SteveInBostonI130

1. About a year before their PD becomes current, NVC will invite them to apply for the visa - complete the AOS and IV sections. 2. Fees are due when NVC opens the case for them to apply, per 1, above.

Not really an issue. Plans change when making travel arrangements. It is a multi-entry/multi-year visa. They do not expect you to list all possible places or limit you to the one place listed for all visits. She does not have to state anything to CBP other than to answer their questions truthfully when asked. Typically they will ask if the trip is for business or pleasure (pleasure) and how long she plans to visit (20 days). They may ask where she will visit or who she will visit, and if so, reply she is visiting you.

I hope you guys filed the I-751 and not the I-90.

It sounds like you were cut out of the lottery. IIRC, visa lotteries have to be issued by Sept. 30. Past that date, your lottery status is reset and you have to re-apply for the next lottery. I-130's take about a year to approve. Because your wife is a permanent resident and not a citizen, your category is F2A. That category has numerical limitations and you need to wait for a visa number to be available. An approved I-130 does not automatically give you a visa number. You cannot remain in the US with an approved I-130. You can only remain if you qualify to adjust status. You cannot adjust status until a F2A visa number becomes available. If you overstay your M1 visa, you will automatically be disqualified from adjusting status. You can return to your country and apply for a B2 visa to visit before your M1 expires. There is no guarantee it will be approved. If it is approved, you can visit for up to 6 months, at the discretion of CBP. You can only visit - you cannot work, even remotely. If an F2A visa number becomes available while you are legally visiting with the B2, you can adjust status, depending on what you stated to CBP when you entered on your B2. For example, if CBP ask if you are planning to stay and adjust status, and you said No, they can used that to deny your adjustment.

ESTA is not a visa. The whole point of the ESTA is to travel to a foreign country without a visa under VWP. Visa Waiver Program. There shouldn't be an issue, as long as your niece enters with her British passport. A return ticket may be asked for, or at least the return flight details.

You have to provide online account names/handles. You do not have to provide passwords or other access to your account. Basically, it's what can be seen by the general internet public. Private or public posts are a matter of personal choice, and, as far as I am aware, you do not need to change settings to public or provide an unsolicited reason. If it is asked about it at the interview, you will need to respond.

No. SSA is a different entity. USCIS just forwards your request to get an SSN to SSA when you tick the box. Is just saves you from having to fill out the SS5 form. It is not tied to your EAD or AOS approval. That is why SSA has those words printed on the card - valid only with DHS work authorization. They do not care if that (EAD) is approved or not.

*You* filed the I-130? And you are the intending immigrant?

1) Nothing really. She can request an expedite, but it will be denied 2) No 3) Why dedicate resources on something that is not approved? That is, until you passed the interview, there was no reason to conduct a background check. If they do background checks first, then the cases that get denied due to the interview have wasted the time and money spent on the background checks. And this will slow the already snails pace for interview and processing even more. 4) AP cannot be expedited. Not by your wife, a Congressman, a Senator, etc.

Notice steps for K1: Petitioner 1. NOA1 - USCIS 2. NOA2 -USCIS 3. Transfer to Embassy/Consulate - NVC Beneficiary 4. Welcome letter/email (Packet 3) Takes 1.5 to 3 months from Step 2 to Step 3. Takes a month or so from Step 3 to Step 4.

There are many red flags in your situation. Your GF's adjustment of status case will be highly scrutinized. You mentioned that you want to eventually get married...what is her desire? Does she want to same or want to stay GF/BF? If you are in love and she is the "one", and she feels the same, then get married and seek immigration. If you are both just considering it (marriage, long term relationship, etc), then immigration is not something you should f-around with.

By post mail or by email?

0) Your spouse fills out the I-864 and includes your income. You do not need to fill out the I-864A because of a special clause in the I-864 that allows the immigrating spouse to combine his/her income on the I-864 without having to fill out and sign the I-864A. 1) I do not but there are several cases here In the forums. 2) Q 24 is where you enter N/A, Q 25 is where your spouse marks he/she did not need to file taxes.

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Which consulate?

Then just file 2x I-130, one for your wife and one for your stepdaughter. You will not need to file the I-485, now nor in the future.

Looks fine as is. Remember to send it to Elgin instead of Carol Stream.

She will land in Terminal E. Her connection will typically be at Terminals A,B, or C. Terminal E is for most international flight departures and all international arrivals. There is an indoor walkway from Terminal E to Terminal C. Terminals B and A can be reached from Terminal C, but she will need to walk outside under a covered walkway. Or use a shuttle. In July it took about 2 hours for my wife and nephew to go through the visitor's CBP line. She has global entry but my nephew was visiting on B2 and she stayed with him to help interpret for him. A few weeks ago it only took 15 minutes for us to enter from our trip to the Caribbean, but we used global entry. The visitor's line didn't seem that long. 3 hours layover should be fine normally, though 4 is better.

The I-129F was approved, that is why it was sent to NVC. The K1 visa is not approved or denied, but the rules are for the I-129F petition.

Hello all, My wife is a tax preparer. She is not a CPA and is not a Tax attorney. This is her 3rd season as a tax preparer and she's pretty knowledgeable about most tax subjects except for S and C-corp subjects. She's offering free tax consultation to new immigrants and U4U program participants. If you are interested please message me.

Normally this is fine for most countries - the difference between K1 and CR1 is mostly cost and convenience (CR1 is superior). However, please research K1's for Morocco. There are several stories here and more in other social platforms of couples being denied K1's. The success rate is not good.

Looks like OP's wife cannot transfer citizenship via CRBA - wife was 2 yrs old when her family moved to Canada. 2x I-130's will be needed - one for the OP and one for the child.

There's not much to do other than to contact an immigration lawyer. If you asked in 2018, before you illegally crossed into Canada, we would have advised you not to do so and the potential consequences. If you asked before applying for a B2 visa with your Canada refugee document, we would have advised you not to do so and the potential consequences. Currently you are experiencing those consequences - mainly, the denial of the B2 and bar from entry to the US. The best chance to visit was to wait until you received Canadian citizenship and attempt a land crossing, although CBP could have denied your entry due to the illegal crossing in 2018.

P.S. For an item you actually need: Did you complete form I-134?

What? Why? Timeline: You met. You like each other. You want to get married. Sprinkle in a few (less than 6) photos of being together. Also, the consulate prepares 4 business days before the interview? I think our CO looked at ours 4 minutes before the interview, if that. Where are you getting this information?