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  1. SalishSea
    Great point, hadn't thought of that before. I have a feeling with the upcoming fee hikes, we will see more threads like this.
  2. SalishSea
    It absolutely can be DIY, which is the essence of VJ.
  3. SalishSea
    This is immigration fraud! Petition them for an immigrant visa. The wait time is what it is.
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    @Loren Y
  5. SalishSea
    No, they will not handcuff your children. Do you live in an area near a border? VJ tends to recommend that if people cannot file for some reason, that they should “lay low” to avoid being detained by the border checkpoints.
  6. SalishSea
    No, that would not be a qualifying expedite relationship, since it’s not the petitioner.
  7. SalishSea
    You’re right, they would be out of status and subject to deportation. Not wise to wait to file.
  8. SalishSea
    Sounds like it was simply a timing issue. ROC was approved prior to oath, but card was produced late.
  9. SalishSea
    Claiming to be a USC=lifetime ban with no waiver available. You need a lawyer asap.
  10. SalishSea
    I think the bigger issue will be that criminal history with the answers on ESTA and a possible misrep. OP, you need an excellent immigration lawyer. Previous ESTA applications will be visible to consular staff.
  11. SalishSea
    Yes. But again, expedites are much more likely to be approved if it is to benefit the USC petitioner, NOT beneficiary. Most are denied. No harm in trying. You’ll need documentation/evidence to back up the reason for your request.
  12. SalishSea
    I recommend using the checklist from the USCIS site that accompanies the form. I-134 is not needed until the interview, which will likely be close to two years from now. You need to show evidence of the required meeting- passport stamps and boarding passes are good.
  13. SalishSea
    Normally the urgent reason needs to be the USC’s, not the beneficiary’s.
  14. SalishSea
    You could, but very unlikely it would be approved since you have a petition for an immigrant visa pending.
  15. SalishSea
    No wedding plans of any kind are expected at the petition phase.
  16. SalishSea
    Totally agree! As far as I know, “wet signatures” are not required for most USCIS/DOS documents. A employer letter does not expire, per se. Rule of thumb is to try to assemble documents that are as recent as possible, I did not provide employer or bank letters. I did provide W2s and tax return transcripts.
  17. SalishSea
    I’d worried more that your case seems so planned out, rather than spontaneously deciding to adjust status. Most people visiting on ESTA haven’t established joint bills, lease, etc. I don’t think you will get denied, (“intent is established et the border”), but with his history or petitioning someone else, it could raise questions, so be prepared for them. As long as you’re sure you didn’t misrepresent your intention, that’s the most important thing.
  18. SalishSea
    Of course she can. “Step-parent” as a relationship is not the same legally as it is for USCIS.
  19. SalishSea
    Not surprised at all. Same reason tourist visa restrictions are put on those from specific countries. Reciprocity.
  20. SalishSea
    Where is the beneficiary now?
  21. SalishSea
    Interesting. I recently travelled with my adult sons, and the eldest had something like that happen. Seemed totally random.
  22. SalishSea
    What is that?
  23. SalishSea
    The alternative to losing money while waiting for an EAD is to choose the CR-1, so that there is no need to adjust status. If you feel victimized on a psychological level by USCIS wait times, that is on you to manage your own coping skills, not "the system."
  24. SalishSea
    LOL, no one here is making excuses, nor are USCIS/DOS customers "sheeple." It's not like anyone can take their business elsewhere. By all means, vent, write letters, vote, etc. But like for any formal process, there are rules, and most of the waiting is because (surprise!) lots of other people had the same idea. Maybe someday, AI will be able to complete what humans do now at lightning speed.
  25. SalishSea
    Same here for the K-1. We evaluated the options and chose the K-1 because in 2018, it made sense. If we were doing it now, we would choose to do a CR-1, since so much has changed since then in terms of processing times. Also, being around VJ during the worldwide lockdowns really brought to light the inherent weaknesses with that visa. Honestly, at this point I think the only remaining advantage is for people who have minor children to bring at the same time/within the first year.
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