Moscowmojo

Correct, I dont think it had any effect on our case.

That happen to my case, they wanted additional docs after the case was DQ. It was basically the same document we already submitted regarding dissolution of the marriage, but they called it something else. I submitted and it showed submitted status all the way up to the interview. It was never an issue for us.

I will be submitting my Taxes as "Married filing Jointly" for 2022 even though my wife didnt arrive until Feb 24th of 2023. As we were married in 2022, you can attach a declaration to your tax return (as U.S. citizen) that your spouse was a nonresident alien, but they choose to be treated by the IRS as a resident alien. You will need a Social Security # or a ITIN number from the IRS. When my wife went through border control, they said she would receive her SS Card and Green Card in 3-4 weeks. If we dont receive the the SS card by the tax filing deadline, I will file for an extension. I am not a tax attorney so dont take this advice to the bank, but this is my plan to save money on taxes at this point. You get an automatic tax deduction of $24,400 for filing Married Filing Jointly.

Great news for both of you! My wife had her interview last Tuesday at the KZ consulate and arrived here last Friday! Everything went smooth! You are close to the finish line)