Crazy Cat

Sounds like you hit the jackpot. Congratulations...... You are a lucky legal resident. Remember- Removal of Conditions awaits you in 2 years.

Good point.

An I-130, alone, confers no immigration rights or right to remain in the US.

What is your goal? If his intent is to remain in the US and adjust status, the I-130, alone, does nothing. Unless he files a proper I-485 package, he will be removeable after the expiration of his authorized stay. Be aware of the limitation when adjusting status. He will not be able to work or leave the US for up to 8 months.

Just the email above. No other notice to indicate a combo. Wife's N-400 interview notice didn't mention the I-751 or me.

This is the exact email wife received 2 days prior to her N-400 interview: " 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." "

I would prepare for a combo interview. I was notified only 2 days prior to Wife's N-400 interview that I would have to be there. We had already requested and were prepared for a combo. Good luck.

I would wait.

Marriage to a US citizen is a strong tie to the US. A Consulate Officer will certainly take that into consideration. However, it seems to me that there is still hope that she will get the F-1. Just have to wait.

@g3tM0vIn6 One condition to receive an F-1 visa is to overcome the assumption of immigrant intent. Once condition is to return to home country after her education. No One said it is fraudulent to consider a green card at some point in the future. I said it is illegal to enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay. You could file an I-130 for her right now to start the process. Nothing illegal about that.

No. But that was in 2019.

My thoughts, too.

I would upload actual domicile proof such as driver license, utility bills, etc....to show petitioner actually lives in the US. I would upload prior to the interview. It won't reset DQ date if you were already notified. Pakistan PC is not needed.

Agree.

They are separate and complete packages, but can be sent together. Don't forget to also send I-131 and I-765 packages as well. She should follow that guide I linked.

What documents did they request?

But she left.....

1. You heard wrong. There is no path for a Green Card from an F-1 visa. In fact, a person cannot enter the US as a non-immigrant (except a K-1) with the intent to stay and adjust status. That is fraud. I wish you had come here before she left. 2. If she was really out of status for a year, she will have a 10 year ban from entering the US. The university might be correct.

Once her authorized stay period is over, she is subject to removal actions. Is the person she wants to marry a US citizen? If yes, they can marry and she can file for adjustment of status. She will be granted authorized stay in the US after submitting a proper I-485. However, she should be aware of the limitations associated with adjustment of status. She will not be able to work or leave the US for up to about 8 months. Refer her to this guide:

1. Definitely- A spouse in the US is a strong tie to...the US & could demonstrate immigrant intent. 2. Absolutely- Was she out of status when she left the US? If so, how long was she out of status? That could ensure she never obtains another non-immigrant visa. 3. No.

Totally false. That would apply to self-employed individuals, but not W-2 employees. CURRENT income is king....not past income. Current annual income is calculated as follows: Gross income from latest pay period multiplied times the number of pay periods per year (12 months).

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What field office? Wife's case started exactly like that. She took the oath 5 months after filing.

Local offices differ.

Show your relative this. Both visas will take about 18 months from filing to interview. You are correct in your analysis. It will take a long time from K-1 to actual Green Card. 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 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 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.