US Immigration from Philippines

OK, my wife is leaving soon for Manila. One of our goals is to fix (Practically rebuild) her grandmother's house. She has the contractor lined up. Overall, she is going to want to travel with about $15,000 to cover everything.

Initially I was going to tell her to utilize travelers cheques, but it is my understanding that no banks will cash them now and the Amex office has horrific rates.

I'm a bit uncomfortable with her carrying that kind of cash (not to mention the forms it will trigger at the border).

Any suggestions? (The contractor won't take credit cards).

Hello all,

My Fianc and I got married here in Los Angeles last August 8. She came here in the U.S. under K-1 Visa in June 10. We are now looking into filing for Adjustment of Status for her Green Card. (Just an FYI, my wife changed her last name to mine)

The process for Marriage Certificate here in Los Angeles takes about 6-8 weeks (probably longer). I have done some research here and other websites saying that a Marriage Certificate is really needed for filing AOS. I have consulted Visa services and immigration lawyers and they all mentioned that we can file now without the Marriage Certificate and just submit my my Customer Copy of Marriage License that I got from getting the Marriage License form and signed by the Officiant of my Wedding.

I have read the I-485 instructions and on Page 9 it is stated:
"If you are unable to submit the required primary evidence (for example, a birth certificate or marriage certificate), you may provide secondary evidence (for example, church or school records) instead if you can explain why the primary evidence is unavailable. If you are unable to submit secondary evidence, you may submit two or more affidavits, sworn to or affirmed by individuals who are not parties to the immigration benefit sought and who have direct personal knowledge of the event and circumstances. You must also explain why primary and secondary evidence are unavailable."

So now, I am confused. for my understanding right now, Marriage Certificate is required as a primary evidence, but I can submit a secondary evidence such as my Customer Copy of Marriage License along with photos, and records from the officiant?

Also, my wife's I-94 is about the expire on Sept 7. Is there any difference on filing AOS between unexpired and expired I-94? and if my wifes I-94 expired, Is she still ok to stay here in the U.S?

When you receive and RFE, is the delay really that long even if you have the evidence and sent to USCIS right away?

Just to let you guys know that the reason why we are a bit rushing is that my wife I-94 is about to expire, she would like to work right away and to also get a SSN to be able to acquire drivers license.

Just seeking some clarifications on this and If anyone here has filed for AOS and had or have the same situation now. I thank you all in advance.

So my dad s petition has been DQ d at NVC. It has been a while and things has changed with the process. So for the ones who got their petition approved please share experience. Question, how long does it take to get an interview now to US embassy in Manila after NVC approved it? And also when to schedule medical at Saint Lukes? Mom is the petitioner and the visa category is F2A.

We do not want to do a K1 visa at this time, but I would like to take my girl friend to the US for vacation from time to time. I noticed there is about a 400 day wait for B2 visas.

Trying to get a handle on the chances of obtaining the visa and how to present the case best for successfully obtain the B2.

She has a daughter and about a hectare and a half in her name and a older house on it that was her parents. She has worked in Taiwan between 2019 and 2022. She also has a townhouse in her name through Pag-Ibig that has been assumed by another but remains in her name at this time. But really no money in the bank. I would be paying all expenses, so there is not a financing issue, but worry about how CIS would look at this.

She is not working at this time, but possibly could be by the time the 400 days for the B2 interview would come up.

I know a sponsor is not required, but I am thinking what is going on with financing may be of concern as well as reason for vacations in the US.

Would it be best to explain our relationship as the primary reason?

My background could be a further complication. I have a previous NOA2 for my ex fianc e that the original expiration date was March of 2020. The pandemic kept me and my ex separated as I got stuck in the US during that period and there was no way to repair the relationship upon my return. I am concerned as to the true status of the NOA2 from the previous relationship, as I have read conflicting information, some saying it is cancelled at expiration date, and others saying it will be extended automatically. Could it possibly be automatically extended from March of 2020 until now? Or would it be cancelled by this time?

I know this is confusing, but really need help on how to best handle the B2 for now, as well as how to handle the NOA2 from previous relationship should sometime in the future wish to pursue a K1.

If I have to give them my taxes for the last 3 years to qualify do I need to make above the poverty level on all 3 years. If we are talking gross income I'm fine for 2019 but 2020 & 2021 are a bit scetchy because of COVID. I make well over that level now but how will they assess all of that?