Crazy Cat

This is way beyond the scope of a DIY web site, but a big money maker for an attorney. Did these attorneys tell you to have two I-485s pending under the same category?(I don't think that is possible). If so, that is why your case has confused USCIS officers. Did you not withdraw the first one? What makes the attorneys think the discretionary denial is incorrect? https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-5 3. Incarcerated Petitioners "USCIS may waive the personal appearance of a U.S. citizen spouse petitioner who is incarcerated and unable to attend the adjustment of status interview. In these situations, the adjustment applicant must appear for an interview. An officer must take all the facts and evidence surrounding each case into consideration on a case-by-case basis when deciding whether to waive the U.S. citizen spouse petitioner’s appearance." I think USCIS has complete discretion in this kind of case. Hopefully, you will get a clear decision soon.

Yes. Answer "No".

Fully different.....a well qualified new joint sponsor. Unless your current joint sponsor's current income is substantially higher than last year, your current joint sponsor is borderline, imo. The poverty level is a guideline....not an absolute qualifier.... As I said, you get one shot at this RFE.....a denial of your I-485 will be a gigantic problem for you....and could be catastrophic.

This error is showing up again on main page for me: [[Block new_topics_2019 is throwing an error]] Also, my IP address still appears to be blocked.

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I would find different, well qualified joint sponsor. This is your last chance before USCIS denies your I-485.

I don't think this is possible.... Certainly, the attorney withdrew the first I-751.....or the second one overrode the first one With this much going on, I wouldn't travel. Nothing prevents you from submitting an N-400 if you qualify, but it won't be approved until your I-751 is sorted out.

As I said, the media and leftist insurrectionists have skewed the truth about who the real occupiers are....and who is resisting the open borders which was led by Joe Biden and Kamal Harris.

2 years is not really unusual is it?

We are bracing for it here in Dallas.

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My VPN is using another server here in Dallas....and all is well as long as I am connected.

Are you blocked this time?

Good point, @Verrou !!!!

I suspect you are correct.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-3 I think I would go to the interview and show good cause for US spouse's absence. The officer can decide then to approve the I-751 and waive the interview. I would make sure I had a copy of the deployment orders as well as other evidence needed for the joint I-751 (paper trial showing you are still in a bona fide marriage and a paper trail showing you have lived together since filing the ROC paperwork). See this section below: If the required party or parties fail to appear for the interview, USCIS denies the Form I-751, terminates the CPR’s status, and initiates removal proceedings, unless the CPR establishes good cause for the failure to appear and USCIS reschedules the interview.[45] USCIS determines whether there is good cause on a case-by-case basis. G. Interview CPRs who file a Form I-751 must appear for an interview at a USCIS field office, unless USCIS waives the interview requirement.[42] USCIS officers may consider waiving the interview in cases where: The officer considers they can make a decision on the petition based on the record because the record contains sufficient evidence about the bona fides of the marriage and that the marriage was not entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws of the United States; There is sufficient evidence in the record of the CPR’s eligibility for waiver of the joint filing requirement, if applicable; There is no indication of fraud or misrepresentation on the Form I-751, in the supporting documentation, or elsewhere in the record; There are no complex facts or issues that require an interview or sworn statement to resolve questions or concerns; and There are no criminal bars rendering the CPR removable. When determining whether to waive an interview, the considerations listed above apply regardless of whether the Form I-751 is filed as a joint petition, individual filing request, or a waiver. For a joint petition, the statute requires USCIS to interview both the CPR and petitioning spouse.[43] If the CPR is filing an individual filing request or waiver, only the CPR must appear for the interview.[44] If the required party or parties fail to appear for the interview, USCIS denies the Form I-751, terminates the CPR’s status, and initiates removal proceedings, unless the CPR establishes good cause for the failure to appear and USCIS reschedules the interview.[45] USCIS determines whether there is good cause on a case-by-case basis.

Seems to me the N-400 was filed too early, too. 4/30/23 Became LPR 3 years minus 90 days would be 1/30/2026 Member said N-400 was filed on 1/10/2026

If your tracking number says it was delivered, I would just wait a few more weeks.

I would expect a great deal of scrutiny from USCIS at your interview.

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Looks like I am blocked again......I cannot ping the site without a VPN. Started during a connected session. Using Windows laptop and Chrome browser.

This question comes up often. There is no smooth solution.

While parents are alive?.....doubtful.

No. Her parents will be IR-5 category visa holders (immediate relatives of US citizens). There are no derivatives for immediate relatives. Best to have one of the parents petition for the children after re-locating to the US. Even then, the children will be F2a or F2b category. Another option is to have only one parent re-locate the US (that parent then can petition the remaining family members as F2a). Another option is for parents to re-locate to the US, obtain re-entry permits before returning to Pakistan during the process of petitioning the children. Other members might have other option ideas.