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« on: February 06, 2010, 03:11:13 pm » |
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i got married in july but i only been to d.r. 1 time after that wich was in december but only for 9 days cuz of my job.... i wanted to know if for the cita that would be a problem that i only went once or do u guys think i should go at least one more time on a weekend? im planning to do a suprise visit to my husband but im not really sure cuz i need to save money and its been a little hard for me right now...in case i cant do the suprise visit i want to know if it would be a problem?  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 03:23:53 pm » |
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i got married in july but i only been to d.r. 1 time after that wich was in december but only for 9 days cuz of my job.... i wanted to know if for the cita that would be a problem that i only went once or do u guys think i should go at least one more time on a weekend? im planning to do a suprise visit to my husband but im not really sure cuz i need to save money and its been a little hard for me right now...in case i cant do the suprise visit i want to know if it would be a problem? Yes, it would be a problem! A big one! Wanna save money, go as often as you can. At least every 3 month. The subject has been discussed here before, look it up. |
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2010, 03:28:00 pm » |
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I think it would depend how many times you have been prior to getting married. If you went quite a bit and then slowed down after marriage some. I don't think it will be as big a deal. If you can go again, then I think you should.
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2010, 03:59:05 pm » |
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wow every three months i cant lol i aint got money like that but before i got married i would go every 6 months to a year my job only gives me 2 vacations a year in july and in december but im gonna do my best to go before the cita im just starting i got my noa1 already so im just waiting.... the lady helping me told me he will be here in 8 months so hopefully God first.... but i will do my best in case... thanks!  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 04:03:46 pm » |
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ive been going in and out of d.r. since 99 till now ....i met my husband in 2006 and got married july 09
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 04:36:33 pm » |
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If you can atleast make another trip even if its just a long weekend. But it is good that you used to go a lot prior.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 10:24:50 am » |
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Well definitely go in both in July and december and at least 1 other time during the year.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 12:37:00 pm » |
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just like you I got married in July and then my next trip was not until Jan. But I would suggest to try and go on one of those cheap weekends when they have the flights for good deals.
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 01:24:51 pm » |
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I too haven't been back since we got married in August...and I will be going in March not only because I miss him but because I believe it's a good idea to go againg before the cita.
I would say to try your best to make another visit.
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 02:59:30 pm » |
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HELLLLO PEOPLE.... I understand $$$ may be tight, BUT you need to visit your spouses. Even if it is just the weekend--leave Friday afterwork take the superearly flight back on Monday and you have 2 whole days together and invaluable evidence of the bona fides of the relationship.
Just because YOU know your relationship is real, the consular officers don't. I mean really... take a step back and imagine it is someone else. What kind of husband/wife doesn't visit? You can find all sorts of excuses, and they may be legit, but you can't guarantee that anyone else will buy it.
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2010, 08:47:26 pm » |
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thanks everyone for the advice yea i am gonna go at least a weekend..
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2010, 12:25:14 am » |
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Yes, you definitely want to go.. The more times, the better. I'm not sure if it matters how long you go for as long as you're going. I know when they looked at my passport, I had a bunch of stamps. But some of the entry stamps were on different pages than the exit stamps. I think they just looked at the stamps in general. At the interview, the lady didn't look at the dates (at least not that I noticed). I'm sure if you buy your tickets 3 weeks to a month in advance (maybe even 2 months) then you can get really good deals. Good luck!
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« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2010, 02:03:00 pm » |
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You can go a lot, but don't go too many times or else immigration will think you have a drug business in DR. I had to endure long checks everytime I would get back from DR at JFK. There was a time when the immigration officer who was a woman couldn't fathom that I was going away to DR to see my wife. It was ridicules and impossible in her eyes. She even said "what's wrong with the women here in America." I said nada I just fell in love in DR. She rolled her eyes and sent me to be frisked lol.
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« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2010, 02:25:12 pm » |
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You can go a lot, but don't go too many times or else immigration will think you have a drug business in DR. I had to endure long checks everytime I would get back from DR at JFK. There was a time when the immigration officer who was a woman couldn't fathom that I was going away to DR to see my wife. It was ridicules and impossible in her eyes. She even said "what's wrong with the women here in America." I said nada I just fell in love in DR. She rolled her eyes and sent me to be frisked lol.
wow that is ridiculous. to the OP go as many times as you can. The consular also looked at my passport to see how many stamps I had. Honestly how can a relationship stay alize if you don't see eachother as much??? |
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