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I wouldn't mention "open relationship" to any US government officials. It gives a very bad look.

Yes, some of these officers promise it to cut any further questions and wrap up interview. It's the same as hearing "we'll call you back" after job interview.

Not a big fan of bear minimum filings. RFE slows down the case. Adjudicator potentially asking for more evidence prolongs the interview, and my goal was always be in and out of USCIS building as fast as I can. I'd submit everything I can in support in marriage based N-400. It's free when filing online. It's not resulting in spending money on printing or shipping bigger packet. Building a strong case pays itself off. I was a 5 year rule filer. Some on VJ said uploading 5 years of taxes was unnecessary and excessive. Even my lawyer said I didn't need to upload it. I insisted on it. Case got processed in 3.5 months. Before interview, I was going over and over my travel history. As we were waiting, lawyer said don't worry, they rarely go into details of travel. But in my interview they did. Sometimes whatever you feel is the right thing to do, is the right thing to do. Good luck!

Good chance of this working for the first 6 months and then getting visa revoked and entry denied. A short trip to Mexico doesn't count as being away from the US. If she was to stay 6 months at a time in the US (not recommended), she'd have to spend 12-18 months outside the US before reentering as a rule of thumb.

Agreed, there is no temporary visa for this in the US. She can try getting work / student visa independently of you. It will be difficult because you're her tie to the US.

Thank you for explaining, this makes sense. It doesn't matter whether sponsor is working or retired. It matters that your brothers are not citizens yet nor they earned 40 quarters of SSA. Because of this, any living sponsor, whether retired, employed or unemployed are required to file I-865 when moving. I-865 is about sponsor's address change. If sponsor moves, they must file this form. If your mother still lives at old address, she indeed doesn't need to file it. Good luck!

You need a police clearance certificate from any country where you lived for more than 12 months if were older than 16 years of age at the time. If you never lived in China for 12+ months after you were 16, you don't need it from China.

You entered as a visitor. You needed to enter as LPR. What does your I-94 tell you? Though I think I-94 for Canadians is another story.

Who files I-864?

Yet another poll

Congrats on the driver license! It definitely makes life in the US easier.

Friend can translate if proficient in both languages. However, to avoid any conflict of interest, you can use a translation service. There's many affordable services online. They do it professionally and have all necessary templates to do the job properly. You can probably translate it for $20-50.

House and a car is a plus. You in the US is a minus. It's hard to tell for sure, they need to try and see what happens.

Declined? Typically denied or refused. Those are different things. Not much you can do other then applying again in the future, but she may never get her visitor's visa again.

Immigrant is the one who needs to get 40 quarters, not the sponsor. Whoever is the sponsor / joint sponsor is responsible for updating their address until immigrant becomes a US citizen or earns 40 quarters.

If this is the case, it's sad. Leaving the US is dangerous then. What would be the way forward? Is this DIY?

Whoever is sponsor and joint sponsor must file I-865 every time they move.

@Pat J Is there a stamp like this next to immigrant visa? If NOT, even if you paid fees, Green Card won't get produced until you enter the US on visa and it gets endorsed.

Mom needs to file I-865

Tier 1 know nothing. It may be easy to go outside of the US (Mexico, Canada) and reenter either by air or land. As long as visa is still valid!

Here's similar report in the past: Even citizens occasionally receive it:

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Yes, this happens from time to time. If you know you don't need to file I-751, you can ignore the reminder. Also, green card is NOT a visa.

Was I-865 also filed by sponsor in the mail? Sponsors are required to update address with USCIS within 30 days of moving, until LPR becomes a citizen or earns 40 quarters of SSA.

Please do not rely on generative AI for important matters such as immigration. It is often wrong.