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More likely what I wrote is closer to the truth for last year and now. I suppose it's possible they brought in extra staff temporarily, but I doubt it.

I'm not sure of the current timelines, but why do you think they are having mass expedites in January? To be clear, no Consulate has time for mass expedites. They only have so much staff and so much time for interviews. What IS true is they do fewer interviews in December because of both the Philippine and American holidays. They are closed for both, and many of the American staff in nearly all Consulates take time off around the holidays, like normal people.

Unless you want them coming 18 to 24 months apart, petition both at the same time, so they come together. There's nothing FAST about the process. It takes 18 to 24 month now.

Actually, you have to ask NVC. NVC will require documentation that you are either a citizen or legal resident of Saudi currently. Without that, there is no opportunity to "ask Saudi".

Send what you suggested. No telling whether anything carried in will actually be asked for. The issue is to be prepared for anything.

True but a separate issue. It is my understanding the criminal record is for a step child though.

In a Visa case no USCIS workers are involved. NVC and the Consulates are Dept. of State, not Homeland Security.

Yes. "Looking online" is not the same as becoming an A-Student of the I-864 instructions. It's also not the same as getting correct advice here, from "me". However, I and other members here are not a substitute for the instructions. If you don't study them, you won't know what you don't know, so won't know what to ask. Follow my advice and the form instructions and you'll do ok.

It's critical you become an A Student of the I-864 instructions. Your questions indicate you have not. You are the sponsor. Dad is not a "household sponsor". He is a joint sponsor, who provides an I-864 in addition to yours. If Dad is married, his spouse provides an I-864a. Those instructions are clear, that at least the most recent tax return copy or Tax Return Transcript are required, AND proof of both US Citizenship (if a citizen) and evidence they actually currently live in the USA are required. Get on that homework.

Because it's correct. This is also covered in the form instructions, but much easier to find, right on the page I quoted. The page from which the form itself is downloaded.

Use parents' address as where she will live, but also as your mailing address. You living abroad has not bearing on Consular Processing. Your spouse lives abroad, so Consular Processing. You are no longer an LPR. Not applicable.

USCIS forms do not expire. The date for official comment on the forms expire. English is spoken and written in complete sentences. Don't just pick one word in the sentence and ignore the rest. I know the section doesn't look like a "sentence" and does not end in a "period" but the part you are reading mentions OMB and a number. If it is the currently accepted form, it's ok. For that, you use the "issue date". 12/08/21. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format. If you complete and print this form to mail it, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same form edition. If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different form edition, we may reject your form. If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our instructions.

In Spanish, for a Consulate in a Spanish speaking country. No translation needed.

No, don't send the actual passport. For joint sponsors, you must show their status AND their domicile. A tax return does neither. Use a utility bill with both names.

Always best to bring the most original document available, and a photocopy. Pay close attention to the difference between the words "and" "or" etc. They are there for a reason. Don't interpret "or" to mean "and".

Be sure it is the right court first. If they cannot find any file, ask them to put that in writing.

The idea of "using income" is not valid, in this context. The affidavit of support is a contract. The proper thing to do in your case is not to combine YOUR income with anybody, but rather to have one of your parents be the "Joint Sponsor". Joint sponsor provides I-864 and combines income with their joint filing spouse, who provides I-864a in conjunction with their spouse, not the petitioner. It is a common misconception that the sole purpose of the affidavit of support is to prove "qualification". Yes, the sponsor must qualify, but the real purpose is the contract and it's obligations.

Any person claimed as a dependent on the federal tax return is counted in the household size.

The visa and green card will be issued using the name in her passport. Really no way around that.

It means you should attend unless you are unable to attend. It tells you what to do if you are unable to attend. It is MY strong advice that you attend unless you actually CAN'T or unless you want to delay the interview for some legitimate reason.

Keep it simple. Tell the truth. Use this as a policy in your life. You'll be happier.

Yes, it's glitchy but it does work. That date is not always going to be blank. The form is not just for the petitioner's spouse.

Sorry for the typo. I-130a is what I meant. If there is not a separate section for uploading proof of prior marriages ending, upload it in the marriage certificate section. It.....IS....required. I understand there are entry glitches, which is why I still recommend filing by mail. To each their own. If you cannot leave the current marriage end date blank, but the current date in there. They are aware of the issue. Count on it.

When you reach the end of the form, before submitting, you will see the way to upload the required I-134a, and other supporting documents.

Whoa. There is only one number from your 1040 that goes on the affidavit of support. It's the one called "total income". They don't need an explanation of anything else about your tax return. A letter explaining why you don't have any W2 forms might be helpful.