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Hello VJ Peeps,

I’m writing for some friends of mine, in hopes that someone reading this has been in similar circumstances and can offer suggestions as to best handle the following situation. Here’s the story:

Marco came here to the States from Brazil , on a tourist visa. I do believe he overstayed the visa (probably more than a year…). While here, Marco met and fell in love with Lisa – a U.S. citizen. They’ve been together for about a year and a half now. About a month ago, Marco had to go back to Brazil , as his dad was very ill (and passed away a several days after Marco got home). Lisa and Marco had been thinking about getting married, but hadn’t made any solid plans. Now they’re wondering: Should they go ahead and file for Marco to come back on a fiancé visa? Is this possible? Or should they get married in Brazil and then file for a spousal visa?

Is Marco automatically doomed, seeing that he overstayed his last visa??? He wasn't deported - he left on his own...if it matters.

[if only Love would conquer the government...]

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07-18-2006 Notice of transfer of petition from Vermont to California.

07-20-2006 Touched - Prolly a kiss goodbye from Vermont.

07-25-2006 Receipt Notice from CSC via email.

07-26-2006 Touched

07-27-2006 Touched

07-28-2006 Touched

08-21-2006 *APPROVED*

09-05-2006 Petition received by NVC

09-18-2006 I-864 (Affidavit of Support) bill is generated; postmarked 9/22, arrives on 9/26

09-24-2006 Submitted Choice of Agent via email; Acknowledged by NVC on 09/26

09-27-2006 Mailed I-864 payment to St. Louis, MO

10-12-2006 Received IV Bill

10-23-2006 Received I-864 form (Cover letter dated Oct. 16th; envelope postmarked Oct. 20th)

12-02-2006 Mailed IV payment

12-04-2006 Mailed I-864 (EZ)

"To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage." ~ Lao Tzu

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Posted

Either way they will have to file an I-601 to waiver the bar that will be in place for the overstay. This tends to have to be done after the consular officer requests it at a visa interview.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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Okay, thanks! Yet another form, more $$$, and more wait time. :wacko:

05-13-2006 Marriage

I-130 Process

06-14-2006 mailed to VSC

06-16-2006 Received by Service Center

06-20-2006 NOA1

06-24-2006 Touched (on a Saturday?)

07-18-2006 Notice of transfer of petition from Vermont to California.

07-20-2006 Touched - Prolly a kiss goodbye from Vermont.

07-25-2006 Receipt Notice from CSC via email.

07-26-2006 Touched

07-27-2006 Touched

07-28-2006 Touched

08-21-2006 *APPROVED*

09-05-2006 Petition received by NVC

09-18-2006 I-864 (Affidavit of Support) bill is generated; postmarked 9/22, arrives on 9/26

09-24-2006 Submitted Choice of Agent via email; Acknowledged by NVC on 09/26

09-27-2006 Mailed I-864 payment to St. Louis, MO

10-12-2006 Received IV Bill

10-23-2006 Received I-864 form (Cover letter dated Oct. 16th; envelope postmarked Oct. 20th)

12-02-2006 Mailed IV payment

12-04-2006 Mailed I-864 (EZ)

"To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage." ~ Lao Tzu

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
Timeline
Posted
Okay, thanks! Yet another form, more $$$, and more wait time. :wacko:
Overstaying a visa can be a costly mistake.

Marco is not doomed, just will hit a speed bump.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

1428954228.1592.1755425389.png

CHIN0001_zps9c01d045.gifCHIN0100_zps02549215.gifTAIW0001_zps9a9075f1.gifVIET0001_zps0a49d4a7.gif

Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

Posted
Okay, thanks! Yet another form, more $$$, and more wait time. :wacko:
Overstaying a visa can be a costly mistake.

Marco is not doomed, just will hit a speed bump.

Hey thanks again. Yea, I've warned him that it'll be a "major hurdle."

I wonder: Do people in this situation have to file a letter of "extreme hardship" along with the I-601? Is this always necessary?

05-13-2006 Marriage

I-130 Process

06-14-2006 mailed to VSC

06-16-2006 Received by Service Center

06-20-2006 NOA1

06-24-2006 Touched (on a Saturday?)

07-18-2006 Notice of transfer of petition from Vermont to California.

07-20-2006 Touched - Prolly a kiss goodbye from Vermont.

07-25-2006 Receipt Notice from CSC via email.

07-26-2006 Touched

07-27-2006 Touched

07-28-2006 Touched

08-21-2006 *APPROVED*

09-05-2006 Petition received by NVC

09-18-2006 I-864 (Affidavit of Support) bill is generated; postmarked 9/22, arrives on 9/26

09-24-2006 Submitted Choice of Agent via email; Acknowledged by NVC on 09/26

09-27-2006 Mailed I-864 payment to St. Louis, MO

10-12-2006 Received IV Bill

10-23-2006 Received I-864 form (Cover letter dated Oct. 16th; envelope postmarked Oct. 20th)

12-02-2006 Mailed IV payment

12-04-2006 Mailed I-864 (EZ)

"To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage." ~ Lao Tzu

 
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