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You must offer something that cannot be found here. It can either be extensive experience, very specific areas of expertise and/or numerous official certifications. An impressive CV is key.

All these lawyers should be reported to the bar.

When we did it, we just filled it with some random dates and places we would travel to. We received the combo card some six months later. Mind you, that was years ago. As mentioned by @powerpuff, it can be for leisure. Look at the actual form, it is amazingly simple. Btw, it is now $630 (used to be free when filed with AoS) and the GC might be approved soon after or even before the AP, so think if you will really need to travel while waiting (remember that if necessary, you can always get an emergency travel permit that will be issued the same day).

CR1 is quicker and WAY cheaper as you'll skip adjustment of status. You can even skip removal of conditions if by the time of entry to the US, you've been married for two years. Forget the K1, not an option anymore -except in very few cases where for some reason the couple cannot get married-.

On the comment section of a random post on Instagram, a woman that adjusted status some years ago, shared that she had to pay her lawyer the fees for the EAD/AP even though it was filed along the I-485. Even though many comments pointed out it should have been free, she was pretty triggered and insisted it was not free. She was also told that applying for AP has numerous requirements, it is very hard to get it approved 😑 and traveling on it was very risky and she would most likely be denied entry back into the US. It is sad that these lawyers, on top of charging insane amounts of money for things applicants could do themselves, blatantly lie and charge people extra fees they should not be paying. Why this woman so wholeheartedly defended the lawyer is beyond my comprehension. Not that it was necessary to share stories of lawyers lying and scamming people, but it is always shocking to read this kind of thing.

I bet you have lots of evidence already. Don't overthink and don't get stressed. We didn't send THAT much and were approved... after getting an RFE, responding, being transferred twice, being placed in the queue for an interview and then randomly approved like a million years after we filed. LOL! 🤣

Well, I assume you have a life in your country and you cannot just leave it willy nilly. So marrying and going back to sort things out is the best choice IMO. Now, if you marry and slow things down enough for two years to pass before your spousal visa is approved, it would be even better, I think, as you would skip removal of conditions.

Marry, go back and apply for spousal visa.

You are fine, don't send the 60 pages. Unfortunately, the process will very likely take over a year so they will probably require you to send newer evidence, such as next year's transcripts. So, send what you have and hopefully they will approve without requesting further evidence. Good luck!

I agree with @OldUser, just wait. If you can't or don't want, just include a letter stating you have not received the transcripts and will send them if they require them. I personally don't see the point of sending all those 60 pages.

1) Is his visa multiple entry? If not, he cannot reenter the US. 2-3) As long as his I-20 is valid, he has legal status. Remember that visas DO NOT grant status on their own, they are just to apply for admission into the country. Regarding renewal, in my experience, even when interview is waived, you must attend the CAS appointment (things might be different now). Obviously if interview is not waived, he must attend.

The visa grants him entry, the I-20 makes his status legal as an F1. If his visa is not renewed he cannot reenter the US, even if he has the I-20. Why are you talking about continuous stay?

No amount of complaints will change the system. There are numerous USCIS internal reports that highlight a series of issues throughout the process and go in full detail about the possible solutions. Nevertheless, the issues continue and have gotten worse. The most prevalent problem is precisely what you pointed out: cases are not processed in the order they arrived and the wait for your case to be "touched" can extend indefinitely. Funny enough, actually reviewing and approving a case is quite fast -if all the requirements are properly fulfilled at that point-. The WoM forces the USCIS to take a decision, and even though it will indeed move things, there is a risk of it backfiring, e.g. if a very important document is missing when they proceed with the mandamus request, the reviewing agent can decide to deny the case rather than issuing a request for evidence. That being said, the I-751 does not need a WoM; filing for naturalization will get things moving, so if you're stuck at the moment, just file the N-400.

There is always the risk to be denied entry. I would wait until the visa is renewed.

Found it!

Not long ago, a member posted a detailed guide on how to file a WoM on your own. I'll look for it and will share the link once I find it.

We had a similar situation -we didn't check a box- and they sent us the actual page. We checked the box, signed and mailed back. I am guessing they sent you the specific page(s)?

1. We wrote as much as we could on the address field and then added the WHOLE address on the extra info page. 2. Yes, use all their names and surnames but leave middle name blank. 3.We actually used N/A and left blank fields randomly on every form we filed. 😝 There was no issue.

You have to send the amended page(s), the notice and if you want, a cover letter explaining what you are sending -though it is not necessary-.

You chose the right username. 😁 Try not to worry; even doing everything perfectly USCIS will always manage to surprise you. 😁 Keep an eye on your credit card being charged or you check being cashed out. In case you get your package back just send it again including a letter explaining the late filing. But I am certain you won't need to. Everything will be fine.

I would send the documents for both, just in case. It won't do any harm. Just curious: did you include everything in your original package?

It works on the app but not when I try to open with Chrome. My thread has absolutely zero relevance but the forum is pretty slow today. Guess people are out having a life? 😅