Lil bear

Just had a read through the NC DmV info .. neither the temporary I 551 in the passport nor the I94 are acceptable for a REAL ID. You should be ok getting a state ID.. But will need to wait for the GC to get a REAL ID

Agreed. You do not need any complexities. Get a sitter

Its not a hard letter to write name address contact details who he is joint sponsor for Reason why he did not file taxes sign and date

Moved to Taxation and finances subforum.

Simplest tax approach is to ensure it is sold before he enters the US using the visa Can be the day before .. or when it suits you before that. Remember that visas are not guaranteed, so don't do anything that you can’t recover from /live with if it is delayed or denied

Ceac is often not updated

Are you implying that not everything from Crocodile Dundee is true ? Oh I am offended now. No more “likes” for you for while ! 🤪

The DS 260 was accurate at the time of submission. The IO will update the records. You cannot do another or change one already submitted.

Take the child's birth certificate and copy of crba application / info with you to your interview. IO will update. Your husband should fill out a new I 864 to reflect the increase in your household size. Carry this to your interview Remember CRBA isnt a travel document so your child will also need a US passport before entering the US

Hopefully yes

Good to hear. Threads like this are often read by those coming after you. There have been many instances where parents have not understood that CRBA and passport application are two different things.

If you are filling CRBA then I am pretty certain that you will need to get the childs Passport before you try to enter the US This requires you demonstrating that the USC parent meets the residency requirement for passing citizenship on to the child. https://common.usembassy.gov/en/crba/

Congratulations !!! Can you confirm that your child was born in the US and is hence a USC?

I believe the wording is something like “ if the balance in the foreign account.. or the total of the balances in all accounts if more than one.. exceeds $10000 usd at ANY time “ then fbar must be filed So it doesnt look at ins and outs but only at the daily total in the account. Given your info in the post, correct. Never have a daily balance over $10000 and you don’t need an FBAR for that year

You arrive, show your appointment letter and ID, go through security, wait till you are called up, have fingerprints and photo taken. Go home

Yes for sure. No “P math” needed here 🤪 The challenge is finding one who has expertise not just “ book knowledge”. Thinking we were getting the first, but finding out it was the second, cost us $1500 on our first tax year here 😵‍💫🤬😓

If they are approving the application then yes, they keep the v passport and return it 1-2 weeks later with the visa foil in it She should be ok for the overseas trip in Feb. Her next entry into the US will trigger the use of her IR 5 visa and her LPR status. Not possible to enter as a tourist if the immigration visa is already been approved. I would be very reluctant to reschedule the interview.

Or,more likely, realise their goals aren't going to work ..the US tax system is a bigger, more confusing hole than USCIS !

There is short term insurance available for purchase online in the US. As with travel insurance it is often very limited cover .. catastrophic events only, no routine medical appts, no cover for preexisting conditions, no medication etc .. but its better than nothing in case of accident etc. Google “ short term medical insurance USA. Bring a good supply of medication in original packing and make a call to the ACA navigator team in your state the day after you arrive. Get SSN asap and back accounts etc as you will need evidence of residential address for many things. If it feels like a never ending spiral into a dark hole .. that’s exactly what it is. But you will get there. Use the time before you arrive to get a ls much info and process clear in your mind and on paper. Good luck

Ready the K1 guide on this website Drop down menu top right Immigration guides K1

Treat each form as “stand alone” Attach all required documentation to every form. Different forms are processed at different centres. Don’t forget to also apply for the travel permit and work permit at the same time as the AOS. There is no fee for b these when filed with an active I 130

You must also have v evidence of your presence in the US for the required period of time. Passport wont do that

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf

The normal action is to file your forms as the primary sponsor and for your fathers forms as a joint sponsor. That is the usual interpretation of the uscis instructions. Sometimes individual uscis workers make different decisions. Then you follow those instructions if they are different

Adjustment of status will always be of the table. If the undocumented person marries a USC, this will then allow for the petitioning of the non US Spouse through the Consular process. The interview will be completed in their home country. Departing the US for this interview will trigger a ban of up to 10 years. The immigrant visa will be denied and the applicant can then apply for a I601 waiver. All this would happen with they remain out of the US .. and will take 2-3 years