http://forums.immigration.com/ en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:55:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.immigration.com/images/misc/rss.png http://forums.immigration.com/ http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316416-need-advice-please&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:10:18 GMT Dv2010 my visa inteview was on monday 30th of August. Me and my husband went to the interview though my results were not ready coz am HIV positive and the doctor said I had to go Tb screen test which takes 8 weeks.So when we went to interview on monday the officer who took our certifcates asked... Dv2010
my visa inteview was on monday 30th of August.
Me and my husband went to the interview though my results were not ready coz am HIV positive and the doctor said I had to go Tb screen test which takes 8 weeks.So when we went to interview on monday the officer who took our certifcates asked as where my meds are and then we explained to her and they had already received the information of the same from the doctor of IOM.
So she wrote us a receipt of paying 819 x2 so that we proceed.
Later He called my husband and told him that they can't wait for my meds up to 8 weeks so they told him to pay only his interview fee.We paid interview fee for him and he was interviewed given areceipt and was written that he goes back on 2nd september.The consular officer told him if I get my meds before 30september I can walk in and also get my visa.
The next day morning 31st of August they again called my husband saying that they want us back for interview as a couple.With me I had already left Nairobi coz we stay in Kisumu.So I told my husband there to get more expalnations.When he reached at the embassy the consular officer said she can't speak to him without me.So my husband requested for another date since I was already out of Nairobi.Now what am worried..is that are these people going to cancel the process of my husband visa of which they had already acknolewdged or what?And are they going to process my visa since my medicals are not ready..and will be ready the second week of october and by then the issuing of dv200 visa will be closed by then.What are the chances of us being given visas according to that.Please advice accordingly if you have any idea.Am going to embassy next on 8th septmber just next week. ]]> Lottery Visas - DV ninche http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316416-need-advice-please http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316415-F1-TN-timing-question-please-help!&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:56:45 GMT Hi, all I am currently on F1 status living in Seattle area, and I got a job offer, the starting date is September 15th. I called the POE at Blaine, WA today to ask them if I could drive up to Vancouver and come back to apply for TN on the same day, say on the 10th(I guess 10th is close... Hi, all

I am currently on F1 status living in Seattle area, and I got a job offer, the starting date is September 15th.

I called the POE at Blaine, WA today to ask them if I could drive up to Vancouver and come back to apply for TN on the same day, say on the 10th(I guess 10th is close enough to be seen as "on your way to your job"), she told me that since I've been studying here for 2 years, so I have to leave the country for at least 48 hours and then come back to apply. She suggested "leaving on 7th and coming back on 10th". I don't know if anyone of you have encountered this before. My initial plan is to just drive to Canada and then drive back. So I didn't plan to stay in Vancouver for 2 days...

And technically, can the CBP officer know that whether or not if I left on 7th or not? I will probably call a different POE tomorrow, but I just wanted to see if you have any suggestions for me. THANKS SO MUCH ! ]]> TN Status heye http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316415-F1-TN-timing-question-please-help! http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316414-Financial-Co-Sponsor-For-Fiance-Visa&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:38:57 GMT Hello out there. I have a question regarding co-sponsors for international fiance visas. My Dutch boyfriend are looking to marry after 3 years going the Fiance Visa route. I know the financial requirements I need to meet is $18, 212 for the both of us. I do make that, however, I haven't filed my taxes in years and I'm an independant contractor (whole other story). I live in New York, my mother lives in California and is willing to be a co-sponsor; she's retired, makes more than enough in her pension, social security and about $150K in savings. My question is, since she will be the co-sponsor and of course she'd need to fill out the I-134 (Affidavit of Support)--do I ALSO need to fill out the I-134 too?...or just her alone? Please help....Thanks all!!! Also what paperwork do they require?...Last 2 years of current tax returns? Thanks again! ]]> General K Visas and Related Issues nychyna http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316414-Financial-Co-Sponsor-For-Fiance-Visa http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316413-H4-Re-entry-to-US&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:59:51 GMT I came to India in Nov 2009 and planning to go back to US to join spouse in Oct 2010. I have valid stamping (Jan 2009-Jan 2012) of H4 Visa. Spouse's H1 Valid till Jan2012. Can the long period of my stay in India create trouble re-entering US? Please advice.
Thanks. ]]> H-4 Issues BatteredH4 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316413-H4-Re-entry-to-US http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316412-Entering-USA-as-PR-after-less-than-6-months-stay-abroad-through-Canada&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:43:38 GMT I am a guy who had to visit my parent country (=country of birth/citizenship) due to family (father and mother) health problems and since I have the same blood group as my father suffering from a rare form of blood cancer. I also have found a job in my parent country. During my last 3 visits to USA... I am a guy who had to visit my parent country (=country of birth/citizenship) due to family (father and mother) health problems and since I have the same blood group as my father suffering from a rare form of blood cancer. I also have found a job in my parent country. During my last 3 visits to USA as PR after staying in my parent country for durations for 1month, 3 months and 5 months, I have noticed that every time I stand in the immigration queue in a US airport I had been asked simple questions like: How long had been outside USA? What was the purpose of this visit? What is your profession in USA? How long do you plan to stay in USA this time? And every time they get my fingerprints which is usual.

I still don't like all this or being treated with suspicion. I am a simple guy with my immediate family in USA (wife and kid), I own a real estate property here, work as consultant freelancer where I get paid in US Dollars n USA (along with a yearly 1099 form), file my taxes sincerely. I still don't like these questions.

I had noticed in this forum that there are one or two guys/girls who visit Canada first instead of directly returning to US after their trip abroad and then enter USA either same day or next day by road with almost no hassles. Since there is no/ very less interrogation for people entering USA by car/ through road, then those coming entering through an airport immigration counter. Is that always hassle free or they still interrogate people at US-Canada Border? I was under impression that while entering USA by car/road they sometimes don't even ask for your passport or PR Card, in my case a Green Card should be enough and they don't stamp anything etc so less record.

I am also asking this with a perspective that, in future when I apply for citizenship will this also help me in "bunking" the trips aboard as they only stamp the passport at airport when you enter in US through airport. Thanks for your replies in advance.:o ]]> Life After The Green Card mogambo1 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316412-Entering-USA-as-PR-after-less-than-6-months-stay-abroad-through-Canada http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316411-Will-she-be-granted-US-citizenship&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:31:49 GMT My mother got her greencard in 2007. In the past 3 years, due to health and personal reasons she had to visit India for a period of 4 -5 months each year. Now we are worried that this might effect her getting US citizenship.. Has any of the forum members come across a case wherein an individual... My mother got her greencard in 2007. In the past 3 years, due to health and personal reasons she had to visit India for a period of 4 -5 months each year. Now we are worried that this might effect her getting US citizenship..
Has any of the forum members come across a case wherein an individual was out of the country for 4-5 months each year for 5 years and did get the citizenship?
Would greatly appreciate if anyone could reply and let us know if this is possible...
Thanks in advance. ]]> US Citizenship Ariel http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316411-Will-she-be-granted-US-citizenship http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316410-2010-Travel-after-submitting-N400&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:55:39 GMT Hi.
I mailed N400 on 8/31/2010. I have to travel to India for 2 weeks (9/11 - 9/26) to see a family member who's very sick. Is this advisable? What are the chances that I will miss FP if I end up travelling? Please advise.

Thank you in advance.
M ]]> US Citizenship modakku http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316410-2010-Travel-after-submitting-N400 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316409-After-GC-what-next&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:25:28 GMT I have been working on H1B for the past 8 years; got my FB based I485 approved last week. Now what should I be doing next? Do I need to USCIS office and get my passport stamped? do i need to return my I-94? do i need to return my EADs? Also, do I need update my Social Security Card - because it... I have been working on H1B for the past 8 years; got my FB based I485 approved last week. Now what should I be doing next? Do I need to USCIS office and get my passport stamped? do i need to return my I-94? do i need to return my EADs? Also, do I need update my Social Security Card - because it says "authorized only to work"? Anything else? ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative resident1374 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316409-After-GC-what-next http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316408-about-quot-sponsering-quot-spouse-financially&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:37:55 GMT I can't remember exactly which form that this was involved in, it was something like sponsering the immigrant financially (in this case, my spouse will sponser me).
I can eventually figure out which form but that's not exactly my question.
I just wanted to know... what if the sponser have not filed tax bc she has barely started working recently? therefore, she would have no tax return papers to submit? ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative mrunner92366 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316408-about-quot-sponsering-quot-spouse-financially http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316407-Family-based-IV-question&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:36:52 GMT My mother petitioned for my brother. We are preparing his DS-230 at this point. DS-230 asks for the addresses of the mom/dad and an address in the US where my brother intends to live once in the US. My brother wants to stay in my house when he arrives in the US, which has an address that is... My mother petitioned for my brother. We are preparing his DS-230 at this point. DS-230 asks for the addresses of the mom/dad and an address in the US where my brother intends to live once in the US.

My brother wants to stay in my house when he arrives in the US, which has an address that is different from my parent's address. Is this going to be an issue since this is a family based case? I am sure he is not required, but is he *expected* to join my parents once he arrives here since my mother is the petitioner? ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative VisaNutz http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316407-Family-based-IV-question http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316406-Should-I-Invlove-Any-Lawyer&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:13:56 GMT About 15 years ago, my mother visit visa application was refused. During the interview, visa officer said that we could not verify your bank statement and it looks like you will not return to your home country. My mom did not understand what he is trying to say and what to answer. She thought he... About 15 years ago, my mother visit visa application was refused. During the interview, visa officer said that we could not verify your bank statement and it looks like you will not return to your home country. My mom did not understand what he is trying to say and what to answer. She thought he just wants to reject her application. So she did not try to challenge. Anyways her application was rejected but they did not give any letter that explains under which section. They just wrote 214b/P6C on the last page of her passport along with date received stamp.

Now I want to bring my mom to the US. She is still in our home country. Her I-130 has approved and I have submitted affidavit of support but have not submited DS-230.
Will there be any problem in visa interview?
Can someone explain what does P6C mean?
Should I invlove any lawyer? ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative RajaR3 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316406-Should-I-Invlove-Any-Lawyer http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316405-Air-Conditioning-San-Diego&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:13:50 GMT AIRMAKERS provides San Diego air conditioning systems to keep your family comfortable. Our quick response and reliable service have made us the San Diego air conditioning experts. For quick, reliable service, call AIRMAKERS Heating and Air, the San Diego air conditioning experts. Toll free: (858)... AIRMAKERS provides San Diego air conditioning systems to keep your family comfortable. Our quick response and reliable service have made us the San Diego air conditioning experts. For quick, reliable service, call AIRMAKERS Heating and Air, the San Diego air conditioning experts. Toll free: (858) 530-1822. ]]> How would you like us to change this site? diego142 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316405-Air-Conditioning-San-Diego http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316404-HVAC-San-Diego-Air-Conditioning&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:09 GMT Keep your family cool this summer with the San Diego air conditioning and heating experts. Fast Service; reliable equipment; money saving units; friendly and experienced technicians. We have no sales people so you speak directly to a specialist about any San Diego air conditioning or heating need.... Keep your family cool this summer with the San Diego air conditioning and heating experts. Fast Service; reliable equipment; money saving units; friendly and experienced technicians. We have no sales people so you speak directly to a specialist about any San Diego air conditioning or heating need. Call us at (858) 530-1822. ]]> How would you like us to change this site? diego546 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316404-HVAC-San-Diego-Air-Conditioning http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316403-Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-San-Diego&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:02:53 GMT AIRMAKERS is by far the best contractor I have ever hired. They had the best price of all the heating and air contractor. We specialize in home heating and air conditioning units. We’ve built our reputation on good service, quick installation and great pricing. Don't wait. Call us for a quick repair or installation today. ]]> How would you like us to change this site? diego292 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316403-Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-San-Diego http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316402-Network-Engineer-Nafta-Category&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:23:08 GMT Hello,

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Could you please suggest whether I fall under Engineer category or Computer Systems Analyst category? ]]> TN Status mmjanab http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316402-Network-Engineer-Nafta-Category