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  1. Totally get your worry. One time I got stamp showing as if I entered the US one month earlier! I left within 90 days of the stamp start date. I-94 was correct though. Didn't cause any issues during AOS.
  2. Divorce ASAP and file I-751 with waiver. Did you file AR-11 for your move? Good lawyer won't hurt.
  3. You're not living together since June. USCIS will mostly be interested in evidence of bonafide marriage between the date you got married and June 2023. They'll consider a statement from your spouse dated later and the divorce decree.
  4. Hi, sorry you're going through marriage breakdown. There's no reason or benefit staying married, but separated just for I-751. How long does a divorce take in your jurisdiction? If your spouse is cooperative, you may want to divorce ASAP and file I-751 with evidence of marriage entered in a good faith.
  5. Did consulate ask her about arrests etc? Did you have to list it on a boarding foil form?
  6. Sorry to hear you're going through this. I think the best course of action is: She's an LPR and should not be denied entry. If you don't have I-797, she still should try crossing by land, especially if you have a copy of extension letter.
  7. Cannot travel on I-90. Should wait for I-751 receipt and travel with that and expired GC.
  8. No, your MIL being interviewed, not her lawyer. In my experience, lawyers do not say much unless it is related to their client's rights being violated. Or to give legal clarification on something. Your MIL should absolutely know the address etc. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Immigration Officer may be kind enough to accomodate due to her age (no guarantees), but she must know the basics, cannot walk in there clueless.
  9. That's the most concerning part to me. I think it's your and your wife's responsibility to explain how important this interview is and maybe even perform some mock interview with MIL to ensure she answers questions properly even in Russian language. Explain MIL the importance of giving short, truthful and to the point answers. Go through I-485 questions too to ensure she answers Yes/No correctly for every question.
  10. Visa in passport is a "ticket" into the US. If your passport or visa happen to expire while you're in the US in valid L-1 status, it doesn't mean you have to leave the US immediately. You can just renew the passport at that point from the US, but won't be able to travel. I believe visa can be issued with expiration beyond passport expiration. I think in this case, you'll be able to travel with old passport with valid vida and new passport. Important Also keep in mind, depending on visa instructions, sometimes it requires passport to have 6 months validity beyond intended departure time. I think I've seen this requirement for J-1 visa. In this case, not sure if visa would be issued at all.
  11. January 2024 date of you LPR anniversary minus 90 days is the earliest you can apply. That'a given you don't have trips over 6 months since getting GC and you spent most of the time in the US.
  12. That's great. Disregard SS card with restrictions. Does he have an EAD?
  13. I used a copy with certified translation because original wasn't in English. At the interview, I showed the original. I'd follow that visa reciprocity link @Mike E provided If your BC looks like what USCIS expects, you should be fine. Don't send the original, only certied copy or scan. You won't get anything original back from USCIS.
  14. Please, for your own sake, review all the forms and instructions for AOS, as well as prepare for ROC. See what is required in terms of evidence. It may require US citizen providing copy of passport or birth certificate, tax transcripts etc. There's a lot going on, and gathering it takes time. We're here to help!
  15. Who are "they"? USCIS? I don't recollect them ever saying "ideally" in their instructions or forms. It is required for most applicants, yes. If you don't submit it with AOS packet, you will get RFE, which will slow down the case.
  16. There's no massive difference between filing online or on paper. You can choose whichever method you feel more comfortable with. USCIS allows and accepts both.
  17. I can vote online if you want 😃 But personally would file paper. All my petitions so far were on paper other than AR-11.
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