Crazy Cat

Why the delay?

Which software will allow you to file Married Filing Separately electronically?

That annotation means your information was transferred electronically.

Any blood or urine tests would not be an issue. I'm sure that information will be discussed during the medical history part of the exam. I don't see any issues. Good Luck.

Is there a certain drug you are worried about?

I think you need to study the Adjustment of Status process thoroughly. The "specialist" is correct about the I-864. But ANYONE who is fluent in both languages can translate and certify a foreign document. Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-130 for a Spouse Inside the US - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

You can start the process any time after marriage and from anywhere in the world. If she is legally residing in Mexico, she can interview there.

Learn More About Green Card Medical Exams & Drug Tests (jacksonwhitelaw.com) "The standard exam does not include a drug test, but it involves urine and blood screenings that are known to catch certain drugs in your system. Generally speaking, urine tests are known to pick up “soft” drug usage within the previous two weeks, while blood tests may pick up hard drugs (though they rarely do in practice). In addition to these standard screenings, the doctor will also ask for relevant health information, which may include drug use. If the doctor suspects that you have used illicit drugs based on your history, behavior, or physical appearance, the doctor may order a random drug screening at their discretion. The doctor can issue as little as 24 – 48 hours’ notice for a random drug screening, so they are extremely difficult to anticipate or prepare for."

Sounds like your attorney is lacking in technical skills. I also have an exact physical and electronic copy of everything I scanned and uploaded....such as tax transcripts, etc. The online system was not "glitchy". I can see every single document I uploaded...and I added some unsolicited documents. We received the receipt notice as well as the "biometrics reuse" notice within a few minutes after submitting and paying the fee online. Good luck.

Did he say why? Filing online was a piece of cake. It could be another week or so before you receive the receipt. Had you filed online, it would have been instantaneous.

You might want to study this VJ guide for Adjustment of Status. The I-864 is definitely still required. Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Guide for K1 and K3 Visa Holders - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

There is no central marriage registry in the US. Just report the marriage to USCIS as part of the I-130 filing requirements.

The extension letter extends the expiration date on the card. It must always be presented along with the expired Green card. The extension, alone, provides no status.

IR1 / CR1 Spouse Visa Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-130 for a US Spouse Visa - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

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My wife went through TSA Precheck. No problems.

The stamp is sufficient. I strongly advise you to file an N-400 as soon as possible. Take a look at my signature timeline. We also filed an I-751 in early 2019. 5 months after my wife filed her N-400 (in Aug 2022), she became a US citizen.

Your husband also has very little knowledge of tax filing. I can not think of a single reason to file MFS if only one spouse has income.....it doesn't make any sense at all. You must tell the IO, at your citizenship interview, that you had no income, and you were not required to file taxes (If he/she asks).

Number of cases in the pipeline.

USCIS are starting to send 48 month extension letters. Hopefully, you will get one. I advise you to file an N-400 as soon as you are eligible. That has pushed the I-751 in some cases.

The "Divorce Waiver" is a box on the I-751 which indicates the reason the Removal of Conditions is not a Joint filing:

Did your spouse file taxes for those years? If you had no income, there was no requirement for you to have filed taxes.

Write a notarized letter stating that.

If you earned no income, there would be no legal requirement to file taxes. However, with no income, you could have (and probably should have) filed a joint return with your spouse each year. Be ready to explain that to the IO at your N-400 interview.

Yes.