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You cannot withold this information about divorce. Notify USCIS about divorce ASAP. This is critical. You need to convert your I-751 to divorce waiver and attach copy of divorce decree. If you skip it now and get I-751 approved without updating USCIS about divorce, you'll have major issues when trying to naturalize. To the point, that USCIS will revisit your LPR status and potentially put you in removal. Also, the fact USCIS sent you a couple of RFEs signals they may know about your marital issues / divorce.

Don't do it, it's not worth it. Yes, technically it will be forgiven, because she's married to a US citizen. But it may result in delays / questions at the interview etc. Aim at sending application 10, better 14 days before I-94 expires. If money is the reason, borrow somewhere to cover costs. There's nothing cool about being out of status for a new immigrant.

I assume you're married to a US citizen? Do it now. Question to others: is I-129F still ok in this case or dead e.g I-130 is required?

Why did you go? From what I heard, having USC petitioner at the CR-1 / IR-1 interview overseas usually hurts and doesn't help the case.

Three things you need to realize: - Lawyers start at $3000. A good one starts at $5000 - Lawyers cannot help much with overseas case. They cannot attend consular interview with you, cannot appeal the visa decision - You'll still have to do the legwork and ensure everything is filed correctly. If, when you fiance comes to the states, you still think you need a lawyer, you can shop around for one for Adjustment of Status (AOS). Make sure you check any lawyer on: - https://www.aila.org/ - https://www.americanbar.org/ to ensure they're real lawyers. You can start search on Yelp of other similar websites. Get a few consults and see who appears to be credible.

It's possible the original medical is missing something. The path of least resistance is to get a fresh medical. You already have another RFE and seem to be somewhat close to decision. Don't get your I-485 denied, because you'll have to start over (think about new wait and fees!)

Don't worry. Everybody is a subject to biometrics appointment. USCIS waves a lot of them, but schedules some people randomly. There's nothing wrong.

Congratulations!!! Thanks for the update! Which field office?

See https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/632906-traveling-on-extension-letter/

Neither. You can download tax return transcripts from IRS website. They're usually 1 page long and preferred by USCIS.

You can check processing times: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

I think @Rocio0010 is pointing out this is a common knowledge? Outside of few exceptions for US LPRs, every country looks at the passport and doesn't really care about permanent residences elsewhere including the US.

Is this a question or a statement? Yes, typically a passport dictates whether visa is required. However, a good example is travelling to Canada with passport and Green Card. Even if passport requires appying for visa or eTA to enter Canada, green card waives that requirenent. US LPRs can enter Canada visa free. There's some other countries which simplify entry for US LPRs. Of course, passport is still required. Of course, the primary purpose of GC is living in the US and travelling to the US.

If that's what IO asked for and expects it, you should find one. Not much choice unfortunately...

Based on what I see, it looks approvable. The only thing that may weaken the case is postnuptial agreement. In terms of managing finances, not every couple merges 100% of income, that's OK. Based on the fact you never had AOS interview, the chances of I-751 interview following the divorce are higher than usual in my opinion.

What OP probably means, H&R block screwed their taxes and OP owes money to IRS. I had exact same experience with H&R block myself. Since then I started filing taxes myself. No issues whatsoever. Yes, it takes more time, but I'm now sure things are done correctly. I'd submit what you have, and meanwhile fix taxes. After all, USCIS is interested in evidence of you filing taxes on time, which you did. Whether there were mistakes requiring refiling tax forms or paying some balance is another matter. I'd speak to IRS and set up plan if you can't repay the balance immediately.

They can, but you'll have to convince them. H-1B tends to be cheaper and a bit quicker than GC. Also, employers also realize that a lot of employees change jobs every few years. H-1B allows them to have you for up to 6 years, which probably exceeds or closely matches the time anybody typically want to work for them. In additon, it's a bit harder for employee to switch jobs on H-1B. Once you get GC, you're free as a bird and can leave employer any moment. H-1B is used to retain you too, while promising future sponsorship for GC. I witnessed it myself. Out of 10+ immigrants in previous work, only 1 got sponsored for GC. He worked at the company for 5+ years. Everybody else came and left on H-1B or other work visas, working only 1-3 years on average for that employer. For the same reasons, it's harder to get H-1B right after graduation. Companies want to evaluate the person while they're working on OPT.

Do you guys have bigger goals, like becoming homeowners? Or having an emergency fund in case if something bad happens to one of you? This is when joint savings account may be useful. You don't have go ditch your personal checking / savings accounts. My spouse and I found it rewarding seeing our fund for downpayment growing month to month over 5 years. And then we got a house. The coolest part was when the APYs shoot up and monthly interest income was pretty substantial. You can open a joint online HYSA now. Many banks offer it. You can can even get some bonuses with the first deposit. There's nothing fishy, you're just living life and planning ahead.

Freudian slip? I think children should get their immigration status sorted and visit her back in Mexico.

Despite of that I-485 got denied. You should have formally notified them to convert to VAWA via mail. The cleanest way is to file a new I-485 in my opinion.

Not directly. The usual route is: F-1 => OPT => H-1B => GC However, you should not have plans (intent) on staying in the US when applying for non-immigrant visa. Being dual intent visa, H-1B is a good option to understand whether you want to stay in the US for good or return back home and do something else. Right before you finish studies, you can get OPT that would allow you to work for some time in the field of study. If employer likes you, they could sponsor you for H-1B. A few years later, either same or other employer can sponsor you for GC.

I am sorry you found it offensive, I'm giving a warning so you don't get into trouble during your immigration journey. By no any means I meant to accuse you, but USCIS may if you give them an answer like this. Good luck!

Based on history, the OP probably came on K-1. But good question to make sure OP was inspected and admitted properly.

Yes, you can get married any time. Be careful framing your reasons like this, especially during interview. I hope you're marrying because of love, and not for immigration status? Marrying for immigration benefits is fraud.

AFAIK grounds for I-485 will be different, now that you're no longer married. I think a new I-485 filing may be required, with I-360. Just read instructions, you should have asked USCIS to convert I-485 within 30 days of filing for WAVA. Did you do that? https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-vawa-self-petitioner