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If she is already inside the US (intent is decided at the border upon entry), then AOS (I485) is a legal option for the parent of a USC. Just remember after filing the I130/I485 package, she cannot leave the US until she has either her AP (I131 if you add that to the package), or GC. Good Luck!

The CBP officer is wrong, there is no deadline to file the AOS package. That being said, it is best to file the AOS as soon as possible after the wedding and after you get the marriage certificate, and most members here will advise to file within the 90 days if possible. Take your time after entry getting the forms ready, so as soon as you have the marriage certificate you can get the forms on their way to USCIS. Don't stress over it, yes there are cases where people ran into issues by not filing the package, there are also stories of people waiting 1-2 years to file. There are also some locales where it takes almost 3 months to get the marriage certificate, so even if a couple got married the day of arrival, they may not be able to submit the AOS within the 90 days. Good Luck!

Yes, you should include any tax information required for the I134. Good Luck!

Is that Hillary behind Caesar?

And yet the Democrat knives are out full force.

I agree with @Crazy Cat, the marriage certificate can be used as a legal name change document regardless if it has a specific section showing the name change. My wife's and my marriage certificate is similar, not specific name change section and she was able to change her name legally. Additionally, since it looks like you will be changing your family name via marriage, make sure you fill out the I130/I130A/I485 and if you desire, the I765/I131 with your new married name. Also keep in mind that using a lawyer cannot expedite your application (if a lawyer says they can speed things up, look for someone else). A lawyer will only be filling in the forms (more than likely their paralegal), and submitting them along with taking their fee. You as the beneficiary, and your spouse as the petitioner should also be very familiar with the forms so you can double check the documents they may file on your behalf. Good Luck!

We do not need apologies from MSM “journalists”, we just need actual journalist and not political activists.

This person is an idiot if they did not see what the Democrats were all about before now. I thought the Democrats believed in these things as well as standing up for the most vulnerable in our society. I thought they cared about women’s rights and actually knew what a woman was.

Some Democrats are beginning to say the obvious, if Biden should drop out of the campaign , he actually is also not capable of governing now. I do wonder when the Democrat elitist will bring up Tara Reade.

Here is a cautionary tale of a member that took a lawyer’s advice to wait to file. Though rare, there is no need to wait. Good Luck!

Many people adjust status from ESTA/B2 when situations change. Get married, and file the I130/I485 since you are currently in the U.S. you can consult with an attorney, but if any suggest waiting 90 days, or something like that, do not take that advice. If the decision has been made, get things in motion. There is always a possibility of a little extra scrutiny, but intent was determined when you entered the U.S., so it should be fine. Good Luck!

Still looking at 4-5 more years according to the latest visa bulletin. Good Luck! https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Bulletins/visabulletin_August2024.pdf

And not have to deal with scrambling to get an expedited US passport.

For the approval of the I130, not for visa issue.

I agree, but in the case of the thread I posted, apparently there was a separate I751 interview notice sent. In my wife’s case, no notice for the I751, but that was just at the time the I751 processing was slowing to a crawl, and N400/I751 combo filings were becoming more common. Good Luck! Btw, my wife took an international trip between her N499 interview and the oath ceremony, so as I stated before, I would plan your trip to attend the interview as scheduled and request a future oath date for after your return. At the oath, they will ask you disclose any new trips.

I think @appleblossom is saying is that the I130 petition for your mother with you being a potential derivative may not have much impact on a possible student visa application by you. More than likely you will age out of any F4 benefit, so you can attempt the student visa. Good Luck!

I agree, most at the SSA are useless. Even though a person waiting for AOS should be able to change their name based on marriage, it is usually best to wait for the EAD or GC before attempting to deal with the SSA. In my wife’s case we waited for her GC, and it was fairly easy.

I am not so worried about any repercussions other than if USCIS messes up. 99% of the time, no issue, but the 1% potentially have major issues.

Yes, many have a combo interview even without notice. My wife did, and here is a very recent thread of a combo filing not working out. If you do reschedule the interview that is fine, just make sure when the interview happens you take your spouse with you. Good Luck!

A lot of possible rocks in the path. Rescheduling the interview can be tricky as there are stories of USCIS messing up and denying an application based on missed interviews. That being said there are circumstances that necessitate rescheduling, however in your case it is not necessarily a must, but you can try. As to the oath, yes, if you have a same day oath, that opens another can of worms as to immediate international travel. You can get a passport pretty quickly (possibly same day) at a passport agency (I think Chicago has one), but getting an appointment can be difficult. If it were me, I would attend the interview, and if you pass, and they want to do a same day oath, I would explain the situation to the IO and respectfully request an oath ceremony for after your return to avoid the stress of trying to obtain a passport. Good Luck!

Yes, I would have her fill out the I864 as your co-sponsor. The I864a may work, but I think it would be less hassle for her to do the full I864. Good Luck!

Didn't George C. just help raise a huge amount of cash for the Biden/Harris campaign? You forgot the word "scripted" between "solo" and "press".

Kind of makes the crimes by the Catholic priests and Boy Scout leaders pale in comparison. Forbidden Fruit and the Classroom: The Huge American Sex-Abuse Scandal That Educators Scandalously Suppress Every day millions of parents put their children under the care of public school teachers, administrators, and support staff. Their trust, however, is frequently broken by predators in authority in what appears to be the largest ongoing sexual abuse scandal in our nation’s history. Given the roughly 50 million students in U.S. K-12 schools each year, the number of students who have been victims of sexual misconduct by school employees is probably in the millions each decade, according to multiple studies. Such numbers would far exceed the high-profile abuse scandals that rocked the Roman Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America. For a variety of reasons, ranging from embarrassment to eagerness to avoid liability, elected or appointed officials, along with unions or lobbying groups representing school employees, have fought to keep the truth hidden from the public. https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2024/07/10/forbidden_fruit_and_the_classroom_the_huge_american_sex-abuse_scandal_that_educators_scandalously_hush_up_1042969.html

Power corrupts.... Particularly if one has a "D" next to their name.

Dr. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is a truly horrible person. Jill Biden apparently has her own ‘Hail to the Chief’-style entrance theme, courtesy of the Marine Corps band The Marine Corps band was instructed last fall to come up with an entrance theme for the first lady, a source told the Washington Examiner. The band now has in its repertoire an original composition titled “Fanfare for the First Lady.” The song, the source said, is essentially Jill Biden’s personal “Hail to the Chief,” in that it is to be performed and repeated at official White House functions, from her first appearance until she is ready to speak. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2126277/jill-biden-apparently-has-her-own-hail-to-the-chief-style-entrance-theme-courtesy-of-the-marine-corps-band/