British Expatriate Network

As some of you already know, I came to America on a Fiancee Visa (K-1) back in December 2000 and received my Green Card a few months after being married in January 2001.

Back in 2003 I applied to remove my conditional status as required. However, a year later my wife and I seperated and were finally divorced in December 2004. Meanwhile my application has still been processing at the INS.

Well, today I finally received my interview request! On April 4th at 845 AM I am to attend the Norfolk INS office to be interviewed. Holy sh!t, it felt like this thing would never come - and now it's here I'm as nervous as hell.

Some members of this board have assisted me privately in dealing with this kind of situation (and for that I thank them) and I feel I know what I should take to the interview. But does anybody have any other advice or experience in this type of situation?

I sure as hell hope I don't get deported, I'm really enjoying my life here right now and believe I have the right to be here. But if I do, I know it's not the end of the World - I could rebuild my life back in Europe, it might be difficult at first but I've done it once I could do it again.

Okay, just typing that has made me realize how afraid I am of that possibility. I really don't want to leave.

Anyway, you guys have been with me throughout my time here and I've really appreciated it.

Best of luck to you. I hope it goes well. I hope that if you can show them you have spent all that time building a new life then it would be daft to send you away.

I think they'll grant you an extension to the resident status but if your situation hasn't changed by the time that comes up for renewal, that might be grounds for deportation.

Having said all that, I know bugger all about immigration laws/procedures except what I went through.

Sorry Beng, I don't have any advice. Just wanted to wish you luck. I hope it all goes well for you )

Day after my birthday. Bound to be a good omen.

Just wear a nice suit and tie and dazzle them with your charm.

/worked for me, tha knows. Or plead political asylum as a last resort.

Hi Beng,

You may want to head over to the google group alt.visa.us.marriage-based and post a question there. Excellent group that I used extensively to guide us through the K1, AOS processes. I'm almost certain someone on there will be able to help you - someone who's gone through the same thing.
The group can also be accessed from http://www.britishexpats.com . Go to their homepage and at the lower right-hand side of the page, under the heading 'Immigration', click on US Marriage Based Immigration. You can also use their 'Search' facility and see if that throws up any info.

You still have a bit of time before your interview so, if you can't find any pertinent info online, a 'one-of 'consultation with an Immigration Attorney in your area may be advantageous (if for not other reason than to ease your mind and prepare you for the interview). Fore-warned is fore-armed, as they say!

I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say I wish you the very best. Try not to stress out too much (easier said than done, I know!). Just remember, you had a bona fide marriage, which you entered into in good faith and BCIS have already acknowledged that by granting you CPR (Conditional Permanant Residency). Please keep us posted and let us know how you get on. We'll all keep our fingers and toes crossed for you! D

That was a close run thing! I was definitely given the impression that the letter from my ex-wife tipped the scales. I still need to send in our 2003 tax return, but after that I'm as good as approved!

Phew!

Thanks to all of you who gave me advice, wished me luck and offered encouragement. You guys rock!

So pleased for you beng. And you had such a nice sunny day to come over here to Norfollk and drive back with good news D

Good for you Beng...

It is always nervous dealing with the powers that be huh?

Andrew )

Well done Beng! Now you can relax, enjoy the coming summer and the good things that will follow.

Sounds like your ex was decent with the letter.

'Tis indeed a gorgeous day, I stopped off at the Williamsburg Cracker Barrel on the way home to celebrate with a slap up breakfast - just got done changing the oil in my car, renewed my lease agreement (talk about timing!) and am now trying to figure out what to do with the extra hours I have. My apartment needs tidying - but than can wait a little longer ;)

I'll bet that's a weight off your mind. Congrats and enjoy life.

Great news, beng. A friend of mine went through the same type of thing but with his ex-wife. She was nice enough to write a letter too and I think that's what pushed it through for him.

ukm

Excellent news Beng, well done D

Yay!!!! Congratulations, Beng!!!! :D Absolutely great news and a huge weight off your mind. Now, unless you decide to become a US citizen in the interim, no more USCIS for the next 10 years! Double Yay! :D

Got the real thing in the mail last week. Green card expires 2015 - Yay!!! Finally all over and done with, I'm here to stay.