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TexasRafael

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    Phoenix AZ Lockbox
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    Houston TX
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    Indonesia

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  1.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: K1 or CR1 visa?
  2.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: K1 or CR1 visa?
  3. TexasRafael
    Given a choice the CR1 is far cheaper than the K1, if money is not an issue then it's up to you.
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  8. TexasRafael
    My husband just arrived here about one year ago and has his 10 year VISA and honestly we are not worried about any of that.....I honestly believe that they have many other battles to fight in the undocumented immigrant front to worry about anyone who entered the US legally and also has status.
  9.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Hi
  10. TexasRafael
    Please understand that the the very experienced people here giving you advice, they are doing it based on their vast years of experience, and they honestly want the best for you and your experience in whatever VISA you eventually apply for. It may not be what you want to hear but believe me that their advice is money in the bank for a successful VISA Journey. Their advice is invaluable.
  11.    MichaelaH reacted to a post in a topic: Arriving first time on immigration visa.
  12. TexasRafael
    Whatever your experience was with Chicago to arrive at the Agent , (where you present your visa and package) was in your prior visits, it will be the same, then add at least one more hour when they take you to their offices, open the package and give you a brief interview, so your 4 hour window seems good.
  13. TexasRafael
    She will be teaching 18 weeks, you will be lucky if you get your application approved in 52 weeks, I think you do not have to worry about the timeline vs her teaching responsibilities.
  14. TexasRafael
    I agree with the comments, my fiance brought all kinds of pics and other items to his interview, when he entered the interview area the person there asked for very specific items/forms and said all else they did not need to see it. Once he was actually interviewed by the agent, outside of questions that were asked, no further evidence was requested. Two years later when we went through the process again for the spousal visa, we only brought what was requested and not a single page more. Good luck.
  15. TexasRafael
    i am a neat freak as well, and when it came time for my spouse K-1 interview, I prepared all the evidence in clear plastic folders and sent it via Fedex at a cost of over $300.00 for the package. Once at the interview they asked for only 3 sheets of what he brought. The next time for the US Embassy interview, for the spousal visa, whatever I needed to send from the US I just sent via an email, including pictures, which were printed in his country. Total cost of printing $10.00. All the documentation was in one single envelope and once again of all he brought they only took and reviewed 3 pieces and the rest they never looked at it. My comments that if you want to do binders for your own piece of mind, go ahead but once at the Embassy they will ask and take only what they want to see.
  16. TexasRafael
    That is unfortunate but concentrate of your life and make it happy with the one you have chosen. If they come around much the better but if they do not, move on.
  17.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: CR1 - Evidence submission, need additional help/advice
  18. TexasRafael
    Being tech challenged, I just sent all my files on paper. I just printed pictures at Walgreens and glued them to a blank page and added my written comments underneath. I only sent 10 pics that I thoughts were of consequence. It all go approved without issue. Good luck.
  19. TexasRafael
    When we filled out our K1 application, we sent no pictures of us together with any family, I did go visit in Indonesia and we travelled to various cities in Indonesia and also Thailand and Malaysia and we did send those pics but not a one with any family and it was approved.
  20.    SalishSea reacted to a post in a topic: Impact from elections
  21. TexasRafael
    At all entry points is business as usual everyday, the election does not impact that process at all.
  22. TexasRafael
    Those of us who have been through this process feel your pain! For reasons that I won't bore all with it my process for a K-1 Visa for my now spouse started on May 2017 and the visa was finally approved in June 2021, 4 years, (covid happened during that time,) just be patient and move along and all will be fine. Good luck.
  23. TexasRafael
    I have had Global Entry since it first came out and while my travel overseas varies year to year, I find it extremely easy to just go to a kiosk when I arrive and do what is required and obtain the slip and cut the line and be out of immigration in less than 10 minutes. To me its worth the $85.00 I paid last time I renewed.
  24. TexasRafael
    You can get your IRS transcript online and then send it as an attachment via email and then have it printed before going to the interview. It really took me all of 10 minutes to do it when my husband went to the interview. He was able to print it at the hotel.
  25. TexasRafael
    If you said you do not want to be spiteful, then just get divorce and move on.
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