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  1. OldUser
    If you're asked about purpose of your visit next time you come to the US and you don't disclose the fact you're getting married... Then yes, it may hurt in the future. Be transparent with CBP.
  2. OldUser
    You should tell CBP that. You'll likely going to be denied entry. But who knows, maybe after few hours in secondary check and a bit of interrogation you will be allowed in if your story is convincing. It's hard to predict, too many variables. Maybe all the CBP is going to ask is how long are you in the States for. My point is: give truthful and concise answers to any questions CBP may have. If they ask you something like "Have you been to the US before"? You shouldn't tell them the story how you're about to get married. Just tell them yes or no. Same about trip. If they ask about length of your trip, you shouldn't say anything else other than length of trip.
  3. OldUser
    Nothing unless asked. If CBP asks the purpose of your visit, based on what you're describing, you have a strong intent to marry and you should disclose it. The problem in this case though, there's 99.9% chance you won't be allowed to enter the US. If you lie about your intent, you can get hit with misrepresentation and will require waiver to get immigrant visa.
  4. OldUser
    Allowed. You may get into trouble with CBP entering the US with wedding dress in suitcase etc. That's one thing to think about.
  5. OldUser
    What about I-130 for the same time period?
  6. OldUser
    Agreed, this is a negligible difference, compared to overall benefit of going CR-1. Plus every case is unique. I'd go K-1 route if I-129F took 6 months and AOS another 6-8. But we know I-129F + K-1 will take much much longer nowadays.
  7. OldUser
    No, I-129F and I-130 take about the same time to get approved nowadays. Few years ago, yes, fiance cases were faster. Check processing times. Below there are screenshots taken just now for proof. 0.5 months difference can be ignored as each case is individual and can take few months shorter or longer, whether it's I-129F or I-130. And most importantly, once immigrant enters with immigrant visa, they can work, travel and feel much more free compared to being stuck in AOS process for another year or so.
  8. OldUser
    Agreed, but fingerprints checked at appointment at field office is not the same as biometrics appointment.
  9. OldUser
    I corrected my message. Tax return transcripts contain lines about state taxes, just checked my transcripts. I went through I-751 and got it approved without RFE. Tax return transcripts is all you need. They actually prove your filing was accepted and processed by IRS.
  10. OldUser
    Those is all you need for immigration
  11. OldUser
    Not sure what you mean? You should be able to download the tax return transcripts as PDF documents and print them out from IRS website. I don't believe you need to submit any requests.
  12. OldUser
    Go to IRS.gov. Download tax return transcripts. They're much shorter, like 3-5 pages. They're preferred by USCIS.
  13. OldUser
    N-600 is super useful in the future. Your step daughter may be asked for certificate 30 years later applying for a job at US government, renewing passport or trying to get a benefit from SSA. The more time passes, the more difficult it is for her to reprove how she became a citizen, especially when neither you or your wife are still around. Having the certificate will make her life so much easier. You can wait a few years before getting it, but don't ignore it, that's my advice.
  14. OldUser
    Many who recently submitted biometrics for other applications get them reused. At the same time, some get randomly selected just like passengers going through security at an airport.
  15. OldUser
    Good luck! If he applies under 3 year rule, your presence in the building is very beneficial. My spouse never attended biometrics appointment with me, that's not required. But interviews - yes.
  16. OldUser
    Don't overthink this. Just show up to the interview. I think you would've been better without filing FOIA, but the last thing you want is to introduce another change in your case. ~ Not a legal advice ~
  17. OldUser
    As long as you can prove it was under 180 days and you maintained ties to US (lease, banks) - there is no problem.
  18. OldUser
    You may want to consult with a lawyer. Based on what I understand so far, the kids are NOT US citizens and you need to file I-130 petitions for each of them. That will give them immigration visas to come to the US and get green cards .
  19. OldUser
    No it's not mandatory with initial submission, but it proves good moral chatacter and may speed up approval.
  20. OldUser
    1.5-2 years
  21. OldUser
    Were the kids born when you were a citizen for over 2 years already?
  22. OldUser
    Have you been a US citizen for 5+ years and lived in the US for 5+ years? If yes to both, the kids may be US citizens by birth. You may need to register their birth in US embassy (CRBA)
  23. OldUser
    Congratulations! N-400 are processed pretty quickly nowadays. It depends on local field office. Check here - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
  24. OldUser
    Congratulations! This is what I mean when I advise applying for I-131 and I-765 for people on K-1 (I know your case is different). People think AOS takes 6-9 months, when in reality it can take forever like with your MIL
  25. OldUser
    Nice, problem solved 😊
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