Lil bear

Because the DOS regulation needs to be interpreted in light of the specifics of this case .. And this is outside the scope of the IO.. He refers it to legal, who make a ruling and notify the IO.. who then makes the final decision on the application

1. Not necessarily. They are looking for evidence of a bonafide relationship 2. yes 3. Given your situation, it may be more difficult to demonstrate strong ties to your home county once you have submitted the K1 application. But it all rests with the incoming cbp officer 6. Cant give what you don’t have. Evidence of time together is the strongest documentation 7. Not a random assignment .. done according to USCIS protocol … over which you have no control or knowledge until you receive your receipt for the application 8. photocopy of everything. Personal check if fine. Keep a copy of everything. Payment must accompany the application and all required documentation. This first stage of application is really the USC responsibility .. He should be doing his research and taking responsibility for the correctness and completeness of the application.. you can support him .. but he should get active on here too., you have a long journey ahead

You can’t push it. No waiver can be filed until after a denial… if that happens. The reason why this occurs at the interview and not before is because the IO is the one who holds the authority to adjudicate your application for an IV. No one else can. USCIS address the right of the US spouse to petition their foreign born spouse. NVC collect the documents and checks that they are signed etc but does not make any judgement on them. You can only wait at this stage. We all know this is hard

It is easier to get one when the names on passport I94 visa and ssn application are the same. Waiting can mean that the ssa check processes don’t come through in the limited time period for issuing a ssn on a K1.. which then means that you have to wait until by the EAD or GC. Its needed for bank, drivers licence etc

Not that it helps you now, but the guides and posts on bthis site give in depth step by step directions .. including on SSN, EAD and AP. Sorry.

On the I485 form. But as you have not completed the AOS process yet, you would still be without the SS number. This only requires the SSA to process a SSN application appropriately when the 485 is approved

Stand alone Employment Authorization EAD. and travel Authorization. AP. Optional but recommended to file at the same time as the AOS.. no fee when co filed.. they are processed much faster than AOS and allow you to work and leave the country and report if needed before the AOS is completed

Thx

I am assuming you are going B through the K1 process. Please fill out your timeline and info so we don’t need to assume times. Thx

System needs continuity. Do what it takes to keep it happy

Correct.

Have the friend join here. Best to get info from the person actually doing it and to be able to ask questions directly . If she has the GC already then she is no longer adjusting status. The in hand GC means the EAD combo is now cancelled. She will need to apply for Removal of conditions in the 90 days prior to the expiry date on her GC Encourage her to join us here

From what i read i know that certain benefits are no longer available such as health. I don’t know specifics

Book flights in the name on the passport. Carry the marriage certificate as evidence of name change .. it links the passport name with the GC name

You do not need to have the SSN in hand to be employed. You can work as soon as you find a job in the Us after entering. Go to SSA the day you enter the US with all the documents they request and apply for your SSN. Returning to the home country for a period after becoming an LPR is not unusual .. often needed to tie up loose ends etc.. But treating your LPR status as a visitor “ visa” Is not going to end well. CBP will eventually ask why.

This is not a problem

Incorrect. The stamped passport is the temporary gc document until the physical card arrives.

The warning about getting the SSN before marrying is if the marraige certificate shows a name change for by the k1 holder. Unless you are changing your last name after marrying your fiancé, there is not an issue for your SSN application Go to SSN asap.. nothing to do with you getting married. Breathe 😁 File the AOS as soon as have the paperwork in hand. The K1 “ expired “ the moment you entered the US. Your period of authorized stay ends 90 days after entering. Getting a SSN when entering on the K1 must be done well before the 90 day ends otherwise the SSA check on your lawful stay Status won’t get completed before the 90 days is up. Once the 90 days ends, you cannot apply for a SSN using AOS application documentation. You must wait until you have either your employment authorization or the actual Green Card in hand. Can take months and months ..

I would be emailing the consulate to enquire about appointments

While it is not recommended to be without a current passport, if he was to not leave the US until he naturalized, then he can live here without a current Nepalese passport. Usually expired passports are still valid for a ID purposes for a period of time

As each case processing time is so dependent on so many things .. most out of your control!! Neither estimates can be thought of as accurate for a specific application. The estimates are both statistical calculations but there is no way of knowing where your particular case will end up on that timeline. Unfortunately, it’s not like a parcel tracker with USPS, Fedex etc

Agreed. This wont happen before two days time.. So if you cannot locate the GC, you will need to postpone the travel. Strong incentive to have another really really good look…. Have you asked your mom to look ?? 🤣

Usually 3 months of paystubs and the letter of employment are enough. An updated I864 to take to the interview along with the paystubs. The only catch i see is if the NVC officer decides the assists aren’t acceptable and sends an RFE for a joint sponsor before they will DQ If that happens you will have to do plan C.. She immediately relocates etc and you submit a new I864 to NVC after 3 months of her work, assuming the income is above the limit

I had success with the passport a couple of times too The CBP officer will ask to see the GC if needed.

When i was an LPR and entering using the GE gate, the GC scan was more miss than hit. Yes the reverse side goes down onto the screen as it reads the machine code like it does for a passport Thankfully the facial recognition is easier. Am now a USC so I am done with the GC problems too