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  1. I can confirm this for the US (a visa in an old passport is still valid). I don't know how other countries do it. Inquire at the consulate where you'll be applying for the visa.
  2. The current passport is valid for a year. Of course they have to renew it before it expires (six months before), but they can still use the current one for the visa and for the planed trip, as long as they are back before it expires.
  3. The non-expedited processing time is 6-8 weeks (although I've seen folks saying it's now getting a bit faster). Depending on the country, a visa in an expired passport with a valid passport is sufficient to enter (the US does that). Ask at the countries' consular services. So in this case you won't have to renew the passport at all.
  4. Can't she just file the I-90 and bring the receipt with the expired GC with her to the PoE? That's what some LPRs do when returning to the US with expired GCs.
  5. No, it's not necessary. But it is recommended.
  6. They rarely ask about work history even with EB cases. You're not required to work for the sponsoring employer at all. There may be a red flag if you quit like 2 weeks after receiving a green card, but that's about it.
  7. I honestly think that you have a good chance of getting the visa because formally abandoning the LPR status strongly signals against an immigration attempt. Of course, answer all the questions truthfully and explain.
  8. You can try the same-day urgent processing if you travel within two weeks (so in mid February). The advantage of this is in that you don't have to mail anything to the DoS, and thus you avoid the risk of losing the certificate in mail, either when sending or receiving the document (it's extremely difficult to replace). For the future passport extensions you can then simply use the old passport instead of the certificate to prove your citizenship/nationality.
  9. Where does it say that? Sounds like a boilerplate disclaimer, not something actually relevant to your case. You should definitely talk to a Tier 2 officer to hear from them directly what is almost certain - that your case is being processed and that nothing else is required from your end at this time - because you're clearly worried. This should put your mind at rest.
  10. "As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19" - https://www.usa.gov/covid-international-travel#:~:text=As of May 12%2C 2023,a negative COVID-19 test.
  11. If your transcript is not ready yet at the IRS website, bring a copy of the 1040 you used when filing. If the interview is at least a few days before the tax deadline you won't be expected to have filed the taxes for 2023 FY.
  12. You will need to show your sponsor's financial standing - their ability to sponsor you. Other than that your case looks promising to me.
  13. Were you in the US before your 26th birthday? If so, were you on a non-immigrant visa? It won't be a problem either way. You'll get the account number after filing the N-400. Applicants who have previously e-filed certain forms will have that account number ready, others won't. Not a problem.
  14. I don't think so. The consular officer will be familiar with the situation in that country.
  15. Any time! You can always click on the "like" button too to express this
  16. Neither one is a proof of your status because you're out-of-status. The I-94 portion of the I-797 is a proof of your lawful presence. Try submitting both.
  17. The I-94 portion of your I-797 is determining the validity of your stay (lawfulness). You are out of status, but still technically lawfully present until the I-94 expires. You don't need a visa stamp to maintain your status in the US. There is no such thing as the "visa transfer." I've no idea about Indian consulates...
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