Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Sep 8th 2004, 5:55 pm
#1
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Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
this matter.
sincerely,
Soldier
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
this matter.
sincerely,
Soldier
Sep 8th 2004, 6:37 pm
#2
The Missus
Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Northwest of Chicago
Posts: 6,239
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Hi Jaime,
There should be a JAG on your base who is experienced in dealing with issues pertaining to immigration. It would be worth a consult. Good Luck.
~SecretGarden
There should be a JAG on your base who is experienced in dealing with issues pertaining to immigration. It would be worth a consult. Good Luck.
~SecretGarden
Sep 8th 2004, 7:02 pm
#3
foxy little minx
Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Mexicana in Chicago
Posts: 770
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
SecretGarden's advise is a good one, you should consult a lawyer.
Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview, I'd be happy to help.
Good luck!
Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview, I'd be happy to help.
Good luck!
Sep 8th 2004, 7:59 pm
#4
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,392
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Originally Posted by Jaime
I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
this matter.
sincerely,
Soldier
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
this matter.
sincerely,
Soldier
If you are a USC you can start the petitioning process by filing the I-130 for her and then when you get the first notice of action file the I-129F for her K-3 visa. But there is no way it would be finished before you left. Besides would you want her to live in the US away from all she is familiar with and her family while you are in Iraq?
Rete
Sep 8th 2004, 9:39 pm
#5
Account Closed
Joined: Aug 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 38,865
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Originally Posted by Jaime
I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever.
here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
VISA/pass or whatever.
Ian
Sep 9th 2004, 8:08 pm
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Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
bequibar <member8732@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected] om>...
> > I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
> > here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
> > VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
> > mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
> > as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
> > mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
> > unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
> > cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
> > pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
> > make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
> > be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
> > guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
> > care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
> > wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
> > this matter.
> >
> >
> > sincerely,
> >
> > Soldier
>
> SecretGarden's advise is a good one, you should consult a lawyer.
>
> Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and
> went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United
> States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise
> visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any
> information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview,
> I'd be happy to help.
>
> Good luck!
yes, thanks. could you possibly e-mail me at the above address ? i had
a few questions i wanted to ask. obviously most people had or are
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
jaime
> > I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
> > here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
> > VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
> > mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
> > as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
> > mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
> > unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
> > cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
> > pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
> > make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
> > be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
> > guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
> > care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
> > wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
> > this matter.
> >
> >
> > sincerely,
> >
> > Soldier
>
> SecretGarden's advise is a good one, you should consult a lawyer.
>
> Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and
> went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United
> States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise
> visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any
> information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview,
> I'd be happy to help.
>
> Good luck!
yes, thanks. could you possibly e-mail me at the above address ? i had
a few questions i wanted to ask. obviously most people had or are
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
jaime
Sep 9th 2004, 8:31 pm
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Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Originally Posted by Jaime
obviously most people had or are
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
Thank you for serving your country. Many of us appreciate it.
sphy
Sep 9th 2004, 8:36 pm
#8
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 9,476
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
I wish you nothing but the very best Jaime.. but why do you want her to live in the US when you'll be in Iraq??
Take care!!
Take care!!
Sep 10th 2004, 8:18 pm
#9
foxy little minx
Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Mexicana in Chicago
Posts: 770
Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Originally Posted by Jaime
bequibar <member8732@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected] om>...
> > I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
> > here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
> > VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
> > mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
> > as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
> > mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
> > unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
> > cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
> > pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
> > make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
> > be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
> > guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
> > care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
> > wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
> > this matter.
> >
> >
> > sincerely,
> >
> > Soldier
>
> SecretGarden's advise is a good one, you should consult a lawyer.
>
> Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and
> went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United
> States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise
> visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any
> information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview,
> I'd be happy to help.
>
> Good luck!
yes, thanks. could you possibly e-mail me at the above address ? i had
a few questions i wanted to ask. obviously most people had or are
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
jaime
> > I wa wondering how I should go about trying to bring my wife
> > here to the States, BEFORE, I get shipped out to IRAQ, be it with a
> > VISA/pass or whatever. This wont happen until early next year, but
> > mind you its not like Im going to have a whole lot of time on my hands
> > as I will have training committments and such. While I am being
> > mobilized (preparing) for the Deployment, she wont be able to visit me
> > unless of course I get a pass or leave to visit her. Currently she
> > cant come over here for anything as she has no VISA/special
> > pass/whatever so I end up going down there. I would like to try to
> > make some sort of headway with this before I get going, I dont want to
> > be dealing with this when Im in a foxhole in IRAQ dealing with 'those'
> > guys. My wife could benefit a lot during my absence as far as medical
> > care and other matters are concerned just by virtue of her being my
> > wife and me being in the military. I would appreciate any advice on
> > this matter.
> >
> >
> > sincerely,
> >
> > Soldier
>
> SecretGarden's advise is a good one, you should consult a lawyer.
>
> Having said that, I am the mexican wife of an american citizen and
> went through the k1 fiancee visa procedure to come to the United
> States, marry and apply for residency. You may be looking at a k3 wise
> visa procedure, which is a bit different, but if you need any
> information on documentation, the medical or the consulate interview,
> I'd be happy to help.
>
> Good luck!
yes, thanks. could you possibly e-mail me at the above address ? i had
a few questions i wanted to ask. obviously most people had or are
having a 'bad' experience and need to take it out on others at this
board.
jaime
I don't see your address Jaime but feel free to write to me to bequibar @ netscape. net
Sep 10th 2004, 8:21 pm
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Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
Originally Posted by bequibar
I don't see your address Jaime but feel free to write to me to bequibar @ netscape. net
Sep 12th 2004, 5:38 pm
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Re: Wife in Mexico, US Soldier headed to Iraq
sphyrapicus <member18745@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected] om>...
> > I don't see your address Jaime but feel free to write to me to
> > bequibar @ netscape. net
>
> jaime.p.lepe @ us.army.mil
Have you checked into the possibility of a border crossing card?
(while whe is awaiting immigration approval)
> > I don't see your address Jaime but feel free to write to me to
> > bequibar @ netscape. net
>
> jaime.p.lepe @ us.army.mil
Have you checked into the possibility of a border crossing card?
(while whe is awaiting immigration approval)
