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Hi there, 

 

A clueless cousin of mine seems hell bent on destroying his life. His highly suspicious marriage came to an abrupt end a few months after they married, and she is now in the process of filing a VAWA. I am not sure if this has already been filed. When I suggested that he withdraw the affidavit of support, he asks me, "What is that?"  🤦‍♂️ I have good reason to believe he will be sued for financial support after their divorce. They have an immigration attorney. Is there anything I can do about this? Can I contact the attorney and mention my concerns? 

 

Thanks for any advice. 

 

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Orangesapples
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I find that hard to believe. Still, not your circus, not your monkey. Your cousin is an adult and he can deal with his own issues. You can tell him about this website and if he wants to, he could come

Adventine
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It's good of you to look out for your cousin, but you can't help someone more than they help themselves. Even if you want the best for them.   Unless your cousin specifically asks for help,

JFH
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When I read things like this, I have to ask myself “what does it matter to you?”. You are not involved in the marriage. It’s their mess that they created. Do you often get involved in the marital issu

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Well VAWA we have a specific thread, if they married a few months ago she obviously has not adjusted status so the I 864 is not in effect.

 

Financial support is something that will be addressed in the Divorce case and something for his Divorce Lawyer to handle.

 

Nothing he can do about VAWA never mind you

“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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It's good of you to look out for your cousin, but you can't help someone more than they help themselves. Even if you want the best for them.

 

Unless your cousin specifically asks for help, I personally would let him handle his own affairs. 

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Friedgreentomato   1

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Hello, 

 

If I, as a party related to the petitioner, were to notify an immigration attorney of a suspected fraudulent marriage based green card case he is handling, would there be any obligation on his side to take any action? This case is likely to transform into a VAWA case and I would like to see if there is anything that can be done to prevent this. If not, what immediate steps should the petitioner take to protect himself and to stop this green card application in its tracks?

 

Thanks for any advice. 

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26 minutes ago, Friedgreentomato said:

Hello, 

 

If I, as a party related to the petitioner, were to notify an immigration attorney of a suspected fraudulent marriage based green card case he is handling, would there be any obligation on his side to take any action? This case is likely to transform into a VAWA case and I would like to see if there is anything that can be done to prevent this. If not, what immediate steps should the petitioner take to protect himself and to stop this green card application in its tracks?

 

Thanks for any advice. 

Anyone is free to report suspected fraud at the USCIS.gov site.  

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Duplicate threads are placed in the "Effects of Major Changes" forum and are merged.  Please start just one thread on a topic.

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(!).

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Petitioner needs to pull the I 864

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3 hours ago, Friedgreentomato said:

Hi there, 

 

A clueless cousin of mine seems hell bent on destroying his life. His highly suspicious marriage came to an abrupt end a few months after they married, and she is now in the process of filing a VAWA. I am not sure if this has already been filed. When I suggested that he withdraw the affidavit of support, he asks me, "What is that?"  🤦‍♂️ I have good reason to believe he will be sued for financial support after their divorce. They have an immigration attorney. Is there anything I can do about this? Can I contact the attorney and mention my concerns? 

 

Thanks for any advice. 

 

 

Begs the questions: Didn't he -

1. Read what he signed

2. Ask why he was providing tax transcripts OR 

3. Was he clueless in all those too?

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Friedgreentomato   1

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2 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

Begs the question: Didn't he -

1. Read what he signed

2. Ask why he was providing tax transcripts OR 

3. Was he clueless in all those too?

He didn't read anything, but he was aware they were filing for her green card. He thought he was doing a good deed, and he had the hots for her, so why not, eh?

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1 minute ago, Friedgreentomato said:

He didn't read anything, but he was aware they were filing for her green card. He thought he was doing a good deed, and he had the hots for her, so why not, eh?

 

Oooo boy. 

Has the beneficiary received GC?

What country is the spouse from?

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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Timona   4,208

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Just now, Friedgreentomato said:

No GC has been received. Apparently there has been no movement on their case since they filed 18 months ago. The spouse is from the Ukraine. 

 

18 months is a long time.

What visa did the lady come with? Because if she came on K-1, there are some instances when an interview is waived under K-1etc.If that's the case, she may have already got her GC long ago. 

 

As @Boiler said, have the I-864 pulled out. And pull it before GC interview or else it will be moot afterwards.

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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If she is talking about VAWA sounds she does not have a GC.

“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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