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Hey folks,

This year we decided to rent out the home I own in my home country. Tax season is upon us, and now we have no idea how to file our taxes correctly as I have two incomes (here and overseas). Also, my husband is a server and things have changed for him too. We don't know what is our best course of action. Do you guys have any advice?

NOA1: 13 March

Good luck to all March Filers

Hi, sorry if this is repeated or seems silly to ask. I want to file the i751 online. The uscis link to how to file online tips state you can sign by electronic signature. Now when i went to start the form it says you can only file by pdf upload (see attached). So has anyone filed online and what does this mean before i go further? Do i now print the form and fill in and sign physically and upload it back into uscis then attach all my evidences? Or does the form and all evidence need to be in one big pdf file to upload to uscis? Because that seems way too large for a file to do it that way?
Also part 5: list all children. Is this if i have any biological children? Because i dont, but US citizen husband has grown children from a previous marriage, no longer do they have a relationship so we dont have addresses either. So are they supposed to be listed or i can just put n/a because they have nothing to do with my case or us.
appreciate any advice thanks

Hi everyone! I am from Ecuador and my fianc is a U.S. Citizen. We are currently assembling our initial K-1 visa packet and I want to make sure it is 100% perfect to avoid any Requests for Evidence (RFE) or delays.

I have put together a checklist based on my research. Could you please review it and let me know if I am missing anything or if there is a specific order you recommend for the folder?

1. Forms: Signed Form I-129F and Form G-1145 (for e-notifications).

2. Letters of Intent: Two separate letters (one from me, one from him) stating our intent to marry within 90 days of my arrival, both signed and dated within the last 30 days.

3. Petitioner s Proof of Citizenship: A full copy of his U.S. passport (all pages) or his birth certificate.

4. Proof of Marital Status: I was previously married and divorced in 2023. I am including my final divorce decree with a certified English translation. Question: Do I also need the marriage certificate with the divorce annotation from the Civil Registry in Ecuador, or is the decree enough?

5. Proof of In-Person Meeting (Last 2 Years): Boarding passes from his trips to Ecuador, passport stamps, and hotel receipts.

6. Evidence of Relationship: Photos of us together with my family and friends in Ecuador, and selected chat logs/call history from WhatsApp covering our entire relationship.

7. Payment: The correct 2026 filing fee (via check or Form G-1450).

• Is it better to print photos on photo paper or can I print them on standard paper with descriptions (captions) underneath?

• Do you recommend using colored tabs/dividers for each section, or does USCIS prefer the packet to be simple with just paperclips/binder clips?

• For those who processed through the Consulate in Guayaquil: Did you have any issues with the specific wording of Ecuadorian birth certificates or divorce documents?

Thank you so much for your help! I really want to get this right the first time.

Hello everyone,

My priority date is November 23, 2017. My country of origin is India, and I am currently a Canadian citizen.

I was wondering whether I should transfer my case from F2B to F1, since the April 2026 visa bulletin makes my priority date current for filing. Or would it be better to continue with the F2B process?

Additionally, could someone please explain the procedure for transferring a case from F2B to F1 for Montreal NVC.

Thank you!