For All K1 Visa Petitions that have Stalled at the NVC or Consulate

[Just Paul 4,595]

6 hours ago, Jody and Misho said:

This makes K1 visa 'mission critical'.

Unfortunately when the visa is issued it clearly states that it is a non-immigrant visa.  It only allows a single entrance and allows for adjustment.

6 hours ago, Ermehgerdd said:

Fiance is family, all K Visas are family visas...

A fiance is not defined in US Law for immigration status or tax status.  You can be single, married, divorced or widowed.  A fiance is not afforded the same rights or protections as a spouse.  Fiances do not file joint tax returns. A fiance has no rights in probate. A fiance is not untitled to survivor benefits under social security.

[SalishSea 17,839]

4 hours ago, J&A1234 said:

It’s because it’s really easy to criticize and go “well actually!!” When you get to go to bed next to the person you love. Wish we all had that luxury.

Do you really think that none of us had to wait, for whatever reason?

[J&A1234 181]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Do you really think that none of us had to wait, for whatever reason?

I’m sure many many people in this board have been separated from their loved ones. However many of us are separated In unprecedented times during a pandemic in which borders and embassies have been closed for months, USCIS has a pending furlough, and the future of immigration is uncertain. I would have expected those who had to go through this separation before would be the most sympathetic towards those of us desperately trying to do something to gain some control of the situation, instead of the constant gatekeeping I see on this forum.

[SalishSea 17,839]

1 minute ago, J&A1234 said:

I’m sure many many people in this board have been separated from their loved ones. However many of us are separated In unprecedented times during a pandemic in which borders and embassies have been closed for months, USCIS has a pending furlough, and the future of immigration is uncertain. I would have expected those who had to go through this separation before would be the most sympathetic towards those of us desperately trying to do something to gain some control of the situation, instead of the constant gatekeeping I see on this forum.

People on this forum are not unsympathetic.  Many have YEARS of experience navigating US immigration, and they want specific laws cited when blanket declarations are made.  

 

And yes, there are people here who have been separated from their fiance/spouse for years.  You can't quantify suffering.

[Ermehgerdd 172]

2 minutes ago, J&A1234 said:

I’m sure many many people in this board have been separated from their loved ones. However many of us are separated In unprecedented times during a pandemic in which borders and embassies have been closed for months, USCIS has a pending furlough, and the future of immigration is uncertain. I would have expected those who had to go through this separation before would be the most sympathetic towards those of us desperately trying to do something to gain some control of the situation, instead of the constant gatekeeping I see on this forum.

Love. 

[Ermehgerdd 172]

23 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Do you really think that none of us had to wait, for whatever reason?

You waited approx 10 months from time of file to time of marriage according to your timeline.  Many of us today are on over a year after file with no idea of when the heck we will ever have a hope of marrying our fiance. 

 

Its these condescending, unsympathetic and "devils advocate" attitudes from people who have been well out of the processes OPs are going though that give VJ forums a bad name.  I've seen and received reply posts from you embodying this exact sentiment. 

 

Edited August 20, 2020 by Ermehgerdd

[Ermehgerdd 172]

25 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Unfortunately when the visa is issued it clearly states that it is a non-immigrant visa.  It only allows a single entrance and allows for adjustment.

A fiance is not defined in US Law for immigration status or tax status.  You can be single, married, divorced or widowed.  A fiance is not afforded the same rights or protections as a spouse.  Fiances do not file joint tax returns. A fiance has no rights in probate. A fiance is not untitled to survivor benefits under social security.

We'll leave the legal arguments for the attorneys to make.

[SalishSea 17,839]

3 minutes ago, Ermehgerdd said:

You waited approx 10 months from time of file to time of marriage according to your timeline.  Many of us today are on over a year after file with no idea of when the heck we will ever have a hope of marrying our fiance. 

 

Its these condescending, unsympathetic and "devils advocate" attitudes from people who have been well out of the processes OPs are going though that give VJ forums a bad name.  I've seen and received reply posts from you embodying this exact sentiment. 

 

All I was asking for was for you to cite the specific law you referenced.  No need to be so rude.

 

No two cases are the same, even pre-covid.  Maybe I didn't wait long, but I've been reading VJ for four years, and I've read the stories of plenty of people who have waited for years, even without a pandemic.

[Ermehgerdd 172]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

All I was asking for was for you to cite the specific law you referenced.  No need to be so rude.

 

No two cases are the same, even pre-covid.  Maybe I didn't wait long, but I've been reading VJ for four years, and I've read the stories of plenty of people who have waited for years, even without a pandemic.

And why exactly would I go out of my way to provide anything to you? Nothing you've posted thus far seems to be in a supportive manner; in fact you often times come across as confrontational. 

 

If you are legitimately concerned with the legal basis of this argument, the attorneys who are interested in our cases are listed in the original posting.  Im not being rude.  I'm responding appropriately to your inquisition and tone in this thread. Don't gaslight me. You're well aware of your own intentions. 

 

This post was to advise people in the same situation as me of an option they have available. I'm not sure how this is in any way applicable to you.

 

[SalishSea 17,839]

1 minute ago, Ermehgerdd said:

And why exactly would I go out of my way to provide anything to you? Nothing you've posted thus far seems to be in a supportive manner; in fact you often times come across as confrontational. 

 

If you are legitimately concerned with the legal basis of this argument, the attorneys who are interested in our cases are listed in the original posting.  Im not being rude.  I'm responding appropriately to your inquisition and tone in this thread. Don't gaslight me. You're well aware of your own intentions. 

 

This post was to advise people in the same situation as me of an option they have available. I'm not sure how this is in any way applicable to you.

 

TOS at VJ says anyone is free to post.

 

You specifically said the current hold on K-1 issuances was unlawful.  You can't back that up with an actual law.  No big deal.

 

The words used matter, and the blanket statements are noted.

[Ermehgerdd 172]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

TOS at VJ says anyone is free to post.

 

You specifically said the current hold on K-1 issuances was unlawful.  You can't back that up with an actual law.  No big deal.

 

The words used matter, and the blanket statements are noted.

Never said you weren't free to post.  But I'm free to point out your post serves no substantial contribution other than argumentation and further fodder to the toxicity already "noted" in these forums by various "senior members". 

 

Again, if you want to argue the possible legal basis for these claims, feel free to reach out to Attorney Siskind. There is an argument to be made that these actions are unlawful, but im certainly not wasting my time explaining this to someone for whom it doesn't. Even. Apply.

 

Good night.

 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

30 minutes ago, Ermehgerdd said:

We'll leave the legal arguments for the attorneys to make.

If a fiance was the same as a spousal this would be moot. We all make the choices based on the laws in place at the time and risk accordingly. 

 

Too bad a K1 isn't an immigrant visa  . . . Non immigrant Visas will never have the same importance and Immigrant Visas.

 

 

 

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