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We have concerns about the petitioner's financial history. -The petitioner (U.S. sponsor) lived in Japan from 2020 to the summer of 2023, earned below the income guidelines during that time, and didn't file taxes. -His last U.S. employment was in 2017, and he did not file taxes before or after that year. -He is currently in the process of filing his missed taxes, but it’s not completed yet. -We plan to have the beneficiary's aunt serve as the financial sponsor instead of the petitioner. Given this situation, can we start the initial CR1 visa process while the petitioner's tax filings are incomplete?

Thank you for your response! I really appreciate the insight. That makes sense about how the circumstances are taken into account. In our case, there are no such concerns.. Thanks again for sharing your perspective!

thank you for your advice and for sharing your experience! I appreciate it a lot.

thank you very much for your detailed advice! Thank you for your reply! I understand your point and I will be careful during the interview. thank you again for your help!

Thank you so much for your reply and for sharing your perspective! That’s really reassuring to hear. Regarding the photo captions, do you think it’s necessary to mention that my husband was in the process of a divorce during the time we were dating? Or would it be better to leave that for the interview explanation instead? thank you in advance.

Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it, and I understand the importance of being upfront about our timeline. Would you recommend that we explain in the photo captions that we met during the divorce proceedings, or is it better to leave that for the interview explanation instead? Thanks again for your advice!

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the evidence to submit with our CR1 visa application. My husband and I started dating in May 2022, but at that time, he was still legally married to a foreign national and in the process of divorce proceedings. Their divorce was finalized in July 2023, and we got married in August 2024. The reason for the gap between the divorce and our marriage is that we were in a long-distance relationship during that time. Because of the distance, we don’t have many photos and document together for 2023 only screenshots of our chat logs and calls. My question is: Should we include photos and documents that prove our relationship starting from May 2022 (when we started dating), or should we only include evidence from after the divorce was finalized? I want to ensure we’re providing strong and honest evidence while being mindful of the timeline. Thank you for your advice!

Thank you so much for your kind and helpful reply! I’m using the Boundless service, and they mentioned that I need my I-94, even though I’m currently living in Japan. That’s what led to my confusion. Your guidance really means a lot to me, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to help.

Hi everyone, I’m applying for a CR1 visa as the beneficiary, and I need some help regarding my travel history. I visited the U.S. back in 2003, but I don’t remember the exact date. Unfortunately, I don’t have the passport I used at the time, so I’m unable to locate my I-94 (or I-93) record. I’m currently trying to obtain my old passport number and arrival date from my home country’s government office. Would having the passport number and arrival date be enough on CBP website to locate my I-93, even though my travel record is over 20 years old? Thank you in advance!