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This may be out of category but letting everyone that I started the K-1 process back in July 2024. it took a while. She went to the American Embassy in Manila August 2025 for her interview. she was shot down because her name on her birth certificate did not match her passport, drivers lic etc. So she had to come home to have all that redone etc. It was done! She is here with me now here in Avondale Arizona and we got married Feb. 28th. All that took longer than I thought and I got scared, worried but Praise God it all went thru and I have the love of my life with me and my family. Now we have to take the next steps to allow her to work etc. I did everything myself and did not go thru a lawyer or third party. <Names Deleted>.....PS. I want to thank everyone who gave me info etc to help us along.

If she was employed here before the card expired and she used the card during the I-9, the employer should stop breaking the law and not ask for reverification. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/completing-form-i-9/completing-supplement-b-reverification-and-rehires-formerly-section-3 If this is a new employer I would try to get an I-551 stamp. Getting the stamp might not be a bad idea regardless.

Actually, it is VERY relevant. USCIS can find out this information and if they decide to use it against you, your overstay won't be your only worry. You guys have to file income tax as married now, for starters. Irrespective of whether or not you have your PR, if you meet the IRS substantial presence test, your world wide income my be subject to US taxes. If you get your PR and abandon it straight away, you are more than likely subject to income tax on your world wide income. You need to worry about more than just whether you'll be able to visit the US at this point in time.

Do not refile, your ROC and any immigration benefits you get will always based off the first spouse.

We got it sorted, yall were right , fiancee never checked the whole passport, it turns out they stamped twice because they messed up on the first one so they canceled it and the other one looks good, only difference is the good one is expiring in April, while the one that read canceled expiring on join, so I assumed they change the date because they realized that the medical gon expire on April

File the N-400 when you're eligible to file. Waiting gives no advantage and only delays your naturalization You did what was necessary when you sent the divorce decree with your request to convert to a divorce waiver, and USCIS confirmed receipt. That's great! USCIS will adjudicate the I-751 (under the divorce waiver) before or in combination with your N-400 interview. For your interview, bring your divorce decree (the original & a copy) and evidence that your marriage was bona fide through the time when you separated from your husband.

The foreign physical address issue is not a problem for the I-130. After it is approved, your wife will apply for a visa and you will provide an affidavit of support. It is at that time you need to show your US Income and US intended address. That you own a home in the USA and intend to live in it once your wife is able to join you, will satisfy the domicile requirement. You were right not to hire that person or follow their advice to lie. That they thought your address now is a problem, and their suggestion you lie, is clear evidence they are not qualified to be of proper assistance to you.

"Are there any exceptions? Dual nationals applying with a valid passport of a country that is not listed above are exempt from this pause. " https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html So if the OP’s parents have citizenship of a country that isn’t on the list, they can still get a visa.

There is no way to know how long the extra security checks will take, but as long as your conviction does not fall under the Adam Walsh Act, you will eventually see progress. [If it does fall under the AWA, then you will need a lawyer, and to consider moving elsewhere]

You can also scan multiple documents into a pdf file. I did this. Sukie in NY

We received notice today of being DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED. Waiting on interview assignment Manila embassy.

Hi everyone, I’m not a regular poster but I’ve been following the thread and really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and experiences. It’s been very helpful, so I wanted to add my update. N‑400 sent: 08/24/2025 (Carol Stream, IL lockbox) Received by USCIS: 08/29/2025 Category: 3‑year rule Biometrics: 09/30/2025 Interview: 03/04/2026 – Atlanta Field Office The interview went smoothly. In addition to the civics/reading/writing tests, the officer went through my N‑400 in detail. We reviewed my trips abroad, my speeding tickets (I brought the payment receipts), and my evidence of a bona fide marriage. I had photos, joint tax returns, joint leases, and joint bank/credit card/loan/insurance statements, and the officer looked through them. These were my civics questions: • Name the U.S. war between the North and the South? • During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? • What’s one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens? • Name one right only for U.S. citizens? • When do we celebrate Independence Day? • What is the name of the Vice President of the United States? For the reading test, I had to read: “What are the colors of the flag of the United States?” For the writing test, I wrote: “The colors of the flag of the United States are red, white, and blue.” I was approved at the end of the interview. The officer said I should receive my oath notice in the mail in 2–4 weeks, but when I got home and checked my USCIS online account, the oath ceremony letter was already posted. Sharing my timeline in case it helps others. Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Are you sure the K1 Visa is the one that reads cancelled? I know they stamped that on my husband's previous B2 Visa when the K1 was issued.

I agree with @TBoneTX. File when eligible. It sounds like you did everything correctly. Just come prepared to show evidence that you entered the marriage in good faith since they can ask questions about the marriage. Good luck.

Welcome to the forum! Here are some ideas (others may offer differing opinions): It's worth even a one-time consultation with an attorney, because the urgent need to file plus possible misrepresentation isn't trivial. If she has no knowledge of filing previously, answer "no" and attach a short explanation: -- she doesn't recall having filed -- she received no receipt or notice, and an FOIA request yielded no records -- your current filing is on the basis of her best knowledge and belief. Intentional misrepresentation is far different from uncertainty disclosed in good faith. Including this explanation neutralizes the risk of answering either "yes" without evidence or "no" without explanation. Just file soon before your OPT expires. Run the above past an attorney to see whether it's reasonable. I think that this should satisfy USCIS and eliminate the risk of misrepresentation.

As you are married there is only one option, the I 130 and Consulate Interview. https://www.visajourney.com/guides/ And of course the https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Try this… Select Immigrant Visa and put “NA” for the passport number and surname fields

Hello November 2023 fellows. After a long wait, I got my approval notice this weekend. No interview, no RFE, I have not filed for citizenship. My office was Nebraska but the approval notice was issued by Texas office. Good luck everyone!

This is completely correct. The creation and issuance of the green card has its own unique case number. You can use the new case number to track the progress of issuing the green card.

Understand that passport copies fill two separate requirements. Bio page is evidence of US Citizenship. The stamped pages, are evidence of being in the other partner's country so used as primary evidence of meeting in person. Neither of those requirement are required to be evidenced by a passport. A birth or Naturalization Certificate fills the citizenship evidence requirement and boarding passes can be used for evidence of meeting and time together. Any combination will work.

I totally agree, I know someone who applied October 2025, interviewed December 2025, had the Oath in February and has already had his US passport for over a week!. All done within 4 months. I’m at the same centre as him and am still waiting for my interview. I’m a December filer but I like to check in with you November filers just to see if much is happening. Let’s hope you get some updates soon and then I can hope that I’m not too far behind you. Best of luck to us all .

I had my interview yesterday. It lasted for about 20 minutes. The officer approved my case right after the interview. The online status now says "Oath ceremony will be scheduled". I hope that happens soon.

Had Oath Ceremony on 2.20.26 and received my Naturalization certificate. Applied for US passport (expedited) the same day and it arrived on 3.5.26. Now moving on to the bureaucratic process of surrendering Indian passport and applying for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status. To all who are in the VAWA process, I want you all to know: you are in the right forum. During the VAWA process I had grave doubts and many times I didn't think this path was possible for me. The knowledge and support I found here gave me hope, empowered me to fight for my rights, and saved me from losing my job. Special thanks to @Demise for her sage advice and counsel when i needed it most.

Correct. This happens when there is reason to verify your identity relative to some issue that may or may not be relevant to you. Could be somebody with a similar name, or yourself, with a previous immigration related issue. The biometrics will rule you out or in to the relevant concern.

Hey Makanaki, I just wanted to say thank you. Around November 2025, I asked you a few questions and you gave me some helpful tips that eventually led to my VAWA approval last month. My case had been pending since 2019, so this approval means a lot to me. I’m now waiting for my I-485, but I truly appreciate the guidance you shared. You’re such a gem. Thank you so much, and God bless you!

Hi everyone. Just a quick update that since my interview in January 26. Today I got the status update saying: oath ceremony will be scheduled. Hope you all hear from them soon.

Thats a good thing. He found out what draconian means.

I just finished my biometric appointment, and it was quite quick. Now, the status has changed to "Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS," and the indefinite wait time has begun.

It is not required at this stage, but you can upload additional documentation to CEAC before you are Document Qualified. Not a lot of marriage fraud out of Canada though, so not really critical considering what you submitted already with the petition.

This is not unusual at all, and in fact it might be more usual than not. You'll have to find a way to convince him or, more likely, pay him off. (This would be a wonderful world if only it weren't for the people in it...)

As @Fr8dog stated, this is against the law. If your daughter presented her valid, unexpired conditional, physical greencard when she was hired, she is not subject to reverification and the employer has no right to ask to see those documents. She should be filing a discrimination claim; employers need to understand the law. From USCIS Employee Rights page https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/employee-rights-and-resources/employee-rights Your employer may not: Ask for specific documents because of your national origin, ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, or genetic information, or because of any other protected characteristic. For example, your employer may not: Ask for a document issued by the Department of Homeland Security because you are not a U.S. citizen. Ask for a U.S. passport to prove you are a U.S. citizen. Refuse to accept your document or refuse to hire you because of an unfounded suspicion that your documentation is fraudulent. For example, your employer may not refuse to accept your identification and unrestricted Social Security card because you have limited English proficiency. Treat you differently than other applicants because you have, or your employer believes you have, a particular citizenship or immigration status. Ask to see documents showing your permission to work before hiring you, or before you complete Section 1 of Form I-9. Refuse to accept your document or refuse to hire you because your document expires in the future. Limit jobs to U.S. citizens unless U.S. citizenship is required by law or government contract. Ask you for a specific document when reverifying that you are authorized to work. You may present any documentation either from List A or from List C of the Lists of Acceptable Documents to demonstrate that you are still authorized to work. Retaliate against you. For example, employers cannot fire you, decrease your pay, or otherwise try to punish you for: Contacting the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, or the Equal Opportunity Commission for assistance or to file a complaint. Complaining about discrimination or otherwise asserting your or another’s rights. Participating in an investigation or lawsuit on behalf of an alleged victim. Employers should not reverify: U.S. citizens and noncitizen nationals; Lawful permanent residents who presented a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card for Section 2, including conditional residents; or List B documents. File a claim: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/employee-rights-and-resources/filing-a-discrimination-claim I understand she wants to be gainfully employed, but the employer has no right to be insisting on seeing the card, especially if she has either presented it in the past or has 2 other qualifying pieces of identification that meet the I-9 requirements. The physical permanent resident card is not subject to reverification; a temporary I-551 passport stamp is under certain circumstances. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/70-evidence-of-employment-authorization-for-certain-categories/71-lawful-permanent-residents-lpr

Just got DQ’d today!

return to Brazil and marry the spouse visa is cheaper and she could work upon entry to the USA this saves the AOS which is expensive and helps with work , having a job that would give her health care insurance and allow you to go full time (if she is agreed to this )

If a new employer she could also use a drivers license and unrestricted social security card. Employers aren’t able to dictate which documentation is used for I-9 verification.

Retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams, 100, received the Medal of Honor on Feb. 24 for his heroic actions in 1952 when he shot down four Soviet MiGs during a 35-minute dogfight, an aerial feat never achieved previously or since. In November 2017, an American Legion Magazine story first reported Williams’ achievement after he was sworn to secrecy for more than a half century. Williams, a member of American Legion Post 416 in Encinitas, Calif., is the oldest recipient to ever wear the medal. He was a special guest of President Trump during the State of the Union address, sitting next to first lady Melania Trump, who placed the medal around his neck. “Heroic American aviator, Navy fighter pilot Royce Williams served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, flying more than 220 missions,” Trump said. “In 1952, Royce was in the dogfight of a lifetime. His squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes. And despite being massively outnumbered and outgunned, Royce led the takedown of four enemy jets and almost destroyed the others. Vanquishing his adversaries while taking 263 bullets to his own plane. His story was secret for over 50 years. He didn't even tell his wife. But tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves.” more at https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/honor/2026/february/legionnaire-royce-williams-receives-medal-of-honor

Since your I-130 is approved, you'll receive an invite to fill out the DS-260, where this information will go. Your spouse will have to fill out the I-864 Affidavit of Support. Once all of this is approved, you'll have your interview scheduled. I recommend studying the guide here: You are going to need to know all the places they've lived since they were 16 years old...this one was a pain for me as I moved a lot. Your spouse is going to need their income tax for the last 3 years. I highly recommend getting their 2025 taxes sent if they haven't already. Also, make sure they are filed correctly since you're married (married filing separately, NOT single).

I found it in my USCIS account under Documents tab, I think it will get mailed as well.

I had my interview today. My interview officer was very pleasant. The exam part was done first, then he went over the application and he asked questions on the eligibility portions, mostly yes or no, questions. Then I was given a verbal approval but the paper had "Decision cannot be made at this moment". He said it's only procedure because a supervisor had to review it one more time before final approval. Later in the day, my online status changed to "Oath will be scheduled". So happy to be done with the interview and on to the next waiting cycle for the oath.

Oh my goodness, this actually worked!! Thank you so, so much!

Allow up to 2 weeks, it’s usually quicker though. But just don’t make any travel plans until you have the visa in hand. Good luck.

Sorry to hear that! “Employment structure‘? I wonder what that means. Is it a US registered company? Does the business contributing to the economy or trade etc of the US? Like creating jobs, providing business opportunities for other US entities, etc? Keep us posted and all the best!

I'll just add a note that the sponsor must still be qualified at the time of the AOS interview which could about a year after filing. You must also have a plan for how you will support the couple and get insurance for the fiancee.

I didn’t believe this was a thing, until … https://www.pizzint.watch Apparently, the frequency and quantity of pizza ordered by the Pentagon has a direct correlation to the likelihood of military action. 🤪 I remember the olden days, when intelligence gathering was serious business. Now, the appearance of pineapple on a pizza might have serious national security implications! ☠️

I agree with @Fr8dog, but it might be a good idea to have her get an ADIT/I551 stamp regardless as the I751 process can take some time. Good Luck!

A lot of interviews and approvals are going to pop, sooner than one might expect!

Joint Sponsor?

if you honestly believe that, I have a bridge you might be interested in. 😒

Hi everyone! We filed 02/18/2026 under the 3-year rule with a pending I-751. Definitely looking forward to checking the final boxes on the VJ timeline 😁

2/21/26: Biometrics letter received for 3/12/26.

a perfect match. one hits the bar, the other is a bar tender.