Crazy Cat

If you are talking about marriages such as a Utah online marriage, they are valid for USCIS purposes once the couple has met (either during or after the marriage ceremony). USCIS will not validate a marriage until this "consummation" has been established. Once this requirement has been met, an I-130 can be submitted by the US petitioner.

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How old are the children? Are they US citizens?

A person who submits a proper I-485 is granted "authorized stay" until the I-485 is either approved or denied. "Authorized stay" is not a legal status, but the person is not accruing illegal presence while in that status.

On what basis?

Sounds like the consulate made a conscious decision to let it expire....which is their option. Who is older? Petitioner or beneficiary?

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OK. Thanks. It appears, to me, the consulate chose not to extend the I-129f. I know of no remedy or appeal. Others may offer a solution. One option is to marry, then start the spousal visa process.

Once you marry, and he files a proper I-485, he will be authorized to stay in the US until the I-485 is either approved or denied. His past overstay is not an issue if you are a US citizen as shown below: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8 B. Immediate Relatives Certain adjustment bars do not apply to an immediate relative, including the spouse or child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen older than 21.[2] An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if: The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization; The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application; The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States; The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen; The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

This might be the end of NYC as we know it. The major part of the tax base will leave. Property values will plummet. It is headed toward "Escape From New York" status.

Can you post a copy of the paperwork he received (redacting all personal info)? Were there any other issues during the interview which indicated the officer had doubts about the relationship, etc? It is a fact that approved I-129Fs expire after 4 months, but consulates can at their discretion (and usually do) extend them in 4 month increments up to a year.

Nice report. Thanks. Welcome to the new resident of the great state of Texas!!! BTW: I live between Garland and Rockwall

Predators catch live prey.

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Is that the "Residence Since" date?

In addition, any previous or current overstay is not a bar to adjustment of status for immediate relatives of US citizens . Unless he has some other admissibility, I see no issues.

I have seen no cases of this. If a person is CURRENTLY out of status, they are subject to deportation. Any ban he had is long expired by now.

In addition, there is the matter of keeping Canadian health care.

You need to keep track & record EVERY exit and entry. You will need that information later.

That's likely it. They come from Lee's Summit, Mo. What's the residence since date?

Yes. Once all your documents are approved by NVC, they will schedule the interview when your case reaches the front of the line for the london consulate. You will pay 2 fees at NVC.

OK. There are several things needed for NVC. You will receive a document list. You might want to review: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html https://www.visajourney.com/guides/ir1-spouse-visa/

Where is the beneficiary right now?

I-485s are for people already inside the US. Where is the beneficiary? Your post history indicates the beneficiary is outside the US.

That is an approval notice (NOA2). Congratulations.......onward and upward!!!!