EmilyW

I'm glad she was honest at the point of entry that she was acting as a caregiver. That, at least, won't come back to bite her. They record everything, so she is covered, from what you've said. Get that co-sponsor in place, and adjust status. As for fee waivers, not sure how that works, but - either way - both you and her are in for a wait when it comes to processing and her getting approved to work in the US. You'll have plenty of time to save up.

The day you enter the US for the first time is when you become an LPR, and that's when you are liable for taxes. Depending on the country you're immigrating from, there may be a tax treaty between it and the US, which may eliminate double taxation.

Unfortunately, your friend is encouraging immigration fraud, and that would have awful consequences for your aunt. She should go ahead and file for a CR1 visa, and wait it out. I hope she has good luck!

Entering the US with a tourist visa with the intent to adjust status is immigration fraud. It's not advisable to commit immigration fraud.

You can get a titer test done that will show antibodies in the blood.

Yeah, I wasn't sure.

I wonder, Boiler, if it's about due process and the right to argue your case in front of a consular officer. Even if it really is an administrative waste of time from a practice sense.

Unfortunately, your fiancee is expected to know what she is signing when she applies for any visa. Ignorance about a wedding not being a reason for an emergency visa appointment won't cut the mustard, in my opinion. That consulate is well aware of the predilection of single Pinay women to overstay tourist visas, and I'm guessing they have seen this maneuver before. Having said that, I'm a roll the dice kind of person. You won't know if you don't try. But I'm with others in that I think her chances are poor. And, even if she was to explain the error in applying for an emergency visa AND she was successful in getting a tourist visa, I suspect a six month stay is out of the question. Anyone who can live away from their homeland for six months without working is someone without strong ties. The consulate don't really care why she wants to visit. They just want to make sure she will leave.

It's not so much unpleasant as folks here trying to save you money and time. You'll get much better and free advice here than a lawyer can give you - in my experience. 🙂

Agree with all the suggestions already made about being very explicit that you are authorized to work. It took me around 6 weeks to find a job and I had to drop a few levels. Which was humiliating because I have three degrees and taking on that job required me to almost regress 10 years. Having said that, within six months, I got my first promotion and within a couple of years I was back to the levels I was back in Australia. And now I earn twice as much as I did in Australia. It takes patience and tenacity. But you will get there. I know it doesn't always feel like that, and I know it can get you down. But it's a test and - once you pass it - you'll come out of it stronger, I promise.

Gotta love the ways attorneys separate clients and their money. Sometimes I think I picked the wrong career lol.

I remember a couple that sent a photo of them sitting upright in bed together as part of their evidence of consummation (it was posted here a few years ago). I don't know if it did anything in terms of their case, but I know for sure that whoever actioned their file got an eyeful.

There is stay at home life, and there is stay at home life where you are entirely dependent on your partner and restricted in so many day to day tasks. That is, not being able to work, drive (depending on the jurisdiction), isolation that might come if you're working and she's not, developing a friendship network. You seem like you love her dearly and want her to be happy. It's worth you both sitting down and figuring out what matters (beyond the usual 'we're in love and want to be together as soon as possible) and planning your immigration journey accordingly. Not immigration advice: just my opinion. I wish you both the best of luck.

No issues with your plan. We did the same, only the time between the initial entry and final entry was around 8 months.

Immigration can be confusing. Heck knows I asked some DUMB A** questions during my journey. I was always glad to have this site to help me navigate. OP. good luck to your mom. I hope it works out for her this time around!

Canadian entering the US in a Prius with a cat. Come on, OP, don't make it easy for Border Control!

Jeanne Adil makes a great point: there are less factors to be considered in a 5 year case so it might go faster. Mine was a 7 month journey: filed in February and naturalized in September. And the interview itself was a literal page turn and the dude yawned halfway through it.

You've gotten some great advice. As someone else who loves this country, and the opportunities it has opened for me, I wish you well in your journey to citizenship. That moment, when you take the oath is highly emotional: it's a commemoration of a journey few take (moving countries) and one that should always be celebrated. I bawled like a baby, as did many around me.

I agree that learning more of what drives the questions is intellectually stimulating and interesting to do. I did the same. For the purposes of the interview and test, however, it is not necessary. It's not like people get a super duper version of citizenship because they know the context.

Mrs Crazy Cat is about to be naturalized? Wooohoooo!!!!

A couple of things (actually 3). One, there is no sponsorship for a tourist visa. You can help them fill in the paperwork, but they must convince the CO that they will leave the US at the end of the trip, on their own merits. Two, you paying for everything may be a red flag. The logic being, if you are prepared to support them in the US while visiting, you would be prepared to support them if they decided to stay. Three, I'm not sure applying separately makes a difference. Current wait time in Manila for a tourist visa is 100 days so, even if you were to separate them out, that's going to be a while until they all get visas. I hope it all works out for you and the family!

So you're living and working in the UK, but fly to the US when you get time off? Is your employer a UK based employer or is it an American based employer?

I think Boiler is stating that they need to join here and ask their own questions. I know you're being a good friend and trying to help (and bless you for that), but they need to be advocates for their immigration journey and we can best help him directly.

Since money is no object (and you can likely prove this to be the case), go ahead and try. Good luck!

Just wanted to add, while Canadians have leeway in terms of being able to visit the US, she will not be able to work while here, and her visa is pending. Is she prepared to forgo income while she stays in the US with you?