BethandBilly

No you will not qualify for expedited naturalization if your wife has less than one year on her contract. Sorry its not better news, but as someone that applied for and got Naturalization based on 319(b) I can tell you from experience I was asked, at interview, for a copy of my husbands contract and how long we would remain overseas, you must be able to prove that your wife will be overseas for at least another year after you become a US Citizen.

Well he is an American born and raised, his job with the US Government takes him to Germany. He married his girl in Colombia a few months ago. From what I understand she has been refused a visitors visa to Germany. Her husbands legal residence is Louisiana, although he is posted to Germany. Would it help if he had her put on his orders? She is pushing him to do the CR-1 and to start renting an apartment in Germany. He asked me if she would need a 10 year green card before she could apply for citizenship, or because he is on Government orders (not military) that she could get her GC and then applied for the 319(b)? She is pushing him to do it all, but he doesn't have a clue where to start. Expedited Naturalization under 319(b) allows the GC holder to waive the residency requirements, so now just wondering if she will need her 10 year GC and will she need the Travel Document to allow her to be overseas for up to 2 years?

I'm a Naturalized Citizen, expedited but I had a 10 year card.

A friend of my husband recently married a girl from Colombia, they want to get her a Greencard, but he is currently working in Germany. From what I have been told Germany won't allow her a visa to even travel to Germany, so they want to know can she get a Greencard, stay in the US for a few months and then go to Germany? If so when can she apply for citizenship, will she have to wait two years to get her 10 year card or can she do Expedited Naturalization based on him working overseas but not military?

I became a citizen for three reasons:

a) my husband and son are American and should anything happen to my husband I need to know I am in a good position with regards care for my son.

b) to get my hubby of the hook for the I-864, he wasn't worried about it but I was

c) I am very proud of my home country but I am also proud of the US, I am now a Dual Citizen and stand up for both countries when they are being slated

I have lived all over the world and enjoyed every minute of it, but I now class New England as my home, as with me being Northern Irish I feel quite at home up in the Mass. area

And the point of your biblical quote is?

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

I have a friend that served in HM's Armed Forces, he transferred across to the Aussies. It took a year to do and I believe he had to resign his commission from the Army to go to joined the Australian Army. I realize it's a slightly different situation, what with the Commonwealth etc, but I can't see it being too difficult in unless you were dishonorably discharged from the RN.

I wish you good luck and many thanks for your service. My husband was the the US Army for 10 years, he said if personal circumstances had been different he would have stayed in, he says he misses the camaraderie of it all.

Good Luck mate

I've sent an email to the service I'm interested in, US Army, and I'm just waiting to hear back from them.

I served in Her Majesty's Royal Navy from 2001-2003, just wondering if that would make me inadmissible to serve for another country's military once I have LPR status?

So what do you suggest he do, you says the things he has can be easily faked, what in your opinion can he give to ICE to show his wifes fraud, or do you think he is the fraud?

Chat logs, FB pages can easily be faked.

Darnell, hit the nail on the head, make an appointment with your USCIS office and ask for an Ice Supervisor, submit you paperwork, but make sure you keep copies just in case your first submission is lost. Make sure you get the name of the person you talk to about your wife, make sure you get a contact number as well.

It seems you have given her every chance to work on the marriage, but she seems either unable or unwilling to.

You can only flog a dead horse for so long, and honestly it seems your marriage is dead in the water and was a non starter from before you married and brought her to the US.

Now you have told her how you feel you are going to have to be careful she can't find ways to accuse you in order to file VAWA, protect yourself and good luck

I think you have a case for ICE, but

Get to yer local USCIS Office via infopass, and talk with the ICE Shift Supervisor. Bring yer file, ask for input.

Stay strong, ignore the comments by people that BLAME you, they have not walked a step in your shoes and do not know YOUR story.

My ex husband was a charmer and I fell for it hook line and sinker, he left me in thousands of dollars worth of debt and it took me to work two jobs to pay it off. My husbands ex wife is a pathological liar and had him so convinced she had been abused by her father my husband married her just to get her away from the environment she was in, guess what it was all a lie, just one of many. Neither my husband nor I were brought up to mistrust people, we were brought up to see the good in others, we've learned our lessons however and now see the world in a different light. You may judge my husband and I for being suckered in, but if you have never dealt with scammers and liars you will never know it is happening until its too late. I guess what I am saying is, until a person has walked a mile, a step etc in your shoes they are in no position to judge you or how you acted in certain situations.

One other point, others have said its Nigeria you should know better than to trust Nigerians, well I think that is wrong, not all Nigerians have ulterior motives when they meet people from other countries, not all are corrupt, but from what posters have said we should avoid Nigerians at all cost, that is wrong and unfair.

AYOsGirl stay strong you do not deserve to be attacked his way.

First of all to all the Nigerians that felt they had to doubt my 'story' just to save their name...as I stated before, this is not a NIGERIAN thing. THis is my story as it happened, it just so happened that the player here is a Nigerian. And correction..neither my ex or my current husband are IBO's, they are both Yoruba. I dont know what the need to point out that some men living in Nigeria make more than any USC. OBVIOSLY!! Ive been in west AFrica longer than I care to be and I am surrounded by them. (plenty of Nigerians living in Ghana). In fact my husband and I take walks around our estate area every night and admire the gorgeous mansions people have that spell money all over them. My current husband never asked for anything, and while I do have my own business back home, I am mainly supported by him here. To Ching, Ming, or whatever his name is...yeah i was a fool for letting him back 3 times, giving him so much money, and I acknowledged that so what is wrong with you emotionally that you felt the need to throw that in my face? Did it make your day better or what? NObody here is USCIS< INS, or any other goverment agency, official or anything so you all should remember that there is no reason for someone to come on here and start telling a story that is false; or that 'there MUST be another side to it. Ive stated the facts. Im not trying to sell anyone a story here that would assist in getting him in trouble, cuz nobody here has that power. So maybe you should take people's experiences at face value instead of trying to read more into it. I read one remark that women get easily swooned by 'men in hot places'...and ching tao said he 'knew wat she meant by that"...yeah, i guess I did too. and let me just give a little insight on that as well...the EX had something the size of my thumb and it barely got up. sooooo.....any theories of me taking him back cuz I was blinded by SEX should seriously be put to rest. ITs a shame that so many people here are so aggressive and negative. I just dont know why. Thanks to all who gave words of encouragement and advice. I guess I got my answer in one of the posts that said that never has a GC been revoked after given based on VAWA. And that is pretty darn sad.

SD, could we not say the same as you with the "reasonable proof" comment?!

OP stated she knew spouse got LPR. I asked how (yes, it piqued my interest). The answer that came out was: "hearsay". But scores of members have commented: VAWA must be changed, ex-husband should be pursued for pedophilia - when there was no reasonable proof of anything in the topic (?)

Anyways OP as I said before you go after him if you feel the need to clear your name, I think what you're doing is amazing and shows you're not prepared to just sit back and let someone get away with slandering you, may be if more people were like you, other making false claims wouldn't get away with it. Keep us updated with how you're doing, you might just be the one person that actually helps tip the scales on the fraudulent VAWA claims. Good Luck

Ok, thank you for clearing that up.

bethandbilly, it's when another member clicks + on a post (often yours). Some of the most "popular" posts often have no helpful to immigrant information. Hard to understand what's going on

You mean none that suit your needs SingleDad2usc?!

What is "greening", it is not a term I am familiar with.

I'm not upset with OP: her story may be true (?) What I don't understand is motive behind all of the supporting member commentary, "greening" each other, etc. There seemed to be no serious discussion of process

Mine didn't show up online until I received citizenship and even then it only showed as at interview letter sent out. I called USCIS and they told me my case would never show up online as there was a glitch in the system, obviously not though. Wait a few days and try again or just do as I did and call USCIS pretty much every other day.

Good Luck with your Naturalization process

No offense but whether her husband is from Nigeria or not, is not (at least to me) an issue. I have been to Nigeria many times and met some lovely Nigerian men and women, so before you say I know nothing of the culture you are wrong. Any person that scams their US Spouse should be removed and if they have filed a false VAWA and been granted a GC they should be stripped of it and removed from the US.

I totally get how the US Citizen feels in wanting to clear her name, if it had happened to me I would want to do the same. You're right I have not read her other posts, I am however commenting on this one and that's all there is to it.

OP if you feel you need to fight to clear your name go for it, otherwise chalk it up as a bad experience and lesson learned. All the best OP and good luck with the future

You have every right to think whatever you like. It's apparent that you haven't read other threads posted by the OP to be informed enough to know and ask. I haven't seen a Nigerian husband yet WHO CARES ABOUT HIS WIFE not have an opinion.

Whether the OP is remarried or not is of no concern of yours of mine, but I do know one thing, if I were her new partner I would be helping her fight to clear her name, I would help her every step of the way. So rather than making the OP feel guilty for trying to clear her name after been scammed and probably found guilty of abuse (VAWA) you should offer support and not make her feel guilty for trying to clear her name. I think your post is disgusting!

OP I wish you nothing but the best and I hope you get the guys backside thrown out of the US, GOOD LUCK

What has your current husband said about the energy you've devoted to this?

How are you and the little guy getting on, are things better for you now you are out of the US? So glad you had the sense to leave the situation, I am sure it wasn't an easy decision to make, take care and all the best for the future

I left States, Thanks guys. bye bye...... Just my poor little son!

I think whats funny is, people come on here asking for opinions and when they don't get the opinion they want they sulk, either that or they are attacked for asking what might seem to some as ridiculous questions, but they aren't ridiculous to the OP. I think we see a lot of judgmental comments on here, yes I am guilty of it too, from every section of society and we might not always like or agree with the comments posted, but rather than carry on with the childishness we should just walk away, something I have learned to do recently. I think its time we offer true support and empathy to others that come here for help and assistant.

I think this thread has run its course, there is a lot of misinformation given out in the last couple of pages which help noone.

Get a Lawyer to represent you in court, you can ask that your husband bare the costs of your Lawyer fees when all judgements have been set in place, also file for retroactive child support, you can ask that your husband pay child support up until your son graduates University, make sure he helps pay for child care, health insurance for your son and help with extra curricula activities your son may take up in the future. I know you said you were in the So Cal area, unfortunately I don't know anything about their legal/court system, but consult with a Lawyer and if necessary ask them to file a motion to delay the case if you feel you do not have enough time to get the necessary paperwork etc ready for court. Protect yourself at all costs, after all you have been through you need to look after yourself and your little boy, good luck

From my understanding of the K-1 visa you can only adjust with your original petitioner, ie your wife.

I'm very sorry for the situation you are in, it doesn't sound good at all. It does sound like there is some form of abuse going on, make sure you keep a note of it. There is a lady on this website that may be of help to you, her name is Sandranj, may be you could look her up and put your situation before her, she may be able to point you in the right direction.

Good Luck

Laura, there are some online Federal Resume services that may help your husband with this situation, they may know of a way to write this into your husbands resume when he applies for federal jobs, here is a link for one of them www.federalresumeexperts.com/.

Don't give up before you've ever really tried, that would be a real shame. Good Luck

I am uncertain in what way SS becomes a security clearance issue. Can you explain, please, so that I can research that more?

My husband actually worked as an intern in the Pentagon back in 1995 and his lack of SS registration was never even brought to his attention (how I wish it had been!) let alone act as a blocker to security clearance. I appreciate that security systems are even more vigilant post 9/11 but it just seems bizarre to me that he cannot make any sort of amends for a sincere oversight and it could wreck all of his plans for returning to the US.

Hi Laura, I found this about Dual Nationals, I know you said you husband had lived here in the US in his teens, how long for may help on working out if he needs to do Selective Service. Here's a little bit of info that may help

ALIENS AND DUAL NATIONALS

U.S. non-citizens and dual nationals are required by law to register with the Selective Service System.* Most are also liable for induction into the U.S. Armed Forces if there is a draft. They would also be eligible for any deferments, postponements, and exemptions available to all other registrants.

However, some aliens and dual nationals would be exempt from induction into the military if there is a draft, depending on their country of origin and other factors. Some of these exemptions are shown below:

• An alien who has lived in the U.S. for less than one year is exempt from induction.
• A dual national whose other country of nationality has an agreement with the U.S. which specifically provides for an exemption is exempt from induction.
• [some countries have agreements with the U.S. which exempt an alien national who is a citizen of both that country and the U.S. from military service in the U.S. Armed Forces.] An alien who requests and is exempt under an agreement or bilateral treaty can never become a U.S. citizen, and may have trouble reentering the U.S. if he leaves.
• An alien who served at least a year in the military of a country with which the U.S. is involved in mutual defense activities will be exempt from military service if he is a national of a country that grants reciprocal privileges to citizens of the U.S.

Hi VJers

I am posting this under General Immigration as I am not entirely sure where the best fit is for this topic. Feel free to move it if you think it is best suited elsewhere.

My husband (aged 37) is a USC but he has not lived in the US since he was 16. He was born in the UK (and is a dual UK/US national through his parents) so was only permanently resident in the US for a period in his early to mid teens. To cut a long story short, he never registered for Selective Service. He was back living in the UK when he turned 18 and was not involved in any US institutions whereby a reminder might have been given. All of the males in his family are/were UK nationals so it was never relevant for them so there was no reminder that way. He actually only became aware of it when we began this whole immigration process. Now, of course, at 37 he is too old to register.

The major problem is that my husband wishes to seek employment in Federal Government - as that would be the equivalent to the professional role he does here in the UK - and you have to have been registered for Selective Service to work for Federal Government.

He got in touch with the Selective Service Registry and explained the circumstances. They said that what had to happen was that he would have to wait until he was offered and accepted a job and then the prospective employer would check the register, see he was not on it and that was the point when he could apply for a waiver given the circumstances. As I understand it, essentially they are trying to sort out "draft dodgers" so we are hoping that my husband's explanation for his oversight is compelling enough for them to grant a waiver.

When it comes down to brass tacks, if this prevents my husband from gaining Federal employment then we may as well quit the whole immigration process as without a like-for-like professional position we would not be able to afford to live in the US as a family, at least not without a real struggle which would not be worth it in the long run given that we are all together here in the UK as a family.

So my questions are: Has anyone else had a hiccup with Selective Service? Has anyone else successfully applied for a waiver? Should my husband be up front about this technical snag with prospective employers or wait until he is offered a job to declare it?

Thanks in advance.

Best wishes

Laura

Every man in the US between the ages of 18 and 25 must sign up for Selective Service if they are legal US Residents or Citizens, please note that this part of the Civics Test when applying for Naturalization.

Here is an excerpt from the Selective Service website:

Selective Service does not collect any information which would indicate whether or not you are undocumented. You want to protect yourself for future U.S. citizenship and other government benefits and programs by registering with Selective Service. Do it today.

If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. According to law, a man must register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Selective Service will accept late registrations but not after a man has reached age 26. You may be denied benefits or a job if you have not registered. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. When you do obtain a social security number, let Selective Service know. Provide a copy of your new social security number card; being sure to include your complete name, date of birth, Selective Service registration number, and current mailing address; and mail to the Selective Service System, P.O. Box 94636, Palatine, IL 60094-4636.

OP, I am sorry I do not know the answer to your question, I am sure there will be others along with more information. Good Luck to you both

hi I would not be to worried about it hurting him now since the selective service was done away with after they stopped drafting people plus since he was not in the states at that time it does not pertain to him but if asked I would tell anybody what you told us just be upfront about everything you should be alright-good-luck

The benefits are not YOUR benefits per se if you are applying for them on behalf of your children, they are for children and should be used soley for the use of your children.

As this poster has said though never be afraid of fighting for your rights, there are ways of handling any agency and thats usually with being firm but friendly and going in to their offices with a right attitude and with the right information from the start. Go online and look up what is required for the said benefits and go in to the office armed with the necessary info, be polite but firm and always use a smile, smiling with get you far more than rudeness, attitude will never work and never get you the HELP you need.

I wish you ALL the very best with your VAWA cases, I can't imagine the pain and hurt you have and are going through, stay strong and know there are people on here on your side.

Also, if you're concerned that your Fair Hearing award will end up too small to really help you: make sure to apply for benefits way before you ever get pf(and keep evidence of the date you'd applied). That way: there will already be case history, and history of them refusing YOUR benefits - despite being DV victim. So at the hearing: 1) they'll be found not in complience of providing you evidence packet; 2) found incorrect in refusing you benefits going way back.

I should say that when I read something like the above: "they gave me nothing", "they refused", "they told me I wasn't eligible" - please, know your rights and don't let anyone intimidate you. Especially when you're doing this for your children. This is not luxury, do not betray your children by not focusing