The immigrant you want to sponsor has an AWA/CiMT crime history, which makes him inadmissible.
And per your other comment, not sure why you think that won’t be an issue for Canada?
I feel like maybe there is a language barrier or just a huge void in understanding how things work here, for OP.
In the title, the "change country" bit makes me think she believes she can just have him interview for that family preference visa in the US instead.
Incorrect.
The evidence of a marriage ending is either by death certificate or decree of dissolution. Someone who is "widowed" and wants to petition a new spouse must show evidence of having been legally able to marry that person, aka the death certificate.
No issue. It is pretty clearly an informal photo, not even taken at a ceremony.
Where people get into trouble is primarily in cultures where they have elaborate formal engagement ceremonies (with guests, fancy outfits etc) that can be mistaken for weddings.
You guys are fine.
Not sure why everyone is so focused on the medical. The only thing relevant here is that the visa holder MUST enter the US before the visa expires.
OP, you need to marry within 90 days of her being admitted on a K-1 visa.
Joint sponsor does not need to be USC. Can be LPR.
Joint sponsor's US domicile does not replace the requirement for the petitioner (USC) to have domicile/intent to establish.
Marriage will not solve this problem. If the record shows that the OP is "widowed," he will be required to provide a death certificate as evidence of current marriage being legal.
Right. My point is that one can infer from the timeline that the current relationship (from meeting to marriage) may have been quite quick. That is what could draw scrutiny for the adjustment.
Not an immigration obstacle per se, but the picture OP paints (with ex GF currently pregnant, and now adjusting status via someone else), the timing of the AOS marriage could raise questions.
Then I agree, there should be no issues (unless he’s travelled to certain countries).
The last minute AP is normal and all visas go through it before being issued. Watch for the CEAC status to change to “ISSUED.”