Dazed,Confused and Scared about our upcoming waiver interview

[SO307]

I have been working like a madman since I returned from our initial visa interview(may08) in CDJ. My wife stayed in Mexico. I have been preparing our waiver packet(Book). She was unlawfully present only, no other issues. I am very good about researching the negative things about Mexico and finding the evidence I need to make a strong argument. I'm just not very good about writing my personal feelings down. One minute I want to scream at the reader and the next I find myself rambling on about nothing. If anyone can give me advise on writing my summary to the letter. I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

[emt103c]

It is okay if you do not want to give much emotion at all, in fact, it is often advised.

We always seem to say to think of it as a term paper. Strongest arguments go up front with strong evidence.

Make sure that in your emotion you do not place blame on anyone, that will only hurt your case.

What are your arguments?

[SO307]

1-I' am a Law Enforcement Officer,2- I'm certified in my state, very familiar with criminal and civil law in my state. 3- Dangers to me with the sky rocketing murders of police officers in mexico. 4-My Ex-wife will not allow our 7&9 year old daughters access to me if I'm forced to move to Mexico. 5- I'am Court ordered in my state to Pay child support and maintain medical and dental for my daughters. The 7 yr. old daughter has serious heart issues that reguire ongoing, specialized treatment for the rest of her life. My wife is the care giver for both girlks while I'm working my rotating shift schedule. These are just a few.

[kitkat1]

As emt103c stated, non-emotional is the way to go. Your hardships are strong - if you can prove that your wife will not allow you to take your children out of the country, that is a good thing to include. Your obligations to pay child support, etc. are also important. Your employment and certification, along with the loss of your benefits, retirement, future social security, etc. can also be included. Dangers in Mexico go lower on your list - it should first and foremost prove how having to relocate permanently to Mexico would negative change your life in a devastating way - focus on your job and inability to find or even qualify for employment in Mexico, inability to speak the language if true, obligations to your daughters including the specialized treatment and costs, financial obligations, and any health issues of your own that need to be treated in the US due to level of care, insurance, relationship with doctor etc. Be sure to provide evidence for everything. Read through the approved letters thread so you have a better idea of how best to present it, and be sure to post here for feedback (taking out all personal information). Good luck.

[tasksgirl]

Yeah those are some very strong hardships.. Just remember the evidence is just as important - actually more important - than the letter .. but of course you want a nice organized letter as well to tie it all together..

[Adelita]

Man, we are in the exact same boat. I have been working so hard to finish my letter and get all of the evidence together, and though I am trying to think positive, I still can't help but wonder what is going to happen if we get backlogged. We have a month between appointments, so the separation also makes it hard.

It sounds like you have very strong hardships, so try not to be scared about the upcoming appointment. BTW, when is your wife's appointment? We will be at Los Cedros from June 9th to June 12th (hopefully we'll be returning to the US then), so if she needs anything please let us know.

Keep up the hard work-- it will all be worth it!!! :thumbup: