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Nice research!! I agree. I'd get that changed, if possible.

Thanks. Your Ohio ID shows citizenship status?

To my knowledge, Citizenship status is not indicated on a Texas DL. However, OP said about the California ID, " it still says I’m not a citizen in the back of it but they told me it doesn’t make a difference". I would want my state ID to accurately reflect citizenship status.

I would make the DMV issue a new driver's license with your PROPER citizenship status on it. In Texas, you can't make an address change online unless you are a US citizen. I would insist they change your status to US citizen in the California database,

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Why would your husband need a biometrics appointment? Something is not adding up. Did he come to the US via a spousal visa or a tourist visa? Just trying to get an accurate picture of what the situation is.

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There are also other factors you might want to consider. 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. 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. Good luck on your journey.

This K-1 flowchart might be helpful

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Edit: This is very disappointing, and quite shocking. In the last quarter of FY 2024, USCIS was averaging more than 400 per day (I-129fs processed).

I think the only answer is probably no. If there was an appeals process, I believe they would have mentioned it. I think this visa journey has ended. If you can cure the convictions, there might be an avenue by a new application. I, too, believe you should speak to an extremely good immigration attorney.

If only one, I think the N-400. That is the notice you received. If the I-751 records are not available, they could then delay approval of the N-400 until I-751 is adjudicated. But just go prepared for both. @OldUser, what do you think?

Agree. That is very important..... and a secondary consideration is the cost of healthcare in the US.

Plan for a combo interview unless the I-751 is approved before. The USCIS officer will either approve the I-751 before your N-400 interview, conduct both interviews on the same day, or conduct only one of the interviews. Keep in mind that an I-751 must be approved prior to approval of the N-400. In our case, the USCIS field office notified my wife 2 days prior to her N-400 interview that I would be required for a combo interview. If not notified that I-751 has been approved before, just go prepared for a combo. Good luck.

WooHoo! Congratulations!!!!! I still remember the day she arrived in the US!!!!! Some of us were monitoring your wait at the airport.......

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I have seen no evidence of that at all....none.

Nope. You have to file your taxes to find out. I recommend hiring a knowledgeable tax pro who knows tax treaties, foreign income exclusion rules, and FBAR requirements. Having a foreign spouse who has reportable foreign income, foreign bank accounts and assets, I can testify that it can get complicated. That's why I choose to pay our CPA to do all the research and filing.....every year. Too many different forms required for me to DIY. Fun Fact: The FBAR is filed with the Department of Treasury, not the IRS. There are stiff fines for not filing if required. I have peace of mind letting the CPA handle it.

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USCIS says you can use any combination of names on the marriage certificate on the I-485. For example, if Mary Smith marries John Doe, Mary can use: Mary Smith Mary Doe Mary Smith Doe Mary-Smith-Doe These are all acceptable for USCIS forms as new legal name. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-e-chapter-5

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