Understanding IMBRA from USCIS point of view

[Jet]

I stumbled onto this inter-office memorandum which should prove quite helpful for guys who have recently filed or will in the future
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/handbook/IMBRA072106.pdf

[William3rd]

Keep in mind that the convictions-except for DV- do not prevent approval of an I129F petition even on a waiver case. However, the convictions WILL be discussed/revealed/provided to your fiancee.

Of main concern is the interpretation of the word AND as an OR by USCIS as to applications of waiver requirements

[Gator]

William the Conqueror.

When you say "AND as an OR", is this the same as what I wrote about earlier:

http://www.russianwomendiscussion.com/index.php?topic=1945.0

Most men would probably only do one K-1, so this should not concern them. 

Yet in my case I have already done one and I will be very careful with my final K-1 (I am careful anyway but it does make me think about this). If I fail with a second K-1 and I am still crazy eenough to try a third, I suppose one could do the K-3.

[William3rd]

Yep= that is the section. It is going to take a judge someday to rule on the discrepency. THis leads me to believe that waivers will be handled by the adjudicator in a similar fashion to hardship waivers based on the failure to meet in person within the previous 2 years.

HE reads, and if it sounds good, he approves. If not, you get an RFE to provide additional evidence as to the hardship.

BTW- the position is also been put forth that ANY K visa is subject to this rule. I will find out when I do my K3 January.

[Jet]

BTW- the position is also been put forth that ANY K visa is subject to this rule. I will find out when I do my K3 January.

Will also be interesting to watch any "spike" in Ukrainian DCF filings that may insue. Faster than "K" type visas and none of the IMBRA restrictions...

[William3rd]

If there is a big enough spike in DCF, the consulate will probably change the rules on accepting DCF(USCIS hates DCF anyway since they want to be the arbiter on these types of cases) and should go the way that Moscow went-180 days incountry in a category other than tourist. The consulate doesnt want to do any more work than they have to and if it means extra hours of work or a high backlog. . . .

[dwfunk]

I stumbled onto this inter-office memorandum which should prove quite helpful for guys who have recently filed or will in the future
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/handbook/IMBRA072106.pdf

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So much for government efficiencies.  .  .  .   The new USCIS website is ABSOLUTLY useless!!

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[Bruno]

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So much for government efficiencies.  .  .  .   The new USCIS website is ABSOLUTLY useless!!

new URL :

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/IMBRA072106.pdf