sarahjourney

I hope your interview went well! It sounds like you've put a lot of thought and effort into preparing, which is great. The key is to stay calm and confident. You've got solid evidence, and being there for the interview will definitely help. Anyway, found these guides that might help anyone preparing for an interview in Vietnam https://vn.usembassy.gov/preparing-for-your-interview/ and this https://gowithguide.com/blog/tourism-in-vietnam-statistics-2024-your-all-in-one-travel-guide-5696 that could be handy before you go.

From the RFE it does seem like USCIS wants to see clearer evidence that the joint sponsor's household income meets the required threshold for your family size. Given it's such a close call with their current income, I would suggest following @OldUser advice and trying to find another joint sponsor with a higher salary. Provide a new I-864 with the updated information. You could also include an explanatory cover letter mentioning you're submitting a new sponsor in response to the RFE. Best of luck - hopefully the new sponsor documentation will satisfy USCIS!

It sounds like you’ve got everything in order! Just bring the letter from the Department of State and your child's IR2 visa to the appointment. USCIS should be able to coordinate with DOS to retrieve the green card if needed.

It sounds like you're in a tricky situation. Since your daughter is approaching 21, timing is crucial. I'd recommend consulting with an immigration attorney who can guide you on the waiver process and how to prioritize your daughter's status adjustment. They can help you navigate the specifics and make sure you're on the right track. Good luck!

I think going ahead with the online marriage next week is a wise decision so you can get started on the CR-1 visa process. With your job lined up to begin in September, by the time your partner has their interview you'll have plenty of documentation to show settled employment and income to support both of you.

I don't think you'll have any issues transiting through Korea with your fiancee and her kids. As a single mom, she has full custody rights and doesn't need documentation from anyone else. Korea also allows visa-free transit for Filipinos. I'd bring copies of her and the kids' IDs and birth certificates just to be safe while traveling, but you all should be good to go.

Just to confirm - if paying by personal check, you don't need to include that G-1450 form. And yes, commonly people just clip the check to the front of the packet. As for money transfers, I've heard others mention using those can provide some evidence of co-mingling funds, but it may raise questions. Might be safer to open a joint account if possible, but I'm sure USCIS will consider all the evidence you provide together.

Deliveries are often just left without checking details however I think putting your grandmother's name is a sensible precaution too, just for the reassurance like you said. Chances are it'll be fine either way, but no harm in giving her name if it gives you peace of mind during the waiting period.

To avoid issues, you should return to the U.S. before your program officially ends, which is typically your last date of enrollment. Since you’re still within the 60-day grace period after your program ends, re-entering on a pending OPT application is usually allowed, but it’s crucial to have all the necessary documents with you, like your I-20, passport, visa, and proof of your OPT application.

I wouldn't worry too much. As long as your mom has a return ticket showing she plans to leave within the allotted time, and she can demonstrate she has reasons to return home like a job, family, property, etc, she should be fine. CBP deals with visa waiver visitors all the time who have pending family petitions. Just be truthful like Timona said - she can explain she's visiting you for the holidays but fully intends to return home and go through the proper immigration process. Have her bring any documents showing her ties to her home country just in case, but I'm sure it will be a quick, straightforward visit.