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WIC is not considered a public charge. You could sponsor your parents but your current income at parent's interview is what will count.

Yes.

Correct. For you to be able to contribute to your non citizen spouse's IRA they must be living in the US, and taxes must be filed MFJ.

No she does not qualify. For a non-citizen to qualify they must be legally working and living in the US. A spouse can be a homemaker and you contribute to an IRA on her behalf but she still has to be LIVING in the US. Now this is my unsolicited advice: If you are just looking for a way to increase your IRA contribution by way of another account (via spouse), then it won't be possible until she is living in the US. On the other hand, you yourself can increase the amount in your IRA(specifically Roth IRA) by way of backdoor Roth IRA through your 401K (if you have one). This is how it works: you'll contribute after tax (non-Roth) contributions to your 401K and immediately transfer that contributions to your Roth IRA. The after tax money will now grow tax free in your Roth IRA. After-tax non-roth 401k contributions does not affect your traditional/or Roth 401k contributions limit.

Yes, you can apply. It takes $160 to find out whether you'll be granted a tourist visa or not. Your chances are higher if you are able to demonstrate to the consulate that you don't have an immigrant intent. Good luck.

Good recommendation. I concur.

Yes, all children.

Right now there's no need to be a citizen or resident to interview at another consulate in a different country. Just contact the new consulate to see if they'll agree to your case transfer. --> https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-worldwide-visa-operations.html -For Those Navigating Long Interview Wait Times- Our goal is to provide a visa interview for every applicant who requires one, worldwide, in a reasonable timeframe. Although our processing capacity is rebounding faster than projected, we know that visa applicants still face lengthy wait times at some embassies and consulates. We urge any visa applicant who can travel to another embassy or consulate with shorter wait times to consider doing so. There is no penalty for applying anywhere appointments are available, even outside your home country.

Definitely do. Based on what you mentioned the child will automatically be a USC upon birth. You'll need to obtain their CRBA and US passport before they travel; it's very important. All the best with the pending addition to your fam and good luck with the rest of the Immigration process.

Because you've filed it's already on your record. Withdrawing or not won't change that record. However, don't stress too much on the record pe se as it doesn't stop you from filing future petitions. Just make sure you guys are really absolutely divorcing before you pull the plug on the I130 otherwise you'll have to start all over again. Also, there will be another opportunity at NVC stage to not move forward with case if you still need some time to think about this.

Op, you need to talk to your wife at a much deeper level than just look for another job. There could some underlining issue for all this. Maybe she's mentally fatigued, maybe is physically stressed and just needs a break, maybe she just doesn't want to work as you've said, etc. But you guys need to talk at more emotional level. Do you guys have kids together?

Have you read the instructions thoroughly? It's right there in the instructions. See bold underlined below. 5. What documents do you need to prove family relationship? A. A spouse: (1) A copy of your marriage certificate; (2) If either you were or your spouse was previously married, submit copies of documents showing that each of the prior marriages was legally terminated; and (3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition.

Nope. Propose away.

How would US allow someone to work on covid related research inside the US without papers? Makes no sense. You've made up your mind so go ahead and request the expedite. There's no harm in trying actually. All they can say is no. I have seen expedite granted for unexceptional reasons so go ahead and try your luck but be prepared for a no.

Btw, if your wife is outside the US, passport photo is not required.

@Hopeful2022 marveled at your grit to listen to advice here and grind this out until you were victorious. This indeed is a well fought battle. But try never again to go to war with the giant called US immigration. It's stressful already for people who even have simple cases. Congrats and welcome back to America. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your journey towards naturalization.

Shouldn't be a problem. Just explain your reasons if it comes up at the interview.

Me personally, I signed my full name (which is different from my photo/regular signature) on my naturalization certificate. USCIS at the interview even made me do a trial run on how I wanted to sign it before I actually signed the real thing. They didn't say it should match my photo signature and they didn't compare it the photo signature. I remember asking if it was ok to sign my full name and they said sure but practice on this fake certificate first and when satisfied sign the real one. This was a few ago at Newark. Needless to say I have filed petitions with my naturalization cert with no issues at all. Fast forward to this year, at my wife's naturalization at Newark they were all given blank signature naturalization certs to basically take take home and sign themselves. They did not enforce the signature signing on-site. My guess is it's a by-product of some of the covid related changes at Newark field office. She got home and signed with her regular signature.

The photo taken at biometrics.

Once you file AOS and you receive your receipt, you'll have authorized stay in the US based on the AOS and marriage to a USC. You can choose to keep your F1 status or not. But the danger is if you choose not to keep your F1 status and your AOS is denied down the line you'll be in serious jeopardy with being in the country illegally. So if you are confident your AOS will be smooth sailing then sure, you can abandon your F1 status. Make sure to apply for work permit and travel document when you AOS.

Just buy a ticket and board a plane to the US. Upon landing refuse to sign any I-407 if nudged to do so by CBP. Good luck.

No medical exam

But you can reply to the original post to add any clarifications or corrections if you think it's crucial for context.

DOS vs DHS. DHS forgives when one adjusts. But unfortunately for those doing consular interviews DOS doesn't necessarily forgive.

*If you have a 10-year GC and you file N400, you'll automatically get a 24 month extension on GC. *If you have 2-year GC you'll still need to file I-751 to remove conditions before you file N400. Filing I-751 will get you a 24 months extension.