US Immigration from Ukraine

I hate to even bring this up, but its a concern. I've read a lot on other boards and just research in general that the person in the U.S. who is sponsoring their future spouse is potentially liable for 125% of any government assistance that immigrant may go on in the event the relationship fails for a period of 10 years or until that person is a U.S. citizen which I believe takes around 5 years minimum. Anyone have horror stories to share on this? What are the realistic chances of financial ruin for the sponsor if it doesn't work out? I just want to know the potential downside scenarios as we are getting close to the Embassy interview and then there's really no turning back as it's the final step to her approval. I believe I've been misinformed by my attorney, which is why I bring this up. The whole process has put a strain on our relationship and I'm taking a huge risk.

Hello, according to the US Embassy website in Kiev, they are still not doing routine visitor visa interviews. Does anyone have an idea as to when they might resume? My wife's mother has been wanting to come visit, but I've said it's not possible due to the informatin on their website. Is this accurate? It's such a shame, her daughter and grandson have been living in the US for over two years now and she's never had the opportunity to vist.

Thanks for any information!

Hello All,

My wife's marriage based conditional green card (and her son's) will expire this coming September. So I'm starting to refresh myself on the what to start next. I understand we need to submit I-751 and it's associated evidence. My question is about her upcoming travel this summer. She is planning to visit her family back home June-mid August. Does anyone see a potential problem with this timing? I remember being called for biometrics appointments, etc. before the initial GC interview. I've told her to go ahead and buy tickets, but after thinking about things more, I'm a little concerned something might pop up that she needs to be present for.

Thank you!

All,

I am a US Citizen and my mother is currently in the US on a visitor's visa (B2). I am sponsoring her to become a permanent resident and as such, I have filed the I-130 online (back in March), and received a case number. Early this month (April), I submitted the I-485 package to USCIS but have not received NOA1 nor has the check for the filling fee been cashed yet.

Her I-94 is going to expire in 9 days and I am concerned that she will accrue unlawful stay until I get the NOA1 from the adjustment status application thus causing potential impact on her application's decision.

My question to the more senior members is, should I go ahead and apply for an I-539 - Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status to prevent an unlawful overstay accrual?

Thanks in advance.

I've called three doctors in my area, all three of them either don't do vaccines for someone as young as 4 year olds, or refuse to do just the vaccine portion of the I-693. A fourth doctor will do it but has to see the child first and then refer her for the actual vaccines. Is this common?

The instructions for I-693 clearly state you can do just the vaccines if you had your medical overseas less than a year ago but didn't get all the needed vaccines, but Civil Surgeons seem to not know that. I heard that it's best to do them in the country of origin to save on money, but I didn't expect it's because the Civil Surgeon would make you repeat the entire examination.

From the instructions:

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If you were admitted as a:

1. K-1 fiance (e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiance (e); or

2. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

3. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

   1. (1) You are not required to have another medical examination as long as you file your Form I-485 within one year of an overseas medical examination; and

      (a) The panel physician did not find a class A medical condition during your overseas examination; or
      (b) The panel physician did find a class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility, and

      you have complied with the terms and conditions of the waiver.

   2. (2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will need to have the Part 10. Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you must submit Parts 1. - 5., 7., and 10.

      of Form I-693.