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If you mean the "Add Household Member" button on the CEAC portal, do NOT do that. Just bring the CRBA and possibly the updated I-864 form to the visa interview. On the day of the interview, update the applicant's DS-260 form at the consulate to include your child's information.

If your friend was born to a US citizen mother, he might already be a US citizen himself. Were his parents married when he was born? Did his mom live in the US before he was born?

All petitioning sponsors are required to report on the I-864 their US federal tax figures for the 3 most recent tax years. I recommend your friend's mom consult with a CPA experienced with US-Canada cross-border tax filing when she back-files her taxes. Look for a tax professional familiar with the IRS amnesty program for expats, to minimize the penalties for late filing. Was the mom a US citizen when your friend was born? Has your friend already ruled out any claim to US citizenship? Assuming your friend does require a visa, is he single or married? It makes a big difference re: visa wait time.

For spouses with no income, it's not a requirement stated in the I-864 instructions. But if the CO asks for it, like in the OP's case, then it becomes a requirement. Just like any other document requested in a 221(g). There are many reports here on VJ of cases where the CO asked for an I-864A, even if the sponsor's spouse has 0 income.

No problem with the beneficiary changing addresses prior to the interview. It would be a problem to not list an address where the beneficiary actually lived and worked. Just make sure to update the DS-260 address info. That can be done at the consulate on the day of the interview at the pre-processing steps, prior to the actual interview with the CO.

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If the consulate asked for your I-864A, then it's required for your son to get his visa. Too late to do anything now about what your son said at his interview. Maybe add a note in the "Additional Information" section of the I-864A that you are helping out with your husband's business in an unofficial capacity.

Date changes on CEAC don't matter. What is the displayed case status? The passport with visa will leave the consulate for delivery/pick-up only after CEAC status turns to "Issued".

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I assume you're a US citizen and the child is yours. It's unlikely that your girlfriend can get any US visa in time to give birth in the US. So prepare for your child's US citizenship paperwork by collecting documentary evidence of your physical presence in the US, like your school/employment/medical records. Assuming you qualify to transmit citizenship, your child will be a US citizen from birth, and can be issued CRBA and US passport. Learn more about the CRBA process here -- https://br.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/citizenship-services/ As to your girlfriend's paperwork, if you're ready to get married, I also recommend going to Brazil as soon as you are able, getting married, and pursuing CR1 visa.

Are you the petitioner? Or the immigrant? Also, you mentioned USCIS is asking you for I-864. Are you pursuing a spouse visa? Or adjusting status in the US? In any case, the petitioning sponsor must submit an I-864, whether they have sufficient income or not. The joint sponsor must submit another I-864, separate from the petitioner's.

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There is no guaranteed timeframe. You just wait and maybe follow up regularly via email with the consulate. If there's no progress with your case after maybe 6 months of follow-ups, consider suing the consulate.

Unlike in the UK, no special visa is required to marry in the US, then leave soon after. The issue is if you intend to stay and live in the US after getting married. From the website of the US embassy in the UK -- https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visa-faqs/ We are traveling to the United States to marry and will return to the United Kingdom after marriage. Do I still need a fiancé(e) visa? If you will return to your permanent residence you may apply for a tourist B-2 visa, or if eligible, travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. At the time you apply for the visa and/or travel to the United States you will be required to show that you have a residence outside the United States that you do not intend to abandon. There is no set form that this evidence takes as it varies with each person’s circumstances. Based on what you said above, ESTA would be enough for your purposes. Just make sure you bring evidence of your strong ties to the UK when you travel. K1 would be a waste if you intend to leave soon after getting married. CR1/IR1 would be appropriate if you intend to move to the US after completing your work commitments in the UK.

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