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  1. pushbrk
    "You can try" anything, but trying this is more likely to bring the validity of the marriage relationship into question, than to have any positive result. There ARE cases where "trying" CAN hurt. In most cases, no harm, but in this case, there's a good chance it COULD do harm, particularly if this is a new marriage.
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    Chances of the Pakistani spouse of a US Citizen, obtaining a visitor visa during an immigrant visa process, are worse than slim or none. They are simply NONE. You'll be doing the visiting. Best case, maybe you meet in third country.
  3. pushbrk
    Looks like you'll be facing some extended separation while she is not employed. Where she lives and how she is supported during that separation is something you will have to work out. How tough that will be depends on your circumstances. I think it would be futile to apply for a B visa. She can visit using ESTA, if she hasn't already abused that privilege by spending more time in the USA than out. She may well be able to visit more than once, depending on timing. You have some choices to make regarding her lodging and employment, but those choices are unlikely to be solved by her being in the USA for any extended time.
  4. pushbrk
    No
  5. pushbrk
    Thanks. So if you stated and documented your current income with pay stub and declaration letters, just ignore that message. It is sent anytime "taxable income" is below the minimum on the latest tax return. Keywords here are "may be submitted" and "Consular Officer will decide". See bold above.
  6. pushbrk
    With the I-130, yes. Your question indicates you have not yet studied the I-130 instructions. Doing so, will be critical to your ultimate success.
  7. pushbrk
    What kind of visa are you applying for?
  8. pushbrk
    Two separate forms. Start by studying those I-864 instructions.
  9. pushbrk
    Expedites are granted based on special circumstances or hardships related to the US Citizen, not the foreigner, and certainly not the foreigner's mother. Bringing this up as part of a spouse visa case would call into question the validity of the marriage itself, and jeopardize the spouse visa.
  10. pushbrk
    What's good enough would depend on the reason for needing it.
  11. pushbrk
    Do become an A-Student of the I-864 instructions, but AGI does not apply to a self employed person, in this context. You are not filing a 1040EZ. The number called "total income" is going to be your qualifying "current income". That MIGHT be the same as AGI or might not. Make sure your total income is at least 25% above the 125% minimum, is my recommendation.
  12. pushbrk
    That option will work. Making a new account will work too. Your choice.
  13. pushbrk
    They won't ask for it until the interview, if at all. But, the year you sponsor an immigrant is NOT a year to delay filing your tax return. File it, so she can carry a copy of it, AND the most recent pay stub to the interview.
  14. pushbrk
    Use priority mail. Her passport with entry stamp will still serve as a green card for one year from entry.
  15. pushbrk
    Either is ok. You just add the case number to the account, once you have it. That come just after you file.
  16. pushbrk
    Of course the child has an interview. There may not be questions asked, but an interview is scheduled. Delaying mom's interview is the first thing to do. It's something they still have control over.
  17. pushbrk
    You mentioned two addresses to cover the five years. One of those, the most recent, is shown again as your last address outside the USA. It's a question to be interpreted literally and answered accurately.
  18. pushbrk
    Using "a website" does not assure anybody who is "very experienced" is going to be involved in your case. The discussion turned to this because....I....and others think it's irresponsible to tell strangers we know nothing about except that they found THIS website, "can do it themselves". You "opened' the discussion. It goes where it goes.
  19. pushbrk
    No, but since this is a spouse visa forum, I asked the OP to clarify whether they are the USC petitioner or the foreign spouse.
  20. pushbrk
    Correct, but just as a point of discussion, if the US Citizen petitioner, is dealing with a financial hardship, such as cannot work because they have to be the caregiver for THEIR mother, it might be worth a shot. Slim chances though. If it's the mother of the foreign spouse, no chance at all. That's why I asked.
  21. pushbrk
    In short, no. You have posted in a spouse visa forum. Please clarify whether you are the US Citizen or the foreign spouse.
  22. pushbrk
    Need the exact wording of what you read that makes you think they told you to get a joint sponsor. I'm going to predict it say "you may" with regard to the joint sponsor, and "Consular Officer will make the decision". If so, and your income is as you say it is, then ignore the message. I expect it's only your taxable income that's not enough and that your retirement income is tax free. You do not qualify based on a tax return. You qualify based on your current income, which should be documented with a declaration letter from your retirement source and a pay stub from your current employer. Did you state and document 193k of current income? (Tax returns are about the past.)
  23. pushbrk
    I already told this OP, "If you're willing to do the homework, and pay attention to detail, I don't see any reason not to do it yourself." but the "ifs" mentioned entail far more than simply finding this website and asking question. If you don't do the homework, you don't know what you don't know, so you don't know what to ask. We see evidence very regularly of people who didn't do their homework and now they are dealing with the consequences.
  24. pushbrk
    You don't know the aptitude, attitude, or motivation of this person. Whether they can do it themselves is dependent on those factors, not just that they can find the website on the internet.
  25. pushbrk
    You would need to extend under a status that qualifies. If your status allows you to work, that's what you need.
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