Crazy Cat

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.

I wonder if any of her critics have a dog.......AH had a dog, too.......... That makes as much sense as these SJWs make in their crazy associations.

This exactly correct, imho. This really needs to be changed.

Do you have your NVC case number?

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Current annual income is king. Past income tax forms reflect what you reported in the past, not what income you currently earn to support a new immigrant. I hope you include evidence of what you expect to earn over the next 12 months. Good luck.

Nope. If they violate their non-immigrant visas, the US Treasury increases. He wants those tourists who will return home before they overstay.

I don't recall the "Big Beautiful Bill" raising their wages...

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Irrelevant.

Agree. ICE could grab OP at any time. and submitting an improper I-485 could put him on their radar.

That could be an issue if he is "stateless".....or is there a work around?

Still separated?

Interesting and could spread to more countries in the future. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/state-department-announces-program-requiring-foreign-visitors-pay-bond-rcna223205 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/countries-subject-to-visa-bonds.html " Visa Bond Compliance The full visa bond amount will be returned to the applicant if the applicant complies with all the terms of the nonimmigrant visa status and with the terms of the visa bond, which are set out on the bond form (Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-352 Immigration Bonds) and in the Federal Register. The bond will be canceled and the bond money will be automatically returned in the following circumstances: The visa holder departs from the United States on or before the date to which he or she is authorized to remain in the United States; or The visa holder does not travel to the United States before the expiration of the visa; or The visa holder applies for and is denied admission at the U.S. port of entry."

OK. That is sometimes a very valid reason to file separately. That is always a MAJOR consideration for good tax strategy. I did the same thing myself the year my wife arrived in the US.

It is always at their discretion.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf

Where does it say that?

It might it easier for them. This is your only chance for the RFE.

Personally, I would find a joint sponsor as well. Make it easy for USCIS. You may appear to be self-employed, too. If so, your income after write-offs is what they will look at. Good luck.