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All I can say is taste. Back when I was a kid, I loved ketchup, but as my tastebuds evolved, I could no longer stomach it, not really sure why. I tend to wince when I see someone putting ketchup on their scrambled eggs now.

So what reason did your husband give in his request to have the consulate accept the I130 filing. Below is a list of exceptional circumstances that may be considered by consulates. The list is not complete, but not hearing back from the consulate in over a month seems strange with a DCF request. Exceptional Circumstances Examples of exceptional circumstances include: Military emergencies – A U.S. service member, who is abroad but who does not fall under the military blanket authorization for U.S. service members stationed abroad on military bases, becomes aware of a new deployment or transfer with little notice. This exception generally applies in cases where the U.S. service member is provided with exceptionally less notice than normally expected. Medical emergencies – A petitioner or beneficiary is facing an urgent medical emergency that requires immediate travel. Threats to personal safety – A petitioner or beneficiary is facing an imminent threat to personal safety. For example, a petitioner and beneficiary may have been forced to flee their country of residence due to civil strife or natural disaster and are in precarious circumstances in a different country outside of the United States. Close to aging out – A beneficiary is within a few months of aging out of eligibility. Petitioner has recently naturalized – A petitioner and family member(s) have traveled for the immigrant visa interview, but the petitioner has naturalized and the family member(s) requires a new petition based on the petitioner’s citizenship. Adoption of a child – A petitioner has adopted a child abroad and has an imminent need to depart the country. This type of case should only be considered if the petitioner has a full and final adoption decree on behalf of the child and the adoptive parent(s) has had legal custody of and jointly resided with the child for at least 2 years. Short notice of position relocation – A U.S. citizen petitioner, living and working abroad, has received a job offer in or reassignment to the United States with little notice for the required start date. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-3

Such a joke, and completely inconsequential to anything important. Besides, it is the woke actors and directors that vote for the nominations of their respective categories, so apparently these folks are racist, sexist, and just bad people?

I truly hate ketchup. Mustard is the only condiment worth talking about and I would be a little upset of folks were wasting it on some silly CCP challenge.

Not sure I would do anything with an appointment that cannot be used. I would hold off and just keep checking for a date that will work for you. Good Luck!

So are you both living together in Kenya? Are you the USC petitioner, or the beneficiary? What did you ask in your email to the consulate? Consulates will only accept direct consular filing of the I130 (since you haven't filed anything yet, forget about the I129F) under exceptional circumstances.

Need a little more information. What petition was filed for you, an I130 or an I129F? Where are you in the process?

Between what various countries are doing to farmers, talk of eliminating meat, and air travel, I can see the elite leaders that believe they are so important and smart moving in this direction. The WEF is definitely moving in that direction and Klaus Schwab is the worst person in the world, he reminds me of practically every James Bond villain.

I tend to agree, if you can swing it, do the legal wedding here, file the I130, and then have a big celebration back in her home country. By the time the consulate interview comes up, you will have plenty of pictures of both ceremonies.

Willis does not have a great track record when pulled before a judge related to ethics concerns. I know, racism and all. It also seems she may have defamed the soon to be ex- of her boyfriend. Worth $10mil? Maybe, maybe more. Fulton County DA's Case Against Trump Just Got Really Messy It sure doesn’t look good for either one of them. Will Fani WIllis be removed from the case? Willis is defiant. She has not admitted to the relationship. She delivered a political rant in a church recently as she claimed she is in this mess because of, wait for it, racism. Of course. Defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who represents former Trump campaign staffer and White House aide Michael Roman, first exposed the relationship between Willis and Wade. Merchant filed a motion asking Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to remove both Willis and Wade and their offices from further prosecution of the case. It isn’t the first time Willis has faced removal from a case. https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2024/01/23/fulton-county-das-case-against-trump-just-got-really-messy-n606830

Yep, votes matter. Progress!

This will be an interesting one to follow. F1 with an overstay to AOS, then the I407, and now a B2 application. I agree with @PaulaCJohnny, the consulate officer will have all that information, and will balance everything with your B2 application. Make sure you are honest with the DS160 and any questions the CO may ask. Good Luck! And let us know how it goes.

Just to clarify, both the I131 and the I765 are optional.

The other thing the IO will do is review the I485 form with you and allow for any corrections. Good Luck!

Not for a B2.

I agree, the I765 and I131 are optional (my wife back in 2014 only submitted the I765), and yes, once you receive the GC, you can work and travel. Good Luck!

I do wonder how they explain the mutually exclusive positions they are taking here. Davos Admits Possibility Of Ukraine Defeat - Claims Putin Will Target EU Next The panel itself is largely made up of Ukrainian representatives who are there to spin the facts, not have a frank discussion about the realities in the trenches. Journalist Niall Ferguson seems to be the only member with a modicum of honesty on the panel, as he admits the situation in Ukraine has degraded dramatically. He does, however, join with the Ukrainians in admonishing the American public's growing opposition to monetary and military support. The underlying message? If Ukraine loses, it will be your fault. Why should Americans be relied upon to dump hundreds of billions of dollars into a losing war against an opponent that has nothing to do with them? The same question should be considered by Europeans, but their proximity is used as leverage against them. The primary argument from political warhawks like Lindsay Graham and puppets like Zelensky is that when Ukraine falls, Putin intends to invade Europe next. It's the old Vietnam era “domino effect” narrative, repeated ad nauseum. The problem is that warhawks along with Zelensky and his propagandists are caught in a Catch-22: They have been promoting the idea that Russia's military is in shambles and that US and EU aid is bringing Ukraine to victory. At the same time, they want to frighten Europeans and Americans with the prospect that Russia is strong enough to invade the EU. They can't have it both ways – Either Russia's armies are crippled and ripe to be overrun, or, they are incredibly strong and capable of leaping into a series of invasions against Ukraine's neighbors. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/davos-admits-possibility-ukraine-defeat-claims-putin-will-target-eu-next

You don't lose ESTA/VWP just because you file an I485, you lose that privilege by overstaying. This is the issue with the OP.

Joy Reid went to the hair stylist ... and apparently requested 'The Donald Trump' https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2023/08/25/joy-reid-trump-same-hairstyle-msnbc-n2386596

You should be fine with his passport and the N600 filing receipt. If asked for the certificate, explain the situation. Good Luck!

Yes, the children over 18 will need to file their own N400. You 15 yr old daughter will gain citizenship under you when you finalize your oath and get your naturalization certificate. After you get your certificate you can apply for a US passport book and card for yourself and your minor daughter, and you may want to consider also filing an N600 for her to obtain her own naturalization certificate (she will not get one at your oath ceremony). Your other children will all get their own certificates as they will be naturalizing as adults. Good Luck! https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/i-am-the-child-of-a-us-citizen

I would try to get the citations if possible, but it should not be an issue. The IO will go over the N400 form with you when you have your interview and you can disclose them then (USCIS may already know about them from their background check). My wife forgot to disclose a moving violation she was cited for when she filled out her N400, and she was able to correct it at the interview, it was not an issue. Good Luck!

Contact the nearest U.S. consulate in China, they should be able to help. Good Luck! An “affidavit of marriageability.” You can get this document at the Embassy or Consulate by swearing or affirming before a Consul that you are legally free to marry. You must make an appointment for a notarial service to get this affidavit, and there is a $50 charge. If either party was previously married, bring a clear photocopy of either the divorce or annulment decree or the death certificate which shows how the marriage ended. If you present an original certified copy with the copy for their review, the Chinese authorities will usually accept the copy. Hold on to your original documents, since they may be required if you later wish to file an immigrant visa petition for your spouse. Note: In order to complete your affidavit of marriageability correctly, you are highly recommended to bring a photocopy of your Chinese fiancé’s ID card (Shen Fen Zheng 身份证).” https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/living-working-and-marriage-in-china/#married

Exactly, but theoretically, the SSA should also change the name based on marriage even if the person has not received their GC yet, but for some reason they have an issue with that. My wife did the exact same thing as your wife after she received her GC.

Just proceed with the AoS as soon as you can and fill out the I485/I765/I131 with the new name. You can deal with the SSA after getting the GC as it kills two birds with one stone, you get the SSA to acknowledge the new married name, and you get rid of that DHS authorization note. Good Luck!