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Everything posted by Marieke H
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I'm sorry that things didn't work out, but I am glad to hear that this is a well-thought-through decision. We see too many posts here by people who withdrew their petition during an argument and now regret it, but can't reverse the decision that they had made while they were mad. Wishing you all the best.
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Sleeping in separate rooms is not necessarily an issue; lots of couples do that for all kinds of reasons: health, snoring, different work schedules, or just being very restless sleepers. You should have just been honest about this instead of trying to make up some answer and hoping your husband would make up the same answer. The bank statement with no deposits is likely an issue as well; they want to see comingled finances, and the statement you provided clearly does not show that. Wait and see what the decision will be, but in the meantime, it won't hurt to consult a lawyer so you can be ready for any scenario. Don't worry about citizenship for now; you won't receive citizenship as long as your issues with your LPR status have not been resolved.
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Can a UK citizen with a previously cancelled i130 visit the US?
Marieke H replied to Marie.'s topic in Tourist Visas
If you don't want to answer the questions asked here, the only advice we can give you is to apply for an ESTA, answer all questions truthfully, and see what happens. -
Yes. But... Be aware that when your fiancé(e) is approved, moves to the US, and you marry, they will have to go through the Adjustment of Status process to apply for the green card. This needs to be done within 90 days after entering the US. This process comes with an I-864, which will require you to be at 125%. So yes, the visa may be approved if you are just at 100%, but you need to plan for what comes after that if you want to eventually get the green card.
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So confused on what to do now...
Marieke H replied to HamWelder's topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration
Apparently the page for Frankfurt does not specify that they handle DCF requests from people living in the Netherlands, so I would include in your request that the consulate in the Netherlands is unable to process these requests. There's a bit more information here: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp -
So confused on what to do now...
Marieke H replied to HamWelder's topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration
I know I have seen something a while ago about Frankfurt specifically handling DCF requests from people residing in the Netherlands, but I can't seem to find it right now. I think it won't hurt to include in your request that the Consulate in the Netherlands is unable to process DCF requests. I will search some more and see what I can find. -
So confused on what to do now...
Marieke H replied to HamWelder's topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration
This would have been so helpful to include in your initial post... The consulate in the Netherlands generally does not accept DCF requests, so contact Frankfurt. Make sure to very clearly explain the situation: you have to relocate for your job (include documentation), your spouse cannot go back to her home country (explain why: no ties, does not speak the language, unsafe), and it sounds like she will not have legal status in the Netherlands after you leave (on what kind of visa is she currently there?). I think this is a classic example of why DCF exists in the first place, and if presented well I think there is a good chance of getting approval. Feel free to share here what you intend to include in your request, so we can help you to increase your chance of success. Good luck! -
They fill out the DS160 to the best of their knowledge with the current situation and plans. If plans change, they will be able to explain that at the interview.
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You were advised in your previous posts over the past few years that in your situation and considering the consulate you are going through, establishing domicile in the US is very important. Did you do research on domicile and what you need to do regarding this? It is more than providing a relative's address; you need to show that you plan to live in the US. There are many ways to do this, but the best way is for you to move to the US now, find a place to live, find a job, get the children enrolled in school, etc. Not having a joint sponsor only makes it even more important that you move to the US and start working; your spouse will not get a visa if you can't show that you are able to financially support him. If this is not possible for you, it might be better for your spouse to look into employment-based visa options.
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You are overthinking it. You are just being asked to indicate if the person plans to travel alone or with other people, and if they are planning to travel with others, who those other people are. The point is that you are providing the information that you are required to provide. You are not adding them to the application; everyone needs to apply separately. Everyone applies separately and they are all asked to provide information about their travel plans, which includes who they are planning to travel with.
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2nd employer information Trouble!!! k1
Marieke H replied to Mnav13's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
It isn't really a reference; they just want you to list where you have worked. Fill out the details that you know about this employer. You can use Part 8 of the form to clarify that this employer does not exist anymore. -
I-130 Approved, Applied I-864, Then DS-160?
Marieke H replied to SS D's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
Fire the "lawyer". -
You will need to be able to show that you can financially support the immigrant after arrival in the US, so it needs to be income that will continue after immigrating.
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Keep in mind that your fiancé(e) will need to submit an I-134 at the interview, and if you as the sponsor can't show US-based income that might cause issues.
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I remember seeing one post here from someone who kept nagging USCIS and was told not to contact them again. You can not annoy them into making a positive decision on your case. I think this was their polite way of telling you to be patient and stop bugging them. I would do as told by the agency that has the power to approve or deny my petition.
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Immigrants Visa (Spousal Sponsored)
Marieke H replied to Princeadem's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
You were denied for a very valid reason: you were not eligible for a fiancé visa because you were already married. Just be truthful from now on. -
Make sure she is well prepared for the test this time; maybe find her some classes for immigrants seeking to naturalize. And I can assure you that there was nothing racist about the questions the officer asked; they are professional, and it is just part of their job to ask these kind of questions. During my AOS interview, I was asked if I intended to overthrow the government and if I associate with terrorists.
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Immigrant visa declined under public charge
Marieke H replied to alex01's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
OP, many of us have asked very valid question about the family and the sponsors. You chose to answer just a few of them, while ignoring other important questions. We can't help if you won't provide the important background information that we need to be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck, I am done wasting my time here; it is like pulling teeth. -
Immigrant visa declined under public charge
Marieke H replied to alex01's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
Is this the same family you posted about previously, with a petitioner who doesn't work and hasn't filed taxes? Is this also the same petitioner who struggled to prove domicile? -
Immigrant visa declined under public charge
Marieke H replied to alex01's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
Besides all the questions that have already been asked about this family, how well do they know the co-sponsor? Would they be moving to the state where the co-sponsor lives? Has the co-sponsor sponsored other immigrants in the past? -
RFE Dutch marriage certificate
Marieke H replied to mapi's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
I signed as the translator. If you feel more comfortable having someone else do it, that's fine too. It's really no big deal, especially because the English translation is already included on the certificate. -
RFE Dutch marriage certificate
Marieke H replied to mapi's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
I had the same issue with my Dutch birth certificate, which was in 12 languages including English. I ended up typing the English pieces in a document and signing that as the "translator". It felt very redundant and unnecessary, but sometimes you just have to spell things out for USCIS to be able to move forward in the process.