Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
#16
Brit in Joisey
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
The OP asks some very good questions which deserve an honest answer. However, you know my belief on this -- I don't care to advise people in public on how to plan to break the law and get away with it.
In the meantime, I just received this in my inbox:
Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status:
This case has been approved. On August 15, 2006, an approval notice was mailed.
Current Status:
This case has been approved. On August 15, 2006, an approval notice was mailed.
#17
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Spider
I wouldn't expect you to, either.
In the meantime, I just received this in my inbox:I thought they said I wasn't supposed to be getting this for months! What the devil is going on?
In the meantime, I just received this in my inbox:I thought they said I wasn't supposed to be getting this for months! What the devil is going on?
So it's approved...now it will go to NVC, and the USC will receive more paperwork to complete, including the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you haven't done so already, you should go to www.uscis.gov, click on Forms & Fees, find the I-864, and read up on what's required. There will also be an Agent of Choice form they will send you, and some fees required. Better get some money ready to fork over to USCIS.
Best Wishes,
Rene
#18
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Noorah101
USCIS doesn't project timelines very well, really. Every case is different...some are faster, some are slower. Consider yourself lucky yours was approved more quickly than you anticipated. Lots of people wait a lot longer than they think they will.
So it's approved...now it will go to NVC, and the USC will receive more paperwork to complete, including the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you haven't done so already, you should go to www.uscis.gov, click on Forms & Fees, find the I-864, and read up on what's required. There will also be an Agent of Choice form they will send you, and some fees required. Better get some money ready to fork over to USCIS.
So it's approved...now it will go to NVC, and the USC will receive more paperwork to complete, including the I-864 Affidavit of Support. If you haven't done so already, you should go to www.uscis.gov, click on Forms & Fees, find the I-864, and read up on what's required. There will also be an Agent of Choice form they will send you, and some fees required. Better get some money ready to fork over to USCIS.
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
#19
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Colour me dim, but won't he have to go for an interview at the district office?
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
A question that seems to be of more interest here than at most interviews.
You might think the chances in this case of being asked were higher.
Anyway he has his meeting with the Lawyer tomorrow.
#20
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Boiler
Anyway he has his meeting with the Lawyer tomorrow.
#21
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Colour me dim, but won't he have to go for an interview at the district office?
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
He can if he choses to remain and file the I-485. Who said he would have to explain?
#22
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Colour me dim, but won't he have to go for an interview at the district office?
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
If so, he's still going to have to explain why he entered on a visitor's visa but didn't have intent to immigrate -- though he quit his job back home.
I wasn't talking about filing AOS here in the USA. They've already started down the path of the I-130, I was thinking they might want to continue along that path.
As suggested, a consultation with an attorney will make their choices clearer.
Rene
#23
Brit in Joisey
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Well, I was assuming he only wanted to follow the I-130 through, and have the interview for CR-1 visa in London.
The lawyer's on hold for the moment--we want to run around doing as much research as possible first. There's no point in paying a lawyer to tell you stuff you could have found out yourself with ten minutes of research. Once we know and understand as much as we reasonably can, we're going to reschedule.
According to my current understanding of the situation, I've got a two-to-four week wait before the approval reaches the NVC. I don't have to worry about a visa number, because my spouse is a USC. Once that arrives, my spouse gets sent and has to fill out--and return, along with fees--a couple of packs of information. I can't do an adjustment of status because that's not permitted under visa waiver (some say that they may allow it under extenuating circumstances, but I don't think it's really something I want to muck about with).
In the meantime, I intend to nip back to the UK and do a bit of freelance work (by the way, I didn't have much choice about quitting work--I could never have got off the amount of time I needed). It isn't ideal, because my spouse really needs my emotional support right now, but I don't think I have a lot of choice. Hopefully there isn't too much of a wait for an interview in London.
Should I have to explain my previous presence in the US during the processing period, I shall have documents regarding my spouse's pregnancy and her father's death to support my contention that there were extenuating circumstances.
Thanks to everyone for their continued advice and opinions! We both appreciate it very much.
#24
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Spider
. I can't do an adjustment of status because that's not permitted under visa waiver (some say that they may allow it under extenuating circumstances, but I don't think it's really something I want to muck about with).
#25
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Rete
This is wrong ... SEE THE ATTORNEY FIRST ... the information you are getting is not correct. Stop wasting time researching online.
#26
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Spider
1. I don't have to worry about a visa number, because my spouse is a USC. Once that arrives, my spouse gets sent and has to fill out--and return, along with fees--a couple of packs of information.
2. I can't do an adjustment of status because that's not permitted under visa waiver (some say that they may allow it under extenuating circumstances, but I don't think it's really something I want to muck about with).
3. In the meantime, I intend to nip back to the UK and do a bit of freelance work (by the way, I didn't have much choice about quitting work--I could never have got off the amount of time I needed).
4. It isn't ideal, because my spouse really needs my emotional support right now, but I don't think I have a lot of choice. Hopefully there isn't too much of a wait for an interview in London.
5. Should I have to explain my previous presence in the US during the processing period, I shall have documents regarding my spouse's pregnancy and her father's death to support my contention that there were extenuating circumstances.
2. I can't do an adjustment of status because that's not permitted under visa waiver (some say that they may allow it under extenuating circumstances, but I don't think it's really something I want to muck about with).
3. In the meantime, I intend to nip back to the UK and do a bit of freelance work (by the way, I didn't have much choice about quitting work--I could never have got off the amount of time I needed).
4. It isn't ideal, because my spouse really needs my emotional support right now, but I don't think I have a lot of choice. Hopefully there isn't too much of a wait for an interview in London.
5. Should I have to explain my previous presence in the US during the processing period, I shall have documents regarding my spouse's pregnancy and her father's death to support my contention that there were extenuating circumstances.
2. Incorrect
3. OK
4. As others have said, you may have other choices.
5. Not relevant, you need to provide dates for your prior trips, thats it.
#27
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Boiler
1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. OK
4. As others have said, you may have other choices.
5. Not relevant, you need to provide dates for your prior trips, thats it.
2. Incorrect
3. OK
4. As others have said, you may have other choices.
5. Not relevant, you need to provide dates for your prior trips, thats it.
Seriously. Lawyer time. Less than a plane ticket for a consultation.
#28
Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Spider
According to my current understanding of the situation, I've got a two-to-four week wait before the approval reaches the NVC. I don't have to worry about a visa number, because my spouse is a USC. Once that arrives, my spouse gets sent and has to fill out--and return, along with fees--a couple of packs of information.
Did anyone say 're-read Rete's post' yet?
#29
Brit in Joisey
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
So let me get this straight, you guys think I should see a lawyer, right?
4 months sounds a little too long for my liking! On the other hand, I don't want to wind up doing something that'll get me in, but stays on my record and causes me further problems down the line (like getting government contract work, applying to be a USC, etc).
Anyway, I'm rescheduling for early next week. Now I have a better idea of where the land lies, I feel like I can ask questions without either wasting my time or looking like a complete muppet.
Thanks all!
4 months sounds a little too long for my liking! On the other hand, I don't want to wind up doing something that'll get me in, but stays on my record and causes me further problems down the line (like getting government contract work, applying to be a USC, etc).
Anyway, I'm rescheduling for early next week. Now I have a better idea of where the land lies, I feel like I can ask questions without either wasting my time or looking like a complete muppet.
Thanks all!
#30
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Re: Expediting A Spousal Visa & Other Questions
Originally Posted by Spider
So let me get this straight, you guys think I should see a lawyer, right?
I think it could be implied from the posts that it has been suggested that this might possibly be a slightly beneficial idea.