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I think we are getting close to a parity point again where either parent staying at home to watch the kids might be cheaper than paying for daycare. Of course there are other cultural factors involved, but cost is a big factor.

When you file the I130, you only need to provide proof you are qualifying relatives such as providing both your and your siblings birth certificates showing you have the same parents. The affidavit of support will come much much later at the NVC stage when the petition is sent to the consulate for an eventual visa interview. How old is your sibling? If they are relatively young (under 10) it might be best to sponsor one parent, and then have them get their LPR status and they can petition for the other spouse and child under F2A which is currently running about 6-8 years.

Leor Sapir has it right to be concerned about whatever comes out of the AAP. This is one where Europe is far ahead of the US. Second Thoughts on ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ But it is a small step. Two key questions: Will the systematic review follow a transparent, impartial scientific process? And what should the AAP do in the meantime? In explaining the decision to commission a systematic review, the AAP’s CEO, Mark Del Monte, said that the academy’s board “has confidence that the existing evidence is such that the current policy is appropriate. At the same time, the board recognized that additional detail would be helpful here.” Given the finding of every existing systematic review to date that the evidence for “gender-affirming care” is exceptionally weak, the AAP should immediately recommend extreme caution in the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries in treating youth gender dysphoria. This is a no-brainer; health authorities in the U.K., Norway, Sweden, Finland and France have done it. “There is not enough evidence to support the safety, clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness to make the treatment routinely available at this time,” said the statement from England’s National Health Service. https://www.wsj.com/articles/second-thoughts-on-gender-affirming-care-american-academy-pediatrics-doctors-review-medicine-a7173276?mod=opinion_lead_pos9

I can see that being a big deal especially with a lot of remote workers returning to the office and in need of childcare. Makes it tough for those that are not able to work remotely, although I suppose a lot of patients wouldn't mind having dental work done online.

Not a real good idea to get any tickets before a decision is made on the visa. The main things she will need is evidence of her ties to her home country to show she needs to return after her visit. I am not positive if they deep dive financials for a B2 like they do for say a student visa.

IR5 does not allow derivatives, so you would file an 2 I130's one for each parent, and one I130 for the sibling, but the sibling would be F4 and take a lot more time. That being said, it does not hurt to get an I130 in the system for your sibling.

Shouldn't be an issue assuming you were not close to the limit of time outside the US. However the USCIS rep checking you in for the oath ceremony will ask you about it and make that determination. Good Luck!

Not really sure what this entire event is meant to be considering it was Zelenskyy that called it. The author may be right, this is Zelenskyy's way to get some of those countries off the fence. Whatever, a lot of geopolitics going on with quite a few totalitarians, so who knows. Why China Is Crucial to What Happens in the War in Ukraine In any case, Xi isn’t so interested in ending the war for the moment. His “no-limits” partnership with Russia—which he and Putin signed just before the invasion—has turned out to have plenty of limits after all. Xi hasn’t sent Putin any weapons, though he has purchased Russian oil and supplied Chinese technology. He sees an alliance of some sort with Putin as a bulwark against U.S. influence, and he sees the war as a welcome sinkhole for America’s military arsenal (and thus a diversion of U.S. weapons and attention from the Asia-Pacific region). https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/why-china-is-crucial-to-what-happens-in-the-war-in-ukraine/ar-AA1eMekx

Finally read through this and yes, I agree, the responses were childish, and sarcastic. Not sure how a respected researcher equates that with malicious, or harassment.

Seems there could be a 1st Amendment question here, or does DIE trump that?

Those are the Obama cages right?

Not until 3am.

Loved the Mike Rowe Dirty Jobs episode on the Soo Locks.

So in the Democrat controlled world, only the rich can have guns? How elite of them. Personally, McCarthy should let this bill go forward and we can see how these folks vote. Btw, will there be a subsidy if it is an electric gun?

The spin coming from the Corrupt Biden camp and his apologists/enablers is dizzying. The Miraculously Changing Narrative around Biden’s Involvement in Hunter Inc. Last week, after yet another fact emerged suggesting that Joe Biden had indeed been involved to some degree with his son’s overseas business dealings, contrary to what he himself stated unequivocally during the 2020 presidential election, the New York Times ran to the president’s aid with the classic “old news!” defense. “It has long been known that the elder Mr. Biden at times interacted with his son’s business partners,” the paper of record declared on Monday. https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/08/the-miraculously-changing-narrative-around-bidens-involvement-in-hunter-inc/

You can help her fill out the DS160 for a B2 visa, but in the end it is her application under her own merits. As @Boiler stated, no sponsorship or invitation letter is needed.

Anything said verbally at an interview or given as a handout at the interview is "conditional". Until the system states "Issued" or you actually have the visa in your passport, there is always a possibility a supervisor could change or delay the final decision. That being said, it is a good sign the interviewing CO gave you a verbal approval. Good Luck!

If you USC spouse moves to a new address, then answer truthfully, explain your spouse moved since the DS260 was filled out, and the CO can update the information accordingly. Just make sure you have the new address when you go to the interview. Good Luck!

Not surprising as that is the Democrat plan, and they cannot tolerate people fighting back.

Part 2 of the Archer interview was dropped, so expect indictment number 4/5 coming soon.

Gotta love the Democrats. They put forth stuff like this, and then blame the Republicans when they can’t get it moved. When is the GOP going to get off their high horse and get down in the mud with the Left using their tactics? I believe this is why DC hates Trump so much. He will use the Democrat tactics against them and upset the normally demure Republicans.

Yep, makes sense. From what I have seen, the Leftist leadership in Scotland is pretty corrupt, so I imagine there was another reason for their actions.

I believe you can use this. Good Luck! https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act

1. No, a re-entry permit is not the same as the AP although both use the same form for the application. When planning to stay outside the US for more than a year, she should file an I131 for a Re-entry permit, and she has to remain in the US until the biometrics are conducted. 2. The expired 2 yr GC and extension letter is your wife’s proof of US LPR status. She can use this to board a plane back to the US, but see 1 if she plans to remain outside the US for more than 12 months as an LPR. 3. Re-entry permit biometrics are a separate process. USCIS may Re-use recent biometrics, but when she files for the re-entry permit she should remain in the US until her biometrics appointment, or until she receives a notice that USCIS will be re-using biometrics. 4. Yes 5., 6. and 7. Not sure 8. The ROC will remain in process, but if you are called for an interview you may both need to return for it. Good Luck!

Overall, the I751 ROC is just a royal pain. @Mike E summed it up very well, and my feelings are very similar. Like others have stated, if possible, have your spouse enter after the 2nd wedding anniversary. The CBP officer should stamp the visa with an IR1 notation even if the visa says CR1, but if this does not happen, USCIS should still issue a 10 yr GC. If USCIS screws up, you can file an I90 for free to get the card corrected. My only other advice, if your spouse does enter after the 2nd wedding anniversary, have them pay close attention when being processed, and even though no one is required to offer information to the CBP officer(s) (only need to answer their questions honestly), it doesn’t hurt to remind the officer at the POE that you have passed your 2nd wedding anniversary. Good Luck!