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The OP filed in 2020, must have received 12, 18 or 24 month extension. Worth requesting 48 month extension. The only question is whether GC was taken away when I-551 was given. I heard this happens.

Yes you should be able to get another stamp. Is everything OK with your marriage to US citizen who sponsored you?

What's the rush? Apply when you gather all the docs. It's not worth sending bare minumum. It extends your processing time and affects others. Don't forget, you may receive an RFE way before the interview if some evidence is missing from submission.

SF is slow. Read other threads. @Olga&Jared can confirm

I wish I could!

Update: ok, could've added way more... US visa, US passport or Green Card would have been cool costumes I guess.

Hey hey, it's Halloween time. What's the best costume?

I think it's best answered by a banker at the US bank you have an account with. They'll likely know in and outs of such transactions. Personally I only used online services such as Wise, but for much smaller amounts. I wouldn't trust them with large amounts anyways... So most likely you're going to be wiring money the old school way.

1) When you're separated I think you're only eligible for filing under 5 year rule, because 3 year rule requires living in marital union all the time until oath ceremony. To be eligible under 5 year rule, you needed to spend more than half of time living in the US, e.g. at least 30 months. In addition, you should have not had any trips more than 6 months in these 5 years. If in any of the years you had a trip that was longer than 180 days, then your "clock" for naturalization "resets". You need to start counting time from the day you're back in the US after that long trip. 2) You can always file taxes with $0 return. Getting a return and filing taxes is two different things. Of course, you can write a personal statement explaining how you didn't earn enough to be required to file taxes and attach evidence. But I'd suggest filing those taxes because it's the path of least resistance.

Good question, most likely a copy will suffice. I'd also be careful sending original document.

No, it's either: - You get a tax return transcript from IRS (usually 1 page) OR - You submit all pages of 1040 AND W2

You have to file AR-11 within 10 days of moving to new address. This can be done online for free. Your spouse (sponsor) should file I-865 within 30 days of moving to new address. This can only be done by mail, but there is no fee to pay. You should do both now, despite of I-751 filing where you'd use the new address. You have to keep updating address with AR-11 every time you move until you naturalize. Your spouse has to keep updating address with I-865 until you reached 40 quarters of work (SSA) or become a US citizen.

Kid is one good evidence. But you need to prove other aspects of married life: living at the same address, financial comingling, joint tax filings. What do you have for those? It seems like @Dashinka advice may work. If you don't know when you're coming back, it's easier to give up LPR and reapply when ready to move to the US.

Valid extension letter, expired GC and valid passport. The greater question is how you're gonna prove bonafide marriage living outside of the US. What evidence are you sending?

How long have you been married @Murican? If under 2 years upon receiving marriage based GC, she'd have to go through I-751. I'd allow her just to continue on EB2-NIW. That way you also don't have to sponsor your wife (financial liability). Seems like she has a clean, simple path to GC and citizenship. I wouldn't disrupt it.

4-6 weeks after submitting I-751 is usually the timeframe to receive I-797 (extension letter). Yes, you can re-enter US with valid GC visa even if it has a few days left on it. However, what if your flight gets cancelled? What if you get sick? What if the borders close (remeber COVID?) I strongly suggest leaving with extension letter. You should receive extension letter sometime in November or early December.

Hi, I feel your pain. Hang in there! He should travel back to the US ASAP. It hasn't been a year of him being outside of the US.

You don't need anything like that. No, it's not necessary.

Tehnically they're accurate. You can travel outside of the US but not come back easily.

They tell incorrect information all the time to get you off the chat / phone. Do not travel without getting a fresh stamp. If you don't trust advice here, consult with an immigration lawyer.

Not sure, in my case it was N/A

It shouldn't elevate your chances. But you can always try.

It is hard in your case. If you were married to somebody in India and had children, that would be a strong tie. If you owned a property in India that would be another tie. If you had a well established business that would be a good tie. If your parents were disabled / elderly and you cared for them, that could be a tie (though how would you travel overseas without them)? The thing is, your chances of getting a tourist visa are small at this stage of life. What if you come to visit boyfriend but instead meet and marry a US citizen? I know it sounds wild, but that's what US officials assume.

It's unlikely you're going to be granted visa. You're a student with no income of marrying age (I assume here). Not sure this is a strong tie.

You're fine. Don't worry. Make sure your sponsors file I-865 too (by mail)