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  1. OldUser
    A US citizen or US LPR whose income exceeds 125% of HHS poverty guidelines as specified here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p For example, if it's somebody with household size of 2 living in one of the 48 contiguous states, the 125% is $25550. So if the sponsor makes over $40000 it should be easy, if between $30000 and $40000 it's a little harder, and if it's below $30000 it may be a challenge. If it's below $25550 then they're not qualified. The more dependants the person has, the higher income they need to be a sponsor.
  2. OldUser
    So you need a medical exam for immigrant visa. Did you complete it? Was vaccinations section completed?
  3. OldUser
    The entry is when you actually physically entered the US last time. At least that's what I'd put. ~ Not a legal advice ~
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    No need for a lawyer to file I-131. The form is a bit tricky because it covers multiple documents (Refugee Travel Document, Re-Entry Permit and Advance Parole). If you follow instructions carefully, you will file it for Re-Entry Permit no problem. AFAIK you don't need a lot of documentation for it.
  5. OldUser
    Congratulations! There's usually few weeks in between approval letter and GC.
  6. OldUser
    It may become available. Also, I found tracking number much earlier in USPS Informed Delivery. You should expect a package described as "USCIS- Lees Summit Production Facility"
  7. OldUser
    Yes, this is normal. Just have to wait and see if it eventually gets approved or not.
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    To get GC you'll either need to get an immunization or waiver approved. Waiver with prior immunization is possible, but not easy. Waiver also takes more time and money. You can postpone vaccinations and deal with it in the US if prefer. But you'll have to satisfy the civil surgeon and USCIS to get GC. Good luck!
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    Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if she's asked the reason why she wanted to stay at the interview if she has one. Because time is the most valuable asset in everyone's life? You'd be surprised, but that's how USCIS operate. It's up to an immigrant to prove they're eligible for an immigration benefit and no fraud was used to obtain it. I'm not accusing anybody, just understand it's not an easy case.
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    One would think an overwhelming majority of victims in this situation seek help and support from their family and head back to the country of origin. With only 3-4 months in the US, most of them would feel like it was a long horrible vacation VS planning long term immigration route. Of course, the person may have legitimate marital issue and abuse, as well as desire now to stay in the US. But USCIS will be no less sceptical and could assume it was all planned before entering the US. I cannot advise whether to go VAWA route or not, just a warning it may be a challenging one.
  11. OldUser
    Just get your US spouse sponsor you for IR-1 visa by filing I-130 petition. Getting student visa with US spouse is challenging. If the long term plan is to live in the US don't try getting non-immigrant visas.
  12. OldUser
    If they were green card holders when you became a US citizen, yes. Or if they were born after you became a US citizen. Otherwise they have to apply for N-400 as adults after you sponsor them for GC. There's no way to skip being a LPR stage AFAIK.
  13. OldUser
    They need Green Cards. You can do it by filing I-130 for both of them. Then you'll either have to get them to council process (DS-260) or adjust status by filing I-485 (if eligible). Once they become LPRs, they'll have to apply for their naturalization on their own.
  14. OldUser
    How much solid documentation of abuse does she have? WAVA could be an option, but the shorter the marriage was, the harder is to prove there was a relationship at all. Short marriages are fraud indicators and may be held to a higher standard by USCIS.
  15. OldUser
    1. How old are your children? 2. Were children born before or after you became a US citizen?
  16. OldUser
    The best call is to find a different joint sponsor. For the household size of 3, the 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines is $32275. But if you count the forth person being sponsored, the minimum is $39000. I don't know how I'd live on $41k of income on my own, let alone in a household of 4. It's a pretty close call, I think that's why USCIS isn't fully convinced.
  17. OldUser
    No problem then
  18. OldUser
    Plus one has to declare any immigrant petitions in DS-160 that were ever filed.
  19. OldUser
    I heard of cultures not using last names in general. But to think that one can just easily add a last name to passport after US officials flagged it... That seems odd. Why wasn't it there in the first place then? AFAIK, when no first name available, US officials put FNU (first name unknown). When no last name available, US officials put LNU (last name unknown). To OP: you can get denied entry at any point, just like any tourist. But unlikely because of this.
  20. OldUser
    What sort of ties do you have to the US now? Do you own a property here? Do you have bank accounts, savings here? Typically, employment overseas is not a problem, as well as unemployment.
  21. OldUser
    I think @Lil bear summarized it well. LPR status / legal status is covered by GC. But address in the state requires bank statements, bills, any other similar correspondence showing name and address. This is pretty easy to get.
  22. OldUser
    $250 and few weeks is cheaper and faster than mistakes when dealing with USCIS. Those can take months and thousands to fix. I don't think you can blame the agency for your mistakes.
  23. OldUser
    Sounds weird, I thought GC should prove both legal presence and identity. It has both pieces of information. Did you try different office or speaking to manager?
  24. OldUser
    Getting ID should be easier than naturalizing. You already have 1 piece of evidence - letters from joint bank account. Just get another piece of evidence, that will allow to get ID. And this will make N-400 easier. With free options I mentioned there should be no big deal. Not sure why this is a hold up? Good luck and let us know how it goes.
  25. OldUser
    Using credit cards for USCIS charges involves a bit of a risk due to banks occasionally declining transactions as fradulent. However, I'd give it 6-8 weeks for USCIS to charge the card, open the case and send extension letter by mail. These are current timelines.
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