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Old Aug 17th 2017, 3:01 pm
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You don't need an attorney in the UK, and as immigration is a federal matter, a lawyer could be anywhere in the US. .... You should be able to deal with everything over the phone and by email/ fax/ snailmail/ courier. Just make sure you find a lawyer experienced in handling waivers.

If you could find one experienced in military spouse visas that might be a plus too. .... Try looking near major US military bases - and they should be cheaper than lawyers in New York or another major city.
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You may have already done this but I would be surprised if the JAG office you initially went to cannot help with your paperwork now you have a reason. Also, remember if and when mitigating to highlight that the US military has previously run a background check on you (that is what you said?).
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Originally Posted by vikingsail
You may have already done this but I would be surprised if the JAG office you initially went to cannot help with your paperwork now you have a reason. Also, remember if and when mitigating to highlight that the US military has previously run a background check on you (that is what you said?).
She said she couldn't help with it at all but gave us some contacts in California. We have contacted an attorney but I need my documents back then we can arrange a consultation to see how to go forward. Yes for his security clearances I have had to previously be credit checked, criminal background checked etc (all UK) and they have to have details of my friends and family too. This has just been done for the new base and it hasn't affected his clearance.

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Old Aug 17th 2017, 4:58 pm
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D/L both the form and the instructions and have a read of what is needed from you and your husband. I went over the instructions briefly for you and is room for you to elaborate on your crime. Also it mentions hardship needs to be proven. It is not hardship for you, the foreign spouse, but hardship to the USC. It is 13 pages so don't go crazy !!
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.... room for you to elaborate on your crime. ...
Appropriate amounts of both remorse and explanation of your rehabilitation are required.
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Old Aug 17th 2017, 9:40 pm
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Originally Posted by ChrissiM36
She said she couldn't help with it at all but gave us some contacts in California.
If one of those contacts was J Craig Fong, then you're in a good place. If none of them were J Craig Fong, then you can safely ignore the rest and start with him.

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Old Aug 18th 2017, 9:55 am
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Originally Posted by ian-mstm
If one of those contacts was J Craig Fong, then you're in a good place. If none of them were J Craig Fong, then you can safely ignore the rest and start with him.

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Im not sure if he's was on the list but I have reached out to him this morning via email. Thanks for the recommendation. Also Ian do you have any idea how long they take to send the documents back? The refusal letter was dated 11 August so I can't see why they still need them.
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Originally Posted by ChrissiM36
... do you have any idea how long they take to send the documents back?
Sorry, but I really don't know the answer to that.

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Old Aug 18th 2017, 3:18 pm
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Originally Posted by ChrissiM36
So received an official refusal letter this morning saying that I am refused under section 212(a)(2)(a)(1)

And that I may be eligible for a waiver

my husband has extended his time here until November. Do you advise we get an attorney to help us now? And is there any chance of getting this expedited?

Thank you
Laurel Scott in Philadelphia is recognized in the immigration bar as the specialist in waivers. Her consultation fee will be worth it.
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Originally Posted by ian-mstm
If one of those contacts was J Craig Fong, then you're in a good place. If none of them were J Craig Fong, then you can safely ignore the rest and start with him.

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My dear sanctimonious prick;

As you know, I think that J is one of God's gift to the planet. But there are quite a few competent immigration attorneys in the Golden State.

I provided OP with a name of a recognized expert in waivers. However, in order to provide top service, and protect her own sanity, Laurel keeps tight control on her work flow. So, she sometimes will close the door to new cases.
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Old Aug 18th 2017, 4:00 pm
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But there are quite a few competent immigration attorneys in the Golden State.
I'm sure there are, but J was the only one that came to mind.

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Old Aug 31st 2017, 8:48 pm
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I'm hoping to bump the thread and maybe get some further advice if this is normal and I know I should maybe be patient but I feel it's wasting time. It is 3 weeks now since the CEAC status tracker changed to refused and I still haven't had anything back from the embassy. I had a letter on the 17th in response to an email I sent which explained the refusal as I stated earlier and that's it. They still have my passport and documents. I am no further forward. I have tried calling the NVC to see if they know anything but they say I'm in administrative processing which I still don't get as the visa is refused. I am so tired and stressed and not knowing what's happening is really frustrating.
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Old Aug 31st 2017, 9:12 pm
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The only thing I can suggest is getting an immigration lawyer involved, as they have contacts at the embassy that laymen don't.

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