Not living together, and no immediate plans to do so.

[Cheezees 1,514]

Please keep in mind that immigration benefits are a privilege and not a right. Your, mine, or anyone else's personal opinions thankfully do not dictate the law.

You came here seeking opinions on your current state as evidenced by your original question "Any thoughts?" Not liking the feedback does not make it any less relevant. Immigration officers are human beings just like the rest of the posters here at VJ. Therefore you can expect similar scrutiny. We are all here to help each other and I think it would be beneficial if you were the one with the most open mind since you are the one seeking advice.

So when you hear things like "it sounds like you overstayed and are trying to do the AOS without even living together", do not be alarmed, shocked, or even more strangely, insulted. You know that proof is required and we are telling you how to provide it. USCIS scrutiny is not ridiculous and they have every right to determine what constitutes a "real" marriage vs a "scam". And I repeat, thankfully your personal definition (whatever it is) is not the standard.

So, I wish you the best in your immigration journey. However, there are glaring red flags that you think should not matter but do.

[wheresthebeef29 5]

Please keep in mind that immigration benefits are a privilege and not a right. Your, mine, or anyone else's personal opinions thankfully do not dictate the law.

You came here seeking opinions on your current state as evidenced by your original question "Any thoughts?" Not liking the feedback does not make it any less relevant. Immigration officers are human beings just like the rest of the posters here at VJ. Therefore you can expect similar scrutiny. We are all here to help each other and I think it would be beneficial if you were the one with the most open mind since you are the one seeking advice.

So when you hear things like "it sounds like you overstayed and are trying to do the AOS without even living together", do not be alarmed, shocked, or even more strangely, insulted. You know that proof is required and we are telling you how to provide it. USCIS scrutiny is not ridiculous and they have every right to determine what constitutes a "real" marriage vs a "scam". And I repeat, thankfully your personal definition (whatever it is) is not the standard.

So, I wish you the best in your immigration journey. However, there are glaring red flags that you think should not matter but do.

Thank you. This all makes sense, and I appreciate the time you've taken to give me thoughts and comments.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

I think holding off on filing until you live together would probably be a wise choice, less hassle at the end. Plus if you get the GC when you've already been married for 2 years you get to skip ROC and get a 10-year GC to begin with.

Hmm, well people have come on a K-1 and done this. It depends on whether or not you are comfortable being unlawfully present for that much longer, but it will in fact make them able to skip ROC.

[TBoneTX 43,071]

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