Lemonslice

If the kids would enjoy more animals in their lives, without extra responsibility for the family, you/your wife could arrange a visit to a petting zoo (some mini zoos can even bring the animals to them for a few hours), regular zoo, or an afternoon tea with friends who have pets. The kids will have fun and memories, the parents won't be stuck with a cat they were not ready for. Before finding our cats, we went to a "bunny show" with my husband to test if he was allergic. His eyes got so red from the hay... but we had a lot of fun watching the different breeds. https://arba.net/show-search/

Do not buy an animal if the whole family is not ready for it. About allergies, my husband is allergic to cats, but does not react to ours. They are Devon Rexes, so they have hair, but less on some parts of their body, and it is wavy/curly. You can see on this breeder's page that some have more hair, some less. Sphynx cats tend to need more care (baths, clothes to keep warm...). My little ones are here: I find that having two cats is easier than having only one. They can play cat games together in the middle of the night, instead of asking us. They might enjoy a book like this one to test their interest: Nat Geo Kids - Cat Breed Guide: A complete reference to your purr-fect best friend

Others are better versed in immigration law, but it is also my understanding that once a person is a permanent resident [so, after entry for a CR1/IR1; after AOS for K1), the "burden of proof" switch to USCIS who would bring you to court. A judge would have to find your marriage fraudulent. This post from @mindthegap explains it:

I got a CR1, my spouse/myself had to provide evidence of our relationship during the consular process/interview, and then at removal of conditions. So, I guess twice. Some assets we share/have shared since we got married (even living separately), others we don't; whatever we presented seemed to have been ok since we did not get any RFE, nor did we get interviewed during ROC. I did not find it cumbersome at all (even though I can see how it can be for others), but I was getting impatient at times during the "processing time". I guess K1 would do it once more during adjustment of status. K1 (or AOS from another status) was never an option for me, too many restrictions.

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Just understand that it's not guaranteed. I know some cases of very old DUIs that were not waived by their inadmissibility process. Circumstances will matter.

Absolutely not lying. Plenty of ways to be truthful, even open about the extras you might add later. Plan a realistic (refundable) trip first, same destinations, same duration, same dates. If you are approved for the visa, then add the tour services. Wishing her an easy visa approval, and to both of you a fun trip. I have had to requests more than a dozen visas in my life, and I was always able to tweak some details later; restaurant reservations, museums exhibits, walking tours.

Exactly. When they have the visa in hand, they can upgrade to the tour.

Who's mam? Good thing is this forum allows members to post, as long as the advice and suggestions are legal.

Boiler and others told you how long it will take. You didn't seem to like the answer, I was trying to help you reunite faster. Best of luck.

Might be faster for you to move to them. Or see if any third-country would be an interesting options for both of you, depending on your resources and professional qualifications. Thailand? Costa Rica? Bermuda? The world is full of opportunities, don't wait on USCIS bureaucracy if you have better ideas/solutions.

Alternatively, you can also upload the file elsewhere and link to it. For images, https://imgur.com/ and https://imgbb.com/ are working smoothly.

Could you please post a link to the source of your information? Your spouse might still be able to be covered, without the subsidies.

You might have to translate the birth certificate for some institutions in the US, but most will accept the CRBA, or passport. Did you also request a SSN for your child?

I have had to take flights to and from destinations on the same day more than a few times, it was never a problem. In your situation, if the costs are comparable, I would have your partner fly to Honolulu. Should there be any delay (mechanical, weather, crew timing out, or whatever else), she would already be closer to her final destination AND there is more airport resources (alternate flights, entertainment/stores on site, etc.) Book both legs together with the airline, if she unfortunately has to be put on a later flight, it is much, much, easier to deal with the airline, than with a third-party vendor.

OP might also want to read about the post-specific instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/CRO-Cairo.html

Good. Your parents should be aware that by only "visiting", they are putting their permanent residency at risk. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/maintaining-permanent-residence

"Is this applicable to me?", if you mean that you need to bring your spouse's original/official birth certificate, and a photocopy, then yes. Is there a reason you think you would be exempt? You also need to do the same with your own, see "Your original birth certificate" - make sure it is compliant by looking up the reciprocity schedule: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

What is the age of majority in the country they are residing in?

If you are planning to get married, why not do it sooner, rather than later? [Personally, I would just do it asap. Not because of any elected official, but just to be done with it.

Most provinces have an online ordering system with express processing, for a fee. Look at the reciprocity schedule for details on what to get, and where https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html

I had a very similar experience. It felt GREAT! I was not worried about whatever delay it was going to take, but it was blissful!

As the parent, you have to count your children, unless very specific circumstances. (see Item 4, page 7 of 17 of the instructions) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf "Item Number 4. Type or print the number of unmarried children you have who are under 21 years of age, even if you do not have legal custody of these children. You may exclude any unmarried children under 21 years of age, if these children have reached majority under the law of their place of domicile and you do not claim them as dependents on your Federal income tax returns." Your mom will have to include them because she is claiming them as her dependents. (see item 5, same page) "Item Number 5. Type or print the number of any other dependents. You must include each and every person whom you have claimed as a dependent on your most recent Federal income tax return, even if that person is not related to you. Even if you are not legally obligated to support that person, you must include the person if, in fact, you did support that person and claimed the person as a dependent." --- Now, when are you planning to submit these affidavits of support? Is the tax filing situation going to be the same, or different, for 2024? While I agree with @OldUser that it can seem messy, if the situation is going to be simpler by the time you file the forms and 2024 taxes, it might be ok. Hard to say without numbers.

That depends on the country where you got married. Please look up the reciprocity schedule for the location where you got married/administration issuing the certificate. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

The instructions will provide the details you are looking for. See: page 8 of 17 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf The checklist on page 16 will also remind you of what to include. I have found that the best way to fill forms is to print them, and to print the instructions. Fill the form as your "draft", step by step, following the instructions. Then, highlight the parts were you are not sure of what is asked/how to answer, and keeping a running list of what else you will need. When you have it all, you can fill your final version. Please come back with questions and a list of everything you are planning to submit before mailing your package, members will be able to provide feedback. Best of luck!