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I doubt your plan will work. When entering the US on the VWP I've always only been admitted for the duration of my stay (ie up to the date on my return ticket).

Edited to add that you should not try to game the system, it will come back and bite you later even if by some miracle they admit you past the date on your return ticket that you don't plan to use.

I don't have any personal experience with this, but a quick google search brought up this thread in which someone was able to get one through HSBC in March 2014.

Good luck!

Welcome to the US! My favourite thing to do when it gets cold is to cuddle up with the hubby Hot soup and beverages are also mandatory when it's cold out!

I think part of the problem is that apartments in LA (at least the ones my sister has lived in while she was studying in LA) aren't built for cooler weather! My husband has lived his whole life in the Northeast of the US bordering Canada where it's freezing in the wintertime and doesn't really complain about the cold here but when we met up in LA in the early spring some years ago before we were married he was cold the whole time. I guess he should have brought his winter coat.

Hope the weather warms up a bit for you!

That recommendation was OK last year, but frequent RFEs being given this year state otherwise.

Lately they want to see the monthly activity that takes place in the accounts and it's not just a time thing. I would submit every month.

Good to know, thanks for clarifying.

That's not enough, you need every month since you got married, and/or opened the account.

Not strictly necessary. We provided one statement per quarter for the duration that the joint account was open and our ROC application was approved without any RFE.

My husband was not with me at my interview, but we flew into the US together and he was with me the whole time we were going through immigration. I handed over the packet that you are not supposed to open when we got the counter. The CBP officer didn't even talk to me except to ask me to look at the camera, though he did ask my husband a couple of questions including how my husband and I are related. We were then ushered into the secondary processing area where I was fingerprinted by a second officer who didn't seem as gruff as the first one while my husband waited about 2 feet behind me.

That was all there was to it, really.

Only household members can combine their income with the petitioner to meet the 125% poverty level using the I-864A. Otherwise, the joint sponsor will have to meet the income requirement alone.

As everyone else has already said, you do not need facebook to prove a bonafide relationship. My husband values his privacy and so has never had an FB account. We communicated in other ways and were able to prove it using printed screenshots and emails.

With Facebook, she accused me of hiding her which is why she thinks I not want to be on it.

Not trying to be rude or judgmental, but if this is true then it sounds like you have more than just immigration to worry about in your relationship.

When I POE'd with my husband at JFK airport, we were told to go through the non-citizen line. We went up to the window together when it was our turn. Just to be sure, there are usually additional CBP officers at the back of the immigration lines directing traffic, explain the situation to them and they will tell you where they want you to go.

Glad to hear that you are settling in well!

When my sister was studying in LA, she would get a pretty large Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box of fresh veggies every other week (or maybe it was once a month). Thing is, you never know what you'll find in your box but if you are adventurous about food, you could look into something like that in your area. I don't believe it was too expensive.

You only need to send the transcript.

I put in my husband's expiration date 1/17/15 and the calculator gave me 10/19/14. Haha really? I did it many times...its messed up. Obviously its supposed to be 2016.

You want the "Card Expires: xx/xx/xx" date for this. Based on your timeline info, I think you were using at the "Resident Since" date.

Thank you!!! Not there for a long time but I'm definitely bookmarking that page

Glad I could help.

USCIS actually has a calculator for this: http://www.uscis.gov/early-filing-calculator

Just input the expiration date of your card and it will tell you the earliest date you can file (ie the start of the 90-day window).

Congrats! The next step is for you to contact NVC to find out your case number but it could take up to a few weeks for your file to reach NVC.

Here's some reading for you in the meantime:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut#At_NVC_.2F_The_Guide_to_Flying_through_NVC
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved/contact.html

Good luck!

Wow. I remember you from when we filed our petition back in 2011. Congratulations!!

Ok. I was not aware of the difference in the process. I do prefer a shorter wait time and then request to change his status when he arrives to the US. Thanks for the input.

Just wanted to point out that with the K-1 Fiance Visa, the beneficiary will not be able to work or leave the US for several months after entering the US. This makes a difference to some people. Just wanted to point that out so you and your fiance are aware of it.

Good luck!

This is normal, the number you will need to check your case status online is going to be on the biometrics letter, not the NOA1.

Good luck!

This is... incredibly confusing and stressful. We are trying to get things together to file for AOS. My fiance's aunt helped his brother file when he married a few years ago, and now she's helping us. The thing is... so much of what she says to do seems contrary to what is in the guides on here.

She says that we do not need to send any proofs of marriage (like photos, joint bank account, etc) except for the things explicitly required by the forms. That we keep all of that and wait for the interview. That we don't do the medical examination until they ask for it before the interview. They didn't send anything in the way of a cover letter, either. And apparently his brother got through just fine like this?

Who do I believe?

My husband and I filed for a spousal visa in 2011, we then submitted our I-751 package in 2013. We did everything ourselves with the help of this wonderful forum, followed all the guides provided, asked questions when we needed help and had no issues whatsoever.

Today, a few years later, without looking through our submissions, I don't remember half of what we submitted and in which order. Just thought I'd point that out.

Also, a quick look at page 4 of the I-485 instructions will tell you whether or not he will need to include the medical examination report in your filing.

We just got our NOA1 as well and i was wondering same thing and also to piggy back off this question when we look up our case or when we call to get an status it says our receipt number does not exsist. Is that normal for it to take time to get into the system? any info would be appreciated thank you in advance

This is normal. The case number for checking your case status online is going to be on your biometrics letter, not the NOA1.

Yup, you will be required to pay the biometrics fee. There is a section on page 4 of the instructions for the I-751 form which mentions that the biometrics fee is required for all i-751 filings. It also tells you how to pay the required fees should you need that information.

Edited to include the link to the I-751 instructions.

First of all I am not a lier, I am just trying to find answers.Everything I said is true,swear to God.When he came I' added him to my checking account, but when he found a job, he opened new account on his name only.So, I went to my bank and closed joint account.So, for AOS, we had joint account, he was added to my health insurance, but my company clised down 9 months ago.I forgot to tel his GC came after a year we applyed.I am sorry if some of you think I was a lier, and I am not going to ask any more questions.

I think what most of us want to know is why you claim to be the petitioner in one thread and the beneficiary in another. This makes it really difficult for us to believe you are who you say you are.

Can he yes. Will it happen no one knows. But I would for sure move swiftly and file with immigration all the evidence you have now. You have no idea what he is doing on his end. He could be filing too, filing a VAWA against you saying you threw him out and abandon him or abuse hi. Not like anyone will come and ask you to verify the charges.

You said your family already reported marriage fraud. What about you? Have you got your evidence together and made a infopass appt to see a officer to hand over..

I would also be alerting immigration to lock your account so the address can't be updated.

I am conditional GC holder, just got divorced, but planning on sending my I-751 waiver next year.I am planning on visiting my country in about 2-3 months.Am I going to have any problems. Re-entering USA? I didnt inform USCIS about my divorce, but I dont know what my ex did.Thank you all for taking time to read

Quote is from this thread.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

avital was on point with a lot of the information she provided.

3. You can also take them yourself as long as you you follow the guidelines on the link that was provided above. All you need is a camera and a white background and the ability to print 2x2inch photos.

4. I would get the affidavits notarized. The instructions say a "sworn affidavit". I'm not sure if that means it has to be notarized. It might not be needed, but I figure if it needs to be notarized, you're covered.. and it doesn't take a lot of effort to get it done.

5. It's really up to you as to how much proof you want to submit. Some people have sailed through without problems with just their wedding certificate and a couple of affidavits, while others (like us!) submitted quite a list of items including a few months of phone logs, a couple of pages of chat histories, 4 affidavits, photocopies of our passport entry stamps from flying to see each other, and a couple of pictures of us together or with family. Although, from what I know, digital evidence is not accepted so I would leave out the videos that you have.

Part of the decision as to how much evidence to submit is also based on which country the beneficiary is in. Beneficiaries from what the USCIS considers "high fraud" countries would obviously have to build a stronger case. In your case, I don't think England is considered such a country.

Keep in mind that USCIS will send a Request for Evidence (RFE) if they want to see more, so you'll still have a chance to give them what they want later on. However, this will, of course, further delay processing so most people hope that they never get an RFE!

So means I only file I 485 correct?

Incorrect. As stated by multiple posters above, you will need to file both the I-130 and the I-485. You will need one of each for each parent.

There are 2 parts to the NVC process. One part is the I-864 Affidavit of Support (or AOS) Package which pertains to the petitioner/USC. The other part is the DS-261 Immigration Visa Application (or IV package) which pertains to the beneficiary.

In addition to the link dwheels76 provided above, another link you might find helpful is the LingChe NVC guide. Section 2 of this guide has a list of the documents you will need at the NVC stage.

Good luck on your journey!