Daphne .

Me and my husband also didn't live together, we submitted evidence of having spent time together (pictures, boarding passes, etc.). USCIS understands that couples who live in different countries don't have joint leases or co-mingled finances.

It can take up to 90 days at least. Mine took 120 days to arrive (paid all the fees before moving to the US).

What would you write in that declaration? USCIS doesn’t have to know any intimate details (not sure if that was where you are getting at) USCIS only wants to see proof of you having spent time together after the marriage, and you seem to already have that proof covered.

You have proof of spent time together after the marriage, correct? Pictures of you together and the boarding passes and passport stamps? That should be enough for proof of meeting after the marriage took place. What declaration of consummation are you referring to? And what would that declaration state?

Did you not know any of that before you came? I would assume that the payment conditions etc. were made clear before you moved to the US. How long after you entered the US did you meet your (now) spouse?

This! ^

Why weren’t you able to go to school? Wasn’t that the whole point of applying for the F-1? When did you decide that you wouldn’t go to school?

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Looks like around 4 months

Traveling with the intent to marry is not an issue. Traveling with the intent to get married AND adjusting status inside the US is an issue

Update: I was able to talk with a rep and she informed me that I need to call back 60 days before my extension letter expires if I haven't received a 48-month extension before that. She couldn't tell me if/when they would get send out, but it looks like they are sending them out based on extension letter expiration date. If I call back 60 days before my extension letter expires, they will put me 'in the queue' for an extension letter or an appointment for an Adit stamp. Based on how the rep sounded (she was not having a good day I think..), I don't think she will make any magic happen for my case!

I hope the same thing happens for me. I submitted in August 2021, so a few months after you, and I chatted with Emma yesterday asking about the status of my case and when to expect the 48-month extension. Maybe I should also try giving them a call. Not holding my breath and honestly, I am fine as long as I receive my 48 month extension because I have international travel scheduled after my extension letter expires.

I just chatted with Emma, they said that they haven't started sending out the 48-month extension letters yet (I think they meant for existing applications) and that my case was still processing. I hope that this maybe also triggered them to move, but I am not hopeful

No 48 month extension received here either, August 2021 filer. So annoying…

My case has been “ready to be scheduled for an interview” since March 2022 as well. I hope I’ll receive the 48 month extension letter soon because my extension letter will expire later this year.

I had the same thing, they’re probably doing some maintenance. The “current as of” date and time is when you logged in

Just USCIS being USCIS I guess! 😅 But I am really happy for you, I know this was stressful for you and not an easy time and I hope your recovery is going well!

Wow, that was super fast! Congratulations! USCIS seems to be following the ‘last in, first out’ principle now because many new cases seem to get processed really quickly now, while older cases just keep sitting idle. I hope this doesn’t encourage (even more) people to just adjust status from non-immigrant visas, because it is starting to look like it is worth doing that instead of filing for an immigrant visa now! USCIS needs to clean up their act!

Not sure how long the processing times are for an F2, but I would assume that it’s longer than 6 months? Have you checked what the processing times are? I think you might already be back in your home country before his F2 would be approved. (If it gets approved)

Just be mindful of what the consequences for her would be if you would go ahead with getting married and adjusting status. I understand that you don't want to be apart and you both would probably think it is wonderful, but she would be put in a very challenging position. She came to the US with the intention of a visit, and then all of a sudden won't be able to leave the US for many months, she might miss important life events (weddings, funerals, sick relatives or friends) and if she gets homesick, she won't be able to go 'back home' for a while. She'll not be able to work, would be completely dependent on you financially (unless she has savings). Maybe the surprise of all of this is not a pleasant surprise for her.. You also mention she is "coming: on a tourist visa, so this is probably why people assumed that she is not in the US yet.

USC’s and LPR’s are not required to be vaccinated. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html I am vaccinated, so have no experience entering the US without it though

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It is not a lack of empathy, it is because of empathy for OP’s father who is now in the US, not being really financially supported. OP is struggling to take care of him and on top of that, he has no health insurance.. I understand that it is hard to care for an elderly parent, but seriously wonder if moving him to the US at his age was the only available option.

In your other post you also ask about him being able to travel back to his home country for longer periods How would he do that at his age and in his condition? How would he manage there? Does he have a stronger support system ‘back home’? Maybe bringing him to the US wasn’t necessarily the best option?

Maybe look into hiring a caretaker who can help with his care?

Who petitioned for him? This person should financially support him, that’s their responsibility.