Crazy Cat

Yes, normal. It's been only a few days. My wife's N-400 entered the "..being actively reviewed" within a few minutes of submitting online.

Speaking for myself, I use the "B" a lot. Bolding is always meant for emphasis, focus, and visibility.... not "bullying". Certainly not intimidation.

Courtesy is an extremely subjective term...as is rudeness. Sugar coating never benefited anyone. Anyway, I have contributed all I can to this thread. I do not wish to bicker or argue, so I am bowing out and unfollowing. Cheers, everybody.

They won't dig that deep. The I-134 is the form for the K-1. Just follow the directions to show bank and income info. The I-864 is for adjustment of status. You will need that form a little later. Good luck. I hope your journey is smooth.

Be VERY thankful that you will avoid the I-751 Removal of Conditions....be VERY thankful!!

1. Not an issue at all. 2. No need to convey that. People move all the time. 3. No need for that. The I-864 already accounts for CURRENT annual income...which is the main aspect of financial support. No need to indicate when you MIGHT move.

I remember seeing a couple comments deleted which asked for donations from readers in the linked data site. I'm not sure if that is the one referenced. I wasn't aware someone was banned.

Here is an empirical aspect for you. I have seen many, many K-1 couples here on Visa Journey who later regretted their decision. I have yet to see a SINGLE holder of a spousal visa say they should have opted for a K-1 instead.

Pretty easy for me to understand: 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 K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. 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. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.

Nothing to stop applying. However, immigrant intent has already been established. That could negatively affect approval. In addition, the wait time for an interview is lengthy: Visa Appointment Wait Times (state.gov)

Wow!!! I had forgotten that prediction....Thanks.....

K-3 visas are obsolete. Only a very, very few are every approved. Filing the I-129f would not be of any value at this point. The I-130 has already been approved and will be forwarded to NVC.

The I-824 could take another 6 months. You request an expedite at NVC and the consulate if you have a valid basis. The decision is at the consulate's discretion.

Your question concerned the I-864 and financial documents. You can drive yourself with "what if" questions.

As I always said during my military career, "Over-preparation assures full-preparation". Just take it.

You cannot legally file as single if you are married. Your options are: Married filing jointly- ITIN or SSN needed Married filing separately- ITIN or SSN not needed Head of Household (if you qualify)

Normally, approved AP can be used for any trip outside the US. It is a multi-entry document. You can enter "TBD" on the I-131.

Once you file the I-485, you can NOT leave the US without an approved advance parole document in hand. If you leave, for any reason, without approved AP, you WILL abandon your adjustment of status. Once you have an approved advance parole document, you can leave and re-enter for planned or unplanned trips. This is a major disadvantage of adjusting status.

Your marriage certificate is a legal name change document. For USCIS (or any legal purpose), you can use any combination of the names on the marriage certificate: Just use your NEW legal name on everything from now on. Example: Mary Smith marries John Jones Mary can use Mary Smith, Mary Jones, Mary-Smith-Jones, Mary Smith Jones. Yes, you ARE eligible for a SSN. You can ask for a card on the I-485 application.

Well done!!!! Very well done!!

There is no need for an EAD or AP document. With a Green card, you are authorized to travel and work, so there is no need for the "valid with work authorization" statement on the SS card.

Numerous people have had emergencies back in their home countries....then couldn't leave. Your choice. Your consequences.

Those attempts began, in reality, the morning after he defeated the pantsuit princess.

Congratulations!!! The Green Card is on its way via the mail. Next stop- I-751 and Removal Of Conditions in about 2 years. It is not too early to look ahead and start collecting documents over the next couple years. Your Green Card supersedes EAD and AP documents. You might want to get the Social Security card ".....work authorization..." removed.

The Consulate Officer is the sole approval authority for visas.....not USCIS...not NVC. Each department has its purpose, the CO is absolute.