Im hiring an attorney.

[John & Rose 7,239]

12 minutes ago, GinoNiña said:

Beautiful come back. Thank you

It is important to see the whole picture.  If your case is easy they will probably be fine.  Make sure to ask here also when you have questions.  They are not miracle workers and they do not speed up the process.  Yes, I am very biased but I am also very honest.  Go into this with eyes wide open.  Lawyers, even great ones, slow the process down simply by adding another layer of communication.  There are cases where lawyers waited too long to respond to RFEs and cases were denied.  No matter what you do and how you proceed, keep your eyes on everything happening.  Do not expect them to just take control and deliver you a visa.  With lawyers and agencies you still answer all the questions.  You still get all the backup paperwork together.  In fact, the ONLY real difference between an agency and self filing is you pay someone else between $600 and $10,000 to mail your package.  This group can answer your questions 24/7 and for free.  Just do what you believe is right but dont blindly trust the agency or lawyer, or answers here.  This is your life.  You need to pay close attention to what the agencies and lawyers are doing.  Good luck to you.

Edited April 16, 2022 by John & Rose

[Steve2022 41]

Thanks for the info.  We will try to be very careful when preparing our documents for the interview.  It is too late to think about self filing.  Crapidvisa took the stress out of it for me because otherwise I would have hyperanalyzed every question.  Ours is a simple, uncomplicated case.  We are expecting the rubber stamp treatment, but all the waiting is very bothersome.  Why can't they offer an expensive non-medical expedited option for those who can afford it, if they don't have the money/manpower to do the job in a reasonable amount of time?   If you add up the time we've spent waiting, separated, only able to text/video chat, it is more than 5% of a human lifetime, and possibly more than 5% of our remaining lives together.  This makes every case a humanitarian crisis. 

[Steve2022 41]

why can't i delete a comment.  so annoying.

 

Edited April 17, 2022 by Steve2022

[RO_AH 1,659]

15 hours ago, Steve2022 said:

Why can't they offer an expensive non-medical expedited option for those who can afford it, if they don't have the money/manpower to do the job in a reasonable amount of time?

Because you can't buy your way into the country? But this is all very upsetting knowing we have an open door policy at the Southern border

[Redro 4,611]

On 4/17/2022 at 1:26 PM, Steve2022 said:

Thanks for the info.  We will try to be very careful when preparing our documents for the interview.  It is too late to think about self filing.  Crapidvisa took the stress out of it for me because otherwise I would have hyperanalyzed every question.  Ours is a simple, uncomplicated case.  We are expecting the rubber stamp treatment, but all the waiting is very bothersome.  Why can't they offer an expensive non-medical expedited option for those who can afford it, if they don't have the money/manpower to do the job in a reasonable amount of time?   If you add up the time we've spent waiting, separated, only able to text/video chat, it is more than 5% of a human lifetime, and possibly more than 5% of our remaining lives together.  This makes every case a humanitarian crisis. 

What's your problem with medicals?

Most countries require a medical if you want to immigrate...  and some require medicals even if you are only staying 12 months on a work visa. 

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8 hours ago, ROK2USA said:

What's your problem with medicals?

Most countries require a medical if you want to immigrate...  and some require medicals even if you are only staying 12 months on a work visa. 

You misunderstand me, sir.  I have no problem with medicals.  I said "non-medical expedite" because I was saying that we should be able to expedite without having a life-or-death medical reason to expedite. 

 

On 4/16/2022 at 2:46 PM, John & Rose said:

Make sure to ask here also when you have questions.  ... This group can answer your questions 24/7 and for free. 

OK, so we got our IL today, yay.  Just under 4 months since DQ.  I have a question.  My wife got 2 doses of the Sputnik vaccine.  It is not going to be approved by the WHO, even though there is plenty of evidence that it works better than a lot of the other ones that are WHO approved.   HAS ANYONE ELSE HERE GOTTEN THE SPUTNIK BEFORE IMMIGRATING AND WHAT HAPPENED.  At this point, vaccines are useless anyway, ever since Omicron started circulating.  I don't think my wife should have to get another shot, but if we have to, maybe J&J will be available at her medical appt in Manila. 

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

 

On 4/16/2022 at 11:26 PM, Steve2022 said:

Thanks for the info.  We will try to be very careful when preparing our documents for the interview.  It is too late to think about self filing.  Crapidvisa took the stress out of it for me because otherwise I would have hyperanalyzed every question.  Ours is a simple, uncomplicated case.  We are expecting the rubber stamp treatment, but all the waiting is very bothersome.  Why can't they offer an expensive non-medical expedited option for those who can afford it, if they don't have the money/manpower to do the job in a reasonable amount of time?   If you add up the time we've spent waiting, separated, only able to text/video chat, it is more than 5% of a human lifetime, and possibly more than 5% of our remaining lives together.  This makes every case a humanitarian crisis. 

So, people with money should be pushed to the front of the line........at the expense of the many, many, many people who have been waiting patiently for months and months?

On 4/16/2022 at 11:50 PM, Steve2022 said:

why can't i delete a comment.  so annoying.

 

Click the "report" button, and ask a friendly mod to delete it.

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On 4/16/2022 at 10:26 PM, Steve2022 said:

Thanks for the info.  We will try to be very careful when preparing our documents for the interview.  It is too late to think about self filing.  Crapidvisa took the stress out of it for me because otherwise I would have hyperanalyzed every question.  Ours is a simple, uncomplicated case.  We are expecting the rubber stamp treatment, but all the waiting is very bothersome.  Why can't they offer an expensive non-medical expedited option for those who can afford it, if they don't have the money/manpower to do the job in a reasonable amount of time?   If you add up the time we've spent waiting, separated, only able to text/video chat, it is more than 5% of a human lifetime, and possibly more than 5% of our remaining lives together.  This makes every case a humanitarian crisis. 

They do but not for Family visas

[Steve2022 41]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

 

So, people with money should be pushed to the front of the line........at the expense of the many, many, many people who have been waiting patiently for months and months?

If you really want to know what I think, I think that as long as this is your 1st or 2nd marriage to a foreigner that you want to bring in, and you have a marriage certificate, and he/she has a passport, then he/she should be able to enter with you at any airport, without a visa at all, subject to interview and medical at time of entry.  It used to be like that in our Free Country.  But yeah, if someone is willing to pay more in order to pay the overtime for the federal employees who process visas, then sure, why not? 

 

[Steve2022 41]

19 hours ago, RO_AH said:

Because you can't buy your way into the country? But this is all very upsetting knowing we have an open door policy at the Southern border

You most certainly can buy your way.  It is called an EB-5 investor visa and you get a green card immediately.

It isn't an open door.  The toll must be paid.  I've heard on the news recently that the cartels are charging 10000-12000 USD per head.

Edited April 18, 2022 by Steve2022
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[GinoNiña 182]

Please start a new topic. This topic pertains to hiring attorney issues. Steve2022, welcome to an online venting machine.

 

[Redro 4,611]

13 hours ago, Steve2022 said:

You misunderstand me, sir.  I have no problem with medicals.  I said "non-medical expedite" because I was saying that we should be able to expedite without having a life-or-death medical reason to expedite. 

 

OK, so we got our IL today, yay.  Just under 4 months since DQ.  I have a question.  My wife got 2 doses of the Sputnik vaccine.  It is not going to be approved by the WHO, even though there is plenty of evidence that it works better than a lot of the other ones that are WHO approved.   HAS ANYONE ELSE HERE GOTTEN THE SPUTNIK BEFORE IMMIGRATING AND WHAT HAPPENED.  At this point, vaccines are useless anyway, ever since Omicron started circulating.  I don't think my wife should have to get another shot, but if we have to, maybe J&J will be available at her medical appt in Manila. 

Apologies @Steve2022 for misreading what you meant... 

I don't think they would expand the types of expedite open to Family-Based petitions because everyone and their cousin would send in request. 

All I wish for is the resumption of DCF to couples (that aren't military) living overseas together no exceptional reason required. But, I know that will most likely not occur. 

 

Congrats on your IL! 

Edited April 19, 2022 by ROK2USA