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What is attorney's opinion on all of this? Why aren't they handling the case? Did attorney know about naturalization certificate issue? Was this discussed when filing I-129F?

While I-693 doesn't have fees for filing, it's not free. You have to find a civil surgeon approved by USCIS and go through paid medical exam. You can search for civil surgeons here - https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon Please take I-864 seriously. Both incorrect medical and incorrect I-864 are probably most frequent reasons for case denials. Overall, there's definitely positive things about your case progressing but make sure to get both forms right!

Whatever is said over the phone has no legal binding. Did USCIS ever send you letter assuring you they'll decide I-290B within 90 days?

Would you trust this answer? I wouldn't. Come together for combo. You're right preparing for it. While not guaranteed, it's better for wife to be with you and combo doesn't happen VS her being there alone with officer trying to conduct combo.

While true, the reason many recommend assuming is to ensure one brings US citizen spouse. One thing is to be disappointed immigrant, but much worse is a dissapointed immigration officer interviewing the immigrant asking for spouse who's not there!

Bring the spouse regardless. You don't want surprises on the day.

Congrats! Yes, you got approved without interview.

Normal 4-10 weeks

4-8 weeks, nowadays even up to 10 weeks.

Here's entire thread about travelling on conditional GC + extension letter: I've had several trips on it too while I-751 was pending. It's nothing to write home about, other than you need to show up to airport nice and early and prepare to wait for airline staff / immigration to validate everything. Occasionally you may get some airline staff not familiar with it, for that you can carry printout of carrier guide.

It's possible. N-400 is definitely a priority.

Normal

I don't know the whole story, but so far it looks like it's DIY case if you can find records related to J1.

Contact sponsor organization who arranged J1. They may have records. File FOIA request to get all immigration info on file. It's your burden to prove you're admissable. No info = stuck in limbo.

Check J1 visa in passport and DS-2019 form

What did he file? I-130? That's in the past now. Nothing to be changed there.

Nothing to remove your ex husband from when it comes to immigration if removal of conditions is not filed. You will file I-751 with Divorce Waiver. You can do it any time if you have divorce decree already.

Thank you for clarifying. If adult unmarried child is sponsored, he cannot wait in the US (making sure @Keesh understands this)

Thank you for clarification. Yes, it's possible. It's best to address any issues first. You see, any prior denial will complicate your future I-130 case. USCIS will naturally spend more time scrutinizing everything / hesitating to approve whenever you have a mark on your immigration file. So the best course of action is to address any issues and then file I-130. There's no point spending money and waiting to get a denial. If it would get miraculously approved without naturalization certifcate flagged again, this same issue may arise when immigrant will file for I-751 or N-400 or even I-90 to replace GC. You'd do a disservice to the immigrant by keeping everything as is and not fixing the issue. This is how legendary messy cases are created that news buzz about. Do what's in your control to prevent it - by correcting your naturalization certificate.

Probably the time embassy receives packet from NVC.

My understanding is most of filers are subjects thus the answer should be "yes". Are parents on TPS? Then they may be exempted and the answer may be "no". https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-3

How old is your son? Is he married? If he's an unmarried minor under 21, you can sponsor them. Otherwise, only when you become a citizen yourself and it will be a long wait during which the adult child cannot stay in the US unless has some other status.

What do you mean by initial petition / application? If you mean initial I-130 and I-485 that got you conditional green card, they're decided. You got immigration benefit. You cannot erase your ex-spouse sponsors name from I-130. Did you file I-751, Petition to Remove conditions yet? Was this a joint petition you filed with ex-spouse? If yes, then yes, you need to amend petition to Divorce Waiver petition.

Yes, she should either pay expenses for legal fees and / or head back to country of prior residence. What's holding her in the US after only 2 months of marriage? Does she have other family here? Does she have any legal path to stay in the US with marriage collapsing? US citizen has all the power over immigrant when AOS is pending.

4-6 weeks in the mail. Documents tab will hopefully update soon.