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  1. SalishSea
    Where is the beneficiary now?
  2. SalishSea
    Interesting. I recently travelled with my adult sons, and the eldest had something like that happen. Seemed totally random.
  3. SalishSea
    What is that?
  4. 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."
  5. 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.
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    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.
  7. SalishSea
    There is no way of knowing the details of internal processes at consulates. DOS doesn't publish such info. I would guess that with the stakes being so high, questionable files/documents are reviewed by many eyes.
  8. SalishSea
    You've decided not to bring the baby?
  9. SalishSea
    Inhumane? I'd hardly call it that. The immigration process is voluntary. As with any major life change, it pays to do one's due diligence in researching the options. Every single time someone comes to VJ inquiring about the K-1, they are given a list of tangible drawbacks. Own your process, do your research, make choices you can live with.
  10. SalishSea
    They already thought of that. You have just described the CR-1 process.
  11. SalishSea
    ‘Our tax dollars’ do not pay for people to bring their parents, siblings, children and spouses here from the old country. Or a fiancé met once for two magical weeks. Can you imagine the uproar if they did? The USCIS/DOS fees is why they are referred to as self-funded.
  12. SalishSea
    So you obtained citizenship without removing conditions?
  13. SalishSea
    Congrats! You’re one of the earliest LIN filers I believe. Have you filed an N-400?
  14. SalishSea
    Not a big deal, and it can be corrected at some point down the line, but is not urgent. If you want, you can write a letter which very simply states “we want to correct the answer to question 36B (or whatever), which should state that Fiancé’s mother’s birthplace is Belarus, not Russia.” Any correspondence you send to the Laguna Niguel address should reference your names, and also include a copy of the I-129 F with the incorrect answer highlighted.
  15. SalishSea
    Right. And a one time entry on a 3 month visa is not likely to get the “maximum 6 months” duration.
  16. SalishSea
    There is no visa available to you for waiting out the years-long spouse visa process. It is very unlikely you will be authorized for ESTA after the B denial. That was an unfortunate move.
  17. SalishSea
    @Allaboutwaiting, this is what I was trying to explain to you about the policy for B validity/duration of stay and reciprocity.
  18. SalishSea
    Viet Nam is notoriously tough on K-1s, due to widespread fraud. Is there a reason why you do not marry and pursue a spousal visa instead?
  19. SalishSea
    How would you trade an interview date? Interviews are scheduled for specific people.
  20. SalishSea
    If you read through the entire thread, what he said was inconsistent.
  21. SalishSea
    You changed your initial reason for coming over on a student visa - the MA program at a well known university vs a private run-of-the-mill English language school.
  22. SalishSea
    That is totally different from what you said in your original post though.
  23. SalishSea
    Not if he is out of the US. Learning the terms associated with the immigration process is something you should consider. Knowledge is power. You have a long and complicated journey ahead if you want to bring him to the US.
  24. SalishSea
    Is your son a US citizen or green card holder?
  25. SalishSea
    Where is your husband right now?
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