Just Paul

8 hours ago, SonofBaraka said:

Since th police clearance application involves a document from Packet 3, how long can I expect to wait to get it following the initial visit to uscis?

It just depends on the Embassy.  The file goes from the USCIS to the Department of State for the Consular Process.  Our time took 6 weeks to move from one building in the Consulate in Juarez to another.  Think of it as similar to the NVC time in the states.

8 hours ago, SonofBaraka said:

Finally, how necessary is it for my wife, who works every weekday in Pattaya

It doesn't look like is required for USCIS but I would advise it if at all possible.

Do a little work now to see if you can get her added now to a credit card / bank account etc.  Search for commingling assets.

3 hours ago, SonofBaraka said:

DHS

USCIS is part of DHS.

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/thailand-uscis-bangkok-field-office  Read about the I-130

It looks like they don't book appointments online.  Just walkin.

For frontloading ideas just enter "frontload cr1" or "frontload I130" in the search bar above.   Do what you can to make a strong initial petition.

7 minutes ago, Zaks said:

But the ceac website states it won't update any.longer

works for me 

To start,  I setup an Infopass appointment with the consulate and took my front loaded I130/I130a and g1145 along with copies that proved my domicile in the country.   I took my Mexican permanent residence card, Mexican drivers license and car insurance documents , copy of water and power bill with me.  I had my passport, birth certificate and divorce decrees and copies.  They kept the copies.

They gave me a receipt for the payment and that is your NOA1.  The next business day I received the NOA2 by email.

Then you wait for the Packet 3 and fill out the I864 while you are waiting.

Depending on the Embassy / Consulate your wife can come with you.   If so take her documents to.

If you are only an US citizen then you are showing your Filipino Passport as proof that you are BB.   The US Passport is all that you need to exit.  I am not sure why they stamped your Filipino Passport in the first place.

Nothing to withdraw.  Fix the reasons for the denial and get married.  If there is an issue with the spousal visa you can appeal it.   Can't appeal a K1

Usually cheaper to do it at the initial medical phase.   Otherwise you have to use a civil surgeon in the states.

Don't worry about the vaccinations.  The panel doctor will administer what they feel you need based on the examination and tests regardless of what your records shows.

3 hours ago, NatElhadj said:

providing evidence of my taxes before coming to Senegal

You will need to show that you filed tax returns in the US for the last 3 years.

Since the process moves fast go ahead and get her police clearance certificates just in case there are any issues.  She needs it at the interview stage.

2 hours ago, Mohssine said:

plz if theres's any information in order to help me i'd be really thankful 

It might be best until she has more income reported such as next years W2s.  Since she is getting cash tips it is not showing up on her paystub so using pay stubs to show current income will not help meet the guidelines.  Since it takes a year to get the VISA maybe waiting a two months.  That will make sure that next years data will be ready by the NVC or interview time.  By then she will have a better tax return and hopefully pay stubs.

1 hour ago, Mohssine said:

her income is 28000$ a year and we have no one to sponsor Us  but she's getting tips from her work she never included this in her taxes, she got almost 50 $ a day from her tips

It is too bad she omitted the tips.   

If her mother joint sponsors as a household member there might be enough combined income for the 5 of you?

For our CR-1 they keep the NSO birth certificate.  We ordered four copies and still have two.

If you don't intend to live in the US just use a tourist visa.  If you need to leave the US within the first 6 months don't get a K1.

7 minutes ago, Mia7980 said:

‘’Establish the appropriate legal status (i.e., U. S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence) to submit a petition on the beneficiary’s behalf.’’

Odd if your husband is a US Citizen.   Was he born in the outside the continental US?

8 minutes ago, Mia7980 said:

Hence, we sent six pics to them along with the entire apt lease and his employment letter.

6 pictures, a lease and employment letter doesn't show much.   You should provide more pictures and a proof that you have your finances like a married couple would.  Commingled assets, kiefe insurance etc.

What age were you in the US?   If you were over 18 while in the US what was your legal status?

The 3 USCIS offices in America are all ones ones on military bases.

Many functions  at Cuba have been eliminated because if staff being "microwaved"

30 minutes ago, Gary2018 said:

SO CBP will not comment on the delay in travel

They care about that your arrival is before the Visa expires.

6 hours ago, Dedeman said:

how about if your faith is against that

Then you better have a very good front loaded petition.  You can still have more time together before you file.   I guess I should have mentioned that we spent 3 and half months married together before we filed.  But that's in our timeline.

10 hours ago, Flow88 said:

Fellow Nigerians,  was wondering if there's a WhatsApp group for this immigrant visa thing. I'm tired of not finding anyone in the same shoes as me .

Have tried posting in the SubSarahan forum?  https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/89-africa-sub-saharan/

Did you follow the instructions we gave you?   If you did two petitions then maybe your son's NOA will arrive shortly.

10 hours ago, pushbrk said:

If you are a US Citizen filing for a spouse and her child

I think based on his previous posts he is a LPR but there was mention of N-400.   It sounds like he filed 2 years ago for them so F2A.

If you want good advise give us some answers and update your profile and do fill in a timeline for what you are doing.

CFO and Airport Tax are hopefully all that is left.

No she doesn't need a bank account.  Mine did set one up and it was cheaper for me to put money from the US into that account.

To quote my asawa "Welcome to the  Fee-lippines"

Remember:

That the 125% level is the support minimum and the CO can still  deny due to the potential of being a public charge.

DCF cases often need a joint sponsor because the petitioner may not have US based income.  When I did our DCF the CO was more interested in my savings compared to my earnings.

Depending on your case having a joint sponsor as a backup is a good idea.

2 minutes ago, Bem said:

Hmmm

I'm curious, Is your friend the father of the two children?