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Samusoni said:
I guess the original question could be conclusively answered by the embassy that handles the case, as they can provide specific proofs of financial requirements...since they are the ones that adjudicate the case. The embassy that I have dealt with is very responsive to email questions.
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Of course selectees are free to reach out to their applicable embassies. I don't think that is something we ever advocated against in this forum.
 
Hello

My sponsor have some challenges to fill the i134 , I would like to know if you have some full explanations ( videos, tutorial, docs ,…) on how to fill it so that I will share it to him .

Thanks for supporting
 
Hey guys, is it normal to not have fingerprints taken at the port of entry? I recall reading somewhere it is to be expected. But in my own experience they weren't
 
PogChamp said:
Hey guys, is it normal to not have fingerprints taken at the port of entry? I recall reading somewhere it is to be expected. But in my own experience they weren't
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In my experience, fingerprints were taken at the port of entry by an immigration officer. Did you hand over the sealed document provided by the embassy or consulate?
 
PogChamp said:
Yes, for sure. Only he took a picture without fingerprints. @Sm1smom is that normal?
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Some new immigrants have reported reported not having their fingerprints and/or pictures taken at the POE in the past, and they’ve have no issue that I’m aware of till date. The most important thing is making sure the sealed envelope from the embassy was collected when you were processed and admitted.
 
Sm1smom said:
Some new immigrants have reported reported not having their fingerprints and/or pictures taken at the POE in the past, and they’ve have no issue that I’m aware of till date. The most important thing is making sure the sealed envelope from the embassy was collected when you were processed and admitted.
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Yes, I handed it over to the CBP at the time I was admitted. Hopefully the fingerprints weren't and won't be needed
 
Dear members, hope everyone is well.
When do we expect the next Visa bulletin?
2. Cases in the range of AF 57***, How are there chances of getting interviewed
 
Kibs2023 said:
Dear members, hope everyone is well.
When do we expect the next Visa bulletin?
2. Cases in the range of AF 57***, How are there chances of getting interviewed
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1. Soon. Could be today, could be the next couple of days.
2. You'll have to wait and see.
 
Greetings, I have a question about bringing your spouse to the USA.
1) After bringing your spouse, how long do you have to live together?
2) What is each stage's road map/time frame before they get their documents (if you have to divorce)?
 
Albaba said:
Greetings, I have a question about bringing your spouse to the USA.
1) After bringing your spouse, how long do you have to live together?
2) What is each stage's road map/time frame before they get their documents (if you have to divorce)?
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Bringing a spouse you’re already planning on divorcing to the US amounts to committing an immigration fraud - this forum does not condone that.
 
Hello everyone!
I'm a DV23 selectees from Italy. My case number EU17XXX is current since february, but I didn't receive any 2NL or any other info since I'd sent the DS260 in early september (Maybe because I sent my DS260 after few months...). I know I have to remain patient and wait for my embassy for the interview, I've just sent an inquiry to KCC and they told me that my DS260 has been processed. My question is the following: is it possible that my interview won't be scheduled before 30th september 2023 for timing reasons, even if my case number is quiet low, and I'd lose my chance?
Thank you very much!
 
Sm1smom said:
Bringing a spouse you’re already planning on divorcing to the US amounts to committing an immigration fraud - this forum does not condone that.
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Out of curiosity @Sm1smom, suppose:
1. You are separated. The DV requires you to put his/her name in the application. If you win, what happens? Does s/he come along as a dependent?
2. Your marriage is coming to an end, and you have realised that you have to part ways, but have not yet separated (or you don't have legal separation documentation). When applying the DV, you have to put them as your spouse (because you are not divorced and have no legal separation document). What happens if you win? Do you ask the embassy to remove your spouse from your application or would the embassy let you through as soon-to-be-divorced immigrants. You can't be so mean to leave the father/mother of your child(ren) behind, can you? OR will the DV force you to choose?
 
Samusoni said:
Out of curiosity @Sm1smom, suppose:
1. You are separated. The DV requires you to put his/her name in the application. If you win, what happens? Does s/he come along as a dependent?
2. Your marriage is coming to an end, and you have realised that you have to part ways, but have not yet separated (or you don't have legal separation documentation). When applying the DV, you have to put them as your spouse (because you are not divorced and have no legal separation document). What happens if you win? Do you ask the embassy to remove your spouse from your application or would the embassy let you through as soon-to-be-divorced immigrants. You can't be so mean to leave the father/mother of your child(ren) behind, can you? OR will the DV force you to choose?
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You're overthinking this. You put your **actual** current marital status while filing eDV. Period.
In case "what happens?" main applicant simply doesn't fill DS-260 for their spouse and indicate that their spouse is not immigrating with them. If CO asks why, you tell them that you're separated / undergoing divorce.
On the other hand, pretending to be happily married in order for your soon-to-be-ex spouse to gain an immigration benefit is a fraud.
 
Xarthisius said:
You're overthinking this. You put your **actual** current marital status while filing eDV. Period.
In case "what happens?" main applicant simply doesn't fill DS-260 for their spouse and indicate that their spouse is not immigrating with them. If CO asks why, you tell them that you're separated / undergoing divorce.
On the other hand, pretending to be happily married in order for your soon-to-be-ex spouse to gain an immigration benefit is a fraud.
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I have seen many amicable divorces. People share custody of their children even without court intervention. I am not saying that you go and lie that you are happily married when you are not. BUT, you are not divorced either. You can tell the CO that you are separated or seeking separation. In an amicable separation, if the winner does not mind the father/mother of their children to tag along, what prevents that. OR, does it say that if you are separated, you cannot compete DS260 for the other? The important point here is, if you want your spouse to come along, but you are separated--no lies, no pretending.

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I found my answer on another legal website. It says: "
Due to the fact that a legal separation doesn’t legally end the marriage, the couple is still technically married for immigration purposes.

The non-citizen spouse may still be able to acquire a permanent green card although the couple is not living together due to the separation.
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gabrielewiedenmann said:
Hello everyone!
I'm a DV23 selectees from Italy. My case number EU17XXX is current since february, but I didn't receive any 2NL or any other info since I'd sent the DS260 in early september (Maybe because I sent my DS260 after few months...). I know I have to remain patient and wait for my embassy for the interview, I've just sent an inquiry to KCC and they told me that my DS260 has been processed. My question is the following: is it possible that my interview won't be scheduled before 30th september 2023 for timing reasons, even if my case number is quiet low, and I'd lose my chance?
Thank you very much!
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Yes, the possibility exists for someone with a low CN to not get scheduled for an interview.
 
Albaba said:
Greetings, I have a question about bringing your spouse to the USA.
1) After bringing your spouse, how long do you have to live together?
2) What is each stage's road map/time frame before they get their documents (if you have to divorce)?
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I hope you found the answer you were looking for. If not, try to check the legal websites (I could have put some here, but it would sound like solicitation), they have a lot of helpful information. You can even ask them questions, the downside of that is they will try to solicit business from you to hire them. The little that I have found from quick searches is that if you had been married for at least two years prior to getting your green card, there is no impact to you divorcing soon after you get your green card (if you had been married for less than 2 years, I understand that it is very complicated, and you may need a lawyer to help you.) If you are already separated when you go for your interview, you can remain so and/or conclude the divorce. During interview, they never ask you if you are happily married, they ask if you are married...in which case, you must honestly tell them that you are separated (some conditions apply). My understanding is that separation is no basis to deny you a visa, unless you lie to the CO or the jurisdiction you live in automatically default separations to divorces after a certain timeframe.

If you simply plan to divorce your spouse after getting a green card, my understanding is that there is nothing that prevents you from doing so either. There are many reasons why people may want to divorce, some are trapped in loveless marriages, some (especially women) in abusive marriages, and some, in sad arranged marriages, etc. There is nothing that prevents one to dream a big American without such spouses. There is no reason why someone cannot dream of getting a divorce once their green card is out. I understand that there is nothing illegal about that. I have never heard a CO asking anyone how long one intends to live with their current spouse. I have to confess that if one of my nieces' husband wins the DV, I would certainly advice her to leave her abusive, cheating bozzo...unfurl her own wings and soar like an eagle in search for her own American dream. Sorry for the long answer, but I hope it helps you, if you haven't found a better answer already :)
 
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