"Frank O" seems like a bad guy to me

[Ray]

... in response to Oh another thing I forgot to add..., posted by Frank O on Jun 30, 2005

“Fat chance on her coming back.”

Frank, with that multiple-entry K-3 visa in her passport, she can come back anytime she wants during the next 2 years. She could be on a plane right now and you would have no idea until you hear her knocking on your door.

Have you officially withdrawn that I-130 petition yet? I wouldn't put it off for another day if I were you.

Ray

[Globetrotter]

... in response to But..., posted by Ray on Jun 30, 2005

If I'm not mistaken, a K1 is a single entry visa until she gets a green card.  During that time frame, I think advanced parole must be applied for and granted for every  journey/re-entry, thus I would think there's no chance for her to re-enter....but correct me if I'm wrong.

[Ray]

... in response to Re: But..., posted by Globetrotter on Jun 30, 2005

Yes, you are correct that the K-1 is a single-entry visa. However, Frank’s wife had a K-3, which is valid for 2 years and lets her re-enter the country with virtually no restrictions.

If Frank withdraws the I-130 spouse petition before it is approved, then there is no longer a legal basis for her K-3 status. Also, the K-3 visa is technically invalid once the marriage is ended and the immigration people should cancel her K-3 status in their database, but only if someone notifies them that the marriage has been legally terminated.

Ray

[Globetrotter]

... in response to Re: Re: But..., posted by Ray on Jul 1, 2005

Yes, yes, of course, a K3 gives the girl an instant green card with no INS/BCIS paperwork to fill out for a while.

Sorry

[Ray]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: But..., posted by Globetrotter on Jul 1, 2005

Globe,

A K-3 does not include an “instant” Green Card. She will still need to adjust status just like a K-1 fiancée would before she is granted legal residency. The other option would be to return to her country for her immigrant visa interview and then re-enter as a CR-1/IR-1. The K-3 is intended to allow the foreign spouse to come here while waiting for the I-130 petition approval.

Ray

[LP]

... in response to Re: But..., posted by Globetrotter on Jun 30, 2005

...Frank was married in Ukraine and filed a K3. Different situation. Ray is very knowledgable on this stuff so I'll let him elaborate.

Get with the program, don't make me come over there . Hope all is well....

[Globetrotter]

... in response to You are wrong...., posted by LP on Jun 30, 2005

Gary Saab, I stand corrected.  And you are welcome over here anytime...and you know where I live.  Hope all is well with you also.  Did you have a good trip?  

[LP]

... in response to Re: You are wrong...., posted by Globetrotter on Jun 30, 2005


..Yeah, it was a panic. I spent a week bumming around the Carib with a friend in his amphib, a Lake Renegade. A hoot it was. I then spent some time in the UK and in UA, including three days exploring the zone, my third and final trip there. I was all over Pripyat and the outlying areas as well as spending some time in the station itself, in Unit One. I wouldn't recommend this as some areas off the tour route in Pripyat have high rates. Besides, you have to know the right people to just go wandering around. Was very interesting though, the guy I was with was a former station big shot and Pripyat resident. I've got some great stories about him.

I had good gear but we still ran into spots that required a timely exit, mostly near the cafe, amusement park, and in the hospital. None of that is surprising when you consider those locations and what happened during the accident. One of the helos in the graveyard was OK until I went up into the cockpit where my dosimeter alarmed. 3 rem/hr. Not real bad but it was enough for me to come out of that thing so fast I ran over the guy who was waiting outside. Those MI-8 helos are gigantic, bigger than Chinooks. Also met more zone residents and spent a lot of time in the countryside and Chernobyl town itself. Came upon the local cops partying and swimming down at the river. Lol, it's not like there are many bad guys to chase in Cherno anyway. I spent a great afternoon with them but refused to swim in the Pripyat. Their vodka was good though

Spent the rest of the time with a few women I know and partied some in Kiev. All told it was a good mission.

[Frank O]

... in response to "Frank O" seems like a bad guy..., posted by lawcom on Jun 30, 2005

Sorry bud your barking up the wrong tree & obviously don't know how to read. She ARRIVED pregnant you bonehead. I don't see how I can impregnate someone cross continent. I'm not THAT virile. Secondly she was unfaithful HERE in Texas with a so called "friend" of mine who has admitted to that. Secondly she tried to extort/blackmail me out of $8K. Believe I would NOT hesitate to take a DNA test ANYTIME. Perhaps you ought to hook up with my soon to be ex. You could have a load of fun. She likes atty's.

[LP]

... in response to Tell me the truth don't sugar coat it, posted by Frank O on Jun 30, 2005

[This message has been edited by LP]


...If she arrived pregnant it still can't be yours? Weren't you over there a time or two during the K3 process? Are you saying you haven't bumped uglies with her in a time frame that would make it a possibility? And pardon a dumb question but why on Earth would you bring an already pregnant girl over if you *didn't* think it was yours? Were you ready to raise another man's child? How can that be if you're now unwilling to support your own if that turns out to be the case? Are these the actions of a "nice guy" who simply got screwed over by a wicked witch of the east?

The questions remain: What will you do if it *is* yours? Are you even going to try and find out? And if you don't think it's yours why did you continue with a marriage that occured more than 9 months ago if your wife had been impregnated by another man since? Am I missing something? Or did you not know she was carrying? If so, when exactly did you find out?

[Frank O]

... in response to Good grief...., posted by LP on Jun 30, 2005

LP What happened was we NEVER had unprotected sex. Actually we didn't have much in all honesty though when we did it was GREAT. She apparently had a fling RIGHT before coming over here. Hence the dates don't add up. Kind of hard to get someone pregnant with a condom on. She FAKED a menstrual period which she NEVER HAD obviously THEN tried to set me up.
As for me YES I made some INCREDIBLY dumb mistakes. The thing is there were NO red flags till September of this past year. So for over 1 year things were very good as far as long distance relationships go. Then in September came the weird stuff. Please for money, hints she was out partying (I"d call & she'd be out a LOT!) etc. When I went in November for our wedding anniversary she was VERY changed a whole other person. The thing is by then we'd been married 1 year. I figured if I brought her to America she would change because she'd be out of "the bad environment" or element. Obviously I was wrong.
When my friend (a girl) gave her the pregnancy test (she's a nurse) she told me she is pregnant & this happened PRIOR to her arrival. Obviously had I known this I would NOT have brought her over. Then again according to my stupidity I might have anyways (I hate to admit that but I did do stupid choices). The other huge red flag was in December when she hit me with the "givem $8K or I won't go".
So in the end I had to get an atty to protect me & my property. I didn't deceive & I let her know she had to return. Actually she WANTED to return but I think she'd figure she'd shack up with someone here. I gave her $2K which I sent to Ukraine for her & she gladly left. Of course then she no says "I want to return to you in September". I don't think so.
So I didn't mean to portray myself as totally innocent. I DID DO MANY mistakes. Most of them because I did the first big one which was get married over there. Being married made me want to "fight" to save it. However she had NO intentions of that. I honestly do NOT know how many men she slept with. Apparently she bragged to my friends about her "conquests". Meanwhile her stupid husband was faithful. you'd figure if SOMEONE would HAVE CHEATED. It WOULD have been the musician right?! Wrong on that one. I can hold my head up high that at least I honored my wedding vows.

[Globetrotter]

... in response to Re: Good grief...., posted by Frank O on Jun 30, 2005

You're a good egg, Frank.  Just keep the shiny side up, do better next time, choose more age-appropriate chicks, say lots of prayers, hope for the best, (and have a pre-nup) and still....you're looking at just 50/50........and most of all, watch out for those RED FLAGS.  Just think of our mad scientist-retired professor with a wife 40 years younger than himself, and what he's about to face or is facing!!!  So, things could be worse.....

[Frank O]

... in response to Re: Re: Good grief...., posted by Globetrotter on Jun 30, 2005

I'm trying man. Now I'm looking at women WITH kids, & definately at least 24 or older. I've got 6 that already wrote ME. 2 are very nice. Both have 3 year old kids 1 is 25 the other 29 so I'm definately not rocking any cradles unless it's their kids. Hey I'm a happy camper man. I'm NOT going to sit around feeling sorry for myself for another 6 month to a year & be "traumatized". Heck tonight for the first time EVER I actually LAUGHED at my situation. The 29 year old had her hubby cheat on her & we were comparing certain similarities & SHE laughed. She had the sweetest laugh that I started to laugh. Hey man that felt GOOD. By the way I do NOT plan on marrying ANYONE ANYTIME soon. I'm trying to learn from this fricking fiasco & ugly mess my wife made.

[LP]

... in response to I'ts keeping the shiny side up that's ha..., posted by Frank O on Jun 30, 2005

...It's the fourth period and the clock is running. Frank shoots...no score! But wait, he's going out for the rebound...

[Frank O]

... in response to Careful Frank...., posted by LP on Jun 30, 2005

Hey at least I'm resilient. I'm making lemonade with my lemons.