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  1. Daphne .
    You forgot the fees for the I-131 and the I-765. These are no longer free when filing with the I-485 Maybe I am mistaken, but I think medicals need to be included in the I-485 now. I would send everything by mail, just so you have it all together.
  2. Daphne .
    Got it. To me that sounds like a business proposition and the ‘wrong way around’ but I understand there is a big gap between our cultures. Basing your decision on a potential partner’s embassy timelines is risky because all you can look at is the averages and those include the very quick, medium and slow cases. There is no way to know how long it would actually take for your potential case.
  3. Daphne .
    So your basis for potentially moving forward with this person is the timeline of the K1 for that particular embassy? Would you pick another person if their embassy was quicker? Or am I misunderstanding?
  4. Daphne .
    Any reason you want to wait 90+ days before filing? Better start the process asap because it might take a while. Waiting 90 days is not going to take away any suspicion that USCIS might have.
  5. Daphne .
    Based on your post history, it looks like you received an RFE for the I-751? I had the same thing because my case had been pending for so long. They sent me an RFE for updated evidence and I sent very similar but updated evidence such as a more recent joint tax filing, more recent pictures, more recent utility bills, etc.
  6. Daphne .
    I was a CR1 beneficiary and I did the ROC not too long ago. For the CR1 I had to provide proof that this was a bonafide marriage. USCIS doesn’t expect co-mingled finances and such at that point because they understand that couples who live in different countries might not have that type of evidence. They want to see evidence of time spent together, regular communication and such. For the ROC, we had to submit evidence that we were (still) in a bonafide marriage and at this point USCIS does expect to see co-mingled finances, joint tax filings, etc. as well as other evidence that we were still living in marital union. Does this answer your question?
  7. Daphne .
    Right? I got grilled by CBP the last 2 times because I had 2 trips to the NL that were 4 months, one this year and one last year. And others manage to live outside of the US for most of the time for decades!
  8. Daphne .
    Nobody can predict of course, but the officers will always assume immigrant intent and I am not sure if they will consider your situation as enough evidence that you won’t just stay in the US. All you can do is try and hope for the best!
  9. Daphne .
    Not great probably, but no harm in trying.
  10. Daphne .
    What exactly are you asking? This is a very broad question, so can you clarify what you would like to know exactly?
  11. Daphne .
    You came to the right place because there are free guides here! Check the one for the K1 and also the one for the adjustment of status (required) for K1’s.
  12. Daphne .
    USCIS has seen this construction before, so they might look at your case a little more closely, yes.
  13. Daphne .
    Good to hear it all worked out! This is mostly because you filed for the correct visa this time if your plan was to immigrate to the US. Your other non-immigrant visas were denied because of (suspected) immigrant intent. Now the wait for the adjustment of status to be processed, make sure to have things to keep you busy while you wait for that because it might be a challenge not to be able to work or leave the US until you have the proper authorization.
  14. Daphne .
    They will ask you about your relationship. When you met, how you met, how often you met in person, things like that.
  15. Daphne .
    Why would your boyfriend propose right after the 3 month stay? You would be home again because you really shouldn’t have your return flight right on day 90. Make it an 85 day-ish stay to be sure you won’t accidentally overstay.
  16. Daphne .
    Some red flags here.. What would you have to go back to the UK for? Based on what you wrote, I would consider you a very high risk of not leaving the US anymore.
  17. Daphne .
    But you mention a visit and immigration. Sure, I understand that you might want to visit her now that you know that she’s sick, but not sure why you brought up potentially immigrating through her. Why did she reach out to you out of the blue? Did she specifically ask you anything?
  18. Daphne .
    Doesn’t sound like a valid marriage anymore though? You’re only still technically married.
  19. Daphne .
    There is no rule that you can’t enter the US with the intent to get married, plenty of people do this (and so did I). It is the part where people have the intent to just stay (adjust status) that is the issue. But to answer your question: as long as you both keep strong ties to the UK, there shouldn’t really be any issues visiting on an Esta.
  20. Daphne .
    A few options here: she tries harder to find a joint sponsor, you wait until she completes her studies and has held a paying job for a few years, she moves to your country.
  21. Daphne .
    Sounds like for you as a couple the CR1 (spousal visa) is the best choice. Get married and start this process as soon as you have the marriage certificate. She will complete the process in Canada, and visiting the US while it’s processing is possible.
  22. Daphne .
    If the I-129f gets approved before the I-130 (which will very likely not happen) you’ll still have to do the adjustment of status process in the US. This means that you won’t be able to work or leave the US until you have authorization. Huge downside of the K3, so I’d just stick to your I-130 if I were you because the CR1/IR1 would be a nicer start to your life in the US.
  23. Daphne .
    Yes, you just wait. Not months, but probably closer to 2 years!
  24. Daphne .
    When did you file the K1? This must have been a while back?
  25. Daphne .
    CR1 visa all the way! Don’t just look at timelines, also look at the drawbacks of the K1 (the adjustment of status process) because that really isn’t a nice start to somebody’s new life in the US.
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