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That's what the OP wants them to do.....then he/she can send a new, correct package. The only downside I see is that the package will likely get there after the I-94 expires....by a few days....and OP pays for only 1 package.

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That is playing with fire and rolling the dice imo. The Consulate Officer could still find you are "too married" for a K-1. It actually happens. I would fly to VN, marry, then start the spousal visa process.

1. As reported by other VJ members, the average processing times are almost the same for a K-1 (510 days) vs a CR-1 (549 Days). 2. Do NOT have any ceremony before the official marriage inside the US (for a K-1) which could be seen as a marriage. Legally marry in the US first, then you can have a ceremony outside the US. You might want to see this: Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1 (VJ average processing time 510 days) 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 3-6 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 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. Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises. CR-1/IR-1 (VJ average processing time (549 days) 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. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises.

For the spouse of a Green Card holder, that is correct.

My wife's letter didn't mention our I-751.....but only 2 days before her interview, our local office sent an email which said I had to be there, it it stated it would be a combo interview. I would absolutely prepare for a combo. Wife didn't file based on marriage. Received this email on Dec 12, 2022: "USCIS Applicant, This email is in reference to your upcoming interview at the Dallas Field Office, it is for an I751(Petition to Remove Conditions) and N400 (Application for Naturalization) combination. It is imperative that your spouse accompany you to this interview, also that you bring proof of a marital union. Please refer to https://www.uscis.gov/i-751 for examples. We look forward to meeting each you both at your interview in the near future."

Letitia James Booed......and chants of Trump! Trump!

Somewhere between 8:00 and 8:30, he talks about inadmissible people being flown into the US:

I already moved it...it is active in the Canada forum: Canada - VisaJourney Any replies will be in this (your) thread.

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You don't need a round-trip ticket for a K-1. Tell them it's a one-way trip. If they force you to buy a round trip ticket, just cancel the return leg and get a refund after arriving in the US. or choose another airline.

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Does she have that in writing?

If you cannot get the cooperation of the consulate, you can request an expedite for the I-130 at USCIS....but don't expect any miracles. It will still not be fast. I wish you had come here first.

Possible? Maybe. The nature of his incarceration is important. I would take to an immigration attorney. You can search for "prison" or "incarceration" here on VJ. Good luck on your journey.

Go back and read my comment. Unfortunately, You cannot adjust status when the I-130 is approved. You must ALSO have a current priority date. That could be years from now. If your spouse was a US citizen, it would be different.

When did you enter the US on your M-1?

Why do you want to wait for the I-130? You do not gain legal status in the US when an I-130 is approved. A B2 would not help you to remain in status for as long as you need to adjust status.

So, the visa is still pending? If so, @SalishSea is correct.

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To clarify for me: Your spouse is a Green Card holder. You want to adjust status through her to obtain a Green Card. Your spouse filed an I-130 for you in January 2024. Is that correct? Be aware that an approved I-130 will not grant you legal status in the US. In order to adjust status, you would have to a current I-130 priority date, and you MUST remain in legal status the entire time. It could take years.