Crazy Cat

Good question. The VJ estimates come from data entered by members, so you have to consider the small sample size , But my personal experience shows USCIS estimates make no sense at all, sometimes. As of today, the VJ average for K-1 processing time at CSC is 15.1 months.

Thanks. I saw that after I asked the question. I hereby withdraw. Thanks.

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Just about the average for March 2022 filers per the VJ algorithm.

Why in the world would you NOT submit the paperwork, then file for a CR-1? A spousal visa is far, far superior to a K-1, imo.

Prepare yourselves for a denial at the consulate. You sure appear to be married, imo. When the CO asks "Have you had any ceremonies", what is the applicant going to say?

Money Transfers are not taxable. New Income is taxable under certain circumstances.

I believe you use TOTAL income for determining current income (self-employed). . But you need only most recent year to show current income. On the I-864, you MUST show tax info for all 3 years.

My advice: Enter and IMMEDIATELY file an N-400.

Honestly, I'm not sure. I just hope there was a system glitch which causes me to see "not available". I'm hoping to receive my wife's PP in a couple weeks. If not, I will be extremely pissed, and Ted Cruze's office will hear about this!!!

Option A: She could just wait and return to her country to complete the consular process. Option B: She can file the I-485, I-765, I-131 packages. Option A: She would be a legal resident immediately after arriving in the US via an IR-5 visa. Option B: She could not work or leave the US until after receiving a valid EAD/AP document. She would not be a legal resident until the I-485 is approved... maybe a year from now.

That would be up to the Consulate's discretion. I listed the minimum requirements.

1. Immigrant visas are valid until expiration date printed on the visa. Generally, that is 6 months from date of the medical exam. It could be sooner. 2. If a visa holder cannot travel due to circumstances outside his/her control, the consulate can, at their discretion, re-issue the visa. This would require a new medical, fees, and possibly a new interview. 3. You can apply again later.

***Moved to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, and Tourist Visas****

Your mother can file an I-485 package, I-765 package, and I-131 package as Emma said.

Another vote for marriage and CR-1: 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.

Out of status = out of status...married or not. Marriage, in itself, confers no legal status.

You won't be sure until you apply for a visa. The CO will evaluate and make a decision.

Without an exact timeline, no one here knows. I'd say your chances for visiting anytime soon are not good at all.

and as the OP stated, he is just a visitor. He does not reside there.

You need a copy of the SS benefits letter and a copy of your VA awards letter.

Yep. They can collect your I-751 fee, then just sit on it until you pay again for the N-400. Two fees for a single interview. What a racket. At least, we are done with USCIS forever. No more address change reporting, no more trying to get an infopass appointment, no more keeping up with extension letters, no gathering evidence, and my wife can help vote the bums out of office!!

1. Visitors do not qualify for DCF. 2. Visits are not listed as places of residence.

Email.

What is the point? It is his petition to USCIS. It takes two to tango...... move on with your life. Seek happiness for yourself.