Gosia & Tito

For what is worth:
We, like many here have had the talk about who would move and were would we live. I (the USC) was ready to move over to Europe if need be. She was ready to move to the US. We even considered a 3rd country either in Europe or South America.
Have you considered you being the one moving?
International relationships are inherently risky in that if it does not work, one or both would be left up in the air, so to speak. Few have the means to easily bounce back.
Is it possible for a longer trial in one place? Say 1-3 months at least. My now wife spent 5 weeks in the US, while I went to work and did the things I would normally do, adjusting to her of course, so weekends were times that we would plan activities. But weekdays, it was work, work at home and limited time for interaction. She was not on vacation either, but did the things she would be doing (not working as the plan was that she would not need to work unless she really wanted to) but gardening, classes, activities with neighbors, etc. At the time I was in 4-day week schedule so that one day off we do groceries and other chores se the weekend was free.
The alternative is to just let go and break it off. If there are doubts, it is a good indication that there might not be a future together. AN international relationship is difficult even in the best of circumstances.
Good luck

For what is worth:
We, like many here have had the talk about who would move and were would we live. I (the USC) was ready to move over to Europe if need be. She was ready to move to the US. We even considered a 3rd country either in Europe or South America.
Have you considered you being the one moving?
International relationships are inherently risky in that if it does not work, one or both would be left up in the air, so to speak. Few have the means to easily bounce back.
Is it possible for a longer trial in one place? Say 1-3 months at least. My now wife spent 5 weeks in the US, while I went to work and did the things I would normally do, adjusting to her of course, so weekends were times that we would plan activities. But weekdays, it was work, work at home and limited time for interaction. She was not on vacation either, but did the things she would be doing (not working as the plan was that she would not need to work unless she really wanted to) but gardening, classes, activities with neighbors, etc. At the time I was in 4-day week schedule so that one day off we do groceries and other chores se the weekend was free.
The alternative is to just let go and break it off. If there are doubts, it is a good indication that there might not be a future together. AN international relationship is difficult even in the best of circumstances.
Good luck

For what is worth:
We, like many here have had the talk about who would move and were would we live. I (the USC) was ready to move over to Europe if need be. She was ready to move to the US. We even considered a 3rd country either in Europe or South America.
Have you considered you being the one moving?
International relationships are inherently risky in that if it does not work, one or both would be left up in the air, so to speak. Few have the means to easily bounce back.
Is it possible for a longer trial in one place? Say 1-3 months at least. My now wife spent 5 weeks in the US, while I went to work and did the things I would normally do, adjusting to her of course, so weekends were times that we would plan activities. But weekdays, it was work, work at home and limited time for interaction. She was not on vacation either, but did the things she would be doing (not working as the plan was that she would not need to work unless she really wanted to) but gardening, classes, activities with neighbors, etc. At the time I was in 4-day week schedule so that one day off we do groceries and other chores se the weekend was free.
The alternative is to just let go and break it off. If there are doubts, it is a good indication that there might not be a future together. AN international relationship is difficult even in the best of circumstances.
Good luck

The prenup would or would be not enforceable depending on the jurisdiction (country) where a divorce occurs. Additionally, I'd think it depends on where the marriage occured, to begin with. Thus, if a marriage occurs in a country that does not recognize it, I'd think you have a piece of paper that enforces nothing.
I'd say to get advice from an international family law attorney with the specifics.

Your last alternative, as many have pointed out is not a legit one. Everybody in this forum (with maybe a handful of exceptions) has been, is or will be in the waiting while their petition is processed.
You are bringing forward that you are considering jumping the line, and while that might not be of much consequence at the individual level, other than considerably reducing your wait; it results in two things: people awaiting getting upset at least, and second, potentially causing others to follow same path, a path that is one of the reasons why everyone else has to wait: the abuse of the system which them everyone else after has to pay the consequences.
No one here can tell you to go ahead (TOS, etc), and everyone here (or most of at least) is trying to do it the right and honest way.
What do you think would happen if everyone here had done the "others do it that way" manner? Maybe at this point, there would not be a K-1 or CR-1, maybe there would not be even the possibility to visit while your petition is in process.
Hope you choose wisely.

When you became a citizen, you declared allegiance to the US. Showing up with a non-US passport could be interpret as going against that, and that would be a problem to say the least.
Get your passport, you are asking for trouble if you travel without it.

DOn't want to hijack the oiginal post, but K1 implies fiance/fiancee; the waters have been tested or presumed tested; the government can't and should not be hand holding people. DOS can only approve or not based on the presented petition and its supporting documentation. People (us) are supposed to be the first line of filtering against fraud. Yes, scams will be still happen, can't be avoided. Ultimately, there are inherent challenges and risks involved in a cross-cultural, international relationship and each one of us has accepted that (or should accept that), end up scammed is one of those risks. Not blaming the OP at all. Some scam artists are very very good. The only one who can decide direction at this point is the OP, much advice has been given and he know has to weigh his options and proceed.
TO balance things a bit, just a couple of days ago I was reading a post here of a newly immigrant who was 'scammed' by her US husband (and this is not the only one I've read here); not as prevalent? Maybe, the posts here are only a small sample of the entire universe of K-1s, CR-1 that happen every day; so it goes both ways. SHe is returning to her country and to re-tart her life. That is the only sane and healthy thing to do.
And same applies to the OP here, if the evidence is that strong, part ways, don't waste a minute and re-start your life anew without looking back.

For what is worth: When we were in the waiting game (we are past that now), and our case hit the service time given by service center at the time, I contacted TX representative Cornyn. His web site has the info on the disclosure so I sent all together. I followed up a couple of days letter by phone, 3 days letter our petition is approved. Coincidence maybe, but a call placed to USCIS just the day before I sent the letter informed me that I should wait 'at least 90 days and then call back'
This OP post (the one with the charts and analysis) provides very good data and possible evidence that could be used.
You lose nothing, except a 45c stamp and maybe a few minutes on a phone call.....

Not the biggest to think about but.....Latin American women (not all though) are not "married" until married in a church with the entire family.
Besides what others are noting on the risks, there are a lot of logistical matters to think about (thesis, clothes -on this one....knowing what I know now, my now wife has more clothes and shoes that Ihad in my entire live; etc....)
If you adjust when she is here, she would need clothes, and who knows what else....might make her life challenging.
Perhaps an idea could be to propose, marry in a court, file CR-1 immediately. Couple of months later, as she was planning, goes back to her country and start preparing to move upon approval of CR-1; defends thesis, etc. In between, you go to Colombia and marry in a church. By the time all this is done, you would be about 6-7 months into the CR and the wait would be short from there.

What if cruise gets in trouble, like the recent ones in the Caribbean, and is then towed to the nearest port where everybody is required to get off?

Your best source of info regarding your degree and credentials is the state organization that pharmacists have for licensing. I am not a pharmacist and don't know what it would be, but there is one who is supposed to define what the requirements are, tests, etc. Something like a 'Board of Pharmacists' probably.
Now, the people getting paid minimum wage at CVS are probably pharmacist technicians, which is not what you have/are. Technicians only need a short educational track and usually would be the ones dispensing meds. At pharmacies, there's got to be someone licensed to ok the prescription.
Think of it this way: in a farmacia, usually the owner is the one with a license, but the empleados working el mostrador would usually not and they only tend to the public, work as cashiers, etc. Makes sense?

First thing you want to do is check what state licensing requirements there are for pharmacists, second, I'd check if there is also some association at the country or state level, which could lead you to networking, job requirements and opportunities.
Good luck!

Custody of children is a matter of the divorce, not in the immigration case. Divorce can take many months and even up to a year (it all depends in what state the divorce was/will be filed, in several states there is a wait period before a divorce proceeds. In some states there isn't).
Duration of divorce also depends on division of assets (as you note there are joint assets). As ugly as this would sound, Those assets might become leverage in the divorce case; unless an amicable agreement is drafted. They might even be used as leverage in relation to children custody.
You really need 2 attorneys: one for immigration and one for the divorce (to defend your financial and custody rights, unless an amicable agreement happens).

First thing you want to do is check what state licensing requirements there are for pharmacists, second, I'd check if there is also some association at the country or state level, which could lead you to networking, job requirements and opportunities.
Good luck!

If USCIS cannot cash it, they would likely return the petition to you; you would then re-send it. If there is a timeline/deadline, you might want to stop by a USCIS office and/or create an Infopass appointment (go to USCIS site and follow the Infopass, it is just an online appointment setup.
This is the first DACA posting I see here and AFAIK there is not that much experience in DACA here, but I'll let others chime in

For what is worth: When we were in the waiting game (we are past that now), and our case hit the service time given by service center at the time, I contacted TX representative Cornyn. His web site has the info on the disclosure so I sent all together. I followed up a couple of days letter by phone, 3 days letter our petition is approved. Coincidence maybe, but a call placed to USCIS just the day before I sent the letter informed me that I should wait 'at least 90 days and then call back'
This OP post (the one with the charts and analysis) provides very good data and possible evidence that could be used.
You lose nothing, except a 45c stamp and maybe a few minutes on a phone call.....

You would want to get things ready stateside as much as possible. If your future spouse has never been here, it would be a period of adjustment, your job is to make that easier (and his job is to also start preparing). I used to tell my wife that I was expecting her to take at least a year to get adjusted, but it would take longer, that would be fine. If you guys are in Lima, about any city in the US, except the top 4-5 would feel like "small town"; he'll have to make friends, find a routine, etc.
Even 'simple' things as getting things done would be difficult at the beginning; for example, stateside you get on the phone and get things done, in Peru you actually run errands going to the offices and talking to people face to face.

It is irrelevant where he lives now. You can file for divorce in any state/county. Your friend needs to get in touch with ex and get copies of the divorce documentation, or at least where it was filed and granted.

It is irrelevant where he lives now. You can file for divorce in any state/county. Your friend needs to get in touch with ex and get copies of the divorce documentation, or at least where it was filed and granted.

Not sure you are asking the right question. Your immigration status has nothing to do with time off work for maternity. It's regulated by federal law, but paid by the company you work for (as far as I know). There might be some state specific rules though. There is a standard maternity leave, and after that, you could file a FMLA claim with your company for additional time, but that usually means a 60% pay and a guarantee you would have a job upon return, but NOT necessarily the same role/job. FYI, you could also use sick time (if that is in your work contract) and often (again company specific), you might be able to use unused and/or carried on to next year sick time. Often companies have flexibility and in part depends on how your relationship with boss is...meaning companies will work with you -even if not obligated to do so- if they want to keep you; I have seen some new mothers taking 3-4 months leave where I work (but I'm in TX). I'd suggest a chat with your boss and HR to understand your situation.

It all depends on the actual scores at the time of getting loan. Say for example that you decide to buy house now, at this point, you don't really have a good credit history nor score. It would make sense to work the loan on your husband scores only, otherwise, your score would pull his down, resulting in not having the best rates/terms for the loan.
There is nothing wrong with that, our current house has the loan in my name only, while title is in both our names. With interest rates as they were, I refinanced as soon as we were married and have now a 3% 15yr loan (which means a savings of 100k+ in interest over the life of loan, and a lower monthly payment); based on my income only; but my wife is on the title. In most states it is required by the way, that if you are married, spouse must be in title.
On a side topic, if the reason of waiting 1-2 years to purchase home is that you want to build your score, there is really no need to, and the mortgage rates are the lowest now that they have been in almost 2 decades...I wouldn't wait.
Credit scores only apply to what kind of terms (meaning interest rates you would get), of course that partially determines the amount of the loan, which in turn determines how much house you can buy. However, you might want to consider that today is a buyers market, rates are the lowest in a long time and 2 years from now that could have changed, no dramatically I'd think, but the recovery of housing market and possible upswing in interest rates could make it less desirable to wait.
Not saying you should buy now, it all depends on your overall financial picture; but consider how much is you rental monthly payment and decide whether you can afford a house payment (all costs considered, including -and a lot of people miss this- the initial move in costs, that could be around 10-15k easily, but as low as 5-8k).
Think of it this way: today your rental payment is making someone else equity, your mortgage payment would be making your equity.
Also, you need to keep in mind that unless both yours and your husband credit scores are about same, the lowest score would diminish the other.
If you would like, send me a PM and I can get you more details, so we don't distract others from the main reason of this forum. For full disclosure, I am NOT a mortgage broker, loan officer, real state agent, financial planner or have any relation to any service or product that even remotely deals with purchasing a home. Anything that I have posted, you absolutely can and I'd even encourage to discuss with others.
Another tip: a real state agent does not work for you, he/she is just your agent and works for him/herself. Most people make this very costly assumption. To make a parallel, it is not unlike the immigration journey we had: immigration attorneys are needed as much as a real state is needed for a home transaction.

No prob. We are all learning here.
I just thought of another way to get a CC for the new immigrant: go to your bank and see if they would be open to get him/her a secured CC. A secured CC is backed by an account that can be established on his/her name and does not allow withdrawals. Essentially, you are making this account the collateral, so the bank knows there is no way they will be in the hook for an unpaid bill. I'd start with 300-500, after a few months, I'd go to the bank again and see about lifting this secured account. Make sure there are no hidden fees in this arrangement. Be aware that there probably are several sharks out there that offer this 'secured' account but you have to pay high fees and the interest rates could be highway robbery. Your current bank could be the best friend for this.
Make sure your spouse understands well the proper use of CC. My now wife never had one and I needed to explain how it works, the implications of charging and more importantly, the identity theft issues and need to keep it secured. If in doubt, make a low limit (you can ask for a lower limit than what it is originally given for, inclusive to a CC the is your account and you are adding as authorized user (which means your limit is also low on that card, but you can use one of your accounts or open a new one).

H1B holder can stay until the H1B itself expires (which has a max time of 6 years as I recall, so depends on how much time is left, no info posted on that); marrying does not change that. The above is regardless of what path his future wife takes. From the post itself, it would seem there is enough time left in H1B that future wife would be a citizen before expiration.
In the meantime (and I'm not as certain, I'll let others chime in), she could file a petition in the F2A category after marriage and then upon getting citizenship, change to an immediate relative.

1. You have receive a notice (usually called NOA1) that tells you the petition has been received, correct?
2. Why are you writing "because my husband is from"?...K-1 and husband are not compatible. Which is it?
3. 6-7 months into a K-1 (if in fact you have the correct petition), is not unheard of and it seems you might be getting some news soon.
To be able to provide help, please be precise: Is your filing for a K-1? Have you received NOA1??

Given what you mention on his disability and that you want to work immediately; I think the CR-1 route might be the best way to go. You can still come on the VWP and marry, then file CR-1 while you would return to your country; but upon approval and return you will have a GC upon arrival. On a K-1, once you arrive and marry, you still need to do AOS-adjustment of status and that can take several months. The times for processing CR-1 and K-1 are roughly same, but the K-1 requires additional costs.
In terms of his disability and potential to get income, you might want to also check the financial sponsoring aspects of K-1 and CR-1 to make the best decision.
Disability per se is not a disqualifying reason, but the income he gets from a disability pension for example could be; and he might need co-sponsoring.
Notice that you are already borderline representing intent of staying (in your post: "However we both want my next trip to be the one where I stay with him"), which would be consider fraud.