It's just a fact – marriage and fiancé(e) visas take a long time. The process starts when the U.S. petitioner files an I-130 (marriage) or I-129F (fiancé(e)) petition. After the petition is filed, all you can do is wait for its approval. Recently, processing times have been between two and six months for the initial approval. For this reason, it's common for the foreign national to want to visit the United States while the petition is being processed. Can this be done?
Here are some examples of situations that we see very often with our clients.
Example 1. Ted is a Canadian citizen. He works in Vancouver as a server in a restaurant and lives in a condominium that he owns. His U.S. citizen wife, Carol, has just moved back to Washington State to accept a new job. Carol is pregnant and expecting their first child in 9 months. Steve would like to travel to Washington State every week to visit Carol and attend prenatal medical appointments.
Example 2. Nicole is a citizen of the Philippines. Her new fiancé, Steve, lives in the United States. Nicole lives with her extended family and works in a manufacturing concern in Pago. Steve has just filed the I-129F petition to start Nicole's fiancée case. Steve is busy with work in the United States. May Nicole visit him while their petition is being processed?
Example 3. Rachel, a U.S. citizen, has been living in Germany with her husband Derek. Derek lives in a rented flat in Germany and is a technology consultant. She has just moved back to the U.S. to take a new job. They have filed the I-130 petition to get Derek's visa case started. Derek wants to visit Rachel once every other month – traveling on the ESTA program – until their I-130 petition is approved.
The law – overcoming the presumption of immigrant intent.
The core legal concept at work here is called "immigrant intent." Here is the basic idea.
Immigrant visas. These are visas for foreign nationals who are entitled to live and work permanently in the United States. When an individual enters the U.S. on an immigrant visa she is issued a greencard (I-551 permanent residency card) and may live and work indefinitely in the U.S.
Non-immigrant visas. These visas are issued for temporary travel to the United States. The individual is required to return home and the end of her temporary period of authorized stay. Also, travel on a non-immigrant visa is limited to the specific purposes allowed for the visa type. For a B-2 visitor's visa, travel must be related to a permissible leisure travel purpose.
When traveling on a non-immigrant visa, a foreign national always has the burden of proving a lack of "immigrant intent." That is, she has to prove that the purpose of her travel is the one authorized for her visa type. Also, she has the burden to prove that she does not plan to remain permanently in the United States upon entering. She has the burden to show that she plans to return at the end of her authorized stay. (For more on this legal issue, see our post here).
Even after being issued a B-2 visitor's visa, the individual is still required to prove her lack of immigrant intent when she enters the U.S. Why? Because a visa does not constitute permission to enter the United States. It is only permission to seek entry – to "apply for admission" – to the U.S. at a port of entry. (Ports of entry are any border crossing into the U.S., including at international airports).
This means that an individual must pass the immigrant intent test at the time she is trying to enter the U.S. Whether at a land crossing, or when landing at a U.S. airport, she will be inspected by a Citizenship and Border Protection officer. One of the key questions that officer will be examining is whether an individual traveling on a non-immigrant visa plans to overstay and remain in the United States.
What factors will CBP consider?
Let's say the foreign national has arrived at the U.S. border. She has just landed at the Dallas/Ft. Worth international airport. How will the CBP officer determine whether she plans to return at the end of her temporary stay?
At the end of the day, the two very most important things to be able to demonstrate are living arrangement in the home country and on-going employment. So, for example, it is far better if the foreign national owns a home than if she is living with family. And the more established her occupation is, the better.
It is also important to understand that countries have very different rates of visa fraud. That is, citizens of some countries violate U.S. immigration law far more frequently than others. CBP is not oblivious to this fact. So it is safe to assume that foreign nationals coming from countries with high rates of visa fraud will face additional scrutiny at the border.
By contrast, some countries have very low rates of visa fraud. The most trusted countries are enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) that allows their citizens to travel to the United States without a visa. These countries include much of Europe, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. Enrollment in ESTA by definition means that a traveler is a lower risk to overstay and violate the terms of his admission.
What would be the likely outcome in the examples listed above?
Example 1. There is a good chance Ted would be able to travel back and forth between the U.S. without incident. He owns a residence in Vancouver and has ongoing employment there. We represent Canadian clients very frequently and it is common for the Canadian to travel many times to the U.S. while a marriage or fiancé(e) case is being processed.
Example 2. Nicole probably cannot successfully enter the U.S. on a visitor's visa. The fact that Nicole lives with her family – rather than in a residence she owns – weighs against her. Also – fair or not – CBP would likely consider the fact that Nicole's employment is less appealing than alternatives in the U.S. On top of this, the Philippines have a relatively high rate of visa violations. There is a good chance that Nicole would be denied admission.
Example 3. Derek would have a good chance of being admitted to the United States. The fact that he has a flat, that he continues to rent, in Germany is a positive tie. But his employment is somewhat less clear. If Derek's work can be done remotely this does not necessarily show a tie to his home country. But the fact that Germany is enrolled in ESTA also weighs in Derek's favor. Our firm represents many clients from ESTA countries, and it is common for individual's in Derek's situation to be permitted entry.
Never ever (ever) lie to CBP. The surest way that you can permanently hurt your chances of coming to the U.S. is to lie. If the CBP inspector believes that an applicant is lying, this can cause life-long problems. First, the individual can be placed into expedited removal proceedings and immediately returned to the home country. Worse, the lie can result in a fraud finding that carries with it a lifetime bar from the United States. Under no circumstances try to hide facts or make misrepresentations to CBP.
Be up-front about your petition. Assume that CBP will know that an immigrant petition has been filed for you. Never try to hide that fact. Instead, be up-front with the fact that you are in the midst of the legal immigration process – you are trying to do things the right way. Be specific with the inspector about why you are coming on this particular trip while the petition is pending. For our clients, we often prepare a short letter that describes where we are in the petition process and how we anticipate that process will be proceeding. We attach a copy of the receipt for our petition, as well as from the National Visa Center if we have progressed to that stage.
Proof of residence. Do you own a home, bring proof of ownership. Are you renting? Bring a (translated) copy of your lease agreement and several months of receipts showing that you are still occupying the residence.
Proof of employment. Bring several recent pay stubs plus a (translated) letter from your employer, stating that your position is ongoing.
Ultimately the CBP officer has authority to decide whether to admit the individual. There is no right to have an attorney at a port of entry. In fact, CBP does not even have to speak to your lawyer if they choose not to. And if the officer decides not to admit you, that decision cannot be appealed.
Travel to the U.S. with a pending I-130/I-129F can certainly be done. Our clients do it all the time. But you need the right circumstances showing ties to the home country. Most of all, you need to always be honest and forthright with CBP and any other immigration inspector.
My partner and I have filed for the K1 visa. I live in the US and he is from South Korea. Well I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and he would like to come here for 4 weeks for prenatal appointments as this is his first child and wants to have be apart in the pregnancy before we have our child. Will his entrance get denied? He is quitting his job this month so he can come her and he also stays with his parents which is typical In korea.
Hi, Becca. Unfortunately, there is no certain answer to that question. The considerations are outlined in this article. The fact that you will be traveling on ESTA is also a good factor, since that is for low-risk countries. But there is no guarantee that the officer will not have immigrant intent concerns.
I married my Chinese wife on her third trip to the US on her B1/B2 visa. I am now filing the I-130. She has returned to China and wants to come back here again in 2 months to visit while the I-130 is in process. She is retired, owns her apartment, collects Chinese pension, has family, owns a car. But she does not work – retired. We are making plans for her to come here and go back to China. Technically she could visit for the duration the B1/B2 allows, 6 months, but I suspect that is not a good idea. What duration would be acceptable for a visit under these circumstances? Thank you.
Hi, Jeff. There is no reason that a longer duration of stay would be more problematic than a shorter one, in my opinion. The issue isn't the duration of the stay, it's the purpose. It sounds like she has reasonably good ties to PRC, so she could have a reasonably good chance of getting admitted.
I am a UK citizen, and my husband (US citizen) has received our NOA1 for our I-130 (December 14th, 2018).
I would like to visit with him for 6-8 weeks in march 2019 on my valid ESTA. I am reaching out for advice as my situation doesn't quite line up with others.
At the proposed time of entry I will be unemployed and living with my parents, but will be in the final stages of preparing to depart for Nepal for a fixed term Volunteer position with an NGO that begins June 2019.
My questions is, will a job offer letter for the position (stating a June 2019 start date) and proof of booked flights to Nepal (departing from the UK) be enough to prove that I only intend to visit my Husband and not side-step the waiting process of the CR-1 visa?
Hi, Jesse – sounds like an interesting life!
While there are no guarantees in these situations, this sounds like a low-risk proposition. Although it's conceivable that CBP would have immigrant intent concerns, it sounds like you will have a very convincing and common sense story to convey.
I am a Irish Citizen who resides in the United Kingdom but have came to the United states on B1/B2 tourist visa for leisure purposes and family purposes to visit my Boyfriend and my Family for a period of 6 months , while i have been in the states for 2 weeks now my boyfirend has now proposed to me and i have became his FIance , and he is filing a Fiance visa I 1-29F so i may reside in the U.S when it is approved , is this okay ? since i came into the country for visiting purposes and i am already on a B1/B2 visa but after that he has now filed our I -129 F visa?
No, an approved I-129F wouldn't permit you to remain in the states – not at all. You may be eligible to pursue adjustment of status directly to lawful permanent resident, but that's totally different from the I-129F.
My husband of 10 years ( US citizen living here in Australia) and I submitted an I-130 petition in July this year. We received our I-797C Notice of Action in July with a priority date of 27th July 2018. We were content to wait until my visa was approved before moving, however, a very good job opportunity has arisen in the US that would be stupid of him to turn down. Most of my questions about travelling with a pending petition were answered in your article, and our 7yo son and I hope to be able to travel on the VWP to visit while we wait for my visa to be granted. My real question is , is their any way to expedite the visa process given certain circumstances, or do we just wait?
Also, can you give any idea about how long the wait times for I-130 approval are currently?
Unfortunately I-130s can be expedited in only the most extreme of conditions, such as active duty personnel who are about to deploy. Job opportunities don't qualify as a basis for expediting, though you can always submit a request to your service center and see what happens – just don't expect anything. It's currently about a year from I-130 filing to when most folks will go for a consular interview. I-130 approval isn't the only thing to think about, there's also NVC response time.
Ali, do you mean approval letter for the I-130?
I'm a medical student in my home country and I want to travel to the US for a 1-month clinical rotation at a US hospital after which I'll be coming back home to finish my education. I have submitted my application for a B1 visa (don't worry about whether this is the right visa or not. I'm sure it is as a lot of my colleagues have successfully used it. Please just kindly respond to my pressing questions).
The issue is that I have a pending immigration petition filed by my dad who is an LPR and I've also been denied a student visa under 214(B) about 5 years ago.
1.What are my chances of getting a B1 visa?
2. How can I convince the consular that I do not have an intent to immigrate at this point in time?
3. If my B1 visa application is denied, how will it affect my immigrant visa approval in future keeping in mind I have earlier been denied a student visa due to section 214(b) about 5 years ago?
Thanks Greg for clarifying the query I had asked previously.
I am from Pakistan residing in UAE since Almost 25 years and currently working under govt sector with company provided house and other facilities and good salary.
I have had B2 visa in Sep 2016 and travelled to US in Oct 2016 and returned in Nov 2016.
My Wife shall be visiting US after almost 2 years having already applied for Travel permit that is valid till Feb 2019.
We intend to Travel Next month in Nov 2018 and I intend to be there for 3 weeks and then return while my wife stays there. During this stay we also plan to visit Canada for a short duration.
Muhammad, as-salamu alaykum. You don't need to volunteer information about the greencard application (or anything else) – answer only the questions you are asked. If the officer has concerns about immigrant intent then you should be given a chance to "withdraw your application for admission" rather than having your visa canceled or facing removal. I'd recommend being prepared with documentation – such as pay stubs and rental agreements (translated) – to show your current situation in the UAE.
Kindly provide me these much needed answers.
Hello, My dad had filed a I-130 Petition for me, but recently canceled it. It was only at the initial stage and it was successfully canceled. My question is, will this affect me getting a tourist visa or J1 visa in the future ?
It could be considered evidence of an intent to permanently immigrate. But it certainly does not automatically disqualify you.
I commented this on another page but can't find it so I'm sorry for the repeat question. If my fiance comes to visit while the I-129f is in the initial review phase, do we need to submit an updated form I-94 to reflect the visit? Or do they just want the I-94 at the time of application?
I'm a medical student in my home country and I want to travel to the US for a 1-month clinical rotation at a US hospital after which I'll be coming back home to finish my education. I have submitted my application for a B1 visa.
The issue is that I have a pending immigration petition filed by my dad who is an LPR and I've also been denied a student visa about 5 years ago.
3. If my B1 visa application is denied, how will it affect my immigrant visa approval in future keeping in mind I have earlier been denied a student visa about 5 years ago?
Benson, this doesn't sound like an appropriate use of a B-1. If you are working for a U.S. hospital they are responsible for sponsoring you via the appropriate employer petition. B-1s can't be used for work at a U.S. employer.
You need to get some advice about this. B-1s may not be used for most student purposes either.
Okay. That's fine. I'm sure that's what I need. Tons of my colleagues have gone through the program with a B1 visa but this isn't my primary issue.
Please kindly help answers my questions.
Thank you for the helpful advice! This might be a silly question, but I was wondering what happens if you're turned away at the point of entry? Do you just have to immediately book a return ticket back to your country?
My husband and I have been married for 5 years this November. I am a US Citizen and he is Egyptian. We submitted the I-130 in March, but realize it'll still be a while before he would get the immigration visa. He hasn't traveled to the US before because he had required military service for the last 3 years and couldn't leave the country until it was completed. I never applied for a tourist visa for him because I thought he would get denied (lives with family and works for a non-profit). At this point, we've waited so long that we obviously want to do things legally. However, we would really love for him to come and visit me for our anniversary in November and the holidays in December/January. I know you can't really give assessments other than the info provided in the article, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask if you have any thoughts or advice?
Hi, Abigail. Assuming that he would be flying to the U.S., if denied entry he would be returned to the international arrivals/departure area of the airport and would have to immediately leave on an outbound flight. For travelers on the ESTA program the airline is required to return the passenger. But as an Egyptian he would be on a B-2 visa and would be responsible for purchasing his own ticket.
I have being married with my husband for 4 years and we have a child. We want to move to the US so we are filling the I-130 and in a couple of months he will move to the US. He is a US citizen.
We dont want to be separated for too long, specially for our child. I dont want him to forget his dad while we are waiting.
I had being in the US for several times even before I married my husband for both business and leisure. I had being renewing my B1/B2 visa since 20 years ago.
While my husband is in the US and my petition will be pending, can we (specially me, my child is a US citizen) visit him? Lets say stay there 15 days, then come back and so on a couple of times?
I currently work and we have a house in my country.
Hi, Darcy. It's as described in this article. Yes, you can potentially make the proposed trips, but there is no absolute guarantee that the border agent will permit you to enter. But under no circumstances conceal what is happening with the I-130/immigrant visa process.
I'm from the UK and currently reside there. My US wife (currently in the US) sent a 'petition for alien relative' form in July for me, with a view of applying for a green card for me afterwards.
Now she is pregnant and is due in February. Would I be able to go over on an ESTA to be there for the birth in February? our Green card application might not be done by then.
My situation: I have a job but I don't own property, only renting.
How likely is it that I will be turned away at the border?
Howdy, Stephen – congrats on the upcoming birth! As you may have heard, we are in the process of Making America Great Again over here. That means pretty rough standards at the border. There is no data-driven way to give a statistical appraisal of your likely result at the border. But the factors you list are positive. It is unlikely your immigrant visa will be issued by February. One approach would be to apply for a B-2 visa at the US consulate in London, which may be some degree of advance approval – as against ESTA – concerning the immigrant intent issue. Best of luck, congratulations, and hope this works out well.
I am a junior student at the United Methodist university in liberia, wil be applying for my b2 visa to visit my mom in September for 2weeks. .she is a legal permanent residence. .my father wil sponsor my trip. .do I Stand a better chance.??
I already have a K-1 visa on my passport and I also have a B1/B2 visa. I am planning on traveling to the US in October to get married with my fiancee, however I want to attend a friend's wedding in September in NYC. Do you think I will have any problem entering to the US as a tourist in September and coming back to my country a couple of days later, and then finally using the K-1 visa in October?
That would be a very unusual scenario. Why not just enter on the K-1 and get married on that first trip? You can always return home after filing for adjustment of status *and* getting your advance parole.
The issue is that I still have a job in my country and I already agreed to leave later. Do you think there will be any issue if I enter with the B1/B2 visa and then two weeks later come back with the K1 visa and stay. Let me know, thanks!
My fiancee hopes to come visit since with my work schedule its very difficult to go visit her and also save vacation days for the honeymoon. She lives at home and doesn't have a full time job. Is there anything she can do to better her chances to gain access to visit? She does have family near me in the states. And she plans to return after 3 or 4 weeks and go through the full fiancee visa process.
There's really not much you can do strategically to better her chances of a B-2 approval. But it is relatively easy and quick (and cheap) to apply for the tourist visa. So the costs of at least trying are low. But just dot all your "i"s and cross all your "t"s to ensure the consulate doesn't think you are hiding your goal of pursuing the k-1 later. The best thing you can probably do is to get things rolling ASAP with the I-129F.
Thank you for your response. I forgot to mention, she does have a tourist visa already. I just wasn't sure if she could get turned away and what questions they may ask when she tries to come into the country. We definitely plan on her returning to Mexico or we wouldn't have started the fiancee visa in the first place.
Yes, there is definitely a risk you will be denied entry – unfortunately, that's just a risk you will have to contend with.
I had filed I 130 for my father while he was out of the US; at the time he had been granted a one year visitor visa. He recently arrived in US under his visitor visa, while I 130 is still pending. Although the intent was to return for his interview, I am now contemplating the possibility of filling the I 485 for and adjustment of status; so I called USCIS and got different stories, a representative said it was possible and another said it was not and that I may loose the I 485 filling fees.
Have you encountered this situation and can you tell me more?
Hi, Ben. We see cases like this all the time. Ultimately, it depends on the actual facts of the case and whether there was a preconceived intent to file the I-485. And not just whether there was the actual intent, but whether there are facts that would suggest to an officer that such an intent existed. You may wish to weigh the downside risks of an I-485 denial – not just losing the filing fee, but a lifetime fraud bar, potentially – against the cost and inconvenience of just having your father return home for immigrant visa processing.
I'm on a pending fiance visa and I'm in need of a tourist visa going to Guam to attend my scheduled exam on October. The exam is only taken in US territories and Guam is the closest I could go to from my country (Philippines) to sit for the exam. Will I be eligible to receive a tourist visa?
If yes, can I visit Georgia, where my fiance is, after I take my exam in Guam? Will there be a problem when I go to the mainland? Will I still be inspected by the CBPs? Or would it be easy for me to go to Georgia from Guam?
Also, if I'm in Georgia, can my fiance cancel the fiance visa he petitioned and marry right ahead? Or will this raise suspicion to the consul?
Hi, Gretchen. Yes – this is a viable scenario for a B-2 application, though of course it is up to the US consulate as to whether they are willing to issue it. The fact you are planning to sit for a licensure exam should be a compelling reason for them to believe you will return to the Philipines to complete processing of your K-1. You can also potentially visit Georgia – yes you will be subject to inspection there and at Guam – but under no circumstances should you try to conceal this plan when applying for a B-2. The plan to visit your fiance will probably make it less likely that the consulate will issue a B-2. No, you cannot do this with the plan to seek adjustment of status in lieu of a K-1. Doing so would be an act of fraud that could subject you to a lifetime ban from the U.S.
Thank you for your reply. That's a lot to take in. So it's best to come back to my home country and just wait for the apporval of my Fiance visa. With my situation it is likely that I will be given a single entry visa for 3 months given my purpose which is to take the exam in Guam. With this, will I be able to go to the mainland specifically to Georgia to visit my fiance with a single entry visa?
Your thoughts would be much needed.
We can't offer conclusive case-specific guidance here based on such limited information. But the risks – and factors to be considered – are the ones described above. The purpose of your trip is legitimate and appropriate for a B-2 use. The risk is primarily that a CBP official would not believe your story.
Anyway, I was just approved of a tourist visa with a validity of 3 months with single entry. In my first comment, I mentioned that my purpose was to take my exam in Guam and that I have a pending fiance visa. My question is, since I am already given a tourist visa and I plan to take my exam in the mainland, specifically in Georgia instead of Guam which I stated in my application. Will I have a problem entering the mainland? Or is my visa only for Guam?
No, the visa isn't specific to Guam. But you should be prepared to explain why plans changed so they do not suspect you of having lied to the consulate.
My mother has recently received her tourist visa, but after some consideration (during the interview the consul told her that this time she cannot stay for 6-month period as she did before) we decided that she will apply for the greencard through the consulate. I am a naturalized citizen, and will file I-130 for her. While pending the case can she still use her tourist visa to come to the US? If so,would she face any issues entering the US or extreme limitations on her I-94 (like to be allowed to stay only for 1month)?
I am expecting a baby soon, and would like her to stay with me for at least 3 months. My mother visited the US four times since 2013, always for the periods of 155-175 days, and has never violated any immigration regulations.
Well, the factors are as described in this post. She potentially can, but CBP can also turn her away if it thinks she intends to stay. There is no way around this fundamental uncertainty.
Hello guys 🙂 can i ask about tourist visa and spousal visa? And I have plan to apply tourist visa in usa my husband is us citizen and he still processing the Spous visa there's no problem if i apply tourist visa while im pending in spousal visa we already sent the FORM I-130 but until now no feedback i hope someone can answer my question.
Hi, Suzy. Not sure we completely understand the question, but yes, you can apply for a B-2 tourist visa for a spouse who is going through the immigration process. But as described in this post, they can be denied entry even if a visa is granted. A visa permits a person to seek entry into the U.S. but does not guarantee entry.
None of the foreign visas are particularly important to the U.S. consulate. Depending on the basis for the prior denial you might want to refrain from applying so as to avoid multiple denials in your record. It might make a lot more sense for your family to join you in Canada for Eid.
Hi, so here's our situation: My fiance already has a B-2 tourist visa. I am a US citizen, and to avoid all this visa fraud related things we are going to file for K-1 fiance visa. So my question is: since this K-1 visa approval process takes around 8-12 months, can my fiance visit from time to time with her B-2 visa while K-1 is still pending? the fact that she will have to go back to her country for K-1 visa interview, is not it enough to convince the immigration officer that she's not going to overstay here illegally? even though she's technically an intended immigrant, we are doing everything legally and she does not have an intend to overstay under her B-2 visa and to waste all the money we paid for K-1 visa. there should not be any problems right?
Hi, GT. The rules are as described in this post. Yes, she potentially can. But the immigration officer has a huge amount of discretion in considering whether to allow her to enter, considering the factors described above.
I am a US citizen and filed I-130 for my mother and my sister this year (they live in Israel). My mother already received her I-797 approval notice and waiting for consular interview. They plan to visit me on tourist visa this summer for one month. They already have their tourist visas they got last year so they do not need to apply again (they visited last summer without issues, although I-130 wasn't submitted then). Can you please share you thoughts whether they could have problems at port of entry? My sister's wait time is about 14 years, does that means she can't visit me here in USA? If they not allowed to enter US at airport and sent back, does this effects their chances to get immigrant visa (my mom is waiting for her interview at consulate in Israel)?
Hi, Alex. As you can tell from our other responses to similar questions, it's extremely hard for us to offer case-specific input in these situations. The bottom line is that it's up to the CBP officer to make the determination, based largely on the factors we list in the post. We wish it were possible to give more definitive input, but it simply isn't.
Hello there. I Am a US citizen living with my japanese husband in japan. I have a work visa since I recently just got married after three years of relationship. I haven't changed my status to spouse yet since my work visa is good for five years. I'm not married yet in the USA. I was in between asking for an i-30 application from japan or just applying after the 90 day with my husbands ESTA and adjusting from abroad. Im leaving for a new job in November of this year 2018 and couldn't bare to live apart from my husband. What is the best way to apply and still be together through the whole process, this is the most important to me.
Hi, Alana. If you're going to handle this yourself you need to do a lot more research first.
1. A lawful marriage in Japan is sufficient for U.S. immigration; there is no need (or ability) to get married again in the U.S.
2. There is no such thing as "adjusting status" from abroad. Also, it's an I-130, not I-30.
3. Entering the U.S. on ESTA with the intent to adjust status is usually an act of fraud that can result in denial of adjustment, as well as possible deportation and a lifetime fraud ban from the U.S. Read more here and here.
Me and my fiancé are applying for the i-129f.
I'm a Danish citizen and I already have my ESTA, from previous visits to the US. We met here in Denmark and want to go to the USA to start a life together, since her job in Denmark ends in July.
I would like to visit her while the petition is pending.
How risky is it for me to visit? I don't own property, but have a steady job. Do I fill in a form before take-off or just inform the passport control officer about my situation when I land? I'm all about doing this right and don't want to jeopardize the chances of our I-129f approval.
Hi, Dearest Brian. Unfortunately, there's really no data-driven way to forecast the risks in a particular case. The factors listed in this post are the ones that the immigration agents are permitted to consider. As you probably already know, you have to complete the ESTA paperwork before you're able to board the plane. One alternative is to apply for a B-2 visa. Some attorneys believe this adds some additional risk-mitigation, because the consulate gets a first chance to hear your story about why you want to continue visiting during the petition process. There is no downside apart from the cost and time of applying.
Thank you for this really helpful article! I have a few questions and would really appreciate any help I can get.
I am an American citizen and my husband is a Taiwan national. We currently live in Taiwan and we are in the process of applying for his immigrant visa (past I-130, case is at the NVC right now although we have not submitted the Affidavit of Support documents yet).
I have some family events to attend to in the US so I will be traveling there for three weeks with my daughter (US citizen born abroad). My husband would like to join us in the last week and we will all fly back to Taiwan together. How high of a risk is there that he will be denied entry? Would it make a difference whether we use ESTA or apply for a non-immigrant visa? Most importantly, would applying for either affect his pending immigrant visa case?
Hi, Beth. As discussed in many previous responses, it's really impossible in this context to give any meaningful, data-driven advice about the risk in a specific case. The factors to be considered are those discussed above. Some lawyers do agree that applying for a B-2 visa is preferable in these cases, as it allows a consular office to take a first look at the merits of your case before you fly to the states. But there is no data, besides anecdote, to show that this actually helps in the real world. But it would not hurt aside from the time/cost/hassle of applying for the visa.
We are applying for a I-129f visa for my fiancee to come to the United States. We have planned our wedding for middle of August but the NOA2 has not come yet even though we applied back in November and we are getting worried. We were thinking of having her come to US on a B2 just so we can have the party and not have to cancel and waste the flights and reservations. She is from Slovenia has her own place but is currently only tutoring to meet ends meet. What things could we do so she has better shot of getting in and what are our chances roughly?
Hi, Nick. There's virtually no chance you'll be able to secure the K-1 on the timetable you're talking about, unless you luck out and get your petition transferred to another processing center. In terms of a B-2 entry, there's little to be done in terms of changing your facts. It's more a matter of adequately documenting her ties. So, for example, if she has her own place she needs to travel with a (translated) lease agreement or proof of ownership. You'll need to understand, however, that there is certainly no guarantee her entry will be allowed, which would be a real mess.
Thanks for the information above. My husband and I got married in 2008. My husband was in the U.S with me from 2008 to 2015 on J1 visa (with 2-year tied to home country). We have 2 children. From October 2015, he returned to his home country, Vietnam. Every year, he came to the U.S on tourist visa to visit us 2 times (around 1 month each time). He just fulfilled the 2-year requirement and I just became the U.S citizen recently.
We have the package for I-130 ready and about to submit the application (in early June). He also had a plan to come visit us in June 21. He is a professor at a university so he always visits us during summer when school ends. If I submit the I-130 now, it is only 3 weeks before his trip. Is there a risk for him to be admitted to the US on tourist visa? Thank you very much for your help.
Well, there's always a risk. But a long history of lawful travel – like you describe – is a very good place to be starting from. Also, having ongoing professional employment like his is another very strong factor. We can never offer a prediction in situations like this, but based on what you describe this sounds like a very promising scenario for him to be able to make a successful trip on the B-2.
Here's my situation, My husband is a US citizen and is a physician, I'm currenlty in medical school outside the country. We got married last year in the US and filed for all the necessary documents, however I left the country before my applications were approved as I had to return to school.
Upon returning I was denied entry and the agent had voided all my applications except for the I-130. I also have a valid B1/B2 visa, I was wondering if there might be a chance of re-entry as a visitor (since my application as am immigrant has been cancelled) if I provide prove that I will leave.
Hi, Mary. It sounds like you originally filed a Form I-485 adjustment application. These are abandoned by operation of law if you leave the country before an advance parole card is issued. If the I-130 was approved you can now pursue consular processing. But you first have to get the I-130 transferred to the National Visa Center, which can take months. Meanwhile, you can try to travel to the US on a B-2, but you risk a denial at the point of entry for the reasons discussed in this article. If you are still planning to live in the U.S. you should get started immediately on consular processing.
I intend to apply I-130 for my mother who is living in India. I am a US citizen, how long does it take for a green card to be processed for parents of US citizen. Some are saying it could take up to a year. Also she currently has non immigrant visa valid till 2022 and can she visit USA while her I-130 petition is pending.
Yes, one year is more or less a fair estimate for an immediate relative petition. As far as travel to the U.S., that's as described in this post. It's fair to say that Indian citizens traveling on B-2s with pending I-130s are subject to heightened scrutiny – due to higher rates of visa overstays than VWP countries – so she should not necessarily plan on a smooth ability to travel during the pendency of the petition.
First of all, thank you for that useful information.
I'm in the same situation, having valid B2,which i used for visiting US 3 times and also my Case is completed at NVC,now waiting for priority date to become current(13 sept. 2016). I'm not going to ask whether I can reenter US on B2 or not,it was explained well in your post. I just want to know,if my entry would be denied, what consequences would it have? Is it possible, that I would be banned for some period of time, and won't be able to enter US, even if I will obtain my immigrant visa?
Great question. The guidance provided by Customs and Border Protection is that they will normally allow you to "withdraw your application for admission" if they decide that they cannot allow you in. This results in you having to return home immediately, but without negative consequences for your immigrant visa case. The exception is if they believe you are being dishonest. Then they can place you into expedited deportation proceedings, in which case you will be barred from returning.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your effort to help us, give us good advices and you are doing that really well.
I am a US citizen. My son has a valid 10 years tourist US visa. He has visited me several times and back home to our country because he has a job in the international airlines as airport services supervisor. He always come and visit me here in the US the most is one week stay.
Will he be able to come and visit me here in the US after filing I-130?
Hi, Nelfa. Well, it's like we describe in the article above. The answer is potentially yes, but it depends both on his ability to show ties to his country and also on the whims of the officer conducting the inspection. There is no way to know for sure in advance how they will handle a particular case.
I am a Nigerian man and i am married to a woman,she is a citizen of the United states of America…she just filed for I-130 this month of April,2018. She has arthritis and she is due for surgery. She had minor accident two weeks ago…i want to go visit her on B1/B2 tourist visa…i have applied for B1/B2 visa before 3times in 2015 and I was denied. So what is my chances of getting this visa now that i am married to a USA citizen and my I-130 ID filed? Will the fact that i have applied for tourist visa 3 times affect me after 3 years of trying?
That doesn't look very promising. And remember, even if you get the B-2 approved (which looks relatively unlikely), you could still be denied entry at a US port of entry. A visa *does not guarantee entry* – only the chance to apply for entry.
I am a British citizen, from the Uk and am in need of some advice please which would be greatly appreciated.
So my question is can I visit him for just about 3 weeks whilst my case I-130 is pending? I will have a return ticket to go back, will this be sufficient?
My last visit to the states was in November 2017 for about 8 days and prior to that I also went in April 2017 for about one month.
We both really want to be with each other as its been more than a year since we got married, but at the same time we don't want to risk it in case of denial for entry access or in case it might affect the petition on the long run?
Any idea of how long the whole process might be or what we should expect to hear from them?
We are advising our clients to expect approximately a year from start to finish on a marriage-based consular processing case – if all goes smoothly.
In terms of the viability of traveling to the U.S. with a pending I-130 (the I-130A is not the petition, it is just a supporting form), that is very fact dependent. As described in this post, there are a number of factors that the immigration officer is entitled to look at. The bottom line is that the foreign national is not guaranteed the ability to travel to the U.S. in such circumstances. There will always be an element of risk that the individual will be turned away.
Roughly do you know how long it will take for the I-130 to be approved, The service centre for our case is Texas.
You can find the latest processing times by following these instructions: https://www.soundimmigration.com/how-do-i-check-uscis-processing-times/.
will there be an issue if they are traveling on the visa to visit me in the US.
They will have their return tickets and will be returning in 3 or 4 months.
I don't want to take the risk of them being turned away at the airport after a very long flight at their age so wanted to check and make sure.
Hi, Thomas. As described in this article there is definitely a risk of being turned away. The CBP officer is entitled to look at the full situation and make a judgment call about whether he thinks they will abide by the terms of their visa. The reality is that you cannot be 100% sure of how the officer will decide.
Thank you for providing these helpful scenarios. I fall under the category of example 1 as we are expecting a child in May 2018. I am a US citizen and my fiancé is a resident of South Africa. We have submitted a I-129F petition and with the currently processing timeline, it likely will not be approved for another 3-4 months. He applied for B2 visa in October 2017 and was denied based on not having strong enough financial/economic ties to his home country. He works as a game ranger at a safari lodge which has been his career for the last 7 years. Due to his work schedule (6 weeks on, 2 weeks off) he resides at the safari lodge and returns to Jo'burg to stay with family during his weeks off. As such, he does not own/lease a residence. He is single, white male 30 years old and no previous kids. I was wondering the likelihood of him getting approved to come over for the birth of his son in May 2018 for one week, since he can only take off 2 weeks before he has to return to work. Would a letter from his employer stating his residence and work schedule help prove intent to return? He is really torn up thinking he has to miss the birth of his firstborn son so wanted to ask your thoughts. The baby does have a known birth defect and will need surgery when he is 10 weeks old, so was hoping he could be here in the US to support me during that time as well. Thanks in advance for your reply!
Hi, Katie. Congratulations on the coming family member. We're sorry to hear that s/he will face surgery at 10 weeks, and thank goodness you have access to medical care that let's you know this in advance.
A prior B-2 denial makes it even more likely that a subsequent B-2 application will be denied. With that being said, another B-2 denial – in and of itself – should not harm the K-1 application. Based on what you've described here he may as well give the B-2 another shot with the employer letter. But the top principle is to be completely open and honest about the fact that he is coming to be present for the birth of his child and that he is planning to immigrate later with the K-1. Do not, under any circumstances, try to conceal those facts.
Wish you the best of luck with this.
Thank you for the information provided above.
I am a Singaporean. Singapore is part of the VISA Waiver Program.
My husband is a US Citizen. We are currently applying for the I-130.
I believe that this process might take about 8-10 months? Please correct me if i am wrong.
I would like in the meantime to visit my Husband a few times.
Currently, i stay with my family (this is a cultural thing for Singaporeans). And i work in the Aviation world – I sell Airline IT Solutions.
In your opinion, do you think I would be able to visit the US while the I-130 is processing?
What if I quit my job around June but still intend to visit my Husband? Do you think i would be allowed in?
Hi, Anishka. It's not really possible for us to give an individualized legal opinion in this forum about whether you are or aren't likely to be permitted in. The primary factors are discussed in this blog post. But realistically, there is also a huge amount of individualized discretion at the port of entry. That's just a reality – unfortunately – of how this works.
I am a US citizen and also my son. My wife got a b1/b2 10 year visa and we are in the US. She will go back to Macedonia and can I file for petition and she can travel back and forth legaly with our US citizen son to visit me while it is I 130 is pending?
Well, it's just like we describe in this post. Potentially yes, but she has the burden to show the border agent that she will be returning. There is no iron-clad way to predict how they will decide in a particular scenario.
I am a UK citizen and am intending to marry my US girlfriend in the US. We are preparing to file for a K1 visa. I am fortunate with my work that I can work remotely anywhere. At present i travel over to the US a week a month on an ESTA and tell the immigration officers at border control that i am travelling for pleasure.
I am worried that once my girlfriend files for a fiance visa i am likely to not be allowed into the US while it is being processed.
I own my own house and have permanent employment with my employer.
Is it likely that i will not be allowed entry while our K1 visa is being processed? Or should it be ok and that i may have to visit less frequently?
Hi, Jo. It's very common for our U.K.-based clients to travel frequently to the U.S. on ESTA while a K-1 is pending. It ultimately comes down to the CBP officer's determination. But a strong history of lawful travel, employment, and home ownership in the U.K. are all strong factors. Ultimately, if you are immigrating to the U.S. you'll have to bit the bullet and get the process started with a petition (I-129F or I-130). For temporary travel in the interim you'll want to bring documentation of your ties and always, always, always be honest and upfront with the CBP officer about what is going on. Reducing the frequency of your visits, however, would not necessarily factor one way or another.
Me and my wife got married in Malaysia, almost 1 year ago, but we have been together for about 4 years now. we did the wedding in my home country Uzbekistan. 3 month ago she filled the petition she went to us and she filled it for me. we registered our marriage in Malaysia, we did the wedding in my country. We have been living together 3 year because we were studying.
What are our chances to get approved for cr1 visa?
and is it possible to go as a tourist while our petition is pending. i have a job with a contact and she is doing her masters, would a be a strong ties?
Hi, Farik. It's not possible to say if you are CR-1 eligible or not given only this information. But a marriage is valid for U.S. immigration purposes if it is valid in the location where it is performed. So long as your marriage was valid in Uzbekistan it is valid for the visa process.
In terms of travel on a B-2 while the I-130 is pending, please refer to the guidance in the post above. Good luck with the process!
1) Before we file any paperwork, can she visit me on a tourist visa without many issues down the road?
2) May I file a Fiancé Visa although we are already married in Costa Rica?
Hi, Edgardo – congratulations on the marriage!
1 – That's governed by the same considerations discussed in this post. She theoretically can, but she has the burden to show that she will return after a temporary stay. That is a more difficult showing once a U.S. citizen fiance is in the picture.
2 – No, fiancee visas are available only prior to marriage.
I am a US citizen and my fiancé is English. He travels here on an ESTA and he also has global entry. He owns his own company and has children in England. We want to get married in US and apply for I-130 but he will need to travel back to England every other month for business and family. Will he be able to travel back and forth without any issues? How long will it take to process his I-130?
Hi, Erica. If he is outside of the United States then he will need to pursue consular processing versus adjustment of status. The U.K. would remain this place of residence and he would be traveling to the U.S. in the interim only as a visitor. That's often relatively easy for a U.K. citizen with strong financial/business ties.
We are advising our clients to expect approximately one year from start to finish on marriage-based visas, though processing times could continue to get worse, as they have over the past year.
I am a US Citizen, and I would like to request my sibling. I understand that the request would take several years. My brother has a valid US Tourist Visa for 10 years and has visited me a few times and returned to his home country withing the time allowed.
Would he be able to continue to visit me after we submit I-130 form? He owns a house with his wife and both have jobs in Colombia. He would like to visit me with his wife for tourist travels this year.
Potentially yes, just as described in this post.
I am going to be marrying my fiance in the Dominican Republic. I am a US citizen, and she is a citizen of the Dominican Republic. I plan to apply for I-130 right after our marriage.
Questions 1: Does she have a good chance of visiting me during the waiting period?
– She already has a B1/B2 visa which she recently renewed and expires in 2026. She has never had legal issues with traveling.
-She has traveled to the US every year for the past 10 years and sometimes multiple times per year for many years in the past.
-She has never been married and has no kids.
-She lives with her mother and pays some bills (only her and her mother share a 2 bedroom apartment).
-She is an administrator of a software company but is considering leaving her job just before we marry.
-She has been an official member of a local church for many years and is very involved in missionary work and other activities.
-Both her parents and most of her family lives in the Dominican Republic.
Question 2: Would providing evidence showing that she must return to her country in order to do a missionary trip/work be good proof that she has an intent to return?
Question 3: Is a return flight already purchased good evidence of having an intent to return?
Question 4: Does a honeymoon in the US count as a leisure activity?
Hi, Nathan. That's a lot, but here's at least a partial set of answers.
Question 1. It's extremely hard to predict how a CBP officer will treat a given set of facts. And a lot of it comes down to their impression of the person via their very short face-to-face interview at the Port of Entry. The facts you describe show reasonably good ties to the DR, though leaving a job is certainly a risk factor. It is also a substantial risk factor not to have a paid place of residency (owned or formally leased). Perhaps the most important advice is this: a B-2 traveler should always be scrupulously honest about what is going on in the immigration process. If the traveler is completely honest then being turned away at the port of entry should be the worst consequence. But if the CBP officer thinks that there is deception involved the person can be placed into expedited deportation and barred from the country.
Question 2: It's fine to bring such proof of intent to return, but note that CBP is not required to even review it. In any event, they would review it only at the Secondary Inspection phase (if there even is one), not at the initial kiosk interview.
Question 3: You absolutely should have a return flight booked. It is necessary, but not sufficient.
Question 4: For purpose of having a B-2 compatible activity, sure, it is considered travel for pleasure. But that does not mean that CBP cannot still have concerns about immigrant intent.
I work for an MNC and was working in US on H1B visa for past two years. One month ago, my H1 b visa extension was denied by Uscis and I had returned to India. My husband is a green card holder, who lives in US and he applied I130 for me. I am in India working for the same MNC now. Can I apply for visitor visa, while my immigration process is still pending. What are the chances of getting it approved.
Yes, you can apply for a B-2 with a pending I-130. But you will have the burden of overcoming the presumption of immigrant intent.
Assuming my spouse gets approved for her Tourist visa, while preparing the I-130 petition. Is it in any way damaging for the petition traveling back and forth to USA? There is an opinion that once my spouse leaves USA.. she would need to file a new petition..
Hi, Dmitry. No, travel to and from the United States does not harm the pending petition. An individual has to overcome "immigrant intent" concerns as discussed in this blog post, but there is no damage to the petition due to travel.
Hi I am 31 y/o, female, single, my mother is a permanent resident/green card holder and she filed a I-130 for me & my older sister in 2013, our petition is still on process. I currently work as a physician in government with permanent status of appointment, for the mean time I live with my sister at our family house under our mother's name, while I'm in the process of paying the downpayment for a condominium I bought under my name. I have never travelled abroad before but want to visit/surprise my mom on her birthday on Aug. I just want to be with her before I become more busy bec I plan to pursue specialization studies here in my country Philippines. What are my chances for a B2 visa?
Someone with an excellent professional career – such as a physician – has overall a good chance of securing a B-2. You should consider applying as soon as possible and be prepared to present evidence of your stable employment situation.
I have some questions regarding the family immigration process and I would appreciate your advise.
My name is Roberto and I am a Mexican citicen over 21. I currently have a B1/B2 visitor's visa. My older sister is a US citizen and she is about to start the I-130 filling process for me and my parents. I am a professional engineer and have tried to obtain a working visa in the past, but sponsorship has always been the issue.
1. Would the immigrant petition filled on my behalf allow me the right to work in the US?
2. Knowing that the immigration process could take several years in my case… If a company is willing to sponsor me, would I be able to apply for a working visa while the immigration process is ongoing?
Hi, Roberto. Once the sibling petition process is completed and after you have received an approved immigrant visa you would be able to work in the U.S. But the petition does not give work authorization until the end of the process. A company could sponsor you for an H1B visa while the sibling process plays out, as the H1B provides for "dual intent". This means that it is a temporary visa but allows you to simultaneously pursue residency.
I'm a Hungarian female. my husband and I just got married 2 weeks ago , my husband is a US citizen he was born in the states. I have a B1/B2 visa. W both working for the US government in Kuwait on the military base. After the wedding we came back to work to Kuwait. We are about to fill it out the I-130 form. After we submitting the form am I allow to travel myself back and forth to visit my us citizen daughter? US military base is a US territory ? Do I need to stay in the States while im under the I-485 process?
Thank you very much and look forward for your answer.
Nora, you probably need to do some more research on this. The Form I-485 for "adjustment of status" is not used when the applicant is located outside of the United States. Instead, you will end up pursuing a DS-260 application through a U.S. consulate. Whether you do this on your own or speak to a lawyer, get clear on the steps now or else this will be a big mess.
As described in this post you can potentially travel while and I-130 is pending. But the burden will always be on you to demonstrate that you intend to return abroad without overstaying your B-2.
Thanks for the information above. I understand that this is case by case scenario and the CBP has the final say.
I recently married a GC holder whilst I was under the VWP (my wife has also recently submitted her application for USC). I have since left the states to return back to Australia and we are looking at our avenues to not be too far apart for a long period of time.
My wife and I's future plan is to settle here in Australia however we are also looking at submitting an I-130 at the same time to allow myself to travel back and forth to visit family whenever I like instead of using the VWP. however as we wish not to be apart for too long, I would like to travel back to the states sometime this year again using the VWP whilst considering the I-130 form.
2. Submit the I-130 and show proof to the CBP that I have submitted a request to petition my wife here to improve the chances of proving my intent that I'm not permanently not settling in the US?
Thank you and I look forward for your response.
Hi, Zel. As a generally matter, it's marginally harder to travel freely on VWP once and I-130 is filed. With that being said. Australian citizens with good ties to their country – and no history of immigration issues – travel on VWP all the time while processing an I-130. The thing to focus on is your longterm goals. If you plan to remain residing in Australia – and just want to be in the U.S. for visits – then a B-2 might make a lot more sense. The I-130 route is for folks who want to make the U.S. their primary residence. If that's not your goal then you may be heading down the wrong path.
My partner and I have decided to apply for the I130 and currently waiting for a response from USCIS.
I'm planning to visit the states using VWP for 2-3 weeks, I have never had any immigration issues and have a full time job that I would return to after my vacation.
In the event that I enter into the US without any issues and come back to Australia after my vacation. Once my petition is in the interview process, I'm assuming the immigration office would have visibility of my history travels to the US.
My question is, by me entering under the VWP, would this be a breach/penalty of the pending I130 and by doing so be a reason to not have my visa approved?
Hi, Zel. Yes – always assume that the immigration agencies have full knowledge of all of your filings. So long as you are completely above the board with the inspection officers there is no issue of fraud arising from your visits.
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I have mixed feelings on this one. On the one hand, I am all for patients being allowed to try experimental treatments, especially when all approved options have run out and they are not eligible for clinical trials. On the other hand, some protection of the patient is needed.
1. Release all of the data on the clinical trials that have been run. They have not been published. Unofficial sources have said that there were over 100 trials of this treatment, and 99 of them showed negative results. 1 showed good results. Statistically, at the level of proof most commonly used, .05%, if you ran 100 trials, you would expect 5 of them to come out positive by chance alone. Having only 1 positive and 99 negative trials leads me to believe this is not the miracle drug it is touted to be.
2. I understand a traditional clinical trial can not be run on this group of patients, however, that does not mean that their experiances should go to waste. All patients who use a compassionate use treatment should be tracked. Our "Brain tumor virtual trial" is a perfect vehicle for this. An individual success is meaningless. About 10% of kids and a higher % of adults with brainstem gliomas do well for a long time on the standard treatments. If you take 3 patients, there is a good chance that 1 of them, and a small chance that 2 or 3 of them, would do well no matter what you did to them. However, if you had 50 patients tracked from before they start the treatment, the chances that 25 of them do well is pretty low if the treatment is not working. Not as convincing proof as a randomized blinded trial, but good enough for me and the people who have no other options.


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Didn't get a ticket for the Olympics in Brazil? Try the Nemea Games!
Thanasis Gavos Thu, 21 Apr 2016; 14:42
Nemea Games,
It's not too late to attend the Games!
Try a visit closer to home, to the birthplace of the Olympic movement, in Ancient Nemea, Greece.
The revived Nemean Games take place here on June 10 – 12, 2016
The Society for the Revival of the Nemean Games, is a voluntary organisation led by American archaeologist Dr.Stephen Miller who uncovered the ancient stadium in 1973. Excavations around the site are still ongoing.
It was at Nemea that the ancient Greeks celebrated religious and athletic festivals that were part of the cycle of games that took place in Delphi, Isthmia, and Olympia. It was here at one of these four sites that wars and hostilities were briefly suspended by a sacred truce.
Thus the festivals of today are the direct descendants of the United Nations and Olympic movement, and the ancient stadium discovered at Nemea is, therefore, an important monument in the history of such institutions.
Once every four years there is there is the chance of enjoying the light-hearted re-enactment of the games. No medals or records are kept. Races are organised by gender and age, and participants are rewarded only by the experience of bare feet running on the same stones and soil where ancient feet ran more than 2000 years ago.
In antiquity, the final item on the programme of the Olympic games was a victory banquet in the prytaneion (Town Hall) next to the eternal flame of the goddess Hestia.
The equivalent of this at the revived Nemean Games is a banquet in the local school house courtyard.
Those who have run, and their friends and families, will be hosted by the Society and by the citizens of Ancient Nemea. The evening usually ends with dancing in the streets.
For more images and information on visiting the ancient sites of Greece, discovering the Peloponnese and how to attend or participate in the Nemean Games, please visit www.eternalgreece.com.
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Speaking to reporters on her flight to the US, ahead of a well-received speech to leading Republicans in Philadelphia, Mrs May said President Trump shared some of her political values, and that of Brexit Britain.
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"I think that's important. That's what I've spoken about.
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"What happens in US elections is not a matter for the British PM. It is a matter for US and US authorities," she said.
The PM also signalled a significant toughening on the language around Iran's nuclear deal, signed in 2015. Mr Trump has suggested scrapping it.
Mr Trump said in a speech to leading Republicans that he would be doing the negotiating with the UK.
During the speech he set out the US approach to trade deals: "Believe me, we're going to have a lot of trade deals. They'll be one-on-one. They won't be a whole big mash pot.
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Some Conservative MPs have warned Mrs May against getting too close to the controversial property tycoon.
Conservative chair of the Commons Health Committee Dr Sarah Wollaston today went public with her criticism.
The PM said: "Donald Trump was elected president of the USA. The UK and US have shared interests and shared challenges we can work together to deal with.
"We have a special relationship. It's a longstanding relationship. It's existed through many different PMs and Presidents.


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Q: Insert json as a record to PostgreSQL table I have a table in Postgres that looks something like:
TABLE Product (
    id serial,
    name varchar(512),
    price numeric,
    ...
)

I am trying to create a procedure that would take an array of json objects and insert each element as a row into the table.
I am doing something like this:
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE insert_into_product(entries json[])
LANGUAGE plpgsql AS $$
   DECLARE _elem json;
   BEGIN
    FOREACH _elem IN ARRAY entries
      LOOP
        INSERT INTO product
           SELECT id, name, price
           FROM json_populate_record (NULL::product,
             format('{
                "id": "%d",
                "name": "%s",
                "price": "%f"
               }', _elem->id, _elem->name, _elem->price)::json
      );
      END LOOP;
END;
$$

And I'm getting an error "column "id" does not exist"
Is the problem here that id is serial, and in my json object it's an int? What's the right way to insert row from a json object here?

A: Your _elem variable is already a JSON value, so you can pass that directly to the json_populate_record() function:
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE insert_into_product(entries json[])
LANGUAGE plpgsql
AS $$
DECLARE
  _elem json;
BEGIN
  FOREACH _elem IN ARRAY entries
  LOOP
    INSERT INTO product
    SELECT id, name, price
    FROM json_populate_record (NULL::product, _elem);
  END LOOP;
END;
$$
;

But you don't need a LOOP or even PL/pgSQL for this:
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE insert_into_product(entries json[])
LANGUAGE sql
AS $$
  INSERT INTO product
  SELECT (json_populate_record(null::product, u.entry)).*
  FROM unnest(entries) as u(entry);
$$
;


Both the lighting and sound systems used during an event must be matched to the characteristics of the venue as well as the stature of the event itself. The LIDEX Conference Department offers a wide array of lighting and sound systems, and selects the equipment with the event specificity in mind. However, merely providing the adequate equipment is not enough – its installation, programming and management require the knowledge and experience of professional sound and lighting technicians. LIDEX offers you exactly such experience; for 30 years, our company has provided lighting and sound systems for conferences, cultural performances and other events.
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING With digital simultaneous interpreting systems, LIDEX can serve many multilingual conferences at the same time. We have simultaneous interpreting booths designed to accommodate 2 as well as 3 people. Simultaneous interpreting can be provided also with the so-called portable simultaneous interpreting systems (infoports).
AUTODOME CAMERAS These innovative devices enable real-time viewing of speakers taking the floor on a monitor, screen or other similar device connected to the system. AutoDome cameras can be used during events such as meetings, conferences, supervisory board sessions, discussions or debates. With AutoDome cameras, participants can see the speakers. This makes the event (debate, meeting, discussion) much more attractive.
VOTING The UNIVOTE voting system (with voting remotes) offered by LIDEX runs on an open software platform which can be adjusted to the needs and expectations of our Customers depending on the event type (e.g. voting, debate, competition). We also offer the UNITAB system for smartphones and tablets. It is a simple and intuitive application which allows the user to actively participate in a conference or meeting in real time.


On behalf of Barkan & Robon Ltd. posted in Business Litigation on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Successful contract negotiation takes a lot of foresight. The terms of these agreements can have long-term consequences that can define business relationship for years or even decades. But while thoroughly negotiating and carefully drafting the terms of a contract is important, equally crucial is the enforcement of those terms. After all, a party that doesn't take action in the event of a breached contract is left with no recourse. This means that it will essentially be taken advantage of without punishment for the financial harm it is causing to the other party.
On behalf of Barkan & Robon Ltd. posted in Business Litigation on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Business endeavors provide their customer base with reliable goods and services. However, despite their best efforts, sometimes consumers claim that they were harmed by a business's product. When this happens, a product liability lawsuit may be levied with a consumer hoping to recover compensation for their alleged damages. In these circumstances, a business needs to be prepared with a strong civil defense if it hopes to prevail.
What terms are found in an employment contract?
On behalf of Barkan & Robon Ltd. posted in Business Litigation on Friday, September 21, 2018.
Promises made and the follow through on those promises make the business world work. In its most basic terms, these are the elements of a contract. One party promises something in exchange for something else. When one side fails to keep its promise, then a breach of contract may be at hand, leaving one of the parties financially harmed. These contracts can be seen in just about every aspect of the business world, but one of the more common, and most negotiated, is the employment contract.
On behalf of Barkan & Robon Ltd. posted in Business Litigation on Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Contracts make the business world function effectively. When utilized properly, these documents can spell out expectations amongst parties to an agreement, which may include business entities and consumers in Ohio. Although the purpose of a contract is to try to provide clarity and thereby avoid conflict, quite frequently the terms of a contract are not adhered to, whether this means a payment for goods is not made, an agreed upon service is not rendered or performance of the contract is made inadequately. When this happens, the contract has been breached.
On behalf of Barkan & Robon Ltd. posted in Business Litigation on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
In business, every decision has consequences. There is more at stake than just the surface value, as decisions compound and infiltrate other business measures. Everything is intertwined, which means it is extremely important to weigh the pros and cons. Always remember the bigger picture when considering a lawsuit against a competitor or former partner.


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BRAMA, Feb 15, 2006, 1:00 am ET
An election does not a democracy make: Congressman Hastings on Ukraine
— By Luda Lozowy
L-R: M.Kyrychenko, A.Hastings, J.Crowley
Congressman Crowley advocated the advancement of Ukraine as a democracy and advised a movement towards transparency and a less corrupt government. He emphasized the importance of Ukrainian American community involvement in advancing U.S. government support for Ukraine.
New York (Feb. 14) — Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL-23) met with members of the Ukrainian American community in New York City yesterday. The meeting was made possible by Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY-07) and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Congressmen Crowley and Hastings presented their views on the current and future issues facing Ukraine and Ukrainians. Also present was the newly appointed Consul General of Ukraine, Mykola M. Kyrychenko.
Congressman Hastings is a member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and President of the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly (PA). He is the first American to be ever elected OSCE President of PA. Mr. Hastings will lead the U.S. delegation to observe the upcoming Ukrainian elections, serve as the parliamentarian in charge of all international observers, and he will announce the final conclusion on behalf of the International Community.
Mr. Hastings began by emphasizing that realities must be faced, although seemingly harsh. A unique set of circumstances exist in Ukraine in that its divergent internal vectors and its positioning between Russia and the West together make a mixture of complexities that will require "sustained hot diplomacy". He stressed the need for a strong, independent judiciary and the rule of law.
Congressman Hastings underscored that "an election does not a democracy make" and that the situation will get better in Ukraine. "It's going to take time… Nothing is settled and we must work hard and stay vigilant." He also observed that "a democracy is a work in progress and by definition needs to take into account where people come from and where they are going."
Responding to questions about the upcoming March 26 election in Ukraine, Congressman Hastings said that his experience as a judge provides a foundation for rising above bias, and that there are principles and standards that the OSCE sets and meets. His responsibility is to collate the information gathered by election observers, and he intends to "call it like I see it."
In response to a question touching upon the constitutional reform in Ukraine and the referendum which Pres. Yushchenko has been calling for - Congressman Hastings stated "every reform produces a reform." However, the Congressman also emphasized the importance of Ukrainians making decisions for Ukrainians.
Taking the floor after the congressmen, Consul General Mykola Kyrychenko presented a brief synopsis of the preparations being made for Ukrainians voting abroad in the March 26 election. He estimated that upwards of 3,000 voters will be casting their ballots in New York City alone.


The 'gym freaks' are the new health Gurus! Many of us turn to the 'gymies' in our gang for tips on healthier body. Don't deny that! These macho's enlighten you with their workout regimes and are then worshiped by us. Throughout your gym journey, you tend to forget that food plays a role in your health. Many of us believe that you get a license to ingest any and every goody you come across after your sweat session. "I exercised for an hour, I deserve a treat", we have all made this excuse. But the high calorie foods you gorge on, will just drain your efforts! A proper and healthy diet is the key to a fit body. You can go through online special weight loss programs and sign up for the one that suits you best.
While doing that you need to keep in mind that people all over the world have different body types and that is somewhat related to the culture and food we are subjected to. So before you take an impulse decision to engage in some fancy diet plan which worked for a person in New Jersey, give a thought to your being an Indian. You might want to opt for a Indian diet plan for weight loss that will cater to your needs in a better way! Apart from that you could try some foods to lose weight, that are easily available in the Indian kitchen.
One of the staple foods of India, white rice is rich in carbohydrates. Most of the Indians have it as a part of their daily meal. Brown rice, being on the higher side of the nutritional spectrum and having a lower glycemic index than the white rice is a better alternative. Being rich in fiber, it makes you feel fuller for longer and reduce your further calorie intake!
The high content of proteins and fiber in beans and lentils make them ideal snacks for weight loss! They are your perfect bet to fight hunger pangs while on a diet. They'll not only provide you the required nutrients but also will fill your tummies for a longer while. In addition they reduce your cholesterol levels!
Different varieties of greens are available at grocery stores based on the climate of your area. You don't have to exert yourself too much to find the ones mentioned in those foreign diets! Basella, palak, fenugreek leaves, mustard leaves, drumstick plant leaves and colocacia leaves are your best bet!
Those lovely green watery jellies, are an ideal for snacking. High in water content and low on the calorie one makes it a total favorite! Many varieties are available in the grocery stores including the much wanted organic ones. Just pick up your type and munch on it to your heart's content!
This ingredient is a must have in your diet chart! In addition to reducing your appetite, it also plays a key role in lowering cholesterol and chances of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It further maintains your blood sugar levels. What are you waiting for, grab some garlic and introduce it your diet!
They are low in fat content and high in fiber, thus a perfect choice for staple foods. They also contain a wide variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants and phytochemicals; all of them an essential for maintenance of good health!
You can actually add a bit of those yummy nuts (peanuts and almonds) in your diet to reduce bad cholesterol and simultaneously increase your good cholesterol. Same is the case with flax and pumpkin seeds. They will also enrich your diet with omega 3 fatty acids!
Don't let the aroma of fried fish fill your nostrils, its not allowed! But you can incorporate a fish serving 2-3 days in a week provided it is either roasted or steamed. Your best options are tuna, sardines, anchovies and mackerel; which will provide you the much needed proteins and omega 3 fatty acids!
Don't worry, you won't be restricted to a single food rather there are a lot of foods that are low on calorie. Cabbage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes top the list! Fruits like grapes, oranges, apples, watermelon, pears, plums, strawberries can also make it to your diet list.
Indians are known to incorporate a wide variety of spices into their food, which are often said to be a no no for diet! But spices like cloves, black pepper, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric have a bit of contribution towards weight loss!
These foods can help you a lot for weight loss. If you are very inclined to follow a proper diet plan, then you can opt for any of the 1 to 6 month weight loss plan India. A regular proper intake of foods in the right amounts is sure to aid in weight loss!


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Entries from April 2015
Walk For Jesus Saturday, May 2
Wednesday, April 29. 2015
The Body of Christ Appling County is encouraged to come together on Saturday morning, May 2, at 9:00, to begin a Celebration Walk For Jesus beginning at the Northside Park (old Jr. High) and ending at the Baxley Church of God with a prayer and worship service. The service should end around 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Johnny Blair, pastor at First African Baptist Church, will begin the Walk with prayer. Stops will be made along the way to pray at the Courthouse, Hospital and Board of Education and finishing at the Church of God. [Full Story »]
Sheriff Deloach gives warning about scams
Sheriff Benny Deloach reports that on April 21 a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff's Office to report a scam. The complainant stated she received a phone call stating she won $50 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz; all she needed to do was to send them $85.00 by Western Union. Please beware of "Scams!" [Full Story »]
Local winners of GMA "If I were Mayor, I would…" essay contest
in Headlines, News
Sixth grade students from Appling County Middle School participated in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) "If I were Mayor, I would…" Essay Contest for the 2015 Georgia Cities Week. [Full Story »]
"Don't forget" or did we forget?
in Letters
Can't we see or have we forgotten or did we know, who is in control? Man says what he is going to do, but has forgotten who is in control. We make plans - say when, where, and how. Also what people must do. We must know by now that man can plan, but God can change it. [Full Story »]
Class of 95 to have reunion
The Appling County High School Class of 1995 will be hosting a 20th class reunion on June 20. Classmates should send their updated contact information to the following e-mail address: acchs1995@gmail.com.
Christmas In Action is a vital gift of life
Words are not simply enough to express the heartfelt gratitude and praise that is deserved from within and around our community. [Full Story »]
Blood Drive to be held
There will be a Blood Drive held at First Baptist Church in Baxley by the American Red Cross on April 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To see if you are eligible to donate blood, go to www.redcrossblood.org [Full Story »]
Tiny, Little Miss Baxley Pageant to be held on Saturday, May 9
The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the upcoming Tiny and Little Miss Baxley Pageant. The pageant will be held Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the ACHS Fine Arts Center. [Full Story »]
Altamaha School announces kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year is going on now at Altamaha Elementary School. Children must be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2015 in order to be eligible for kindergarten. Please call the school office at 912-367-3713 and speak to Counselor Simikia Wright to schedule an appointment to register your child. Appointments will be made from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day. [Full Story »]
Senators Isakson, Perdue co-sponsor legislation to empower states to challenge Federal government rules
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) last week co-sponsored legislation to ensure state governments are empowered to challenge federal regulations that are constitutionally questionable or burdensome. [Full Story »]
gpn18 IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF APPLING STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF GLENDA GAIL HATTRICH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2015-16
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Erin Brewer Murray has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Glenda Gail Hattrich, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 11, 2015. All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, a petition may be granted without a hearing.
Diane Hallman
Judge of the Probate Court
Baxley, GA 31513
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gpn10 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THOMAS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF DUSTIN A. HART
For adoption of JACOB BRAXTON REEVES
A minor child
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 15 A 13
FILED IN OFFICE
RHONDA WHARTON, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER, JOSEPH R. JARRELL, present whereabouts unknown, and any other putative father or persons claiming an interest in the above-referenced child.
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking to terminate your parental rights and place custody of said child with the petitioner, was filed in said court on April 16, 2015 and that by reason of order for service by publication entered by the court April 16, 2015, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon Andrew W. Pope, Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is P. O. Box 1735. Thomasville, Georgia 31799, an answer to the petition within 30 (thirty) days of date of the last publication of this notice. A copy of petition is attached to this summons, or if service is served by publication, it can be obtained from the clerk of this court during business hours. Final hearing in this matter is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on the 18th day of June, 2015 in the Courtroom of the Thomas County Judicial Center, Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia.
This is a summons requiring you to be in court. If you fail to come to court as required, you may be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.
Now, therefore, you the party named above, are commanded to be and appear on the day and time stated herein and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued and until discharged by the court, and you are commanded to lay any and all other business aside and to be and appear before the Superior Court of Thomas County, Georgia, located at the Thomas County Courthouse on the date and time specified in the summons, and you, the said parent, guardian or legal custodian are likewise hereby commanded to be and appear with the aforesaid child in said court at the time and place herein stated, each of you then and there to make defense thereto and to show cause why the said child and all parties named herein should not be dealt with according to the provision of law.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-83(b) you are hereby notified that this proceeding and the hearing specified herein is for the purpose of terminating your parental rights.
Any putative biological father of the above-referenced child is hereby advised that you will lose all rights to the child and will not be entitled to object to the termination of your parental rights to the child unless, within 30 days of the date of the last publication of this notice, you file the following: (1) A petition to legitimate the child, pursuant to O.C.G.A.§ 19-7-22; AND (2) A notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Superior Court of Thomas County, Georgia as required by O.C.G.A.§ 15-11-96(H); and unless after filing said petition to legitimate you prosecute it to a final judgment.
READ CAREFULLY
This summons requires you to be present at a formal hearing in the Thomas County Superior Court.
The child or other parties involved may be represented by a lawyer at all states of these proceedings.
If you want a lawyer, you may choose and hire your own lawyer. If you want to hire a lawyer, please contact your lawyer immediately.
WITNESS THE HONORABLE JAMES E. HARDY, JUDGE OF SAID COURT.
THIS 16, DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
RHONDA WHARTON
DEPUTY CLERK, SUPERIOR COURT
THOMAS COUNTY, GEORGIA
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gpn11 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. COUNTY OF APPLING STATE OF GEORGIA
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from MATTHEW S. BLAKE to FNB SOUTH, N.A., dated March 12, 2003 recorded in Deed Book 372, Pages 248, Clerk's Office, Appling County, Georgia, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2015, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Baxley in Land Lot No. 332 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 0.108 acre, more or less, being designed as Tract 1 on that certain plat of survey prepared by Merlin J. Tomberlin & Associates, certified by Merlin J. Tomberlin, GRLS No. 2477, dated January 16, 2003, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 296, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Property Address: 98 Jones Street, Baxley, Georgia
Map and Parcel #F002-010B
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated March 12, 2003 in the original principal amount of $13,024.50 and a note dated December 15, 2006 in the amount of $11,396.88 with interest from date at the rate as specified therein
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said notes. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney(s fees.
To the best of the undersigned(s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject property is: Matthew S. Blake
The above described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder for cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser at the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, 198 W. Parker St., Baxley, Georgia, 31513 phone # 912-367-0200, as to any negotiations, amendments or modification of the above stated Note.
This the 19th day of February, 2015.
FNB South as
Attorney-in-Fact for Matthew S. Blake
198 W. Parker St.
Douglas, GA 3l534
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Are you PC enough?
in Columns
Saturday, April 25. 2015
Since its introduction in the 1970s, political correctness (PC) has changed the way we think and act about just about everything these days. As an example, I am no longer a newsman. I should now, according to PC, be referred to as a newsperson. Let's take a look at some other PC terms: [Full Story »]
National Library Week gone with the wind
Last week, April 12-18, was National Library Week and I missed it. Not only did I miss it, but I allowed my readers to miss it as well. I sincerely apologize. We could have planned a celebration. But wait, we did have a celebration at the library, for that matter. We were celebrating the grand re-opening of our own library. Next year I'll try to do better. In all honesty though, I've been celebrating libraries all my life and many of you tell me that you have as well. We are readers and as such, we'll get our books any way we can. Public libraries are wonderful places to obtain them. [Full Story »]
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Zelda Sayre and F. Scott Fitzgerald pose for a photo at the Sayre home in Montgomery, Ala., in 1919, the year before they married.
The immortal Jazz Age couple Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald will be celebrated on Governors Island with their very own house on August 26 and 27. As part of the Empire State Center for the Book, which brings weekly literary events to the island, fans and enthusiasts of the Fitzgeralds are invited to come to two free days of programming. All events are in the Center's house, Nolan Park 4B.
Just a short walk from the Brooklyn and Manhattan ferries, the talks, readings, and discussions are open to the public and free. The events are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The special guest is author-editor Anne Margaret Daniel (http://www.annemargaretdaniel.com) on Sunday at 2:00. Ms. Daniel is the editor of the #1 Fitzgerald book this year, "I'd Die For You: And Other Lost Stories" (Simon and Schuster). This collection of previously uncollected short fiction has been warmly received. NPR said, ""A treasure trove for Fitzgerald enthusiasts, scholars, and aspiring writers… an invaluable glimpse into a brilliant but struggling writer's process." Selections from the book will be read both days at the house. Copies will be available.
All guests are encouraged to come in their finest 1920s-1940s attire, in the spirit of Scott and Zelda. The same weekend on Governors Island is the famous Jazz Age Lawn Party, created by Michael Arenella. The distance to the JALP is five minutes' walk, across the Parade Ground.
The Empire State Center for the Book, which promotes reading and literacy in New York, is on Governors Island all season. The organization is located in an 1855 former officer family quarters on Generals Row. Follow signs to Nolan Park; the home is next door to the commanding general's house (look for the two cannons).


This story was posted about a week ago in local Thai media.
Lucky pooch ... probably kicked overboard by some evil fishing boat captain.
I fell or was throw from a trawler. Glad he made it to shore safe.
Thrown overboard some ship by yet another thai with blunt effect disorder.
He's probably had enough on the nonsense that sourrrounds thailand and wanted to get away from it all for a new and challenging adventure in search of stability and safety..
Be interesting to know how long the dog was in the water, can't imagine it would have been too long before the dog tired out.
So. Its posted here again for the first time.
Not much going on pull out a doggie story No way it swam far, probably chucked off a fishing boat.
It was on the BBC World News yesterday.
Comments noted. Your name will go on the barstewards list.