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Hi 👋🏽 

 

So i have a question.. 

we have our ir1/2 visasbin hand and our flight is in one week. But my husband who went back to the US ahead of us to fix some things, have now informed me he wants to divorce. I no longer have a job, or a place to stay here in my country as we had already got everything ready for the move. 
 

the question is, can i still use the visas and maybe go to a shelter in the US? Just for a week or so so i can just find a place for me and the kids since my husband has abandoned us..

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Milda
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Ok update… he is willing to help us get on our feet there.. im still gonna plan for a back up in case he gets on one of his episodes again.

Dashinka
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I don’t have anything to add other than if you do plan to come with your visa, you should do it soon as you can as your soon-to-be ex may be trying to cancel your visa since as you said this appears t

Lemonslice
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Life might be better where you are, think twice before moving.  With custody after divorce, you might end up stuck in the USA until your youngest child is an adult.    If you really think mo

Milda Apprentice

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3 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

In my opinion there should not be an issue when it comes to immigration: you will enter the country and automatically become an LPR.

 

The problem would be your address. You must update it when you enter so you can receive the GC.

 

Did you already pay the GC fee? 

 

 

No i did not, and i could use my cousins or my uncles address since they live over there as well..


 

i was mostly concerned will going to a shelter be an issue..

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31 minutes ago, Milda said:

Hi 👋🏽 

 

So i have a question.. 

we have our ir1/2 visasbin hand and our flight is in one week. But my husband who went back to the US ahead of us to fix some things, have now informed me he wants to divorce. I no longer have a job, or a place to stay here in my country as we had already got everything ready for the move. 
 

the question is, can i still use the visas and maybe go to a shelter in the US? Just for a week or so so i can just find a place for me and the kids since my husband has abandoned us..

You can travel if you have a valid visa.  

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Milda Apprentice

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5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can travel if you have a valid visa.  

Yes, i was more so concerned will i be able to access a shelter or something since we now have no place to stay in either country since my husband abandoned us..

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4 minutes ago, Milda said:

Yes, i was more so concerned will i be able to access a shelter or something since we now have no place to stay in either country since my husband abandoned us..

Where are you staying right now?  I would think moving to the US under current circumstances will not be easy.  Living here is extremely expensive.   Good luck.  I hope you find peace and prosperity.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Milda said:

Yes, i was more so concerned will i be able to access a shelter or something since we now have no place to stay in either country since my husband abandoned us..

Maybe stay in a weekly/monthly hotel, rather than a shelter?  Then maybe move in a short-term lease apartment.   Divorce can take few months.

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Are they his children as well

 

An odd time to do this with the I864 obligations etc

 

I have see this situation before, I think it was the USC desperate to pull the visa.

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Milda Apprentice

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28 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

are any of these children his?

 

and so very sorry this has happened to u

Yes the two youngest ones are his. Only the oldest one is not.

29 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Are they his children as well

 

An odd time to do this with the I864 obligations etc

 

I have see this situation before, I think it was the USC desperate to pull the visa.

Yes two of the 3 are his children as well. 

39 minutes ago, hunny&me said:

Maybe stay in a weekly/monthly hotel, rather than a shelter?  Then maybe move in a short-term lease apartment.   Divorce can take few months.

I will definitely try it as long as i have money..

 

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12 minutes ago, Milda said:

Yes the two youngest ones are his. Only the oldest one is not.

Yes two of the 3 are his children as well. 

I will definitely try it as long as i have money..

 

May i ask how long you have been married? If it is less than two years,  there may be significant questions asked about  a bona fide relationship when you apply to have the conditions on the LPR status lifted in 2 years time 

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1 minute ago, Lil bear said:

May i ask how long you have been married? If it is less than two years,  there may be significant questions asked about  a bona fide relationship when you apply to have the conditions on the LPR status lifted in 2 years time 

IR1

 

Currently in Finland 

 

Seems one of her family members was a joint sponsor

 

Messy

 

Maybe the 2 children are US citizens 

“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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