US Immigration from Bulgaria

Hello everyone!

I just found this forum and I'm very thankful for that!

I'm Bulgarian born and last September I got my US citizenship.

My wife and I have been married for about 3 years now and have dated for about 6. Throughout this time, she lived in Bulgaria, and I lived in the US. She's visited me a bunch of times for a couple of months at a time on a tourist visa, and I have traveled home to spend some time together as well. I have the i130 all filled out and ready with all the paperwork needed. However, I have the feeling we're a little shy on proof of marriage, as we haven't really lived together, aside from our visits to each other. We do not own anything in both of our names and our finances are not combined, as she uses Bulgarian banks and I - American. We don't have children either. So that pretty much leaves us with pictures from over the years, maybe screenshots of posts on social media in the past and third-party affidavits.

I'd really love to hear some advice from people that have recently gone through this process and any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Best, Stiliyan

Edit: I forgot to mention that I'm filing for the case to be resolved in the embassy in Bulgaria. I have also selected that we haven't lived together, as from what I found, living together per USCIS is 6 months+ .

Does anyone know what USCIS is actively reviewing your case actually mean?

I m just curious because some people are still waiting MONTHS even after an active review.

Background: I am a US citizen. My husband and I have lived together in Europe for the last 5 years. We are still in Europe.

Question:

On the DS-260 it asks my husband: Do you have an address in the United States where you intend to live?

We will move to the US together once he is approved. We will get an apartment once he is approved. We think it's crazy to do it before they've even approved his visa (I do understand that it will be easier). If he answers "NO" to this question, should we write an explanation? Do you think it will look "weird" to the person checking the application? Or should I ask a friend to use their address? We don't have family there.

If you've gone through a similar situation, I'd love to hear your advice. Thank you!

Hi! We are currently USCIS approval. But I am preparing all the documents for NVC stage so I have everything ready. But I do have a question about spousal support/I864.

Background: I've lived abroad with my husband for the past 4.5 years. I've been self-employed working with US clients remotely. I have a tax accountant and filed/paid all of my taxes. We claimed foreign inclusion income deduction because I wasn't in the US at all. I did make above the poverty level but I know that NVC doesn't accept income that's been claimed under foreign earned income (even tho it will continue once I move to the US).

Anyway - I started working a job with a US company in February 2022 which pays well above the poverty level. I have employee verification letter and paystubs. Combined with my self employment income (which will continue but they might not count) I should make over 100k for 2022.

Finally, the question: Do you think they will make me get a sponsor just because my taxes from last year have the "foreign earned income" deduction?

We filed our I-130 on February 2022. We were given Nebraska Service Center and just found out it's in Potomac. I wanted to start this thread for anyone who filed in the month of February so we can connect!

Say HI and share your timeline so far!