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  1. SalishSea
    That really makes no sense. If they believed your marriage is not bonafide, that isn't a "waiverable" situation. Fraud is fraud. There is more to this story.
  2. SalishSea
    Exactly. So a USC/LPR does not earn the money you would have paid for childcare, because your relative is doing it for free. That is a flagrant abuse of the B visa terms. That, with an overstay = very unlikely she will ever get another nonimmigrant visa for the US.
  3. SalishSea
    There is nothing you can do. She is from a VERY high fraud country. Not sure why you think that was unprofessional? The decision was probably based on her DS-160.
  4. SalishSea
    Many cultures will only marry people from their country/religion of origin.
  5. SalishSea
    Expect scrutiny as your timeline suggests you're bringing people here for the purpose of obtaining immigration benefit.
  6. SalishSea
    There is no "invite" for B visas. All applicants are evaluated based on their own eligibility.
  7. SalishSea
    This is no longer DIY. Like others are saying, you need a great lawyer.
  8. SalishSea
    Obviously they seek more info about the bonafides of your marriage.
  9. SalishSea
    Unfortunately, that is not how that works. Your visa category is numerically limited. I am an oncology nurse and I wish you well in your treatment. Myeloma sucks, but there are many new treatments available, especially immunotherapy. Also good ol' bone marrow transplant. I hope you have access to a top tier cancer center, or even an MM specialty center. Best wishes.
  10. SalishSea
    The word you seek is "submit." Do not lie. US consulate visa officers in countries where cousin marriage is a thing are well aware of this misrepresentation strategy.
  11. SalishSea
    Fiances are not family. One of the many reasons that the spouse visa is far superior to K-1.
  12. SalishSea
    I doubt immigration officers would click on links embedded in your emailed request to expedite. You would have to provide printed information to substantiate your request.
  13. SalishSea
    This, and the fact that during the global pandemic, K-1s were very low priority are big reasons in my mind not to choose that visa.
  14. SalishSea
    I think USCIS is now issuing denials for issued which previously may have resulted in an RFE. They cracked down similarly several years ago and began denying "placeholder" petitions people sent in with incomplete documentation.
  15. SalishSea
    I'm certainly not saying he plans to overstay. I am saying that when another family member has adjusted status on a nonimmigrant visa, it does get the attention of visa officers.
  16. SalishSea
    If he stayed/married and adjusted on a nonimmigrant student visa, that doesn't bode well for your nephew. What's to stop him from doing the same thing?
  17. SalishSea
    Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. People have expedited for health reasons for the USC petitioner, yes. You need to write a succinct letter explaining the situation, and providing supporting documentation, such as a letter from your oncologist. I am an oncology RN, and we have provided such letters to patients for immigration purposes. Good point. OP, what is the visa category? If a visa is not numerically available at this time, they cannot expedite it for any reason.
  18. SalishSea
    Don't wait. Have her get her surgery now. They won't expedite for that reason, anyway. Also: PLEASE make sure you have adequate health insurance for when she does arrive. If it is cancer, she will need very expensive, ongoing treatments, and she will not be eligible for medicaid or anything of that nature.
  19. SalishSea
    That is normal. Immigrants often petition for spouses from their same country or region.
  20. SalishSea
    They don't deny visas "just because they feel like it," nor based on race. If that was the case, no one from Lagos would get a visa. That said, there is a LOT of fraud out of Lagos. It's in a category of it's own when it comes to US immigration fraud. You can appeal. It will take several years. In the meantime, it would bode well for your appeal if you moved there to be with your wife. That would show credibility to your marriage, and help to assuage doubts if they suspect it is a green card marriage.
  21. SalishSea
    Word on the street is that no F-1s are being approved, and previously approved ones are being revoked. That said, OP it is a VERY bad idea to either like or lie by omission about your USC spouse. You are required to disclose family in the US. They already know, anyway - think of it as a test as to your credibility.
  22. SalishSea
    If you have cash to burn, go for it. Applying immediately after a denial with no change in circumstances will not likely end differently.
  23. SalishSea
    Seeing the CEAC status change to "issued."
  24. SalishSea
    The Peace Arch/Blaine crossing from US into Canada is now doing exit checks on the US side...
  25. SalishSea
    2002??
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