OldUser

The whole idea with WoM is that it never reaches the judge and gets decided before that.

Bad idea. The notice has two pages. Bring both.

Whether we all agree or disagree the only opinion that matters is of USCIS. They have key to the kingdom and petitioner is responsible for proving they're eligible for immigration benefit. We may like it, we may not like it, but burden of proof is on petitioner. If I recall correctly, this is one of the first chapters in their manual. If you're playing their game (filing immigration case), you should play by their rules. Accepting this fact will help getting the benefit faster. Resisting it makes you the party delaying your spouse's immigration. You cannot blame USCIS, the rules are out there in public and they don't change this often. Not just K-1 have to go through this. Many people adjusting status from visitor's, work or other visa have to do the same when it comes to removal of conditions. I'd say it's more widespread to share at least some finances in the marriage. By doing that you're putting money where your mouth is. Isolating finances from each other is highly suspicious in the eyes of USCIS. Hence request for more evidence. Good luck!

Most likely it won't get noticed by airline agents. AFAIK the back of I-797 doesn't contain anything useful, it may be blank. You can try requesting replacement https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init If you only noticed it now after 3 months, it's likely nobody ever going to notice / pay attention to it when you travel with it.

I think the easiest way would be to keep your current name on all documents including GC until you naturalize. This would eliminate a lot of potential issues including your name not matching on foreign passport and GC. During N-400 you can change name to whatever name you want including your grandmother's last name. Not sure how it would work with your wife.

Primary residence is typically ignored as an asset by USCIS When it comes to husband's savings, is it cash? Is it five times the difference between 125% poverty guideline and his current income? Ideally you should be looking for a joint sponsor with qualifying income.

A good attorney can point out irrelevant questions from officer and redirect interview back to things that actually matter. Just the presence of attorney often helps keeping officer accountable and in check. Attorney can take notes of interview (you cannot). Whether to take attorney or not is totally your choice. I can personally see value in paying somebody for that last push, since it's super important part of immigration process. You may think otherwise and it's fine. Good luck!

Did the mother in law actually earn well above 125% of poverty guideline in each of the last three years?

I personally used them only in some occasions: 1) Car downpayment 2) USCIS fees 3) Home renovation expenses (since contractors charge credit card fees)

Why not use personal check?

Good point, didn't know that.

Agreed

It's best to bring original letter to the biometrics interview she should have received in the mail. Having said that, most likely the printout would also work. At least it's better than missing the appointment or showing up emptyhanded.

Very valid point. AFAIK US government rarely goes after the sponsor to reimburse for any benefits provided to immigrant. Having said that, I would be very hesitant to sign anything like this.

The agency is imcompetent. Exam is required, waiver for vaccines is required unless you're ready to get all missing vaccines.

If you don't have a lease at the old place by the time you move to temporary place, you should file AR-11 and I-865 noting your temporary place address. Then another AR-11 and I-865 when you move again. The online portion only takes 2 minutes to file, so no issue there. There can be a problem if you use either current or temporary address on I-751. USCIS sometimes ignores any address changes and sends correspondence including GC to old address. Mail forwarding generally doesn't work for GC and other docs sent by USCIS. So, the best course of action is to file I-751 using new long term address if your wife is still going to be within 90 days window of filing at that point. So if you're moving in to permanent address before deadline in March, just file I-751 from that place. It's better to file from stable address VS rush and file from old or temporary one. Considering I-751 takes 2+ years on average, a month or two later or earlier won't make any significant difference to processing time, but will ensure GC is safe and will arrive at the right address. VJ has many stories of one's I-751 getting derailed because of moving in the process. People don't receive RFEs, NOIDs, interview letters because of moving.

P.S I hope if you're renting, both names are on current and new lease. Or both names are in the deed if you own houses.

She needs to file AR-11 online within 10 days of moving. You, as a sponsor, need to file I-865 within 30 days of moving by mail (not available online). File I-751 from Washington. There should be no issues with it. Make sure to update addresses on your bank accounts, DLs, other documents promptly after moving. You can also set up USPS forwarding. The biggest implication would be filing taxes next year, as you'll have to file two state taxes.

Absolutely. Make sure to save the following months. If you get RFE you'll be able to provide more.

Yes, most of the trouble when travelling with extension letter comes from the airlines, not US CBP. I was never able to check in online when on expired GC and extension letter. However, others on VJ typed in +4 years from expiration date on their GC and were able to check in online. I find online check useless on international flights. You still have to show actual documents before boarding multiple times.

The second GC was issued in error.

Coworker must be an LPR of US citizen domiciled in the US, making enough money to be an eligible joint sponsor.

Everything can be revisited during N-400 and especially if you and your spouse lived separately any time prior to I-751 approval. Essentially, USCIS can determine ROC was approved in error. How long after ROC approval did you divorce?

That's true

Not even sure what could convince the CBP agent if she was put in secondary. Definitely take everything you have.