Crazy Cat

It is based on discretion of the individual officer after considering the risk, is it not?

Why would they ask a US citizen this kind of question?

It isn't misrepresentation.

It would be nice if the OP answered the outstanding questions and acknowledged that his EAD is already invalid. Ignoring questions and facts will not help win the case. Yes, OP, I know you were viewing this thread just a few minutes ago.

"I had heard that I could file for an AoS when I arrive. " You cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status. That is fraud. Adjustment of status is not available to you

Yes, it is explicit. I-864 Affidavit of Support (FAQs) (state.gov) "To qualify as a financial sponsor, a petitioner must be domiciled in any of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. A lawful permanent resident (LPR) sponsor also must maintain his or her LPR status."

It took me a couple different trips to DPS for my Texas DL (as a US citizen)....and I was just converting from an Arkansas license. At least I was prepared when my wife obtained her Texas DL a few months later...LOL.

The document I linked is a more detailed part of that "lawful presence" stuff in #2.

Take the I-797 (receipt for the I-485) and a copy of the document I linked above showing that is acceptable for proof of lawful presence. That should suffice for lawful presence. The other requirements are easy.

Immigration Status (texas.gov) The I-797 for an I-485 is acceptable to show lawful presence:

Advance Parole.

It was invalidated when you divorced. The EAD was based on the I-485 which died when you divorced. The divorce removed the basis for the I-485 and the EAD.

I would lawyer for this one.

Huh? No issues? Then, that is a big problem since you divorced. BE PREPARED!!! Winter is coming!!!!

You don't have a valid EAD now. The old one is invalid. You should expect to be heavily scrutinized during this next I-485 process.

Stop listening to "They".. "They" are 100% wrong.

Your spouse should have waited to naturalize. Now, there are limited options. IMMEDIATELY contact the consulate!!!!!! Explain the situation!!!!! I suspect they will instruct you do one of the following: Option 1: 1. Contact the consulate and tell them to postpone your interview, and explain the situation. Tell them to schedule both interviews together when the child's case gets there. 2. IMMEDIATELY, contact USCIS and request an expedite of the child's case. 3. When the child's case gets to NVC, IMMEDIATELY request to expedite to the Consulate. Option 2: They aren't supposed to do the following, but the Consulate MIGHT allow you to bring the child to your original interview. Then they might process the child's case then (I-130 & DS-260). They must give you permission first. Good Luck.

Yes. Fill in the I-485, I-131, and I-765 with your married name as last name. Your marriage certificate is a legal name change source document. USCIS allows benefits applications (Green Card) to be in any combination of family names on the marriage certificate. Mary Smith (maiden Name) is new immigrant: Mary Smith marries John Jones On immigration paperwork, Mary can use any combo of the last names such as: Mary Smith Mary Jones Mary Smith Jones Mary-Smith-Jones

Why is that important? I wouldn't delay. If your gross income is below or even marginally above the PL, get a joint sponsor as @OldUser stated. Good luck.

W2s are not used to calculate current annual income or ability to support a new immigrant. They are only supporting documents for tax forms. GROSS income is used for determining current annual income.

No. If you married within 90 days, you don't need an I-130. Sorry, typo in earlier comment. my fingers meant type you don't have to have an I-130..

It's gross income for calculating Current annual income. Gross income from last pay period multiplied by the number of pay periods per year (12 months) = current annual income. ADJUSTED Gross income is only for these boxes below:

Do you have NOA2 from the I-129f? You'll need a basis for the Adjustment. Since you married within 90 days, you don't have to send an I-130.

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Look at it like this. This is why W-2s and tax returns for employees don't determine ability to provide financial support: Sponsor: - Fully employed in 2020. W-2 indicates employee earned $50,000 that tax year. - Fully employed in 2021. W2 indicates employee earned $52,000 that tax year. - Employee lost job in October 2022. CURRENTLY unemployed. How can employee show sufficient income to support new immigrant in the future if he/she is unemployed? That's why a sponsor needs to show sufficient current income for the future 12 months....not past earnings.