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It's worse than bad advice.....it's probably actionable by a state bar.

I'm asking for a friend who was selected for DV. He's on an F1 or F2 visa and worked for DoorDash for two months, which is a violation, obviously. He's now applying for I-485 since he's already in the US. 
 
He was told if he leaves the US and goes to Canada or a country in the Caribbean for a few days and then returns to the US, his work violation would be erased. Is there any accuracy to this assumption? 

Don't worry, when you get to the N-400 for citizenship, it is all done online with uploading pdf's and everything. I have to say the N-400 was the easiest part of the whole journey, maybe that's why they save it for last, because by the time you get to that point, you need it to be easy.

This isn't super important right now, but you weren't denied, your filing was rejected. This is important if the question "have you ever been denied..." comes up. USCIS is a stickler for terminology.

How would marrying via Utah Zoom guarantee that he would come back and/or petition you? 

My partner (27M American) and I (27F Filipina) are planning to get married in the Philippines this coming Nov. My mom has been scaring me with "what if's" like what if he doesn't come back to get me or does not push through with the petition. Would it be advantageous if we also get married through the Utah online marriage? 

My wife suggests going on Facebook and looking for an Indonesian group where people offer to carry stuff for you to the USA. She's also willing to do it as long as it is legal and won't be an issue at Customs (she'll be visiting family from late June to mid-July).  You can PM me if interested.
 
Of course if you plan to bring A LOT of stuff, then that probably isn't a good option for you :). And if you're planning on bringing foods/ingredients, then you probably can find it here and don't need to ship it from there (this is also per my wife).
 
 

It's not a matter of the Consulate or Embassy, but a requirement by USCIS in accordance with the CDC.  
 
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/vaccine-requirements-according-to-applicant-age-p.pdf
 
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fimmigrantrefugeehealth%2Fpanel-physicians%2Fcovid-19-technical-instructions.html#covid-19-vaccination

When you were turned around. Those notes are in the system and will be for a very long time. It is recorded that you withdrew your request to enter. That is a sign that they did not believe you were just a tourist. 

Our application/petition arrived at the Jakarta embassy months after NOA2 (USCIS lost it for about 4 months before finally getting it to NVC). The original validity date had passed, but it was never a problem or issue.
 
Since they went ahead and scheduled your interview date, I can't imagine you'll have any problems. Can't hurt to get confirmation from the embassy though; they're pretty responsive (or used to be at least).
 
 

Keep in mind that an approved I-129f expires after 4 months.  The Consulate can (and usually does) extend the expiration date in 4 month increments up to a year.  It is totally at their discretion.  I would contact the consulate and request the extension just to make sure. 

And here again the sarcasm…
 
I guess I will figure it out myself, or perhaps a kind person may come along.
 
Thanks anyway.

What is a K1 visa, if not a US visa?

I must admit I thought this was going in a different non VJ ToS friendly direction,

This would have been a useful detail to include in your original post.  You definitely made it sound like you were in the US and he was coming from SA to work and be paid, and had done that before.  
 
So now it looks more like it is related to lack of ties to SA and having an American partner.  Consular officers are required to look at all B visa applications under the lens of immigrant intent.  Having a US partner and being from an African country makes a B visa approval very unlikely, even without the miscommunication.  
 
If he can strengthen the ties to home, he can apply again.  Honestly to apply immediately after a denial is a waste of money, but of course they'll take your money.

Well, my husband just received his 10 year green card yesterday, entry date October 9th 2023!!  Yay!!

Also, what surprised me the most was "how the hell was she able to board her flight into Rome from the U.S.?".
 
Clearly the airline that issued her the boarding pass without checking her eligibility (Schengen visa) was bearing the responsibility and it was a clear case of it being legitimately fined for this situation.
 

Is this a question or a statement?
Yes, typically a passport dictates whether visa is required.
 
However, a good example is travelling to Canada with passport and Green Card.
 
Even if passport requires appying for visa or eTA to enter Canada, green card waives that requirenent. US LPRs can enter Canada visa free. There's some other countries which simplify entry for US LPRs. Of course, passport is still required.
 
Of course, the primary purpose of GC is living in the US and travelling to the US.

I think you are looking for an issue where one does not exist.

Criteria to approve a fiancé visa are completely different from a B2. This is not a fair comparison at all.

An easier solution would be to eliminate the option to adjust status from NIV.  Want to come to the US, meet someone and marry?  Great, but you have to go home afterwards and be petitioned for an immigrant visa.
 
How do they do it in Britain, @Boiler?  Aren't there special visas required for foreigners to marry there?

The overwhelming consensus is that the petition is dead without hope of the Lazarus effect.
 
Are you in financial shape to import an immigrant spouse? I am asking simply because in my opinion it will take a significant financial outlay including your traveling maybe multiple times.

Even if they gave you a waiver for not meeting how did you intend proving a valid relationship with someone you have not seen for 10 years?
 
Who told you this was a good idea?

I would add that you should freeze your credit with all 3 bureaus (it's free - you can do it online). Someone who is willing to do the things she has done, is likely also willing to try and fraudulently apply for credit in your name. 

Would there not also have to have been a joint interview for the I-485 more often than not? Not sure how often those have been waived during the period that this would have (presumably) been approved.
 
@Nazim and Debbie based on some of your responses here, it would probably be good to seek out some free or low-cost consultations with attorneys in your area. No offense but you do not seem prepared to handle this by yourself and with divorce on the horizon you will need a lawyer regardless.