Adjusting status whilst going to USA? (Merged threads)

[Lee Thacket 29]

How will you survive in the United States given you have not got any money and will not be able to work for several months?

 

Remember there will be money needed to pay for a flight, a wedding, adjustment of status and an employment authorisation document.

 

Where do you live?

[alliejourney 61]

14 minutes ago, Hopeful Dreams said:

I have been looking into things locally there really is nothing available to me that's why I'm under so much pressure and with no money at all It's even worse.. 

 

If you are in a western country (I agree with someone in your posting history who mentioned it sounds like you are in the UK, so that's my assumption) then there are absolutely resources for you. Homeless shelters, food banks, domestic violence shelters, government assistance programs for food and shelter and income assistance - there are programs you could definitely qualify for. Is your partner not able to help you financially, at least enough to get away and support yourself for a bit?

Listen, your situation is extremely sympathetic. It sounds incredibly difficult. Many, many people immigrate to the United States because they are facing hardships at home. If the US government allowed everyone who attempted to immigrate illegally slide because they had a sad story (and to be clear, coming to the US on an ESTA with the intent to adjust status is illegal immigration) then everyone would do that. I'm not trying to be harsh, but I'm trying to make you understand that escaping your situation via illegal immigration isn't an option, no matter what kind of story you can tell them if you get caught. The best thing you can do for yourself right now is try to make your life bearable in the meantime. 

[Gary Rich 261]

Seems.. like to me.. OP.. is from an African country.. I could be wrong. detail is missing to get some kind of help..

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

1 hour ago, Hopeful Dreams said:

I have filed for the K1 Visa with my partner but is there any way I can just go to the USA now and then get married to my partner and adjust status that way?

As has been explained, you are outside the US.  Adjustment of Status is not available to you. Visa fraud and misrepresentation are not taken lightly. 

[Hopeful Dreams 0]

33 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I must admit it sounded more like you are 16, you are not going anywhere without a Passport.

 

You mentioned access to the VWP so you are obviously from a Country where you can take control of your life.

 

In what way did i appear 16?
 

22 minutes ago, Lee Thacket said:

How will you survive in the United States given you have not got any money and will not be able to work for several months?

 

Remember there will be money needed to pay for a flight, a wedding, adjustment of status and an employment authorisation document.

 

Where do you live?

 

My girlfriend has said they can help 

[Hopeful Dreams 0]

19 minutes ago, alliejourney said:

 

If you are in a western country (I agree with someone in your posting history who mentioned it sounds like you are in the UK, so that's my assumption) then there are absolutely resources for you. Homeless shelters, food banks, domestic violence shelters, government assistance programs for food and shelter and income assistance - there are programs you could definitely qualify for. Is your partner not able to help you financially, at least enough to get away and support yourself for a bit?

Listen, your situation is extremely sympathetic. It sounds incredibly difficult. Many, many people immigrate to the United States because they are facing hardships at home. If the US government allowed everyone who attempted to immigrate illegally slide because they had a sad story (and to be clear, coming to the US on an ESTA with the intent to adjust status is illegal immigration) then everyone would do that. I'm not trying to be harsh, but I'm trying to make you understand that escaping your situation via illegal immigration isn't an option, no matter what kind of story you can tell them if you get caught. The best thing you can do for yourself right now is try to make your life bearable in the meantime. 

I appreciate that, just I don't know it's tough 

[milimelo 4,475]

You've got time until visa interview but you should look into steps to notify local authorities your passport is being held from you and what you can do about it - report it stolen? get a new one closer to the interview time? I am sure there are websites in your country to guide you through domestic issues at home social services, financial assistance and similar (local municipality, housing authority, employment office).

 

For your interview, sounds like you're from a background (Indian, muslim?) that's very different from your US fiancee and where arranged marriages are expected. Figure out how to explain that in the interview when they ask if families approve (sounds like the fiancee's family approves, but yours doesn't).  

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

what country ?

As far as i can see on list of ESTA countries ,,there are no African countries

so, what country did u come from for your US visit?

 

and yes,  as pointed out by Milimelo,  CO will ask if family approves 

 

i find it hard to understand why family would not want u to marry and loose u to a USC but are kicking u out

there has to be more to the story for them to be that upset

 

Edited May 24 by JeanneAdil

[Hopeful Dreams 0]

19 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

what country ?

As far as i can see on list of ESTA countries ,,there are no African countries

so, what country did u come from for your US visit?

 

and yes,  as pointed out by Milimelo,  CO will ask if family approves 

 

i find it hard to understand why family would not want u to marry and loose u to a USC but are kicking u out

there has to be more to the story for them to be that upset

 

 

No that's really it they are fed up with my life choices it seems they just want to control me lol.. 

1 hour ago, milimelo said:

You've got time until visa interview but you should look into steps to notify local authorities your passport is being held from you and what you can do about it - report it stolen? get a new one closer to the interview time? I am sure there are websites in your country to guide you through domestic issues at home social services, financial assistance and similar (local municipality, housing authority, employment office).

 

For your interview, sounds like you're from a background (Indian, muslim?) that's very different from your US fiancee and where arranged marriages are expected. Figure out how to explain that in the interview when they ask if families approve (sounds like the fiancee's family approves, but yours doesn't).  

 

Thank you I'll make sure to state that yes you are right for both

 

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

8 minutes ago, Hopeful Dreams said:

Thank you I'll make sure to state that yes you are right for both

In what country do you currently reside?

[SalishSea 17,804]

5 hours ago, Hopeful Dreams said:

So my situation has gotten even worse, parents have taken my passport, money, other issues and have overall denied me being with my partner from the USA they are giving me 2 weeks to get out of the house.. I have filed for the K1 Visa with my partner but is there any way I can just go to the USA now and then get married to my partner and adjust status that way?
 

I know this isn't supposed to be done, but with no money, a job paying barely anything and the situation I'm in at home would I not be able to talk to someone after trying to do this and explain the situation that lead to this? That I did try to go through the correct route but under pressure I had no other option?

 

I am being forced into marriage too, they take everything I earn, withhold important things I have, abuse me physically... 

 

There's a lot to get into..

But can I not do this? I know It's not looked good upon, but I really have no choice

No, you cannot do that.  That is immigration fraud.

 

It sounds to me like your issues are better suited to seeking help from local law enforcement/social services.

 

Developing adult coping skills now will also be something to focus on.  Moving to another country is not easy, and will not be an overall solution to your problems.

[SalishSea 17,804]

4 hours ago, Hopeful Dreams said:

I'm looking at about a year still so It's not ideal at all

 

I have been looking into things locally there really is nothing available to me that's why I'm under so much pressure and with no money at all It's even worse.. 

Are you not in the UK?  The UK has a much more robust and vast social support network/welfare system than the US.  Please reach out to your local services/council and see what is available.  The "woe is me" attitude only goes so far, and eventually you need to take ownership over your own life and choices.  You are a legal adult, and your family is subject to local laws, regardless of their religion or culture, or the laws in their home country.

[Lee Thacket 29]

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

what country ?

As far as i can see on list of ESTA countries ,,there are no African countries

so, what country did u come from for your US visit?

 

and yes,  as pointed out by Milimelo,  CO will ask if family approves 

 

i find it hard to understand why family would not want u to marry and loose u to a USC but are kicking u out

there has to be more to the story for them to be that upset

 

 

I had my visa interview last week. The consular officer didn't ask if my family approved.

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

32 minutes ago, Lee Thacket said:

 

I had my visa interview last week. The consular officer didn't ask if my family approved.

you are UK so can't compare 

I answer for countries where this is important as this person says parents are against the union for culture and religion differences

 

In some countries the parents receive a letter from court to ask family permission for a couple to marry (like India)

 

and this man says religion and culture are different /  so expect to be asked in interview 

they did ask this question at our attempt for K1

 

 

 

[Lee Thacket 29]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

you are UK so can't compare 

I answer for countries where this is important as this person says parents are against the union for culture and religion differences

 

In some countries the parents receive a letter from court to ask family permission for a couple to marry (like India)

 

and this man says religion and culture are different /  so expect to be asked in interview 

they did ask this question at our attempt for K1

 

 

 

 

I can only answer from my own experience. Some people have suggested the poster is from the UK. It is difficult meaningful advice when he won't give his location, religion or cultural background.