US Immigration from Myanmar

There are users whose content I ve no desire to read, and so I make use of the ignore users feature.

However some users have moderator privilege and the ignore feature doesn t work.

Even worse is when an ignored user gets promoted to moderator and when these users start quoting me (such as refuting me using techniques that caused them to make my ignore list) I am now notified.

I understand the rationale for being forced to read moderator actions. I don t understand why I have to read content that has nothing to do with moderator action.

SSA has issued a new policy that will allow non citizens to get an SSN or updated SS card without sending a passport, EAD, green card, or other irreplaceable document:

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/links/05262021015248PM

Individuals also qualify for an EXI if they are unable or unwilling to mail original evidence documents.

AND

IMPORTANT: Do NOT request a non-citizen to submit his or her immigration documents by mail or using the drop box. Due to DHS regulations, non-citizens are required to have their immigration documents in their possession at all times (GN00303.610.B).

Do not allow yourself to be badgered by an SSA bureaucrat into breaking the law. Do not yield possession of these documents.

In another thread I mentioned that we planned to file at exactly 90 days before my wife s green card expires.

I was advised that we should file at 80 days before her green card as to do otherwise was a recipe for disaster and would risk rejection for early filing .

I don t understand how this could be possible except if the petition was sent from say Tokyo which probably using a same day courier service to Phoenix. Thus it would possible for for a package sent say July 2, to arrive July 1 due to the international date line. I ve ridden several flights from Tokyo and experienced arriving the day before I left.

Otherwise I don t see it.

Please no examples of petitions sent at 91 days before the green card expired that were rejected. I am aware of those cases (petitioners thought the package would not get delivered same day but it was).

Thanks.

This is not for me. I ve asked the couple in question to make an account on visajourney. I hope they do that. While it is a marginal case from the perspective of income, the petitioner does earn enough money but is having challenges proving it.

They received an RFE and did not respond with not everything asked for. The petitioner sent just sent a W-2, whereas the most recent federal tax return was asked for, as well as a new I-864. I believe implicit with that is that USCIS wanted pay stubs and an employment verification letter too.

Meanwhile the beneficiary got an EAD and SSN.

The denial says they were asked in the RFE to submit an I-864 from a joint sponsor, but the RFE did not say that. The petitioner does earn enough in 2021 so I don t think a joint sponsor would be needed.

They want to get a lawyer. Which if they can afford, I think they should do as this would be their third attempt at an I-485. But I also think if they cannot afford a lawyer, that following the VJ guides, posting on VJ when they have questions would work too.

Meanwhile they ve 33 days to file I-290B, refile, or the beneficiary can leave the USA.

My knee jerk reaction is they should refile (with an amended joint 2020 tax return now that the beneficiary has an SSN) but wanted to tap into the collective wisdom of VJ if the I-290B is worth considering here.

Thanks.

The guide says:

The above isn t what USCIS says. Instead USCIS has this general guidance:

Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.

and this specific guidance:

5. What documents do you need to prove family relationship?
You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and the beneficiary. If you are filing for a relative listed below, submit the following documentation to prove the family relationship.
A. A spouse:
(1) A copy of your marriage certificate;
(2) If either you were or your spouse was previously married, submit copies of documents showing that each of the prior marriages was legally terminated;

I believe experiences from VJ members support the claim that certified copies are not needed. In addition, sometimes these documents were issued from outside the USA and they are difficult to replace. Or they were issued inside the USA but several decades back and the jurisdiction can no longer produce an official and/or certified copy. Since USCIS in general does not original unsolicited certified / official aka original documents following the guide s advice could prove costly for some beneficiaries and petitioners.

Suggested new text for guide: