Unconventional help!
Jun 23rd 2010, 12:14 am
#16
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Re: Unconventional help!
Hi Clarissageo, *Waves back from Grant County*
Yep, i'm definitely listening to these guys, they know their stuff and congrats on getting here. I go to Boone County quite often as Grant County is a 'Dry County'... No alcohol
Yep, i'm definitely listening to these guys, they know their stuff and congrats on getting here. I go to Boone County quite often as Grant County is a 'Dry County'... No alcohol
Jun 23rd 2010, 12:21 am
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Re: Unconventional help!
Hey Rete,
Thanks for the congratulations
Ok,
1 - No the date hasn't passed on my VWP (July 28th)
2 - N/A
3 - Yes she is able.
4 - N/A
5 - Yes I have the funds for an AOS
6 - No, I have no criminal record at all and I have documentation proving so as I held an airside pass in England for 8 years
7 - Yes I can afford to use an Attorney but am trying to avoid that if possible. If I have to then so be it.
Well the 'Stoke' interview will be no problem. My wife knows more about me than most people and vice versa. It's not a 'marriage of convenience' it is love. I have no fears about USCIS thinking it's just a way for me to get into the US. The only reason i'm here is because my lovely wife is from here
Thanks for the congratulations
Ok,
1 - No the date hasn't passed on my VWP (July 28th)
2 - N/A
3 - Yes she is able.
4 - N/A
5 - Yes I have the funds for an AOS
6 - No, I have no criminal record at all and I have documentation proving so as I held an airside pass in England for 8 years
7 - Yes I can afford to use an Attorney but am trying to avoid that if possible. If I have to then so be it.
Well the 'Stoke' interview will be no problem. My wife knows more about me than most people and vice versa. It's not a 'marriage of convenience' it is love. I have no fears about USCIS thinking it's just a way for me to get into the US. The only reason i'm here is because my lovely wife is from here
For the history of all this nonsense, search the forum for "10-foot pole". As an antidote, read this: http://www.peerallylaw.com/en/index2...o_pdf=1&id=562
Whatever you eventually decide to do, make sure you're as fully informed as possible before you have to decide which way to jump. And you need to make that decision in the next two or three weeks
Jun 23rd 2010, 12:32 am
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Re: Unconventional help!
Cheers Fatbrit,
I'm going to get as much info as possible and get a consultation with an immigration lawyer just to be safe and file all the forms needed.
Should it all go horribly wrong and I do get refused, then we'll just go back to the UK. I don't care where we live as long as we're together. Sounds sickly I know, but it is true
I'm going to get as much info as possible and get a consultation with an immigration lawyer just to be safe and file all the forms needed.
Should it all go horribly wrong and I do get refused, then we'll just go back to the UK. I don't care where we live as long as we're together. Sounds sickly I know, but it is true
Jun 23rd 2010, 3:23 am
#19
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Re: Unconventional help!
It doesn't matter a bit if you love each other or not. All that matters is whether the marriage was entered into solely for the purpose of immigrating to the US. You could loathe each other with all the intensity in the world, but that wouldn't matter.
Jun 23rd 2010, 8:01 pm
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This was after consultation with the Congressman's Office and was confirmed by the ConOff at my interview when I answered the question of how we had maintained the marriage and explained that my wife had twice been to visit me in the UK as it was "difficult" for me to visit the US.
I will be somewhat annoyed if this is not the case.
Jun 23rd 2010, 8:12 pm
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Re: Unconventional help!
Jun 23rd 2010, 8:17 pm
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I was also concerned about visiting whilst my Visa was being processed, however I took all proof of ties to the UK (I never needed to use them,) and personally, I had a lot less trouble entering than I did when I was 'just' my now husbands girlfriend.
Jun 23rd 2010, 8:41 pm
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If we were given wrong information then I am happy for that to be corrected here. As I say, it just annoys me that people (idiots?) in positions of so called authority don't seem to know their own rules and laws.
Makes FA difference now anyway.
Jun 23rd 2010, 8:44 pm
#24
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Re: Unconventional help!
AS LONG AS you didn't intend to move here when you came over, you can stay and file for AOS.
I suggest you check the guides on www.visajourney.com.
And think very carefully.
I suggest you check the guides on www.visajourney.com.
And think very carefully.
Jun 23rd 2010, 9:15 pm
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Jun 23rd 2010, 10:22 pm
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I agree with the thinking carefully part, FWIW, and the guides originated here so ours are just as good.
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:41 pm
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Re: Unconventional help!
Speaking in terms of what one can do, if they did intend to move here they can also stay and file for AOS.
Speaking in terms of what one should do, to be in compliance with the law, you are correct.
Speaking in terms of practicality, it's the USCIS officer who processes the AOS application who decides what one intended. And that's what makes it a pointless distinction.
Regards, JEff
Speaking in terms of what one should do, to be in compliance with the law, you are correct.
Speaking in terms of practicality, it's the USCIS officer who processes the AOS application who decides what one intended. And that's what makes it a pointless distinction.
Regards, JEff
Jun 24th 2010, 4:41 pm
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NOTE: I am not disputing this at all, just v curious
Jun 24th 2010, 4:47 pm
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