Crazy Cat

No. An F4 (sibling) can have derivatives. Note: Immediate relatives of US citizens such as spouses and children (IR/CR cases), do require separate I-130s.

Make sure both of you go. Our officer wanted to see evidence of marriage and living together from date of I-751 submission to date of interview. Driver's licenses, leases, bank statements, and wife travel documents.

No delay in processing....My wife and I met in May of 2015......married and living in Taiwan in July 2015.

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You cannot file an I-130 until you have met either during or after the marriage ceremony.

In our case, wife received an email from the local office only two days before her N-400 interview informing her that I was required to be there because it would be a combo interview. Luckily I had been preparing for a combo the entire time....and I was ready with required evidence. Officer wanted to see evidence of us living together from the day we submitted the I-751 until combo interview date.

That is an issue with certain CBP agents. They must endorse all immigrant visas. They are supposed to stop stamping visitor visas, but you are right. It is extremely important that they place a physical endorsement in an immigrant visa.

Got it...Good luck.

They want those for the medical exam?

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^^^^^ I also recommend this^^^^^ There are several factors which come into play when deciding things such as whether to file US taxes separately or jointly.

That would not apply to a spousal visa. It might apply to an adjustment of status case after entering on a B2, for example, since an I-130 would be filed. I have not seen that list in a few years. Thanks for sharing it.

How so? A lot of people file right after getting a marriage license.

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1 More expensive than CR-1 Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork) Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed. A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) don't allow K-1 visa holders from some countries to enter the US. CR-1/IR-1 Less expensive than K-1 No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. Spouse can immediately travel outside the US Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport. Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) exempts immediate relatives (spouses) of US citizens.

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I will avoid Enterprise at all costs.

My opinions: 1. Yes, if you meet either during or after the ceremony. 2. I would check the VJ timelines. It could take a couple years after filing the I-130. Average time, according to data gathered here on VJ, is roughly 625 days from filing the I-130 to visa in hand. 3. You don't need a great deal. 10 or 12, imo. 4. No. The best evidence is that evidence of time actually spent together. 5. Read the guides for tips and processes. 6. No, unless exceptional circumstances. It will, likely, take more than a year just for the I-130. Other members might have different opinions and answers.

Several years ago, our I-130 was transferred ro a different service center. It did not delay the case. I suspect you will receive good news very soon.

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Is this the same person you planned to marry in a double proxy marriage? No reason to wait 90 days. Good luck.

Did you retain an attorney?

It depends on the queue at NVC for your consulate. Once you are DQ'd you get in line at NVC. When your case reaches the front of the line, NVC will schedule the interview. The interview date is irrelevant to CR-1 vs IR-1 (if that is your strategy). If you enter the US after 2 years of marriage, then you will be eligible for a 10 year card. I'd say you are in good shape for a 10 year card.

I would consider a dual intent employment visa.

No. A K-4 only applies subject to a K-3 parent.

File an I-130 and wait. That is all a parent can do.