Crazy Cat

This article says there is a new policy: I can't vouch for it's accuracy. Hopefully, you escaped this new requirement. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/uscis-tightens-green-card-rules-for-marriage-based-cases-adds-mandatory-interviews/ar-AA1JY4IW To combat these issues, USCIS has implemented a more rigorous scrutiny process. This includes mandatory in-person interviews for couples applying for a green card through marriage. The focus is on verifying the authenticity of the relationship, requiring applicants to provide extensive documentation such as joint financial records, photographs, and affidavits from friends and family.

I think that means the interview is the next step. Besides, I have read that all new and pending I-485s will be scheduled for interviews.

You will likely have an interview before approval decision can be made.

So, your I-485 was approved? Your timeline indicates otherwise.

What you have listed SHOULD be fine, imho. Our Immigration Officer in our interview wanted to see driver's licenses with same address, bank statements, leases. Documents generated during a marriage showing life together is key. Good luck. This is what we sent in our package: For ROC Apartment lease with both our names & signatures Joint bank checking acct statements since wife's arrival in June 2017. Deed for new home with both our names Mortgage Lender Letter with both our names. Credit Cards showing both on joint account with same card number. Amazon delivery label showing both names and our current address. Wife's Military Dependent ID card showing me as the sponsor. Tricare Eligibility Letter showing both of us together. Military pay statement showing wife as my benefic. Texas Health Care Directives appointing each other as sole health care proxy(Advanced Directives) Our Texas driver's licenses with same address for both of us 2018 Joint Tax ReturnTax Returns Pictures of us on special occasions here in the US. Car Insurance Cards showing both of us as insured drivers for our car Boarding Passes for Las Vegas Valentine Day Trip 2019 Utility application showing both our names for our current address

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Yes

When my wife submitted her N-400 (online), our I-751 had been pending for 40....yes, 40...months. Four months after submitting the N-400, both it and the I-751 were approved during a combo interview. BTW, great point about the citizenship test changes in the near future.

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"Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Forums.". I can't unsee it...😄

Yes. I would return sooner.

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A Joint Sponsor can be any qualified US citizen or Green card holder domiciled in the US.

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No. The petitioner is ALWAYS the primary sponsor....and must submit an I-864 and supporting documents.

I agree with @Dashinka. Sure they can apply, but the Consulate makes the final decision. Officer could think they are trying to bypass long wait time for IR-5 visas....or Officer could see they are following legal path and approve. You just have to roll the dice. It will have no effect on the IR-5 cases at all.

Online marriages are absolutely worth it for many situations. The consulate in Morocco will absolutely honor a Utah online marriage if the couple meet either during or after the ceremony. Spending quality time together is required for any consulate. I agree that is always more scrutiny in certain countries.

Yep. That is a good question. Like I said, it isn't easy to maintain legal status while awaiting AOS. I guess F1s could.....certainly not K-1s or B2s.

Worst case scenario is that a Consulate Officer would require joint sponsor documentation to be uploaded to CEAC. It would be a short delay, but not a denial, imo.

It is possible as a Consulate Officer must consider the totality of circumstances in every case. However, I think, for most people in the situation you describe, it wouldn't be a problem. I very strongly advise you to avoid the mental gymnastics of the "what if" game. It will drive you crazy.

Yes. Well, a judge cannot make immigration policy....although some rogue judges think otherwise. 😄

Agree. However, I have been thinking about this a lot. "Authorized Stay" is not part of the INA and (as we all know), not a legal status. It is "merely" a policy by the Attorney General and/or head of DHS. A policy can be changed with the stroke of a pen. I would not be surprised to see the policy changed. However, this would cause a massive upheaval in the immigration world as few people can keep legal status while waiting for adjustment of status.

Really? That is a MAJOR game changer.....

It sounded, to me, like a lot of consulate officer discretion.

The huge bonds are guaranteed to bring the "you are excluding the poor" accusations. My rationalization is that only those who can support their visits need apply.