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  1. OldUser
    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.
  2. OldUser
    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.
  3. OldUser
    AFAIK most of I-751s have IOE nowadays.
  4. OldUser
    You'd be surprised. She may need a I-601 waiver, but it's not always easy to get.
  5. OldUser
    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.
  6. OldUser
    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.
  7. OldUser
    There you go 😃
  8. OldUser
    That's great. Disregard SS card with restrictions. Does he have an EAD?
  9. OldUser
    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.
  10. OldUser
    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!
  11. OldUser
    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.
  12. OldUser
    Yes, I'm yet to see USCIS refunding any fees. That's just never the case.
  13. OldUser
    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.
  14. OldUser
    I can vote online if you want 😃 But personally would file paper. All my petitions so far were on paper other than AR-11.
  15. OldUser
    I'd think yes:
  16. OldUser
    I don't have data points, but if I was you, I'd first apply for ESTA and see if it gets approved.
  17. OldUser
    Were you married to LPR or US citizen? If first, 5 years, if second - 3 years. You can file 90 days early
  18. OldUser
    Request for evidence. This is when USCIS wants to see supporting documents for petition(s)
  19. OldUser
    I think it's natural for a lawyer to be careful and cautious. Any tiny error / false optimism / overpromise can lead to significant changes in client's immigration path. It's better be on this side of spectrum than the other. Immigration is a minefield or choppy waters of open South Pacific Ocean. Not a walk in a park IMHO and should be taken with great level of preparedeness.' Hacking may draw situations a bit scarier thab they are, but you gotta discount that, he's trying to make $$$$
  20. OldUser
    That's a desirable outcome, but doesn't always happen. Harder than regular jointly filed case, but not impossible. All depends on evidence.
  21. OldUser
    Unfortunately, no. They don't have to take applicant's words.
  22. OldUser
    Why not sue for both?
  23. OldUser
    They've lived separately before. I can't think how this can be approved.
  24. OldUser
    Based on OP's history, the I-751 is unlikely going to be approved... I think it's been heading to for denial a long time now. Maybe USCIS is waiting for the marriage to fall apart.
  25. OldUser
    Yes in my opinion I think you have big issues already and this move (even "temporary" 1 year) will make chances of I-751 approval even lower.
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