐 How amazing, yet utterly bewildered this all is.

 

Seriously, go hug your friends and family, if you still can!

[Tony and Tillie 340]

23 minutes ago, Lotts said:

Said goodbye to my oldest and closest friends last night. Had my last roast dinner with them, had a laugh in the pub... Then cried as they each wished me luck. Saying goodbye to my best friend last was heartbreaking. Lost. My. Sh!t.

 

Ed, my cat, has just this second been picked up and is on her way to the cattery for her preflight pampering. 

 

I'm sat at home alone. It's empty... I fly out tomorrow. I'm scared, happy, crying... And cursing at how bad my grey hair and my roots are! Should probably go reapply the purple and turquoise so I actually look like the photos I provided 😂

 

This part is nearly over. 😐 How amazing, yet utterly bewildered this all is.

 

Seriously, go hug your friends and family, if you still can!

All the best to you on your POE. I fly out tomorrow too, and we're both June 30 NOA1.  

 

Last week, I've said my "see you in January 2020" to family and good friends. It was bittersweet. Sad to leave them but excited to come home to my soon-to-be husband. I can't believe we are going to deal with USCIS again in a few weeks. 

[Little_Vixen 1,869]

39 minutes ago, Lotts said:

Said goodbye to my oldest and closest friends last night. Had my last roast dinner with them, had a laugh in the pub... Then cried as they each wished me luck. Saying goodbye to my best friend last was heartbreaking. Lost. My. Sh!t.

 

Ed, my cat, has just this second been picked up and is on her way to the cattery for her preflight pampering. 

 

I'm sat at home alone. It's empty... I fly out tomorrow. I'm scared, happy, crying... And cursing at how bad my grey hair and my roots are! Should probably go reapply the purple and turquoise so I actually look like the photos I provided 😂

 

This part is nearly over. 😐 How amazing, yet utterly bewildered this all is.

 

Seriously, go hug your friends and family, if you still can!

 

24 minutes ago, Tony and Tillie said:

All the best to you on your POE. I fly out tomorrow too, and we're both June 30 NOA1.  

 

Last week, I've said my "see you in January 2020" to family and good friends. It was bittersweet. Sad to leave them but excited to come home to my soon-to-be husband. I can't believe we are going to deal with USCIS again in a few weeks. 

Good luck girls!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I understand this part is the sad part, but just think of tomorrow when you start off your new life with your love. I want to see pictures!

 

Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day for all of us. I will be signing off the sale of my house so I am officially free of the last thing that is keeping me here.  

[D and T 569]

Good luck, safe travels and best wishes for a smooth POE to you, @Lotts and @Tony and Tillie!!! 

 

 

 

[John & Rose 7,239]

16 hours ago, Martin3517 said:

wait? what? how? what????? How?? #######? Damn. They want you to file CR-1?? what's the reason behind this?

Yep.  I failed to follow directions and I did not disclose a 1990 misdemeanor arrest that has been expunged.  When I got expunged the Federal Judge and my lawyer told me that it no longer exists and that I can answer no to that question on job applications and such.  It is true everywhere but immigration.  I answered "no" and we were refused because I failed to disclose information on the petition.  The weird part is that since it is expunged, I could not produce any court certified paperwork for it anyway.  In my research, expunged people have been refused because they only had copies and the courts can't certify documents that don't exist.  I think it is just one of those weird loopholes.  I would have been refused if I said yes because I would not be able to produce the court certified papers that would have been requested in the RFE.  

 

This is due to IMBRA and the Adam Walsh Law.

 

There are also a few people who have done the same with their expunged records and were approved.  Now onto plan B

Edited April 30, 2018 by John & Rose

[Ana Maria 265]

On 4/28/2018 at 3:45 PM, John & Rose said:

Now I have a question for those more familiar with the Filipino culture.  I keep looking towards another K-1 but I wonder if Rose and the kids would feel more confident with a CR-1.  I will marry her in a heartbeat no doubt.  I wonder if culturally that would be the better route.  Will she feel better if we are married and take a little longer to be together or is being together quicker the better solution.  Culturally they are quite different and all I want is to make her feel better and more confident.  She won't answer me when I ask her but she knows I was leaning towards K-1.  She just does the "I will do whatever you feel is best"...

 

I know that she will be nervous until the next K-1 interview because we were blindsided with the refusal.  I just want to give her and the kids the life they deserve and I want to do what is best in their eyes.  I want them to know that I am with them forever.  I can do either but if they will feel better if we are married right away than I will be on the next plane.

 

Any thoughts?

You could take informal vows in the Philippines -  you and her - 

make your commitment to each other in an informal ceremony (with her family and friends), give your rings.  You have now made the commitment to be together and

you both have something tangible to pass the days.  Because when it comes right down to it - that's all marriage is - two people making a commitment to each other. 

Let the government take its course - meanwhile you two are moving forward in your commitment and life together. 

The separation time will make you a more venerable couple, love will be strong, and you can support them as they need.

During the next application time - plan to visit every 4 to 6 months.

 

I think the K-1 is worth waiting for - 

so, so, sorry you have to negotiate this (annoying) process again -  I wish you godspeed, John.

 

Take vows together - the significance and meaning to each other will go a long way to express the commitment and lighten the "longing." 

(sorry - I came to the convo late - I guess you made a decision...great.)

Edited April 30, 2018 by Ana Maria