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  1. appleblossom
    That's still really, really quick. Most people don't get married after such a short time together, who's pushing for marriage so early in the relationship? Can I suggest you go back and read your previous thread again, and remember how you were scammed before and nearly lost your house and church over it? It would be awful to make the same mistake again - not saying that's definitely what's happening, but it's worth looking at with that mindset. Best of luck to you.
  2. appleblossom
    You did say you wanted candour, so I'm afraid I'm going to be a bit blunt. You got sucked in before by somebody that clearly wasn't legit, and this is ringing alarm bells and sounds like exactly the same thing is happening again. I'm not saying it's definitely fake on her side, but she's several decades younger than you and desperately needs a way to be able to stay in the US. How did you meet this woman?
  3. appleblossom
    Social security and property tax don’t prove you were physically in the US, plenty of people pay them whilst living/working elsewhere. Bank statements showing (in store) transactions maybe? Medical records? Employment records?
  4. appleblossom
    2024 or 2025? Your first post says May 2024 but assume that was a typo? Timing tool is spot on if 2025. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html And pretty quick tbh, some other consulates are 1-2+ years wait for an interview.
  5. appleblossom
    Yes, that's a different thing entirely.
  6. appleblossom
    I edited my response to make it clearer - if the PD is current then there's no aging out in to F2B anyway.
  7. appleblossom
    An expedite is only possible if a visa is available, so if the PD isn't current on the Visa Bulletin then there's nothing that can be done. And if the PD is current on the VB, then the applicant would stay F2A at that point anyway under CPSA.
  8. appleblossom
    Also, what Priority Date and what's the country of birth of the applicant?
  9. appleblossom
    What's the reason for the expedite? Just aging out wouldn't qualify.
  10. appleblossom
    OK, so get her DQ'ed asap (it's a long wait for an interview). Good luck.
  11. appleblossom
    OK, so adjustment of status isn't an option for you, as you're not married. When did you enter, have you overstayed?
  12. appleblossom
    As Boiler said, we really need to know (a) where you are and (b) when you got married if you want assistance. Without basic details it's hard to answer any of your questions.
  13. appleblossom
    And yet you still haven't given us info on the age gap and consulate? We're not asking because we're nosy, we're asking because it would have a material impact on our advice to you. If you have a big age gap and a high fraud consulate then just reapplying without more time together may mean you waste time and money on a second rejection.
  14. appleblossom
    As above, it never has done for immediate relatives. Is yours a family preference category, or immediate relative?
  15. appleblossom
    And you’re living in the US now? What stage is her application at? I think you’ll just have to wait and see what happens at interview.
  16. appleblossom
    **Thread moved to the What Visa Do I Need forum, as OP is working out which route may be best** Also, paging @Crazy Cat for their amazing comparison list (again!).
  17. appleblossom
    So presumably born after your mother crossed the border - how long was she in the US for overall? I’ve moved your thread to the Bringing Family Members of USC’s to America forum btw.
  18. appleblossom
    Read all that but I’m still not seeing the change you mentioned “The Trump administration announced earlier this month that you must now maintain valid visa status while your I-130 is being processed. If your current visa (e.g. tourist or J-1) expires in the meantime, you will be deportable.” That’s not what it’s saying?
  19. appleblossom
    Has she already applied and got an interview booked? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html
  20. appleblossom
    Also, just to confirm you're a US citizen? I only ask because you've posted this in the section of the forum for LPR's who wish to bring relatives to the US, and LPR's can't petition parents. How did you get your LPR status and citizenship?
  21. appleblossom
    See the response in your other thread. She just needs to go for the interview and see if she is required to get a waiver.
  22. appleblossom
    She can apply for her parents, and her siblings, but separately - her siblings (including the 16 year old) cannot come on her parents petition. Her parents can petition them once they are in the US as you say. The 3-5 years would be for any that qualify under F2A, any that don't will come under F2B and they will have a 15 year ish wait, if they are from the Philippines. The current visa bulletin is here so you can see what date those who are now becoming eligible for visas applied - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-august-2025.html Also, this is assuming none of them are married?
  23. appleblossom
    Ditto. Would like to see a USCIS policy memo rather than one from a third party which makes things clear as mud!
  24. appleblossom
    It's always been the case that only immediate relatives have visa overstays forgiven. But do you mean for immediate relatives even with a I-485 being filed as well? Do you have a link?
  25. appleblossom
    If you're looking so far ahead, then you could also look at marrying via the Utah online route now, then visit each other and file I-130 for a spousal visa. You'd then be able to have big blessing ceremonies around then instead (unlike the K-1, you wouldn't want to make firm plans with that as timing could end up being all wrong). And you'd have the advantage of him nearing the end of the visa process at that point, and being able to move to the US as a green card holder with all the benefits.
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