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  1. Chancy
    No, it's not. The submission date is the date of last submission of a basic required document (not additional documents). I submitted my DS-260 about a month ahead of my required documents, and my submission date was definitely the date I clicked the "Submit" button for my documents, not my DS-260.
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    The US embassy in Manila doesn't provide yellow packets for immigrant visas anymore. As mentioned above, immigrant case files are now transferred electronically.
  3. Chancy
    SLEC sends the results directly to USEM. The applicant may get a personal copy of the vaccination worksheet after the exam.
  4. Chancy
    *** Moved from US Citizenship Progress Reports to General Discussion ***
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    Why wait? He (or you) can petition them now. I-130 processing + NVC review + visa interview wait time could take 2 years or so.
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    Yes -- K1 visa holder can stay in the US while pending adjustment of status. You're right that there's no longer any significant difference in the K1 and CR1 estimated timeframes, at least for Canada. So no real benefit to pursuing K1 over CR1, unless they have kids aged 18 to 20 years old.
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    *** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to the regional forum, for Pakistan-specific input ***
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    There are multiple US consulates in Mexico, possibly more than in any other country, but only one of those consulates (Ciudad Juarez) handles spouse visa processing for residents in Mexico.
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    Assuming his kids were under 18 years old when you got married, you could have petitioned for his kids immediately after your wedding. Or he could have petitioned for them as soon as he got his green card.
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    *** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures ***
  11. Chancy
    K1 + marriage is not enough to be able to legally stay and live in the US. Your spouse-to-be will need to apply for a green card too (ie. adjust status to LPR). So might as well marry soon and pursue a spouse visa, instead of K1 visa. After US entry with a spouse visa, your spouse will immediately gain LPR status and can legally reside in the US long-term.
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    Should be 2. Sponsor's household + intending immigrant.
  13. Chancy
    From https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html#aos23 -- "The sponsor does not have to precede the applicant to the United States but, if he or she does not do so, he or she must arrive in the United States concurrently with the applicant." More references to official sources in this post -- https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/782407-usc-must-be-in-usa-at-the-time-of-entry-on-the-visa-why/?do=findComment&comment=10663657
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    If you submitted both the IRS tax transcripts and the W2s, then the RFE could be USCIS insisting you comply with the I-864 instructions on page 8 -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf "If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your Federal individual income tax returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint income tax return with your spouse and are qualifying using only your income."
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    From https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html --
  16. Chancy
    No need for K1 to sign in to CEAC, so no need for invoice ID. CEAC login is only for immigrant visa cases like CR1/IR1. K1 just need case number to check CEAC status via -- https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx Prior to K1 visa interview, select visa type = "IMMIGRANT". Some time after interview, switch to "NONIMMIGRANT".
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    Did you submit your husband's signed I-864 and supporting financial documents as well?
  18. Chancy
    *** Moved from Bringing Family of USC forum to Tourist Visas forum ***
  19. Chancy
    Did he get an envelope marked "DO NOT OPEN" along with his passport with K1 visa? If so, he will need to submit that unopened envelope to the CBP officer at POE.
  20. Chancy
    *** Moved from US Citizenship Progress Reports to General Discussion *** Yes, you may file N-400 under the 5-year rule if you have been an LPR for 5 years and meet other requirements, such as for continuous residence and physical presence in the US.
  21. Chancy
    The consulate should issue IR1 visa if your interview is after your 2nd wedding anniversary. No action required from you to switch the visa class. But whether you get a CR1 or IR1 visa, what matters is the date of your 1st US entry with the visa. Even if you somehow get a CR1 visa, if you first enter the US after your 2nd wedding anniversary, you are entitled to a 10-year green card. If you receive a 2-year GC by mistake, you may file I-90 for free, to get the card replaced with a 10-year GC.
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    *** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures ***
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    *** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures ***
  24. Chancy
    *** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to Student/Exchange Visitor Visas forum -- topic is about meeting or waiving the J1 residency requirement ***
  25. Chancy
    *** Removed related thread. Please post your related questions/updates in this thread to keep the discussion in one place. ***
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