Need advice on Visa/Marriage

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32 minutes ago, Mellamanlola said:

1) The fact that they are “able” to do something doesn’t mean is the right way to do it. I will support MY opinion as correct. They should go through the consular processing or k1.

1.1) I ,for a fact, am aware that the legal entry in other types of visas other than K1, are valid to marry and adjust status from. They should only wait 90 days from entry to prevent the whole “immigrant intent” scrutiny and they are also able to adjust their status parting from that legal entry when being petitioned by a USC. What I’m saying is: Do it the right way. Especially when your immigration file has been flagged. Who can guarantee that they didn’t flag it as a no aos, which is a practice that some officers are doing even on b visas as of lately? An opinion from a random internet person is not legal advice and every case is different. Just because it worked for some doesn’t mean it’ll work for others, even if presented with an exact replica of a certain case. I have witnessed cases being completely thrown out just because of the 30/60/90 rule. I have also seen cases approved. Results may vary. That is why doing it the right way guarantees higher approval chances.

2) an immigration lawyer is a professional on the subject matter, a person who has dedicated their life to study this particular area of the law in the US and has earned the right to that “opinion”.

 

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I also hold the opinion that adjusting from a B2/ESTA is wrong, and should be fixed, but that does not make it illegal.  This is a self-help board and it would be wrong not to tell someone their legal options based on the situation they are in.  As to lawyers, they are professional, but they are also human.

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1 hour ago, Mellamanlola said:

just because of the 30/60/90 rule.

Straight from USCIS: "Although referred to by DOS as a “rule” in its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), the 90-day rule is not a regulation. It is DOS guidance to its officers, and as such, the 90-day rule is not binding on USCIS officers." https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-3

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Random internet person is entitled to their opinion. It’s based on nothing but conjecture and a misunderstanding of law and policies, but is their opinion nonetheless.

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It is amusing to note how few K1's there are in the real world compared to people adjusting. And how the 30/60/90 whatever day myth refuses to die.

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