Detailed FAQ?

[mushroomspore 3,044]

I know each sub-forum has their stickied posts but I wonder if the site should have a more dedicated FAQ page and if new users should be required or requested to read that FAQ page first to see if it answers their question(s). Also...let's promote the search bar that's right there in the top right corner.

 

Lots of people (esp new people) don't even see the stickied posts and end up posting the same questions over and over. I know part of it is that the individual wants reassurance about their case, but the same questions pop up a LOT. I did AOS so I'm more familiar with the questions pertaining to those and I felt like starting a list of the most common ones. Please feel free to add any others that are more specific to the other processes, like K1, CR1/IR1, the work visas, etc. And this is meant to be an open discussion, of course...feel free to add your thoughts about developing this.

 

• I'm in the US on a B2/ESTA/VWP and wanna get married/just got married. Can I adjust status? 
• What about the "30/60/90-day rule"?
• Help, my spouse is threatening to deport me/is abusive etc. What can I do?
• What's the difference between the 2 year and 10 year green card? How do I know which one I'll get?
• What's the difference between I-751 and I-90? Which one do I file?
• How does the ROC extension letter work?
• How do I know when to apply for naturalization?
• What are my rights and privileges as a permanent resident?
• What are my rights and privileges as a US citizen?
• They made a mistake on my green card. What do I do?
• What are the differences between K1 and CR1/IR1? (Let's do @Crazy Cat a solid and immortalize his comparison post that he copy-and-pastes all the time)
• I saw/read <incorrect info> on <some random website>. Is this correct?
• We don't really have a lot of the "bonafide evidence" that they list in the application. What can we do for that?
• How do I establish domicile for the spousal visa application?
• Can I visit while my visa is being processed?
• I'm pregnant. Will that speed up my application?

Edited July 18, 2022 by mushroomspore

[Adventine 3,196]

Good idea. A detailed FAQ would definitely be helpful.

 

Some other ideas:

 

• I am a K1 visa holder. Am I required to file for AOS within 90 days of entry? 
• I am a spousal visa holder and I haven't received the physical green card yet. What do I do? (related to the stamp upon first entry using the spousal visa)
• I want to help family/friends get tourist visas. How do I do that?
• How do I cancel a petition?
• What is AOS (Adjustment of Status vs Affidavit of Support)?
• What is the difference between I-134 and I-864?

[mushroomspore 3,044]

21 hours ago, Adventine said:

Good idea. A detailed FAQ would definitely be helpful.

 

Some other ideas:

 

• I am a K1 visa holder. Am I required to file for AOS within 90 days of entry? 
• I am a spousal visa holder and I haven't received the physical green card yet. What do I do? (related to the stamp upon first entry using the spousal visa)
• I want to help family/friends get tourist visas. How do I do that?
• How do I cancel a petition?
• What is AOS (Adjustment of Status vs Affidavit of Support)?
• What is the difference between I-134 and I-864?

These are great! 

 

Some more that I thought of:

• What does the I-551 stamp do? 
• Is it possible for me to request a waiver for the 2-year meeting requirement for the K1 visa?
• How do expedite requests work? What are the requirements? Do my circumstances allow me to request an expedite?
• I'm a green card holder and I was out of the US for 6-12+ months. What will happen when I return?
• I'm a green card holder and I plan on being out of the US for more than 12 months. What should I do?
• Why did they send me an RFE for documents I already submitted?
• How does divorce affect my green card, ROC or naturalization process?
• The forms on USCIS.gov look like they are "expired". Are those the right versions to use?

[Redro 4,611]

On 7/20/2022 at 5:02 AM, mushroomspore said:

These are great! 

 

Some more that I thought of:

• What does the I-551 stamp do? 
• Is it possible for me to request a waiver for the 2-year meeting requirement for the K1 visa?
• How do expedite requests work? What are the requirements? Do my circumstances allow me to request an expedite?
• I'm a green card holder and I was out of the US for 6-12+ months. What will happen when I return?
• I'm a green card holder and I plan on being out of the US for more than 12 months. What should I do?
• Why did they send me an RFE for documents I already submitted?
• How does divorce affect my green card, ROC or naturalization process?
• The forms on USCIS.gov look like they are "expired". Are those the right versions to use?

One that comes up at least 3 times a week: 

• I was DQ'ed but I got an RFE stating ... " this case does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants"