Marieke H

One thing I learned about mail delivery in the US is that some mail carriers take their job very seriously and compare the name on the piece of mail to the name that is listed inside the mailbox they are delivering to. I have had mail returned to sender because it was addressed to my maiden name instead of my married name (which was the only name on the note inside our mailbox). We easily resolved that by just adding my maiden name to the note, but I believe that there is also a more official way to do that, with a form. Our current mail delivery person is not as strict as the previous one; we now receive tons of mail for previous residents, so the name is not checked at the moment. It just really depends on who delivers your mail. To be safe, I would make sure your last name is listed in the mailbox.

No.

What else do you need? I think you got all the comments anyone can possibly think of...

As others have said, you can not be married more than once. And if you are so concerned about him marrying someone else, the two of you may not be ready for marriage, which is based on trust and commitment.

Really? Many people have responded to your earlier posts, asking clarifying questions that you refused to answer. You will need to provide more information if you want help.

You are waaaaayyyy overthinking this. You were looking for information and you were confused about where to find it so you filled out the wrong form. That's all.

I really don't get what the problem is here. It is perfectly fine to request information about a previous visa. Asking for that information has no effect whatsoever on a new visa application.

Just because your aunt was somehow able to get a visa while the petitioner isn't even in the US, that doesn't mean that your whole family should get visas as well. This visa is meant for family reunification. If the petitioner is not in the US, there is no point in giving anyone a visa.

Where does the petitioner live now? You received excellent advice 6 years ago. No one is getting a family reunification visa if the petitioner is not residing in the US. Has the grandfather/grandmother moved to the US, and did you provide evidence of this move?

This seems like a classic example of what DCF is for. Does the job offer include that you are supposed to start July 1st? That would help to demonstrate the urgency of the DCF request. Good luck!

I knew all this sounded familiar... We went through this whole exercise with OP last year, and then they did not take these crimes very seriously either and even considered lying about them:

You will still have to disclose the arrests, and provide court records. Yes, "they" understand that people make mistakes, but they are also free to decide to not give you a visa because we don't need someone who makes these kind of mistakes in the US. And I'm glad that you feel like your sentence isn't that much, but the crimes really are a big deal. When you are asked about the crimes during a visa interview, your attitude won't help. It's a serious matter, and you'll have to take it seriously.

You seem to want to hear from us that there won't be any issues and that those crimes are no big deal. But they are serious enough to cause issues. We can't give you legal advice; you will need a lawyer for that. However, as already mentioned, the chance of being selected is extremely small, so this really is a non-issue at this time.

Please read the bottom of page 7 of the I-693 instructions: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-693instr.pdf. If the DS-3025 is complete, and the I-485 was submitted within a year from their medical, they do not need an I-693. You may need to include a cover letter explaining this, maybe even quoting the instructions.

No, you do not need a visa: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

No one said that you have to buy one way flights, so I don't know how you came to that conclusion. You don't have to explain the Canada thing, but it just makes things more complicated than they need to be.

I honestly don't understand why you are making this so complicated. You do not need to book one way flights. He can book a round trip from the US to Germany and back to the US. You can book a round trip from Germany to the US and back to Germany, making sure that you book the same flight from Germany to the US as his return flight. Once you are in the US you can cancel your return flight. I also don't get why you insist on a layover in Canada, but you do you. Good luck!

They use estimated processing times that are posted on the USCIS website, so to me it makes more sense to just look up estimated processing times yourself (which is free). It depends on the airport and your travel arrangements. If you have a layover at a Canadian airport before flying into the US, you may be able to clear immigrations in Canada. If you plan to land in Canada and drive across the border, your port of entry will be at the land crossing so you will go through immigrations there. You can not book the exact same travel itinerary as your fiance, because you will be a no-show for the first part of his travel, so they would cancel your return flight. He will need to book his travel, and as soon as he has the flight details for his flight back to the US, you book the same flight for yourself. You will probably need to book a round trip as if you are planning to fly back to Europe in a few weeks/months (because this is much cheaper than booking a one-way flight), and once you are in the US you can cancel that return flight.

It would be VERY helpful if you could post the exact language of the 221G instead of just your interpretation of it. We might be able to figure out what it means.

An interview is not a demonstration of your love for each other. It's a discussion about the details of your application. It is very unlikely that your interview will be waived. It is a long process, so you still have plenty of time to get ready for the interview.

I had a similar issue with my birth certificate that was in multiple languages including English. I just created a "translation" document that had just the English pieces, included an interpreter statement saying that I am fluent in both languages and the translation is complete and accurate, and submitted that. It felt dumb, but seemed easier than trying to argue.

The I-693 instructions are very clear about this. Please read the bottom of page 7, and the beginning of page 8, and it explains exactly under what circumstances an I-693 is not required for someone who entered the country on a K-1. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-693instr.pdf

Please stop spreading misinformation. You obviously don't know what you're talking about. If you believe that there are statistics to back your claims, please share links to that information.

Because you are refusing to share your sister's current status in the US, we can't answer this question. The immigrant's income and assets may be included in some cases, but it depends on the circumstances.

Don't get hung up on just the visa processing time. While getting a CR-1 visa may take a few more months, it will allow you to start working, driving, etc, immediately after arrival in the US. With the K-1, you will basically be stuck at home for many months after arrival. And to get back to your original question: the chance of winning the DV lottery is very small, so don't count on it. Your marriage-based immigration option has a much higher chance of success, so don't wait to find out the DV lottery results.