Vegas i-751

AP for 5 years is extraordinarily odd, could be wrong. It’d be helpful to advise of any red flags you may be aware of? You say the interview was hard, how so? It maybe helpful to share what you know in order to get the best assistance you need.

I would go home and continue the process. Like others said, it’s not ordinarily an issue, however fact you stated you were going back I’d don’t know if I’d risk AOS. Could be nothing but I’m rather play it safe. You do touch on separation and we’ve all been there. Time isn’t forever and trust me you’ll think back in a few years time and think the separation was minuscule. Good luck and do what you feel is best for you.

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Exactly! N Ireland is very unique in that sense. Good luck with whatever option your fiancé chooses. Ultimately, it’s the same K1 visa type they’d interview for whatever Embassy choice they go for so truly makes no difference!

No. N Ireland is considered UK so by default the interview would be held in London. Exactly everything Jan22 quoted is fully accurate. London is a wonderful embassy by the way!

I am from N Ireland and done the K1 Visa back in 2017 (now a US Citizen). Your fiancé will be interviewed in London not Belfast.

How would you convince CBP of need to return to work considering you stayed 5 + months in the US without urgent need to return home to work? I don’t expect this to be as smooth sailing as you expect at the border and rightfully so you should be denied and advised to follow the correct Visa process for intent to move here. Sounds like AOS intent to me from outside perspective. Regardless best wishes!

Let’s be real- this sounds fishy. Why would “friend” have a visa if she’s from a visa waiver country? I’m British by birth and we do the ESTA unless disqualified for one reason or another. Also, totally don’t buy this story at all sorry. Does “friend” want marriage for extension of X visa via AOS for GC? Tell “friend” to follow the legal K1/CR-1 process thank you ☺️

I think your fiancé needs to have strong ties ready to present especially having visited so recently and sounds like she has very weak motivations to return back to Canada (aside from family) vs. adjusting status. From the offset it does sound like a AOS is on the horizon if your fiancé visits soon but I’d encourage you to follow the correct and legal route. The wait is totally worth it! I came K1 and now a Citizen since January 2023 🥰

Like others I don’t buy it. Even if your fiancé magically got the visa (which mostly likely she wouldn’t IMO) she’d have no intent to return to the Philippines- we see this happening ALL the time! Please wait it out like others including me- it’s worth it! I understand your frustrations like many others but again immigration is not quick nor easy. Good luck!

Do the right thing and ask your wife to apply for a sibling visa. This idea is moot and won’t fly at CBP.

Don’t give up or lose hope. I remember like many the anxiety, wait, frustration but promise you it is all worth it especially when you/spouse naturalises. The experience of becoming a citizen is so rewarding. In the grand scheme of things it is only a small wait to spend (hopefully) the rest of your life with your loved one! Good luck and wishing you the speediest journey 🙌

I applied expedited for my US Passport mid January and got it around 5th Feb but of course photocopied it prior to sending and felt sick to my stomach procrastinating it’d get lost lol. Still haven’t received my naturalisation cert yet and didn’t pay expedite to get it back. It says on website it may take up to 8 weeks to receive supporting docs- I know I’m 5 weeks in waiting or so and trying to be most patient one can be as I know they get slammed. I’m going to follow up after 8 weeks have passed to reflect website since I’ve got my passport per website. Maybe it is that slow to get the cert back? Is it safe to assume I’m going to be out $500+ for replacement naturalisation cert if I don’t get it back at the 8 week point? I did photocopy the cert and get post office to stamp for authenticity (which may be meaningless). Not sure if many have experience of this but I’m sure it happens frequently. Thanks!

Exactly this! I’d wait as the residency rule is clear and wouldn’t prepare to argue out interpretations. I’ve been a US citizen 2 months now and honestly doesn’t feel any different and I forget most times I’m a citizen too LOL- it’s no revelation I promise! I feel blessed yes of course but if I was in your case I’d wait it out for 2 months vs. potentially wasting money in risking a denial due to residency. Honestly I still feel like a LPR even though I’m a US citizen now lol. Please act smart as I’d hate you to get denied and lose your hard earned money. Good luck too on the final end of your journey!!!! 🙌

I would think long and hard about AOS and wouldn’t rush. I’m now a US citizen and back in 2018/19 it took 5-7 months for EAD/AP- it is a lot longer than one thinks. It really had impact on my mental/emotional health. Today it takes up to 1 year (give or take from what I read on here)- maybe longer but I haven’t checked in few years. If I could turn back time I’d wish I had done the CR-1 hands down so I could have worked/travelled immediately upon entry. However, I had to ride the AOS out. I’ve been relatively lucky with processing times and didn’t have to wait too long at each stage. I totally understand the longing to be with a loved one (we all do) but I’d highly recommend factoring in everything especially homesickness and lack of ability to immediately travel. Good luck with your journey and the decision you make 😊