Crazy Cat

No. They receive a cursory check, then they are entered into the system. This is going to be a long, stressful journey. Prepare yourself.

She faces several obstacles: 1. Daughter is going to be a US citizen soon. 2. Indigent. She cannot pay for her own trip. 3. No strong ties to her country. 4. Her activities could be considered work...which is not allowed on a B2 visa. In other words, she is a prime suspect to stay and adjust status instead of following the legal route to live in the US. She can certainly apply for a B2, but I would not get my hopes up. I notice you used the term "live with us..." I would use "visit us". Good luck.

According to other VJ members, the average I-129f processing time is more than 400 days at California Service Center.

Where is your local USCIS Field Office? Houston?

July of what year?

Yes. That is due to the number of people already in the queue for individual countries.

Unless I am mistaken, it would take roughly 2 years for a spousal visa interview....then another year for the waiver to be approved. Same for a K-1.

Are you already DQ'd at NVC?

Where are you finding that information?

F4= Sibling Petitions which are just now qualify for visa numbers. F2B= Unmarried Sons/Daughters of LPRs

Because the ban, likely, will have expired before visa is issued?

Are you married to a US citizen?

Your husband can't get medical care in Gambia? Foreign spouse medical issues are not normally a valid reason for an expedite. History indicates husband is from Gambia.

If a waiver was appropriate, the CO would have informed you of the process. Another non-immigrant visa is NOT going to happen. You violated the generosity of the US. Your questions certainly imply that you have intent to live in the US. That, alone, disqualifies you for an F-1 or a B2.

No.

Your ban will exist even if any of those petition you. A waiver might be possible if a spouse petitions you. Of course, it is.

I haven't heard that. Besides, You are not inside the US. Even if petitioned by a family member, the ban prohibits entry for any reason.

She doesn't qualify for a US Passport.

You overstayed almost 2 years? Did you work during the overstay, too? You wait 10 years to enter the US. Covid did not prevent you from leaving. You violated the terms of your previous visa. You gambled and lost. Nothing else you can do.

I don't think that is the case. Her expired status will, likely, prevent her from interviewing in the UK.

***Moved to Removing Conditions on Residency***

Another vote for Yes!!

That will be a mistake. I would convince her to change those plans. A Green Card is not a glorified visitor visa.

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 6-8 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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 CR-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.

Your wife is the primary sponsor. Your Brother is the joint sponsor. The requirements are the same for both the primary sponsor and the joint sponsor. I would study the instructions: Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (uscis.gov)