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  1. pushbrk
    There is no such thing as a certified copy of a Naturalization Certificate. A copy will do. Originals are required for applicant documents, such as birth, marriage etc. (Even those are original "certified copies")
  2. pushbrk
    Nobody suggested holding the case at the Embassy. This case doesn't have an interview date yet. It can be held at NVC as already described.
  3. pushbrk
    Last two posts are correct. Good thing you don't already have an interview date. NVC will hold indefinitely with proper contact. Correct. K1 cannot be stopped at NVC, but it can be held at the Consulate at their discretion if given a reason and they believe the applicant and petitioner are still seeking the visa. Not applicable to this case, of course.
  4. pushbrk
    Good answers already, but your wife should have a good understanding of your former marriages, and any children. In short, she should know the things any spouse would reasonably be expected to know about their spouse's family, work, and life.
  5. pushbrk
    It's very clear who your wife's father is. According to what you wrote, her parents are still married to each other. She has used two names. You'll need to state the family names she has used and document the name change. If she's taking a married name, the marriage certificate is the only document needed to document that. Interpret literally. A person does not have two fathers.
  6. pushbrk
    Yes, and that's why you have a joint sponsor. You'll be uploading both forms. It will be clear you have a joint sponsor and why. If fact, it's the ONLY reason you CAN use a joint sponsor.
  7. pushbrk
    Reading carefully and interpreting literally will serve you well in this process. Her biological father is listed on what will be her "birth certificate" used later at the NVC stage. Enter her actual father's name and information. If she was later adopted (really, not "it appears".) then sure, mention that in the extra text fields if you wish. There is no such thing as a "second father". She has one father. Apparently, she has a stepfather. Don't call him her adoptive father, unless your sure that is the case. Adoption is a legal process. You are likely to cause the PDF to malfunction if you use anything but an Adobe product. Print it and add the hyphen by hand.
  8. pushbrk
    If you got a notice for biometrics, what does it say? All notices are I-797. What is important is the notice type, and what the notice says
  9. pushbrk
    Expiration dates of forms don't mean what you think. You used the current one when you submitted. Not an issue. If you need to submit an updated one before interview, use the new one. It is a comment period that expired, not the form.
  10. pushbrk
    One PDF makes it more difficult for either to be overlooked.
  11. pushbrk
    I disagree with your lawyer, but you hired them. I suggest you ask the lawyer the questions you're asking here. That's why they were hired. If you don't trust the lawyer, fire them.
  12. pushbrk
    If you asked for a certified copy, and that's what they sent, it's probably correct. You could google "certified copy of divorce decree county name Texas, and see what it says. Superior court in my county instructed me to print the decree 4 times. One was for the judge during the hearing. The others were signed by the judge and certified by the court clerk on the spot. Procedures can be different for each county.
  13. pushbrk
    A certified copy is something you ask for, usually after the fact. You "order it". However, I have a certified copy of my Texas Divorce decree, that I carried out of the courtroom. Actually three certified copies. That you have a paper with a stamp may or may not be a certified copy. For Texas, it is the entire decree, usually multiple pages. It will say on it's face that it is a certified copy. Is that what the stamp says? Please describe the stamp and exactly its wording. Edit: I do see the stamp on the page in your first post. It does not indicate anything about it being a certified copy. I cannot tell if all the pages are there. I don't see any signatures.
  14. pushbrk
    Either way, it is enough. Is it 26 pay periods or 24? Count the days between start and end date of the pay period. If it's 14 days, multiply by 26.
  15. pushbrk
    A certified copy of the divorce decree is what is "enough".
  16. pushbrk
    I will just second that for Texas, you need a certified copy of the complete divorce decree. There are no short versions.
  17. pushbrk
    Probably right, but remember if a person is paid every two weeks, that's 26 pay periods. Twice a month is rare nowadays.
  18. pushbrk
    Good idea. When a Consular Officer sees a self employed sponsor filed the EZ version, big alarm bell should start ringing.
  19. pushbrk
    Financial documents need not be original. Civil documents need to be original certified copies. Original civil documents are owned by the government agency that holds the records.
  20. pushbrk
    Yes, if one files the EZ version they use the AGI as the number in the tax section. However, any Consular Officer knows your joint sponsor's tax return is filed using the wrong form. As such, expect problems.
  21. pushbrk
    Disqualified from filing the EZ version on multiple grounds. Unless he files a proper return, you'll need to find somebody else.
  22. pushbrk
    AGI is correct for a sponsor who files a 1040EZ, but the EZ version is hardly appropriate for a self employed person. What kind of self employment is this? Who Should File a 1040EZ? File as single or married filing jointly. Be under the age of 65. Not be visually impaired. Not have dependents. Total taxable income should be under $100,000. Income should only come from wages, salaries, tips, unemployment, or taxable scholarships and fellowship grants.
  23. pushbrk
    No need for a new affidavit, and no need for wet signature. Scan and email is fine for this.
  24. pushbrk
    She has no income, so is not required to file. There's box to check to indicate this is the reason she has no returns. The petition has an employment history, that shows she hasn't worked in the past five years. No need for US Federal tax returns in this case.
  25. pushbrk
    You don't. Just use the married name going forward at NVC. Your marriage certificate is all you need as evidence of name change, but adding the new passport scan would be good. Truth is, you could have filed under the married name to begin with, if you knew that was your intention. Same goes for if the beneficiary intends to take a new married name. File under the name they intend to use.
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