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  1. OldUser
    It's frowned upon by many immigration officers as it looks as an attempt to extend legal status by all means. People are right raising the concern. With new administration, USCIS is likely going to be stricter on many things. I wouldn't walk into interview without a lawyer. This is all based on understanding she lived and studied in the US for 10+ years
  2. OldUser
    Whatever evidence of living together and combining finances you have - include it with initial submission to reduce chance of RFE, interview and delays.
  3. OldUser
    It is normal. It can take 8-10 weeks to get receipt for filing a new case. If we could go back in time, I'd recommend using personal check for payment. There's way too many reports on VJ about charges on credit cards getting flagged as fradulent and the entire packet gets returned...
  4. OldUser
    @nikaM do you have any dependants on your taxes? What's the household size you put?
  5. OldUser
    This can take 8 weeks easily nowadays. Using credit cards is risky, if we could back in time, I'd recommend using personal check. I'd start worrying around January 20th onwards...
  6. OldUser
    I'm sorry you had to go through this.
  7. OldUser
    She didn't know a single figure... Couldn't answer anything. No wonder why USCIS takes forever to decide on cases. Just sad.
  8. OldUser
    Do not worry about estimated times. MyProgress tab is source of useless, inaccurate information. Many people saw it disappear. It may reappear in the future. There's often maintenance related to it or outages. Your case is processing normal. You should not expect rapid updates within 1 month of submitting biometrics. The next update will likely be either be RFE or interview, and it's likely going to be at least 3 months away from now, maybe 6-9 months. There will be nothing in between and you'll see estimates jumping from few days to several months for no reason.
  9. OldUser
    I-130 is form completed by US citizen. I-130A is form completed by foreign spouse. So when it says "you / your" keep the context in mind. 1. Yes, these are questions about your spouse employment history outside the US.
  10. OldUser
    The delay is not because you did sonething wrong, it's because it takes them 8-10 weeks to open packet and look at it. Last time it didn't take USCIS 2 months to study your packet. It sat for weeks in their facilty, then somebody opened it, and within few hours replied with rejection and it took a week to get returned by mail.
  11. OldUser
    As the reponses in this thread suggest, police certificate is needed for foreign fiance, the beneficiary.
  12. OldUser
    Real IDs can be obtained by anybody including LPRs and foreign students etc. Enhanced DLs and Real IDs are different things though. Don't want to side track the thread any further, but it's an interesting discussion. Maybe will start a different thread elsewhere.
  13. OldUser
    Sorry to hear you're frustrated, but be prepared for 18+ months. There's new administration coming, and because of this USCIS may be shifting focus to other areas. Make sure to pay for I-131 so he'll have ability to travel overseas without abandoning Adjustment of Status. For example, his mother gets sick back home etc. Make sure to pay for I-765, so he will get work permit. This will not only allow him to work legally while waiting for green card, but also open bank accounts, build credit history, get driver's licence etc. Good luck!
  14. OldUser
    Because his vaccines were not completed in Morocco, he'll need to complete them in the US. He must complete medical exam (form I-693) and submit it with form I-485. If he doesn't do it - his case will be rejected, fees not returned. It's a new change. So he needs to find a civil surgeon and bring all paperwork about vaccinations he has. Here's official website to search civil surgeons: https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon He will be given any missing vaccines with medical exam for a fee depending on coverage his medical insurance provides. Do not leave civil surgeon without completing all missing vaccinations, it will cost more and cause I-693 rejection.
  15. OldUser
    If you get insurance through employment or paying yourself, I don't see how government is involved. Did you get some insurance through government program? Are you sure your alien spouse was eligible for it?
  16. OldUser
    I thought the whole point of EDLs was they can only be issued to US citizens? Either way, I'd use US BC or US passport in OP's case.
  17. OldUser
    But needed for AOS once inside the US
  18. OldUser
    I guess Enhanced Drivers License, but not sure if they're accepted by USCIS in this case as proof of citizenship
  19. OldUser
    15 months is pretty normal for AOS. Don't forget, K-1 has both parts: I-129F and AOS. Each can 12+ months. So CR-1 is overall faster.
  20. OldUser
    MyProgress and estimates on it are notoriously glitchy and inaccurate. Don't believe a thing on it unless confirmed by emails, letters and case status.
  21. OldUser
    Absolutely not. You will need to complete I-864. You probably need a joint sponsor and need to re-establish US domicile.
  22. OldUser
    It's simply because US (at least CBP, DOS) doesn't want people coming to the US to give birth... There's a whole thing about "anchor babies" (sorry for the term used) the upcoming administration is likely to address with their policies. You can get CRBA, but you have to actively prove you're eligible to pass the citizenship, which is a higher burden then just giving birth in the US. Many aren't eligible for CRBA and would not be able to pass citizenship, but otherwise would have had US citizen children by birth if were allowed into the US during pregnancy. Plus airlines also need to be prepared for complicated situations and higher risks linked to pregnant passengers.
  23. OldUser
    At least you didn't fly all the way to the US to be denied entry and placed on return flight...
  24. OldUser
    Family lawyer. Yes, you can do paperwork for immigration yourself if you study carefully everything before starting the process. The most important questions are: 1) Are you sure you can handle the costs associated with marrying somebody from overseas? This includes all sorts of immigration fees, general help with fitting in in society, affording flights and visits overseas through the course of your marriage as the other half will most likely want to visit home country 2) Are you sure you want to do the K-1 route which is lengthier and more expensive compared to CR-1 visa?
  25. OldUser
    This is not the intention of K-1 visa. The idea is that you know for sure you're marrying the person before sponsoring them for visa. People are not toys you can return to store within 90 day period. They're leaving their home, family, friends, jobs, everything they have to rely on you for some time until they can settle in new and totally different place which is USA. It would be totally irresponsible and immoral to break somebody's life like this by betraying them in their most vulnerable moment. Now, to the question... Prenup does not waive your I-864 obligations to US government.
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