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I cannot confirm the amounts as I did it with a lawyer several years ago and it changed since. There should be no problem with one big check or multiple smaller. I used one check for my AOS and it got approved. In check's description you can list forms, e.g "For I-130, I-485 and biometrics"

It's called CRBA and there's set of requirements to be satisfied for that to happen. If you read the discussion in this thread, there were questions about how much time the naturalized citizen spent in the US prior to child's birth abroad.

@jackiegringa In your I-751 packet I would include the statement saying you're trying to get ADIT stamp without success. Hopefully you documented your attempts (call times, who you spoke to etc). Maybe that could help, though unlikely. Do you have a police report for lost green card? I would include copy of that too.

@jackiegringa sorry to hear the hell you're going through. What do you mean by renewal? I-751? Or you already have a 10 year green card and need to file I-90? Either one is taking over a year nowadays. I-751 or I-90 receipt on its own is not sufficient for travel or DMV. Your only choice is that I-551 stamp. How often do you call USCIS? I would be calling them daily until everybody know my name and have no other way of getting rid of my calls, but to schedule an appointment at local field office. Did you try going to other field offices? Maybe family member or a friend can give you a ride there.

Include copies of your DLs and or state IDs (if one doesn't drive) showing same address.

100% agree with that. In my case no, I'm very far from having 10K combined anywhere outside of the US. Just have few hundred bucks here and there to cover minimal things like some subscriptions. Occasionally would use the funds to cover small charges such as public transit or Uber abroad once in many moons.

The only caveat to this from non-immigration standpoint is, by doing this, in case of accident the joint assets may be vulnerable to claims. Whereas if only one person's name on title, it could be safer. I'm not a lawyer, found this article some time ago. Would appreciate your thoughts on it.

I'm not saying they're not going to be approved. Also as I said, it's only my subjective view. I'm also a believer I-751 and N-400 are chances for USCIS to review the entire immigration history of applicant. E.g. in my opinion it does't work on principle "we approved it before, then we should approve it now". My thinking is, the principle is: "we approved it before, did we make a mistake?" I'm thinking this, because there are multiple stages on the path to naturalization and they're often reviewed by different officers. Again, do not quote me on this, this is only my opinion and I could be wrong.

He means where there is only his or your name that's not worth including. Also, weaker evidence, but could be included: - Photographs (2-3 per page) showing you in presence of other family members or friends, with description of who's on the photo, when it was taken etc. Include a few from each year. - Scans of post cards or letters addressed to both of you

Yes, unless they ask, do not explain.

See the following examples. This is only my opinion. Easy: - USC and LPR were never married before - LPR didn't have a long complex history in the US prior to marriage (F1 for many years, asylum, unlawful presence etc) - A lot of strong evidence of bonafide marriage provided Hard: - Large age gap - Couple had stokes interview for green card - Divorce case - Widow case - LPR was out of status when filed I-485 - LPR committed a crime - LPR had an asylum filed - LPR or USC were married several times - USC sponsored ex spouse for green card in the past - USC got their citizenship through marriage to USC - Little evidence of bonafide marriage provided - Frequent address changes - LPR entered without inspection

I wouldn't include those. Just joint statements. They would show already deposits from his account and how the money is spent from joint account. Any utility bills in both names?

@red12345 only include evidence with both of your names. Or when spouse A paid medical bills / large purchases for spouse B or vice versa (showing both names).

Agreed, this is what I am also thinking.

Your entire immigration history is reviewed when you apply for N-400. - Were you in status when you married a US citizen? - Are you still married to this US citizen? - When your I-751 was approved, were you still married and living together? - Did you commit any crimes? - Were you a part of any group? There's many reasons why you could have been called for the second interview. Is I-797C for interview or something else?

Did you mean "except for USC" ?

But why? Moving forward always use it to enter the US.

There is no such form. There is I-90 and I would only file it after receiving physical green card with incorrect category / other info.

If you have a valid green card, just try to enter the US with it. With intention of actually establishing your life in the states. There is a chance, you may be admitted without an issue.

We'll they can accuse you of fraud too. And that can be a huge fine and even jail time if I remember correctly.

This is not correct. He will get a stamp in his passport which serves as green card. He can then order a replacement by filing I-90 if he doesn't receive physical green card. You cannot withdhold his green card, it's unlawful. It's not your property. If he ever wants to naturalize. He may choose to stay green card holder. If he wants to naturalize, it'll likely be under 5 year rule, since proving bonafide marriage may be tricky in his situation. Good luck with your choice, also make sure USCIS doesn't see fraud in helping him get here.

Not if they expect to leave on December 9th. Approval of re-entry permit (I-131) takes months, maybe a year. They're not even going to get receipt and fingerprinting done for it by December 9th. It's a tough choice between immigration and family.

Sorry to hear about the family member. It doesn't look good for your father and sister. Can at least one of them stay in the US for longer this time? Otherwise, next time they come, they'll have more trouble at the border. There is a great chance they'll be asked to give up their green card voluntarily, and if not, sent to court hearing deciding their status. If they lose LPR, they'll have to start from scratch to get it back. Staying for over a year outside of the US, coming back for a week and going back outside for a while again is very bad from immigration perspective. They should have applied for re-entry permit, allowing them to stay outside of the US for up to 2 years.

Did you move to a new address by any chance? What's the field office? Is she applying under 3 or 5 year rule? Is there pending I-751?

@Ahmed Helmy work visa application is not a do it yourself (DIY) exercise. Employer must pay the fees and have lawyers preparing your case. It does not look like your employer understands what work visa is and who qualifies for it. The profession of waiter / barista / host is not usually eligible for H1B work visa for example. I don't believe it qualifies for seasonal worker visa either. There's many people in the USA who can do the job. Usually, work visas require special skill or issued for industries with temporary shortage of workers. Your best bet is to obtain a student visa, get a Bachelor's degree in a field of study, complete OPT and find an employer who then will sponsor your H1B.