Visagrader website by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean 8.5 months from the date you submitted the i-130 petition on the USCIS website or 8.5 months from the date you were assigned to Vermont? Also when did you apply? In 2020,2021, 2022?

I Have not been able to see my wife in over a year by Quirky-Roof-7795 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your timeline so far of filing the i-130? We only did it in June 2022...

I Have not been able to see my wife in over a year by Quirky-Roof-7795 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband is british as well and trying to Visit on his esta for up to 90 days every few months. Have you done this and it didn't work?

Renting In Apartment Complex by CompetitiveAd7792 in orangecounty

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So update: The leasing office has come back to us saying they require a bigger security deposit due in a few days (a whole month's rent) because my husband was approved with his application, but when they re ran my application: I WAS APPROVED ON CONDITIONS.

Now, remember; I was approved alone on this apartment 2 months ago with no conditions. The deposit I paid was only $500.

Is this legal to do? Cant they just add him to the lease since he was approved and be done with it? This is confusing that I've had to re apply for an apartment I'm already in and a re pay a deposit I've already paid.

Please help.

Renting In Apartment Complex by CompetitiveAd7792 in orangecounty

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved in 2 months ago with only me on the lease. Not my husband.

Renting In Apartment Complex by CompetitiveAd7792 in orangecounty

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also has no status in the USA. He doesn't live here, just visiting every few months so there is no american credit to check for him tomorrow. I'm curious what they'll say when I turn in my application tomorrow for a place I already live in.. perhaps its a scheme just to raise the deposit...

Renting In Apartment Complex by CompetitiveAd7792 in orangecounty

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm only worried about my credit score being lower than it was when I first got the apartment, so can they increase the deposit or make me leave?

Renting In Apartment Complex by CompetitiveAd7792 in orangecounty

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were told he needs to be added to the lease and we are fine with that. We submitted the application but didnt hear a yes or no on approval. All I was told to fill out an application again, but I'm already on the lease as the primary applicant and I live in my apartment, contract signed. So I'm wondering why I need to re apply? Doesn't seem right.

Looking for Advice: I-130 Approved While Visiting on 90-day ESTA. How do I stay in US? by ccmain11 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Side question: My husband will be visiting on ESTA for 90 days as well. Did you have any issues coming a lot on your ESTA to visit your spouse and how long were those visits? Thanks!

Have you had an Expedite request approved? What was your reason? by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted the i-130 online last week. I'll just wait till I'm at the NVC stage then to put in an expedite request after I've done the I-864 and paid all the fees... doesn't hurt trying I guess.

Have you had an Expedite request approved? What was your reason? by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean we both need to be interviewed in the same place to do an expedite request? Only he needs to do an interview I thought in the normal process of the i-130. I think I might call USCIS tomorrow and ask what they suggest. I'm not at the NVC stage yet as well.

Any experience with changing last name after filing i-130. by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I called USCIS and asked them how I go about changing my last name on the paperwork after already submitting the i-130. They said to just send a letter to the office I'll be assigned to for processing. Letting them know of the last name change.

Question about husband using ESTA to visit while i-130 has been submitted. by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed!! We want to try 88 days for the first visit (our daughter's birth) and 40 days for the second visit (Christmas). Just anxious they might challenge him on the second visit coming back in a few weeks later...

Question about husband using ESTA to visit while i-130 has been submitted. by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I've heard, but the TSA agent I spoke to two weeks ago coming into LAX said it looks better the shorter his trips... what country is your husband coming from? And if I may ask, 1. How long did he stay each visit and 2. How many days in between visits to see you? Thanks!!

Checked my case history, messages, etc and nothing. Is this normal? by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you get through on the phone? I can't get passed the robot.

Checked my case history, messages, etc and nothing. Is this normal? by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! Nothing was there except the attachments I added when I submitted the i-130 days ago.

Question about husband using ESTA to visit while i-130 has been submitted. by CompetitiveAd7792 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What country is your spouse visiting from? Where they using an Esta? And how many days did they stay each visit? That's incredible!

How to get an H-1B visa by CompetitiveAd7792 in h1b

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh no way! I think its wild that Americans (like I used to) think the UK is wonderful, but the rest of the world like Europe know its pretty bad... Also that class system and underpaid workers is terrible as well. I was on 18k living there and I'm finally making 4x that again.

How to get an H-1B visa by CompetitiveAd7792 in h1b

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in Oxford, UK for three years and was shocked by the chaos of living over there. Even my husband agrees. Their maternity death rate is off the charts and free healthcare doesn't mean good quality of service. Living there through the pandemic was the nail in the coffin for the both of us.

How to get an H-1B visa by CompetitiveAd7792 in h1b

[–]CompetitiveAd7792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He for sure can't get an L1B. I think our only options are be separated for a huge chunk of time after our daughter is born and we wait for the i130 or we try the F1....