Lil bear

Adoption of a child (born overseas) by a USC does not bring with it an automatic right to before USC. The process of bringing an adopted child to the US seems to depend on which path of adoption has been followed and whether the adoption is finalised in the US or overseas. There is just not enough information in your post to know which way the adoption is being completed. My “guess” is that unless it is being arranged by an authorised adoption agency following the Hague adoption process, that they will need to need the “Immediate relative process” which can take years and has significant physical custody requirements ( ie parent must live with the child outside the US). Also, the USCIS link identifies some issues with this process when adopting children from Hague convention countries but not through the Hague Process. I hope your nephew is fully researching this prior to any adoption, as he may unfortunately find himself with 2 adopted children who cannot enter the US to live for several years or worst case , cannot enter at all. He needs an adoption immigration specialist before he adopts anyone.

https://www.uscis.gov/adoption/bringing-your-internationally-adopted-child-to-the-united-states

You will need to get the Consulate to correct this before you travel This incorrect spelling will cause many, many issues with moving forward as your documentation will not be consistent across the documents. Sorry. But you need to take the time NOW, before your enter the US just correcting your terminology Your Immigrant visa has been issued .. not your “Green Card” Your Green Card is only issued after you have both entered the US on your immigrant visa AND paid the GC fee The GC is the document which shows your Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status. You become an LPR the moment you are permitted entry into the US.. and not before

Im a little confused. Are you still outside the US with an immigrant visa in your passport? If yes, what is the name spelling on B your visa .. does it match your passport ?

Moved to Working and Traveling during immigration as OP is asking about EAD via 2 different routes

Yes you are right ..recall the recent thread where the OP was approved for ROC without an interview and had never gotten around to notifying of the divorce. Thx for this caution

Who is the LPR filing for ROC.. you or your husband ? If its you, and you decided to divorce , you are still able to proceed with ROC but you must change the application type from joint to divorce and will need the divorce papers before it can be finalized. The ROC process can take several years so you have time to get these documents in hand Firstly get yourself to safely.. consider carefully what you want to do .. if you need to file an intervention order against him , do so…. Changing the ROC status can be done anytime prior to the interview

You could ask at the interview about the instruction, but i am pretty sure you get either 1. shoulder shrug.. No issue 2. explanation that all is digital But, CBP don’t ask about xrays and yes, 8 years later, ours remain on the cd in the bottom of the storage chest .

Keep it simple and truthful and don’t worry. The most important part is the intent to marry within 90 days of arriving in the US on the fiancé visa .. hence the requirement to provide signed letters of intent

Write a cover letter explaining as you have .. And include documentation that the child resides at the same address as you .. drs letter, school, daycare registration.. Do not fail to respond..

Yes .. i do know !! And you are right .. lots of talk but little accuracy or knowledge. A bit concerning. Im out .. But its been fun!!

Yep.. 🤪

Oh an ESTA. ESTA stay cannot be extended . Didn't you know that ?

There is no “ one that allows entry without paying”. ESTA application requires a fee of $21

On an ESTA ??? Visa waiver program?

Successful extension applications of a visitor visa .. see that ALL the time .. not. Spend the $475, apply then deal with the long period before it’s denied c and v the impact of overstaying .. bye bye B2 visa ., Im am genuinely concerned that the your information just doesn’t reflect the reality of the visa world in many many ways 😓

Yep. Visiting Canada or a Mexico for a reset …. Mmmmmm

Busted or not .. it is, yes.. its what we have to deal with ..

It can be 3 weeks to 9 months. No rhyme or reason. You haven’t listed your country ,. Z but it’s worth confirming with your country’s consulate that you must return your current payout when applying to renew. I know Australia used to have this policy.. But they no longer do., they just cancel the old passport electronically. If you do have to send it with your application, you could request an ADIT stamp as evidence of your LPR status. It is a separate piece of paper that will have your details , photo and the USCIS stamp https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-additional-mail-delivery-process-for-receiving-adit-stamp

Depending on the state she is in.. in many states you have to actually have a low income.. If you have no income then you fall through the gap .. and an LPR can’t get Medicaid in most states.

Your wife as petitioner is always the primary sponsor even when unable to meet the requirements. She must file an I 864 with all required documentation. Her brother is the sole joint sponsor… and he must complete his own I 864 with all documentation . If he is married, it is recommended though not required, for his spouse to file the I 864a

Travel insurance will not cover someone who is adjusting status. You’re looking at ACA insurance and monthly rates and deductible can be very high

Yes we did. Normal processing time Nothing quicker or easier second time around

She will need either the GC or a work permit to get a SSN. Work permits used to be processed more quickly than GC and were free if applying at the same time as the AOS.. But now processing times are similar and there is fee .. So its not really a lot of positives in applying for the EAD.

Read the instructions for the I130 form and the information on the full process on this webpage and also on the govt site https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html Keep coming back here to ask for specific info or questions , clarifications etc. Good luck.