Immigration Forum / USA Marriage Base / November 2003

Just called the BCIS and asked the woman why they have not cashed my
money orders yet. She said that the BCIS starts counting from the day
they received my applicatin in the office, which would be the day that
it was delivered to them by mail. Is this right?

Could anyone tell me if I will need officially translated copies of my
divorce and/or previous marriage certificate in order to marry in the
US?   This would be Indiana.   Many thanks.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that we went to the consulate in
Lagos on 10/30 and my wife's k3 visa was approved. The interview
itself was quite routine - much easier than what we'd feared. We'll
return states side next week - at which time, I'll update my timeline

And yes, I know that the I-130 is filed before the I-127F and
subsequent K3.
I/we have time .. lots of time.   We are planning .. at the moment .. to
 get married in USA at Xmas '04.  But this isn't set in concrete.

Just waiting and looking forward to get the process complete..
Aug15th 1NOA (k3)

When the k-1 couple marries, they have to file a new spouse visa and
affidavit.
    Does the new affidavit do away with the old affidavit and thereby
    also let a co-sponsor off the hook if they have signed the I-

I applied for my AOS almost 5 months ago at NYC.  I got my EAD and I-485
receipt just fine, but never heard anything on the AP.
I decided to take a day off work and head down to Federal Plaza to
see what was going on.  I got there around 10am and after getting

Another timeline update!
Hurrah - no more INS (or whatever they are called nowadays) headaches
until June of 2005 ! :)
All the best

Me and my girlfriend just married on her visit to the u.s.a...She is
going back to canada this coming sunday the 16th.....What should i file
first the I-130 OR THE  K3 visa?.......I will be the one filing on he
behalf here in the u.s.a since she lives incanada and our plans is for

My date is 8/6 and I had my lawyer, my congressman and my assemblyman
all write letters and still nothing.  NBC wrote back that I would be
receive my decision (approval) within the time frame.  I wonder what
time frame that is because the people on the phone say 60 days and on

Me and my girlfriend have gotten married on her visit to kentucky, she
is from Canada by the way.We know she can visit me from time to time and
not have much trouble as long as she proves she is working and has bills
and such in canada.....My question is this.....? She goes back to ...

I want to know this because when I applied for a fee waiver and sent my
wife's AOS in...there is a possibility that the applications might be
kicked back because I did not have her birth certificate ready, nor did
she take the medical exam.

Anyone approved today or approved with NOA1 from August?

On Saturday I had my AOS fingerprinting appointment at the ASC in
the Bronx.
I got there and the place was packed, so I was instantly annoyed as my
wife was circling outside in the car; based on my EAD experience I

According to a recent CNN article, 2 vehicles (both containing illegal
immigrants) opened fire - while moving - on an Arizona Interstate.  What are
the odds that BOTH of these vehicles contained illegal immigrants.  This
makes me wonder if legal immigrants and citizens are becoming ...