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Mike E

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  1. This will vary by state. In general * this is possible * the co-owner by law needs vehicle liability insurance. So see if your insurance company allows a non driver to be added to your auto insurance * go to the DMV or county office to re-title the vehicle. Again varies by state * consider getting a learners / instructional permit in case this eases the process. The co-owner of the vehicle does not have to drive to get the permit. But I can imagine the permit being required to ensure the car owner understands liability obligations
  2. You will have to read aloud a sentence. Then you will be verbally given a sentence and told to write it out. The vocabulary of English for these two tests is limited. The writing vocabulary is https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/writing_vocab.pdf Reading is: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/reading_vocab.pdf I saw a case posted this year where the applicant passed the civics and english test, then was told to wait while the ISO left the room. Instead the applicant got up to follow the ISO. Enraged, the ISO failed the applicant on the grounds the applicant did not understand English.
  3. If she brings an original marriage certificate, then — legally — no issue.
  4. The coup de grace is likely coming: Amazon stops sending its drivers into SF The mayor should convert the parks (which are unusable now due to aggressive homeless) into farmer’s markets. If she let famers and other food vendors use the space for free, residents would soon forget Whole Foods’ over prices.
  5. I-94 is rope one can use to hang oneself. Just because I-94 authorizes you to stay 90 days, 180 days or 6 months or (even 12 months as the FAM authorizes, and at least one CBPO claims to have done so), does not mean you should. There are no shortage of posts here that talk about B visa holders who spend too much time in U.S. and get a warning, asked to withdraw their application, canceled visa or expedited removal plus a ban. What you told CBP can be recorded in notes in your online record. Then the next time when you apply at the port of entry to enter the U.S., the CBPO can compare what you said with what you did. If the CBPO believes you fibbed then that is enough to deny entry. The stamp represents the decision of CBPO and it is recorded on the passport. The next CBPO on the next trip can note that the visitor willfully ignored the stamp and take appropriate action. You’ve been fortunate. Coming from you, with a previous comment like, your comments are surprising. 1. On this site, it is best to not tell people to not comment 2. I am curious what you think you know about my experience. As this thread has degraded to a personal attack, I am out.
  6. What you were told on reddit was incorrect. By law you cannot be compelled to show your I-551 if you have other I-9 documents.
  7. Always go by the soonest of: * when you told CBP you would leave * what the stamp says * what I-94 says
  8. You do not need to mention that you found each other online. I-129F wants to know when you met in person and where. 53. Have you and your fiancé(e) met in person during the two years immediately before filing this petition? If vou answered "Yes" to Item Number 53., describe the circumstances of your in-person meeting in Item Number 54. Attach evidence to demonstrate that you were in each other's physical presence during the required two year period. Item 54 should be a list of all meetings that took place in the two years prior to filing: from date - to date - place At the visa interview, bring evidence that OKCupid is not an IMB in case the IO asks if you found each other online.
  9. The reason to get an unrestricted SS card is that it is a valid I-9 list C document that never expires. It all fun and games when you have your unexpired gc. It becomes a nightmare when the gc and the job are lost, and USCIS says it has no available appointments for an ADIT stamp. I have posted replies to people in this situation dozens of times. Those who have an unrestricted gc have a good day. Those who have a restricted gc have a bad day. If you don’t work or plan to work or need to work, then you do not need a new SS card. My wife is in all 3 categories, and I still woke her up at 6 am to get her SS card unrestricted. Because I am a monster who prepares for the worst case scenario.
  10. Read the form: Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size NOTE: Do not count any member of your household more than once. Persons you are sponsoring in this affidavit: 1. Provide the number you entered in Part 3., Item Number 29. Persons NOT sponsored in this affidavit: 2. Yourself. 3. If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse. If you do it your way (the wrong way) your total will be 3 and not 2. You might generate an RFE because USCIS might think you have multiple spouses. I-864 is a challenging form for simple cases. Your case is not simple and so you should consider hiring a professional.
  11. It is true but it is also true that you generally should not wait to file I-485 if you have all the documents in hand that are needed to file I-485 (marriage certificate, birth certificate of K-1 visa holder, evidence of U.S. citizenship of petitioner). It really depends on how long you have been married. If you were married last week and have a marriage certificate in hand, do not wait to file. After filing, amass more evidence.
  12. No. Here is is again: Also the 90 day clock starts when the visa is stamped. A day or more wasted in Canada can be costly. Your timeline shows you have not received your K-1 visa yet. Review relevant posts, guides; and wikis to understand the challenges. Of course it does, because the K-1 passenger that misses a domestic connection is already in U.S. The K-1 visa authorizes a 90 day stay. So even if the airline or TSA was inclined to look at the used and canceled K-1 visa, any referral to CBP would quickly be resolved in favor of the passenger. This has not been true in the U.S. for decades (and was only true for select flights). It is true in Canada sometimes, but only when the next flight is to the U.S.
  13. Until you file N-400 or WoM, possibly never. USCIS can make the argument that with the 48 month extension letter and the new I-551 ADIT stamp by mail process, adjudicating these petitions is not important.
  14. Passport card arrived today. No naturalization certificate yet. SSA updated my wife’s record to show status as a U.S. citizen. The worker declined to HOA fined us for the monster mail box. $2 so far. New naturalization certificate costs $555, so still ahead.
  15. It would require a tedious survey of the reciprocity schedule, but it is not hard to find countries where State says will issue only single entry short validity visas. For example: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Bhutan.html Visa Classification Fee Number of Entries Validity Period B-1 None One 3 Months B-2 None One 3 Months B-1/B-2 None One 3 Months Perhaps the visa validity is 3 months and OP is mis-interpreting that as the authorized stay
  16. Utah County, Utah, does not care. You can get married online and file I-130 after the ceremony if you are both in the same room during the ceremony, or after you meet if you are not in the same room. Fedex or DHL. Do not use a postal service if mailing internationally. I would be more concise: “11/13/2020 - 4/10/2023 - Greece” The rest looks good
  17. K-1 fiance(e)’s are eligible for an SSN. Some SSA workers interpret this policy as meaning that once married, the K-1 visa holder is not eligible for an SSN Apply for an SSN 2 working days after the later of: * arrival into U.S. * online I-94 is available I know it is possible. Not everyone who files I-485 has an SSN. Most are not eligible for an SSN. Do not do this. There are zero benefits to waiting for an SSN. There can be dire consequences to waiting for an SSN.
  18. That is not correct procedure. I am not surprised they could not verify your status. I would have waited 10 working days. i would wait 10 working days before going to DMV
  19. In Canada and the U.S., the federal government does not have authority over license plates issued by provinces and states. The federal governments do regulate vehicle importation though. Out of 50 states and 10 provinces I am sure you will find some that allow it. You might even find some that require it. The discussion has evolved from can one avoid getting new license plates to can one have license plates from two states/provinces on the same vehicle. You will find out for sure when you go to provincial DMV to get provincial plates and the Florida DMV to renew. The Florida DMV might be notified that vehicle was imported into Canada, which might void vehicle title.
  20. Generally, a non commercial vehicle gets one license plate from the jurisdiction where the car spends most of its time. Generally a driver gets one drivers license from the jurisdiction where the driver spends the most time. I’ve lived in Florida and visited there countless times. Not once did I see a motor vehicle with two license plates except for a commercial truck. The same is true of any other state or province I’ve lived in or visited.
  21. This is the second time you have asked that question. No i never suggested that. Nor would the student visa be approved. Parents can be file for re-entry permits to be with their son until he reaches age 18.
  22. The purpose of the IR1 was to live in marital union with the petitioner. Based on what has been presented, the beneficiary misprepresented, which carries a life time ban. If you do not believe an ICE agent when she says she arrests for marriage fraud you can take it up with her. I am out
  23. If you leave the car in Florida fine. If you will be operating it more in a province of Canada than anywhere else, it will need insurance and plates for that province. What is the “etc”?
  24. What kind of insurance? What else besides insurance?
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