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I will try and keep my answers to your questions as easy as possible. This is what my gal and I did. when she arrived in the USA after 2 weeks she got her SSN. After we were married, and with the marriage certificate, she got her SSN updated with her married name.
As far as the need for the AP, you can always state the need is for "vacation" purpose. I don't think the USCIS really cares what the purpose is, only that you apply and get the AP in time for what you need it for.
Finally, keep in mind that the USCIS employs people that only know what they read and apply their decisions based on that. You medical is only "valid" for as long as the USCIS says it is. However, you may or may not encounter a USCIS person that will, take common sense into consideration and, allow your medical to be still valid.
Best of luck!

AP, on average, can last 30 days. However, taking into account, that more information was requested and you have already mailed/forwarded the information, your situation can take up to 90 days. Others will tell you that, in their cases, it was taken care of in a matter of days. Just try and be patient.
Best of luck!

Like the above poster stated, unless requested only the past or more recents years ITR should be sufficient. Some people, depending on their personal situation(s), choose to send in more than one year. I only sent in one year, the most recent year's ITR and that was sufficient. Since, you are concerned with Brazil, you might want to research that country's specific requirement.
Best of luck!

Once you file for ROC there will be a biometrics appt. I am just estimating, but if you file this week, the biometrics appt. should be somewhere in the middle of March. If you wait much longer to file the ROC the more likely the biometrics appt. will interfere with your travel.
Best of luck!

Copies of any documentation/evidence are fine. However, the CO can ask to see originals. I included copies of all my evidence and there was never a poblem. But, some people have been asked to provide original documents.
Best of luck!

This posting has been created by a basket case! And, is going to become an on-going nightmare. Best wishes to those who chose to repond...

I am only making guesses because you really don't offer much information. Your documentation could have been lacking. The attitude and demeanor of your fiance' could have raised concern by the CO. And, as stated above Nigeria is a high fraud country. There could have been one of a number of reasons or simply concern of The CO for the denial. Sorry to hear about this.

I was told this by an expert on the immigration process: The letters that you talk about are considered "secondary evidence" and while asked for there are much more important requirements and evidence that are looked at first. So, in my opinion, you can get just about anyone to write these letters. For example, my wife had a filipina friend, at the time a 2-yr GC holder, provide a letter for her I-751 and I questioned it's validity with my trusted expert and the above is what he told me.
Best of luck!

I'm sure "others" here will have very differing opinions. But, it is my understanding that once the AOS has been filed you can continue the process and if everything is ok with the petition and possible interview, get your 2 yr. GC. Please keep in mind that if you move to a new address you will need to file the "change of address" with the USCIS. And, if desired, later get your 10 yr. GC - probably after 5 years. Yes, your husband can file for divorce/annullment but it should not have any effect on you getting the 2 yr. GC since the petition has already been filed.
I would encourage others to state a reference or from personal experience as to why my "opinion" may not be valid. I base my "opinion" on personal experience from others and from a Yahoo group called MAG-ANAK that specializes on filipino/american relationships.

I'm sure "others" here will have very differing opinions. But, it is my understanding that once the AOS has been filed you can continue the process and if everything is ok with the petition and possible interview, get your 2 yr. GC. Please keep in mind that if you move to a new address you will need to file the "change of address" with the USCIS. And, if desired, later get your 10 yr. GC - probably after 5 years. Yes, your husband can file for divorce/annullment but it should not have any effect on you getting the 2 yr. GC since the petition has already been filed.
I would encourage others to state a reference or from personal experience as to why my "opinion" may not be valid. I base my "opinion" on personal experience from others and from a Yahoo group called MAG-ANAK that specializes on filipino/american relationships.

only bring what you need. i offer as an example, when i visited my gal in the Phil. I only had 2 changings of clothes. The rest I got there. In other words, if you got to have it, bring it. the rest you can get when you get there. i hope this helps. best of luck!
Sid

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Just try to keep in mind that you are dealing with uneducated government workers reading from a job descriptiion and/or a script. Try to remember what it is like, or can be like, dealing with a customer service representative - uneducated people reading from a script. To be honest, don't worry about it as long as you have met all of the requirement for "citizenship." Best of luck!

Just my "naive" opinion... You need to follow the directions "exactly" to the word. It is not that difficult. You are an intelligent person. Always, if in doubt, contact the appropriate person/entity.
Best wishes

I agree with the above post. I know that for you coming to the USA would be a dream come true... But, would it also be the beginning of a "lifelong" nightmare? Once a liar, always a liar... The first lie is always the toughest, but the lies come much easier after the first. And, if he has done this, starting a relationship with you, to his existing wife, will he do it to you also? If he does, it will be much easier for him the next time. Just my opinion.
Best of luck!

I agree with the above post. I know that for you coming to the USA would be a dream come true... But, would it also be the beginning of a "lifelong" nightmare? Once a liar, always a liar... The first lie is always the toughest, but the lies come much easier after the first. And, if he has done this, starting a relationship with you, to his existing wife, will he do it to you also? If he does, it will be much easier for him the next time. Just my opinion.
Best of luck!

I agree with the above post. I know that for you coming to the USA would be a dream come true... But, would it also be the beginning of a "lifelong" nightmare? Once a liar, always a liar... The first lie is always the toughest, but the lies come much easier after the first. And, if he has done this, starting a relationship with you, to his existing wife, will he do it to you also? If he does, it will be much easier for him the next time. Just my opinion.
Best of luck!

Yes, the child should be listed. Please be honest in everything regarding the USCIS.
Best of luck,
Sid

Yes, the child should be listed. Please be honest in everything regarding the USCIS.
Best of luck,
Sid

As you had stated earlier, the following was included within the RFE:
"Among the phrases in the request for evidence letter:
- "According to the Family Code of the Philippines..."
- "Please provide a local civil registered parental consent stating that the beneficiary is free to marry according to Philippines laws.""
In the future please, keep in mind that you are dealing with a very "structured process" that the USCIS is following. And, yes I know you are NOT marrying in the Phil., but you are petitioning a very young woman, age 19, that is going to need that letter of parental consent - you should have gotten that letter and included it with the RFE. I believe you do realize now that is what the USCIS was asking for. I believe this letter would have provided the USCIS with needed documentation that was going to be required by the Phil. Government, CFO, or whoever... and this letter would have met the requirement(s) of the RFE.
Hindsight is 20 - 20. Best of luck!

Excellent advice and information. The USEM is only concerned with official documentation and, in this case, the CENOMAR. Having copies of your divorce papers is nice, but they are like having a copy of the "National Enquirer" magazine. They both make good reading but hold not official value to the USCIS or USEM. Just my educated opinion.
Sid

My experience about using a co-sponsor at the embassy differs from yours. I am also a member of a Yahoo group that specializes in offering free assistance to Americans immigrating Filipino/a's to the USA and using a co-sponsor has never been a problem. The problem has always existed with the petitioner. I also offer this link to the VJ FAQ page that discusses using a co-sponsor for the I-134, http://www.visajourney.com/content/support, and it reads as follows:
Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences
posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets.
Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will
be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other
government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on
the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient.
An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on
government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors.
Do you have personal experience or knowledge that the Manila embassy does not "historically" accept co-sponsors for the I-134? If so, could you and would you post that information so that I can update my information and the Yahoo groups position.
Regards,
Sid

My experience about using a co-sponsor at the embassy differs from yours. I am also a member of a Yahoo group that specializes in offering free assistance to Americans immigrating Filipino/a's to the USA and using a co-sponsor has never been a problem. The problem has always existed with the petitioner. I also offer this link to the VJ FAQ page that discusses using a co-sponsor for the I-134, http://www.visajourney.com/content/support, and it reads as follows:
Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences
posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets.
Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will
be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other
government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on
the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient.
An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on
government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors.
Do you have personal experience or knowledge that the Manila embassy does not "historically" accept co-sponsors for the I-134? If so, could you and would you post that information so that I can update my information and the Yahoo groups position.
Regards,
Sid