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Not sure, it wasn't a choice for me. Again, to update status one needs to complete SS-5. The reason SS-5 exists is to get / replace a card. Agreed, not a big deal as it doesn't count towards the limit.

Informing SSA about citizenship update triggers card replacement. On the backend, SS officer fills SS-5

Congratulations!

Only speculating here, but one of the reasons for USCIS being persistent on you showing bills besides proving bonafide marriage may be your background check. E.g. they ran background check on you, didn't find any documentation showing your address etc. For most applicants, they found addresses etc. For you, they didn't. So they were asking for proof.

Besides showing my DL at the interview, I didn't have to provide any proof of residing at my address for 3 months. However, any issues you had with prior denial of N-400 may resurface again at your next interview. It's not like USCIS forget stuff they asked you before. If ROC is approved, it's good.

Sorry for assuming AI and thank you for summarizing information!

Exactly, even if expedite is approved, it can take months (3, 6?) to get any movement. US visas aren't issued in Sumy region either. Parents may need to go to Kiev or Poland (wherever visas are issued nowadays). Parent's safety and immigration are two different things, with safety being a bigger priority in my opinion.

What do you mean by "converting to IR-1 / CR-1"? There's no process to convert from K-1 to CR-1 visa once you filed it. Where's this information from? While it makes sense, some of it looks like AI generated content? My recommendation was always to go CR-1 route VS K-1, and it's another reason to go marriage route.

I don't know laws in China, but quick search revealed foreigner may need to be a resident in order to marry in China?

Sorry about situation, but I cannot add anything else to what already said in this or other thread...

Give it a week or so before starting worrying. My Amazon packages shipped with USPS also occasionally overpromise on delivery estimate, but arrive few days later.

AI is a very unreliable source of informafion. It tends to hallucinate (make things up) when it doesn't know the answer. I know for a fact I got car loan as LPR with lowest rate advertised by dealership at the time. Also, my credit cards typically got lower APR than my USC spouse because I got higher income and excellent payment history. Where, however USC spouse got better rate, was mortgage. But the reason for that was, spouse's credit history was twice as long as mine. And I got more credit inquiries due to applying for cards / loans. I'll keep this remark by SSA employee this in mind though. Just never came across this as a factor, and I'm really into finance as a hobby for the past 7 years.

How do you know they lost it? Letters and cards sent by USCIS can take 2-8 weeks to arrive by USPS.

Only current income matters for affidavit of support, whether we like it or not...

I would reply to RFE, unless online status says petition is approved. 1) Are you sure it was an officer? And not somebody else pretending? 2) How can you prove RFE is no longer relevant? Just a phone call? I'd be careful. If USCIS denies case due to not responding to RFE, how can you prove this phone call took place and what was said was true?

Who's sponsoring who? Is US citizen making $0 for the past few years? If yes, joint sponsor may be required.

Utility bills are typically needed to prove valid marriage and cohabitation when filing for naturalization under 3 year rule. What was the basis for denial? Surely it wasn't because of bills. If it was based on your inability to show bonafide marriage, it would be bad. It may haunt you in this N-400 too, even though you're applying under 5 year rule now. Do you have a denied I-751 or pending I-751? Are you still married to US citizen? If yes, do you live together?

Hmmm, if you were on radar for this, why aren't you taking more substantial steps to get evidence before applying? If they had doubts in the past, there's almost no doubt you're going to be scrutinized in this area. What happened to last application? Did you get denied?

I assume you're applying under 5 year rule (general provision)? No specific proof is required. You need to have a valid state ID or DL for interview showing correct address. Why don't you have something in your name though? How do you live without utilities or lease or bank statements in your name and address?

Are you sure about this? This seems discriminatory. I never heard of this. Got loans and mortgages. The biggest factor was length of credit history, credit score, income to debt ration and employment history.

Yes, as long as you can legally marry in Japan, you can go this route. You'd need to translate docs from Japanese though for immigration paperwork. Or you can marry online with Utah before your trip and consumate marriage in Japan.

It's optional

Valid for work only with DHS authorization? I'd get it updated, as it may raise eyebrows of some incompetent HRs when performing I-9. Then you have to show US passport or certificate of naturalization to prove you can work... On the contrary, SS card without restriction and valid DL or state ID is all you need for I-9 as a citizen.

Sounds like RFE was cancelled. But I wouldn't be surprised if you receive both letters: one requesting evidence and one saying request was cancelled. They can even arrive in wrong order or together. You may get cancellation first, then request. If this happens, I'd reply to RFE even if you receive cancellation. The last thing you want is USCIS playing games saying you didn't reply to RFE, even if they cancelled it. If you get approval or "Oath will be scheduled" status soon, then I'll hold off replying to RFE unless you're too close to deadline.

Once she enters on K-1 and marries she'll have to adjust in the US. Otherwise, if she leaves, she'll have to go through consular process for 2 years, and you'll have to file I-130 for that. And you'll have to file I-130 for each child too. There's no guarantees on reentry permit. Some people never see it despite paying for it. And GC can take a year. A cleaner approach is: - Marry somewhere in third neutral country - File 3 x I-130s - Wait for 2 years to reunite Another option is Utah online marriage, but you'll have to meet each other in person and consumate marriage for visa to be issued. Again, 3 x I-130s will be required with Utah marriage. I-129F allows listing minor unmarried children in same petition as for their mother. But everybody will have to adjust status and be in the US for that