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In practice, such a thing would never be required. It makes no sense at all. Sometimes wording changes are not properly vetted. It's always critical to use the country specific information found here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html There are even cases where reports are not available to non-citizens who are no longer living in certain countries, and other places where they are not required because they are unreliable. I can't imagine NVC or a Consular Officer will ultimately require a police report for somebody who has not been in their own country since before becoming 16 years of age. I say "ultimately" because such a thing could possibly be requested, and then with communication, the request dropped.

I would interpret it literally, as always, but perhaps this is a recent change. I don't think it is being followed though. Comes as news to me. Actually makes no sense either.

The police certificate instruction clearly state they are needed for countries you lived for at least six months after turning age 16. Those are the official instructions. No need to pay attention to any conflicting advice you see "online".

No Apostille is needed because this is not for a foreign government, but it definitely is in conjunction with and immigrant visa application. Those appear to be the correct instructions to follow. Good idea to print a copy of those instructions and send it along too.

I understand your desire to do so, and it might be a good idea if you have something less than say, double the income requirement. Bank statements, are not what the OP is having trouble with, but they are also an acceptable substitute, for those who need to show liquid assets.

Experienced senior members here tend to go beyond the questions asked, and point out issues posters may or may not have considered. Cooperation is appreciated, as it is reciprocal. 😉

All good and understandable. But, USCIS does not issue visas. Getting the petition approved is the easy part. Anyway, now you have actually answered the posed question. You did not begin the new relationship until after the divorce. It's such an easy question to answer, but you kept avoiding it. This kind of "avoidance" will not return a good result if it happens in a visa interview. When your wife gets to that stage, make sure she understands how important it is to understand and directly answer every question, the question that is asked, whether you like it or think it is important or not. Yes, many of us DO understand your culture. What I didn't understand was you reluctance to directly answer the question you were being asked. Carry on.

Then it looks like the lawyer is quoting an official source. That's what you're paying for.

Maybe there is a language barrier here, but you still have not addressed the timing of starting the relationship with the new spouse. It's different from the divorce and marriage dates. The question does not related to legalities, but it is relevant to the totality of circumstances. You did not begin your relationship with the current spouse on your wedding date. It was before that. You are likely to be asked if the relationship started before the divorce was final, and if you give a deceptive answer like you are giving here, instead of addressing the issue directly, it is that lack of candor that will hurt you, much more than the facts themselves.

So, when she actually has the document, you will have this sorted. While the two quotes you copied and pasted seem correct, there are many sources of false information. When you copy and paste, it's best to disclose the source.

The asylum seeker with no passport is unfamiliar for me. Again, traveling during the process, is commonly only really practical for the US Citizen when coming from many countries anyway. She will need some sort of travel document for the visa to be issued. That would be the first thing I would want to sort out, in your circumstances.

You did not directly say it. You've never directly addressed (in this thread) whether your relationship (not your marriage) began before your divorce was final. Whether it did or didn't, is a technicality that is relevant. Another poster alluded to that possibility and your response avoided addressing the issue directly. That's easy for you to clear up if you want.

We members here who went through the spouse visa process, all endured separation, and in most cases, it was the US Citizen Petitioner who had to do all the travel for visits. If you spent three months in Turkey with your spouse already, that's more than many of us had altogether. Yes, it's difficult, but also wonderful that you can visit again during the process. Look forward to that. Stay in regular contact. You'll still need to qualify as your wife's financial sponsor, so we understand the need to work. She will understand too. One thing to do to further occupy your mind, is to learn what's coming next, including becoming an A-student of the I-864 and its separate instructions.

A petition can only be actually withdrawn through USCIS. You ask no question, but now a formal withdrawal letter, simply from and signed by you is all that is needed for the old case. You can file a new one at any time. What will happen with the new case depends on the details of the new case. Some concerns have already been expressed, including the fact that you started a new relationship before your divorce was final. There are no direct questions about that on the I-130, and there is certainly no prohibition from doing so. You will be required to indicate the when, and who of your first filing and the outcome which simply "Withdrawn after divorce" The new new case must stand on its own merits.

I'm sure too. If you are employed making a good income, just leave the asset portion of the form blank. You don't need anything from the bank or other financial institution.

OK, great. Montreal has a US Consulate. The embassy is in Ottawa. Did you have a question? I do? For our education, how and/or why did your Canadian wife seek asylum in the USA?

Yes, I see the same thing. For you and all, many are lazy typers and refer to tax transcript instead of typing tax return transcripts. Only the tax return transcript is applicable in our context. If you don't see "total income" it's the wrong transcript.

They are not. If you are confident you have submitted a well qualified affidavit of support package, I would disregard the message. You are now document qualified, and in the queue for an interview.

Oh, you're right. They changed the message a little lately, I guess. The old one says something to the effect that they are unable to determine that the income is sufficient. I'm still questioning the stated income total and why/how the foreign spouse's income is being included. It seems the initial review missed the schedule C, but adding a schedule C would not change the "total income" number on the tax return.

If that is a direct it is not the standard message that can often be ignored. Maybe it's an interpretation instead of a quote. However, the DQ message would be legit. I'm confused, in that there seems to three incomes being counted, petitioner, petitioner's child and the foreign spouse beneficiary. Is the beneficiary's income going to continue from the same source once they are in the USA?

This is already sorted out. He will go to work. I know this because I read all the posts. The affidavit of support comes in about a year, and it's the most complicated form in the process. He'll go to work. Problem solved. "Find a joint sponsor" is far easier to type than to actually do

In a way, maybe, but she's not coming to the USA until the financial issue is dealt with. It's part of the immigration process. Also, it seems the advice to finish the degree and go to work first, is the exact advice being followed by the OP.

When will you start work? It's time now for you to become an A-Student of those I-864 instructions. There is no such thing as collateral, and the equity in the primary residence is not going to help with the public charge issue.

Unless your mother's income is sufficient on her own, she would not be a qualified "joint sponsor". Do you have somebody else in mind? If you will be working full time "shortly" then that means you've changed your plan to stay in the D.R. for the duration. You working solves the whole problem, as you will qualify as sponsor on your own. Yes, the CR1 would be a better option, as you on not submit the affidavit of support until a year or so after filing the I-130 petition, and your wife will be immediately eligible to work, once she arrives.

Follow the instructions from State.gov you will find here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Uganda.html