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It does not hurt to try it.
We did it back in 2021: sent the I-130 in 23 August 2021 and as soon as we received the NOA1 (same day since we filed electronic), we filed a paper I-129F and sent it in right away (like two weeks after).
Our I-130 was approved in two months, Approval was 01-NOv-2021.
Did the I-129F help? may be, may be not

The US citizen needs to join us here.  He/she has already made a mistake by filing the I-130 with USCIS.  We are here to help.
 
1.  Yes.
2.  Yes.
3.  Visiting via VWP is allowed, but at the discretion of CBP at the US border...but I would not stay for 90 days.

A complete copy of your latest federal tax return...or....a Tax Return Transcript.  Your current income AND the number you will enter in the tax section, is the same for the self employed.  See the lined named "Total Income".  This is clearly explained in the I-864 instructions.  It's critical you become an A-Student of that document AND the form itself.
 

Kind of, but specifically, it is a "Tax Return Transcript".  (there are at least two other "tax transcripts", and a Complete copy of the federal tax return with 1099/W2.  For many, and for all the self employed, a complete copy of a federal tax return is more than a 1040.  There could be several other "schedules" included.

The procedure being sought is to have an adjudicator bring up both the I-130 and I-129F on their system, when they close the I-129F in favor of the I-130.  Sometimes, when both files are up on their system anyway, they simply go ahead and approve the I-130.  If they do, great. If they don't, nothing is lost.  It's like placing a bet that costs only postage and some time.  The odds are better than zero, so why not.
 
 

Because you must provide a receipt for filing the I-130 as a required supporting  document when filing an I-129F for a spouse.  That's the OP's plan anyway.  The title of the thread does not match what they plan to do.

A complete copy of your latest federal tax return...or....a Tax Return Transcript.  Your current income AND the number you will enter in the tax section, is the same for the self employed.  See the lined named "Total Income".  This is clearly explained in the I-864 instructions.  It's critical you become an A-Student of that document AND the form itself.
 

Cease all actions until you are ready to proceed with the case.  Yes, you can effectively postpone the case indefinitely by just contacting them at least once per year.  What document is pending?  Just an FE note will not always stop them from scheduling an interview if all documents have been submitted and fees paid.  If NVC does schedule the interview, I would just contact the consulate and explain that, due to a job complication, you wish to postpone until mid 2025.  

She just shows the endorsed visa.  Airline personnel know what is required to enter the USA.  Take yes for an answer already.  This ain't my or the other senior members responding's FIRST RODEO.  OK?
 

And if you documented that with a pay stub or employer letter, then simply ignore the notice and carry on.
 

You keep reading thing in that are not there.  She should NOT stay gone a year.  Each entry is a judgment call.  If she came in for a few days and left for 364 days, then she never made the US her place of residence at all.  It's a temporary green card until the real one comes.  It's certainly allowed to use the visa before it expires, and then return to resolve remaining affairs before returning to establish the USA as her permanent residence.  She's also free to come and go, but being IN the USA more than OUT is the primary concern.
 

Start doing your homework on the NVC stage and onward.  When you do, read official forms and instructions carefully.  Avoid reading in extra things that are not there, like "apostille" etc.  Do pay attention to the little words, and, or, if, etc.  In a few months, your spouse can get her police report.

She just shows the endorsed visa.  Airline personnel know what is required to enter the USA.  Take yes for an answer already.  This ain't my or the other senior members responding's FIRST RODEO.  OK?
 

You keep reading thing in that are not there.  She should NOT stay gone a year.  Each entry is a judgment call.  If she came in for a few days and left for 364 days, then she never made the US her place of residence at all.  It's a temporary green card until the real one comes.  It's certainly allowed to use the visa before it expires, and then return to resolve remaining affairs before returning to establish the USA as her permanent residence.  She's also free to come and go, but being IN the USA more than OUT is the primary concern.
 

Yes, it will.  They will be asking the kind of questions you say you don't remember the answer to.  Expect them to ask these questions not to YOU, but to your wife.  My advise is to get your memory back and inform her fully about the previous case.
 

She just shows the endorsed visa.  Airline personnel know what is required to enter the USA.  Take yes for an answer already.  This ain't my or the other senior members responding's FIRST RODEO.  OK?
 

You keep reading thing in that are not there.  She should NOT stay gone a year.  Each entry is a judgment call.  If she came in for a few days and left for 364 days, then she never made the US her place of residence at all.  It's a temporary green card until the real one comes.  It's certainly allowed to use the visa before it expires, and then return to resolve remaining affairs before returning to establish the USA as her permanent residence.  She's also free to come and go, but being IN the USA more than OUT is the primary concern.
 

She had until the expiration date to use the visa for a single entry.  She entered on or before that date, so it is no longer relevant.  What is relevant now is the one year from the entry date.

She just shows the endorsed visa.  Airline personnel know what is required to enter the USA.  Take yes for an answer already.  This ain't my or the other senior members responding's FIRST RODEO.  OK?
 

You keep reading thing in that are not there.  She should NOT stay gone a year.  Each entry is a judgment call.  If she came in for a few days and left for 364 days, then she never made the US her place of residence at all.  It's a temporary green card until the real one comes.  It's certainly allowed to use the visa before it expires, and then return to resolve remaining affairs before returning to establish the USA as her permanent residence.  She's also free to come and go, but being IN the USA more than OUT is the primary concern.
 

You keep reading thing in that are not there.  She should NOT stay gone a year.  Each entry is a judgment call.  If she came in for a few days and left for 364 days, then she never made the US her place of residence at all.  It's a temporary green card until the real one comes.  It's certainly allowed to use the visa before it expires, and then return to resolve remaining affairs before returning to establish the USA as her permanent residence.  She's also free to come and go, but being IN the USA more than OUT is the primary concern.
 

I agree.  The only situation I can think of where USCIS would be justified in asking for a Naturalization Certificate (when a US passport is in hand) is if they have actual reason to believe the passport is a forgery.

If it's an Embassy it's an Embassy. If it's a Consulate it's a Consulate....BUT....If you want to always be right, Immigrant Visa Units are part of Consular Services.  In many countries the IV unit is not only not in the Capital City but also not at the same location as the actual Consulate.  Here are some examples.  Guangzhou, Cuidad Juarez, Montreal, Frankfurt, Mumbai and on and on.  Visa interviews are conducted by "Consular Officers".

A valid US passport is absolute proof of citizenship.
 
If one has it there is no need for a citizenship certificate because the Department of State has determined that the individual in question is a U.S. citizen.
 
That’s why adults without CRBA can apply for a passport and bypass USCIS entirely.
 
There was talk ages ago of moving passport issuance to USCIS, but because of their poor reputation within the confines of DC that never happened because getting citizenship determination and passport issuance right was too important.
 
Short of it is: a valid passport is all that is needed to prove citizenship to the U.S. government. That includes for immigration purposes.

No you are not.  You are filing a petition.  When it is approved, your wife will be invited to apply for a visa.
 
It will not go faster by filing online except for the days it takes for DHL etc. to deliver to the USA.
 
 
Either is fine.
 
 
Not needed for the initial filing.
 
 
No.  No such thing for the USA anyway.
 
 
Evidence of time spent together, like passport stamps, boarding passes, and photos together over time.  
 
 
None of this is required.  I wouldn't bother with any of it.  The above and below are in a list of possible items that appear after the words, "In addition to the required....." meaning NOT REQUIRED.
 
 
Leave those out.  Weakest possible evidence.
 
 
That's the golden ticket
 
 
In your situation, I would leave those out.  Not needed with 13 visits.
 
 
Not helpful.  Don't include.
 
 
Not needed. Your marriage certificate is sufficient.
 
 
Irrelevant.
 
See other answers inserted above.