Crazy Cat

How so? A lot of people file right after getting a marriage license.

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1 More expensive than CR-1 Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork) Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed. A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) don't allow K-1 visa holders from some countries to enter the US. CR-1/IR-1 Less expensive than K-1 No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. Spouse can immediately travel outside the US Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport. Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) exempts immediate relatives (spouses) of US citizens.

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I will avoid Enterprise at all costs.

My opinions: 1. Yes, if you meet either during or after the ceremony. 2. I would check the VJ timelines. It could take a couple years after filing the I-130. Average time, according to data gathered here on VJ, is roughly 625 days from filing the I-130 to visa in hand. 3. You don't need a great deal. 10 or 12, imo. 4. No. The best evidence is that evidence of time actually spent together. 5. Read the guides for tips and processes. 6. No, unless exceptional circumstances. It will, likely, take more than a year just for the I-130. Other members might have different opinions and answers.

Several years ago, our I-130 was transferred ro a different service center. It did not delay the case. I suspect you will receive good news very soon.

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Is this the same person you planned to marry in a double proxy marriage? No reason to wait 90 days. Good luck.

Did you retain an attorney?

It depends on the queue at NVC for your consulate. Once you are DQ'd you get in line at NVC. When your case reaches the front of the line, NVC will schedule the interview. The interview date is irrelevant to CR-1 vs IR-1 (if that is your strategy). If you enter the US after 2 years of marriage, then you will be eligible for a 10 year card. I'd say you are in good shape for a 10 year card.

I would consider a dual intent employment visa.

No. A K-4 only applies subject to a K-3 parent.

File an I-130 and wait. That is all a parent can do.

How would he maintain legal status for the entire time? Is he in the US right now?

No....but your post is in the right spot for the VN experts to see. Good luck. I hope you get this straightened out soon.

Why would a foreign passport renewal be related to an expired Green card? I'm not connecting the two. You don't need a Green Card to renew a foreign passport.

Did you pay the $235 Immigrant fee after the visa was issued? If you did, you can use the receipt number from the payment to track.

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Honestly, I have no idea what their protest is about. Lower taxes, secure borders, removing illegals thugs and criminals from the country, lower cost of living? These people are bunch of sore losers who are perpetual imaginary victims.

Yes. My point was geared toward the OP's extreme comments about CFO and the entire government. Those comments won't win any friends.

You simply enter the information as of the date you file the document.

Nothing really happens at NVC for a K-1 case. They simply assign a case # (which you have), then forward the case to the consulate when requested by the consulate. What is the CEAC status of your case?

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Not an issue. Just accurately report CURRENT annual income. CURRENT annual income is calculated as follows for an employee: Gross income from latest pay period stub multiplied times the number of pay periods per year (12 months).