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Then I suggest:
- someone possibly hit the wrong button while updating your case online
- call USCIS and ask for a Tier 2 + make an Infopass appointment to inquire about it
- meanwhile, wait for whatever you might get in the mail. It might even be the notice of approval, for all you know.
- if nothing arrives in a week or so, contact your Congressperson and the Ombudsman.
Good luck, keep us posted.

So, there was a denial and you appealed it? This is stating the appeal is dismissed, not simply a denial of the I-129F petition. If you appealed, what was it is denied for, and what was the appeal reasoning?
If there never was a decision and then appeal made on your case, then hopefully you can get the mistake sorted out.

Then I suggest:
- someone possibly hit the wrong button while updating your case online
- call USCIS and ask for a Tier 2 + make an Infopass appointment to inquire about it
- meanwhile, wait for whatever you might get in the mail. It might even be the notice of approval, for all you know.
- if nothing arrives in a week or so, contact your Congressperson and the Ombudsman.
Good luck, keep us posted.

Let me say this right out, it will not miraculously change. It will take time, a lot of time most likely. She'll go through these feelings again and again, and you're going to have to be the one to be strong through it. At times you'll feel like saying screw it, she can choose me and our marriage of GTFO. You're going to have to put your pride aside while she's hurting and be there for her when she needs you. And also know when to just leave her alone to get over it herself. Plus the really tough part of knowing when is the right time to do both. My wife has gone through a lot of home sickness and she'll have been here three years next week. I thought she was pretty much over it, but it came back pretty ugly when her mother got sick. Some people never totally get over the homesickness but it does get better with time. Some hardly get it at all. As the spouse that did not change countries and cultures, we need to know how to be supportive, and at times I can tell you its not easy. But if we love our spouse, we do what we have to to help them get through it. It doesn't surprise me that some can't get through this, having been through it now myself. I don't blame anyone for saying they can't handle it, as there have been times that I've wondered if I could keep handling it. But being on the back side of it now, I'm glad I did.

The only difference between the conditional GC and a 10 year GC is that your LPR status expires when the conditional GC expires--that is why you must file for ROC 90 BEFORE the conditional GC expires. The 10 year GC expires, but your LPR status does not. Both GCs require you to maintain your status in the same way and both grant you the same rights. The only difference in the card itself is a conditional GC is CR6 and a 10 year GC is IR6 (this is from a K-1 visa). The form used to renew is also different in that for a 2 year GC you file the I-751 and for the 10 year GC you file the I-90.
An HR person who is on-top of immigration and their job will ask you to come back after the 2 year GC expires and provide another I-9 document as the current one is now expired. Most do not even know to do that. Just remember that a LPR is a LPR is a LPR with all the rights and responsibilities of being a LPR.
Dave

Yes, you are. Employers typically don't know much about conditional residency anyway, and your 10-year GC is going to have an expiration date as well (just 10 years from when it gets issued).

I'm writing this because it might be useful for other people on here - certificates in multilingual form are available throughout Europe as far as I know, not sure about other countries.
For my AOS, I submitted a multilingual birth certificate (the kind that lists the info in my native language -Italian- and their translation in 10 languages INCLUDING English at the back, like: Giorno/Dia/DAY/Jour....).
Well, I got a RFE. They want it to be translated.
I'm going to send its "translation" (English only) and my Certification by Translator as a response. Probably a good idea attach them right away if you're planning on sending in this kind of certificate.

As long as the K1 is still valid when she enters the US, she can go anywhere prior to POE. Just answer truthfully in case she's asked about it.
Make sure she has the 'do not open' folder to hand over to the immigration officers at the airport. She should also bring with her all the documents she will need for AOS. Check the guides: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos and http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos
Good luck!

As long as the K1 is still valid when she enters the US, she can go anywhere prior to POE. Just answer truthfully in case she's asked about it.
Make sure she has the 'do not open' folder to hand over to the immigration officers at the airport. She should also bring with her all the documents she will need for AOS. Check the guides: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos and http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos
Good luck!

Timewise, you're qualified to apply for citizenship, if you want to. Getting married to another USC won't make you more so. Be prepared to answer questions about your marriage truthfully and, like you said, bring bonafide evidence. People get divorced all the time, that shouldn't be a problem given you are applying under the 5-year rule. Good luck, pretty sure you'll be fine.

Unless you
just don't have the time have difficulty following instructions have a criminal background of epic proportions, thus, making a lawyer helpful have extra cash you no longer need you and your wife can do this.
All of the required supporting documents and personal information, would be gathered by you and your wife, only to be turned over to a lawyer, who would then fill in the blanks of various forms. However, a lawyer can slow the process -- but make it faster, nope.
Since the beneficiary (your wife) is in the Philippines, the I-130 Petition would get speedy processing by USCIS.
Here you are.
http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

If anything, a lawyer would slow down the process by adding one more step to it. Read the instructions carefully and use this forum extensively, you can definitely do it by yourself!
Start here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides
Good luck!

Just checked my passport: all the visas I've had to enter the US report ITLY under nationality. It's the standard abbreviation, you'll be fine.

Just checked my passport: all the visas I've had to enter the US report ITLY under nationality. It's the standard abbreviation, you'll be fine.

What? Say everything in English, but louder and slower.
Then complain that Johnny Foreigner can't be bothered to make an effort.

My MIL only speaks Russian and had not problems at POE in Denver. I did have my wife e-mail her some common phrases with Russian on the back and English on the front like Harpa suggests. I called the CBP in Denver and was told they could call an interpreter if needed. I also included my wife's cell phone number so if there were any questions they could call her.
Good luck,
Dave

Italian speakers should be around, staff, or maybe other passengers can help. People who don't speak English visit the US every day. But, another thing you can do to help, is send them something to print out that says basic info about them, perhaps, what language they speak, who they are visiting, how long and where they are staying, etc.

Currently the IR1/CR1 can take >1year to be granted, while K1s seem to proceed much faster (~6 months). The trend can change any time though. http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare is a great resource to make an informed decision. Good luck with your choice.

I could only answer your Qn2.
For Foreign accounts/assets, if total values of the assets greater than $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, you have to file FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR)
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900813-report-of-foreign-bank-and-financial-accounts-on-form-td-f-90-22-1-or-fincen-form-114
Since you have > $10,000 in your Italian Bank account, you have to report it.
The form itself, has an section Part II "Information on Financial Account(s) owned Separately", so you only fill up this section since the foreign bank account is not jointly owned.
Another form you might be interested to take note of, is Form 8938, "Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets.
For married filed jointly, if the total value of your specified foreign financial assets is more than $100,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $150,000 at any time during the tax year, you must file Form 8938.
See this link
http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Comparison-of-Form-8938-and-FBAR-Requirements
And you have to report interests earned from foreign accounts in Schedule B Line 1.

My GC was approved ~3 weeks after sending the response to the RFE

So, I had a RFE because my vaccination record wasn't completed properly overseas. I sent back form i-693 (page 1 and 5 in a sealed envelope, as requested) a couple of days ago. However, I have just noticed the following notation in Part 3 of the form:
"Health Departments MUST place their official stamp or seal here"
My civil surgeon didn't place a stamp or a seal on my form. I think this should be fine, if I'm reading the instructions right. Could you guys confirm it, just for my peace of mind?
Thank you very much

I'd say try and let us know how it went. LOL

I'd say try and let us know how it went. LOL

I'd say try and let us know how it went. LOL