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.

On 6/18/2023 at 9:59 PM, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Due process is not guaranteed for non-USC's.  It's not guaranteed even for USC's who are not on US soil.

 

 

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.  🙂 

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! 

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.

14 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Just want to say parroting back an answer is not what I did at all. My wife, a teacher, helped me comprehend all of the government questions and gave me background on the historical things over the course of living in the US . I felt like I actually understood more than just memorizing for the test. During the test, I believe the interviewer saw that I knew the material and wasn’t trying to recite some memorized answer like I really I had no clue about the topic. Try starting with the test questions right now in small bites and digest the information through help from your spouse. I realize he may not understand the  US either if he never paid attention to his government of history classes, but it is a great way to learn vs memorizing for a test. Hope he can help.

 

This is a suggestion for anybody preparing for citizenship.

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!!!!

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?