OldUser

What does she do when she has to renew her Driver's License and show proof of status? Do workers there get stuck seeing different names on GC and DL and does she have to show additional paperwork to show name change?

Not as a general rule, but as an exception. Soon they'll be changing the laws in Germany to make it even easier.

Bonafide marriage evidence: - IDs / DLs with matching address - Joint tax return transcripts - Joint lease contract / mortgage statements - Bank statements for joint checking, savings, brokerage, accounts - Evidence of any other jointly owned assets - car title etc - Utility bills showing both names - Insurance policies (health, car, homeowners, renters etc) showing both names - Birth certificates of kids born in this marriage - Flight, hotel, cruise reservations with both names - Photos with friends and family - Joint memberships (Costco, gym, whatever else) - Living wills listing each other - Correspondence (letters, cards etc) addressed to both of you - Any other evidence of bonafide marriage

I'd think just because your parent is no longer a Chinese national (did they formally renounce Chinese citizenship by the way?) it doesn't mean the parent wasn't born in China. You can probably hire a lawyer to do this on your parent's behalf.

I don't need visas for most of the countries in the world and the ones I'd need visas for - I don't need to visit. I'd never provide fraudulent docs to any government. It is a criminal offence in most jurisdictions.

Do you have proof for this statement?

That's aweful, I didn't realize how bad the situation is. I thought dishonest people would have to "doctor" the fake tickets. Level of effort seems way to low...

@VictoriaS208 asylum would have had some level credebility if the family was bullied by Mexico government or government was unable to provide protection from bad guys. If the family moved few times to different parts of Mexico, was still a target, despite efforts and they had proof of government doing nothing - that would make it somewhat qualifying. What you're describing currently is a not an asylum case that would have success.

OP said they didn't have any first name. Hence my question how does it work in those cultures. E.g. if entire family shares last name Simpson but no first names...How would they call each other? Simpson?

$1440

Normal

And it presumably would have your husbands name? Not sure how it works outside the US. In many US states this alone allows changing to husband's last name.

If the child was born outside of the US to the naturalized US citizen, the parent needs to meet physical presence requirement: A child’s U.S. citizen parent must meet the following physical presence requirements: "The parent has been physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for at least 5 years; and The parent met such physical presence for at least 2 years after he or she reached 14 years of age. A parent’s physical presence is calculated in the aggregate and includes time accrued in the United States during periods when the parent was not a U.S. citizen." Do you meet this requirement? More info https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-5

Somebody needs to do a proper analysis before confidently saying the child is a US citizen.

That's normal. Many people's names don't match on birth certificate and newer documents. Your marriage certificate is proof of changing name.

Yes, get him GC. If something doesn't work out proving his US citizenship - he'll have solid proof of LPR status. Why do you think the cĥild is a citizen? Is his other parent a US citizen? Who told you the child was a citizen? A lawyer or just a friend / acquaintence?

There is no downside to this approach if you can update your name in your country easily. This will ensure your passport name will match name on GC etc.

I wouldn't think you'd have an issue naturalizing. I can't even think why and what pretext USCIS would use to go after GC if they wanted. You should be fine, but this is of course not a legal advice.

Yes they can. The best evidence would be proof of paying fine.

The answer should be yes. Yes, your husband was detained. He wasn't convicted or jailed, but was detained. He should tell the truth and present police certificate he has, otherwise it's misrepresentation. What about evidence for paying the fine? Does he have it?

So 3 year rule? Why not under 5 year rule? Did you break continuous residence or physical presence? 5 year rule required less evidence and doesn't require proving bonafide marriage.

5 year rule is general provision, not related to employment. Anybody can apply under 5 year rule when they're a resident for 5 years, even the ones married to US citizens if desired.

I can give you the definitive answer. Yes, NOA1 (Notice of Action #1) is the same as I-797, same as extension letter and the same as receipt. All of these terms describe the same letter. The letter itself should say your green card is extended by 48 months. You may receive separate letter with code to access your petition online.

This is an interesting question. It looks like you can still succeed filing under regular 5 year rule, given you maintained house, bank account and other ties to the US. I assume you paid US taxes all along? Also you can consider filing under 4 years and 1 day rule. That would bring your filing date to late December 2025 instead of January 2027. If you feel like you have supporting documentation and can build a strong case, you should try filing now. The worst case you'd lose a filing fee. Another important part is whether you spent 30 months in the US in the last 5 years. If you did not, then it's not worth applying now.

Could be a status glitch too. If formally withdrawn, I'd expect mail in 4-6 weeks confirming it. I wouldn't be re-applying in the meanwhile anyways until this petition is squared away.