Posted on May 31st, 2008 by admin
I just read an excellent article on obstacles for partners in intercultural marriages. The author is Christine Benlafquih. This article is SO true of the obstacles my husband and I had.
If you are thinking about marrying a person from a culture or country foreign to your own, I strongly recommend reading this article. I wish [...]
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Posted on May 31st, 2008 by admin
If your relationship shows all the signs of a healthy relationship–communication, each partner likes spending time with the other, interaction with each other’s family and friends, and so on, you probably don’t need to worry over this issue.
Remember, people in most countries of the world are very patriotic and would NOT want to live in [...]
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Posted on May 29th, 2008 by admin
This post regards couples in the USA who have gotten married in the USA. (For couples looking for information on other scenarios, like one of you is in the USA and another is in a foreign country, you might start with immigration discussion boards on the sites of law firms–but remember the information posted often [...]
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Posted on May 29th, 2008 by admin
When you have questions about a visa situation, you can always call United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Their National Customer Service Center is at (800) 375-5283.
They may ask for your A# (or Alien #). (You can find this on the I-94 record that you receive when entering the United States. If you entered illegally, [...]
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Posted on May 21st, 2008 by admin
Now the fun begins! First, I am NOT an attorney, only the spouse of a foreigner. I can NOT give legal advice–only share with you my own experience. We did the immigration process several years ago, so you must double check all of the information below with USCIS to be sure it is current. At [...]
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Posted on May 21st, 2008 by admin
Please note: I am NOT an immigration attorney, and the information below applies only to my own experience. You will need to check the new processes, forms, and guidelines as they pertain to your and your spouse’s status and visa–each situation is different. There are several sticky situations in the immigration process, plus a few [...]
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