EmilyW

I can't speak for others but mine was basically a page turn, after which the officer checked the spelling of my name to make sure it was accurate on the certificate. And then I cried because I am an emotional sap, and he handed me a tissue. 🙂

Nope, there is no place on the form to state that. You're all good.

Paging @Jeanne Adil. From what I understand, you're moving fast. Are there any other red flags, such as an age difference, different religious beliefs etc?

Here's the thing: both major parties use disinformation to prove their point. Such is American politics. I'd rather this robustness than the limp handshake of Europe and Australia, both continents I have lived in, and refuse to live in again. Places where there is an active pretense of civility that is not manifested in reality. As citizens and LPRs, it's our job to be alert and cogent to that disinformation, and to be rigorous adjudicators. Is more than half the country racist, misogynistic, bigoted, blah blah blah? No more than any other country, and I've lived in a few. Heck, Australia is more racist than the US, in my experience. And the UK, where I spent a year, isn't too fond of 'Pakis' like me, as I was informed on the regular back in the 90s / early 2000s when I lived there. I like Kamala. I don't mind Trump. The US is bigger than both. TLDR; again, no-one is coming after the LGBTQ+ community. You would have been more in danger when Obama came into office against same sex marriage.

If you're eligible, you're eligible. But this is a sage reminder to everyone to wait a couple of days before filing, if you are filing in that early window. It really doesn't make a difference, time-wise, and it can save you alot of stress.

Also, if the OP has no income, then bringing in a fiancée who can't earn an income until AOS is complete, is a stress / pressure I would not voluntarily choose, especially if there was another option. Love is great, but being broke won't pay the bills.

There are no policies. Trump was the FIRST president to come into the White House supporting gay marriage. He also has no issues with legal immigration. He said it clearly on Wednesday morning that legal immigration is supported. Lots to have issues with the man over. LOTS. These two issues are not amongst them.

Diversity Lottery.

Also look to get yourself a pre-paid credit card. Basically, it's like a debit account, but any purchases go towards your credit score. I was able to get mine into the 700s pretty quickly that way.

My situation was different, in that I took our children out of the country on an extended vacation, but I had a letter notarized saying that I had permission to take the children. Nothing fancy. Just a typed letter which he and I both signed, and had notarized. As it happened, I was never asked for it, but it was great peace of mind to have it.

Whoever told you that doesn't know what they are talking about, so I would suggest not listening to them for immigration advice. You can visit, at the discretion of border officials. As mentioned by @appleblossom, it's incumbent on you to provide proof of ties to Canada when crossing the border.

If the GC was provided in 2020, are you trying to apply under the 3 year rule? If so, I'd expect some scrutiny, especially with the timeline of you living apart for a significant majority of your status as an LPR.

Unfortunately, OP, I'm guessing the pattern of trips with your parents, over an extended period, has finally triggered border interest. While you maintain that you've done nothing wrong, I would beg to differ. You admitted to working remotely while in the US. As others have said, I'm surprised they didn't turn you back around and void your visa. In terms of them interviewing you without your parents, while that might not be the norm in your country, in America, once you turn 18 (female or male), you are an adult and will be treated as such. If that is unsettling to you, perhaps visiting the US is not for you. My advice is to abide by the date given, leave before that date, tell your employer in Dubai that you are on vacation for the next four weeks (i.e. abide by the terms of your visa), and be thankful the border folk didn't revoke your visa. As for your parents, they are also now on the radar. I would advise them to move sooner rather than later. It doesn't take YEARS to wrap up a business. They are using the GC as a tourist visa themselves, and trying the old trick of 'visiting every so often' thinking their status is good. It may not be and they might find themselves in a tricky spot in the future. Overall, it's important that you and them understand the terms and conditions of yours and theirs' visas / status. It seems like you guys are skirting around the boundaries of those terms and conditions and, indeed, even breaking a couple of them. If being in the US is important to you all, please refamiliarize yourselves so you don't have a repeat.

Boiler with the Spoiler, every time!

I wish you luck. The DV is a strange little journey. You hurry up and wait multiple times, and it can be excruciating. For the record, I applied in October 2013, found out I had 'won' in May 2014, didn't interview until April 2015, and ended up moving permanently in early 2016. So, close to a 2.5 year journey in total.