What will happen to her?

[Shenzhen K-1]

I'm just wondering why she would marry a sick guy thats gonna die under those conditions. He must be handsome or something. Does her niece know about her situation? Can her niece help her? Does her niece want her in Cali?

His health was not great when they agreed to get visa, but she had no idea his health was this bad (and terminal)

 

Sad and crazy story Mike, keep posting on how it is going? B)

[ChrisA]

She would have the conditional GC, I'm not sure if an interview is required for the AOS?

[michaelt]

Here is what I found:

 

Receipt Number: *********

 

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

 

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

 

On February **, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail.

 

Any thoughts? Could he still just be using her until he dies and she still does not get GC?

[Randy W]

Here is what I found:

 

Receipt Number: *********

 

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

 

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

 

On February **, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail.

 

Any thoughts? Could he still just be using her until he dies and she still does not get GC?

 

Why not respond to the RFE? Seems like an InfoPass appt would either find out what it was for, or get a new one sent to her.

 

If you want to get real sneaky, change her address to yours.

[ChrisA]

There should be two parts to the RFE (I-797E, Notice of Action), the Blue cover page (1) and the white page (2) of RFE explaining what is needed for the reply to the RFE. This should list exactly what USCIS needs to continue the process. If this is missing, then it can only be assumed that he has replied to the RFE, or it still unopened and somewhere in the house?

 

What you have is the notification letter.

[ChrisA]

Get A lawyer ASAP, I think he is using her as you have said, I smell a Fish!

[ChrisA]

The RFE does have an expiration date, which is about 60 days after the notification letter is sent, either it has expired or is about too. If it expires, the USCIS will start the denial process of the AOS once the expiration date has expired. Time isn't something she has on her side right now.

 

I don't know if confronting him is the best answer, he probably has the complete file some place in the house, she needs to find it ASAP.

[yuzhen]

I'm just wondering why she would marry a sick guy thats gonna die under those conditions. He must be handsome or something. Does her niece know about her situation? Can her niece help her? Does her niece want her in Cali?

These terms of marriage were not presented to her until she was here in the US and less than one week before her 3 month K-1 visa expired. Her English is really quite limited and I do not think she fully understood what she was signing. She came here because they wrote for several years and he was very nice to her....quite different from now. Not sure if niece knows situation but I will inquire. I hope her niece can help! (and wants her there!!!!!)

Has the thought of , the two of you, being the true victims, ever crossed your minds? How well do you know the supposedly "bad man" Its hard to know the truth with only one side of the story. If she was presented that right b4 they got married then, why did she marry him? Couldnt she have just went back to China and looked at the whole situation as a trip to visit the US? I would really find out the truth from both sides before i jump into a situation and be of any help. The two of you are very nice people and are very hard to come by nowadays. Just too often i see "heros" charge blindly into other peoples conflicts and end up being the victims themselves. With age comes wisdom, therefore i would find this story more likely if the wife was a younger and dumber female. Not that i have anything against old people, I would help one across the street anyday, but it doesnt mean i have to trust them

[ChrisA]

Mike,

 

Any news about the situation?

[michaelt]

Thank you for the follow-up. We told my wife's friend that her AOS is "still in progress" (so as not to alarm her) and she acknowledged that her husband did call the 800 number when transfer letter was received by him. I am hoping she is referring to "request for evidence" letter. My wife and I are reluctant to offer too much information to her because we do not want to create a hostile environment in her home. If she begins to ask questions and alerts him that we are looking into this for her, I am afraid that he will get angry and not complete the process. I get the impression that he will do the right thing for her, so I must proceed cautiously. Till then, I will continue to monitor status on USCIS website.

Thank you for your concern, and everybody's elses help and input!!! : )

[ChrisA]

At least there is hope for her, I agree a low profile is the smart move.

[clayton2103]

michaelt,

 

Any recent developments on this?

Fang and Wen Li have been discussing this and we would like to learn if anything more positive is in the near future for her.

If not so positive, is there not someone/agency/community within your city that can assist her before she is "put out" on the streets?

If I understand Wen Li correctly, his family members have shunned her and the marriage and are trying to make sure she is not included in any financial gains of any kind in case of death.

 

Clayton & Wen Li

[michaelt]

michaelt,

 

Any recent developments on this?

Fang and Wen Li have been discussing this and we would like to learn if anything more positive is in the near future for her.

If not so positive, is there not someone/agency/community within your city that can assist her before she is "put out" on the streets?

If I understand Wen Li correctly, his family members have shunned her and the marriage and are trying to make sure she is not included in any financial gains of any kind in case of death.

 

Clayton & Wen Li

Yes. it is not looking good and I will post more details after I take Fang to English tonight. I'm very worried for this nice lady and am torn between getting involved and opening a hornets nest or not. Latest on USCIS is another RFE mailed to him on May 30. Also sounds like one of his rotten daughters has stolen about $2000 from her. I am also guessing this rotten daughter has turned off the house water while the miserable husband was in the hospital (from possibly alcohol overuse last weekend). We think daughter is trying to destroy her fathers health. He is wealthy.

Sickening and creating a bit of turmoil in my house.

[clayton2103]

Thanks Michael.

I have understood Wen Li correctly. She informed me of all you write.

Waiting to hear more. A very sad situation. Perhaps it is time to stir nest.

Clayton

Edited June 11, 2008 by clayton2103 (see edit history)

[michaelt]

Thanks Michael.

I have understood Wen Li correctly. She informed me of all you write.

Waiting to hear more. A very sad situation. Perhaps it is time to stir nest.

Clayton

I agree with you 1000% and have restled with this for several weeks. It has brought Fang and I to tears sometimes and that is what makes me the angriest. We are both very concerned for this lady but know that if we call anyone, USCIS, the police, anyone....we are commited to this lost cause and certainly making things worse in this lady's home. We do not have the financial resources to do much for her. I am not convinced the husband is behind all of this. His health is bad (he say's lungs are bad from car accident...I say cigar smoking). His 2 last hospital stays were brought on because his rotten daughter brought over bottle of whiskey. Perhaps she is trying to kill dad for inheritance....he invests in casinos...sounds like he's worth big bucks (and NONE of his kids work). They do not like Chinese lady for obvious reasons.

I do not even know where nice lady is??? Rotten daughter hustled her off today, telling her to gather her clothes (when she discovered almost $2000 missing). I think daugher brought nice lady to be with her husband who I think is staying with another daughter while he recuperates.

I will call USCIS and present "what if" scenario tomorrow. I will not share MSC#. I can not see doing much more except advising nice lady. Fang say's nice lady sounded to be having a panic attack on the phone today. Perhaps 911 from nice lady to police may get the ball rolling? I don't mean to sound as if I am distancing myself from this, but quite honestly, my anger at this man and seeing how upset my new wife is when she talks to lady, tells me this is a can of worms that should not be opened by us. It will put a strain on our new marriage. We will advise calling 911 if necessary, but I do not want to initiate something that will surely destroy any home life or shelter she might have now, or take on the financial, legal, and perhaps violent burden (he has a family of nut-jobs) that can come from it?

We are still in the process of refinancing and do not have anything to contribute to this lady's financial situtation. It could also mean months of lawyers, court, USCIS, having a room mate and many other legal problems.

Sucks to be us, huh?

I told Fang I would pay to fly lady back to China, but I really don't have it (unless I want to jeapordize house refi, Fang's tentative health insurance, and tentative life insurance on me for Fang). Don't want to do that!!!!

Perhaps USCIS can she some light? Perhaps nice lady needs to work this out herself? Also keep in mind, she came here because she was marrying a rich American. That is why she has told me that she can not return to China. She has told this to many people in China, and is ashamed to return. She also has a niece in California, but can not go there because niece told her NOT to come to America. Perhaps niece knew or sensed something that we don't?

I have told Fang that we will not let her be on the streets, but must view from afar and only intervene when really needed. I think nice lady needs to initiate action before we do....

Don't really need this in our life right now!!!!

Edited June 11, 2008 by michaelt (see edit history)