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My thoughts exactly.

Embed images on pages of a Word document. I wouldn't put more than 2 per page. On each page, caption the photos with date taken, location, who is in the photos. You can take the same approach with copies of documents, such a birth certificate, passport, etc. Just scan them in, and embed into the document. Any image or document that would originally be in color should be provided to USCIS also in color.

What exactly did the RFE ask for? I am struggling to see this info in your post.

Be aware that if you get ID before marriage, you may not be able to update the name after marriage before receiving the EAD.

Printed I134 is fine for taking to interview, but your signature must be wet when scanned, not typed.

Apps and trackers are only for convinience of quicker access to info than USCIS page, although it's negligible. It's the difference between having to do 2FA and not. If that's worth paying for, to you, then that's your choice. Ultimately, using a tracker, paid or not, will not make the process any quicker.

So your dad completed and mailed the missing page? I am fairly certain they would have requested the missing page be signed and dated, as is typical with RFEs. Do you know if this was detailed on the RFE? If so, how did you do this? Did you complete the form and mail it to your dad, and he forwarded it on to USCIS? Or did your dad sign and date the page? If so, wouldn't he then be classed as a preparer and be required to sign the appropriate Preparer's page? Or was the page not signed and dated at all?

My USCIS account also skipped over the interview, but the reality is that you will likely be interviewed, especially with them stating all marriage based applicants, both pending and new, will have an interview. You should have recieved I797s in the mail, or can access the digital copies on your USCIS account under the Documents tab of your I485 application. An EAD would show status, without it you're current here on an expired visa, but not illegal, and they can't categorize you as anything to allow the issuance of ID. Driving on a foreign license is generally only allowed for the first 90 days of stay, but this varies by state. I recently got my learners permit, and for that I took all I797s from first filing to EAD approval, including biometrics letter, my EAD card, my passport with K1 visa inside, current I94, my SSN, marriage certificate.

Because a tourist visa is for people who have 0% immigrant intent, but an active application for an immigrant visa shows 100% immigrant intent... It's well known to be a risk to travel for tourism while having an active immigration request, be it family, spousal, fiancé, etc. Plenty of people have done it, myself included, and have been successful, but they would be foolish to arrive at CBP without evidence of strong ties to their home country.

As said, they can apply, but it will look fishy. They will need to show really strong ties to home country to show they plan to return and wait out the I130 process properly.

Weight loss surgery is elective and therefore doubtful to be approved as grounds for an expedite.

Is this the first time you met him? Could be wrong but your post makes it sound like you didn't know him before marrying him.

People who are getting deported have overstayed decades on a tourist or student visa, often working without proper documentation. Those who get deported are done so for breaking the conditions of their original visa. If he had anything to worry about, he wouldn't have been given the B in the first place. FYI, you know that if you intend for him to come on a tourist visa so you can marry, he must return to Ireland to start the spousal process.

If you both agree to get married, then that's all you need. You don't need a formal proposal, pictures, celebration, or even a ring.

Doesn't sound like you need a lawyer at all.

How long have you been together? How did you meet, and how many times have you met in person? Is there a large age gap? Do both of your families know and are accepting of your relationship? These are just a few questions to establish if your relationship has any red flags. Most couples do not require a lawyer to complete this process and do it all themselves. Many times, lawyers will actually cause problems in your application by filling out forms incorrectly or not responding to RFEs properly or promptly. There is plenty of information available online to find out what the process entails. You and your fiance should both educate yourselves on this in advance of applying so you are fully aware of the financial and time implications.

In my experience, it was easy to get SSN before marriage, but I wasn't able to do the name change on the SSN after marriage before getting my EAD.

My thought is, does the store name even indicate that it sells cannabis? Beneficiaries have to list employment history, but I do wonder how thorough they are in looking into this info. As a K1, I wouldn't think employment history bares much scrutiny, and it's more so for forming an overall impression on your character? Only my guess though. From what I read though, it seems they care more about people entering the US who currently work in the industry. Any accounts I came across of people being refused were because they were here to visit cannabis farms for business. I think it's hard to say if you'll face difficulty. On the one hand, it was a legal job in that country, on the other hand I can see a US official labelling it as drug trafficking.

From what I've seen on here, they will interview you but you will be refused and left to wait out the ban.

Even for a 2 week trip I went loaded with employment contract, lease agreement, bank statement, etc. I was asked one time who I was visiting (fiancé at time) and then about my employment. I was let in but if I wasn't able to evidence strong ties to my home country, it may have been another story. You really need to show a reason to return. If it's not a job, what else is there? Do you rent or own property? Do you have any pets registered at a local vet? Any big events, like a wedding, you're invited to attend? Some things might seem weak, but it's better than nothing. You kind of need to go assuming you will be refused, so how can you convince them otherwise? No hard rule on money. I was never asked about it, but for 2 weeks I'd take about 600 USD cash and have some credit cards. I believe it can look suspect if you try to enter with a large amount of money. It might look like you are going to be funding a life, not tourism. Youve already done a fairly long trip, so if it were me, especially if you are engaged with K1 or spousal on the horizon, I would be changing it to a shorter trip. Either 30 days again, or less. Also a very good point about your partner going to EU to see you instead.

In theory, the expiry date could pass before USCIS even open your packet, so it isn't anything to worry about. They will do their own checks. Now I think about it, I only learnt about the expiry date a few months ago, so likely submitted outdated I94 at some point in my own journey. Woops!

Do you get the opportunity to disclose on an ESTA application? I can't recall from when I did it, or maybe it comes after submitting and they want more info? If not, though, I just think it would be a shame to say yes to a question that arguably does not apply, as I have a hunch answering yes to certain questions results in automatic denial without human review. Just my opinion though, based on my own experience and interpretation of the question. Some would say I was wrong for doing so, some would see no issue. As @appleblossom advised, if OP wants to be really covered, they should consult a lawyer.

Agreed. Wording is rather specific on ESTA application. Myself, I had previous shoplifting charge, did not answer yes to that question as the shoplifting did not result in any damage to property, serious or not, government or not. Had no issues getting ESTA and using it for multiple trips. K1 and AOS, however, are different and ask if you have been convicted of any crime, at any time, anywhere. Obviously for this the answer would be YES. To OP, I wouldn't worry about it. On visa applications (not ESTA) you have ample opportunity to explain your conviction. Being detailed and emphasising that it was unpaid public transport. I would even disclose the amount, which is what, 2 or 3 quid? USCIS isn't going to care about that, but what they will care about is if you don't disclose it when you need to.

Refused doesn't mean denied. They're just doing additional checks. No knowing how long it will take.

You need to obtain an address yourself. Are you going to arrive on a DV without a place to live?