Crazy Cat

Lease agreement, job searches, concrete steps toward actually moving to the US. Consulate officers are the sole approval authority for visas.

Absolutely does not need to go, imo. Many Americans do not understand the importance of our electoral college system or the importance of STATES rights which were established in the Constitution. There is no national election for President. There are 51 separate elections. We are a union of 50 individual states and the District of Columbia. A popular vote across the entire union would diminish the votes of less populated rural states. Without the Electoral College, Presidential candidates could campaign in only a few states......because the votes and the opinions of voters in less populated areas would be worthless. I believe there is no better system, than the Electoral College, for our union of 50 states. Note: When someone says, "Candidate X is leading in the popular vote", just remember, it is meaningless because there is no real "popular vote". - My opinion Here is an opinion article which explains why we should keep the EC. Killing the Electoral College would turn rural Americans into serfs (usatoday.com) "Should rural and small-town Americans be reduced to serfdom? The American Founders didn’t think so. This is one reason why they created checks and balances, including the Electoral College. " "The Electoral College requires more than just the most raw votes to win — it requires geographic balance. This helps to protect rural and small-town Americans."

It is moot since they have your package now. It won't affect your case. It is not uncommon for there to be a delay in processing after delivery.

Someone from USCIS is going to call you.

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You're right. That thing has "suspicious" written all over it. Notice the "www.state.gov" That is not a secure url. This is a fishing expedition as indicated by the "To whom it may concern" and the lack of information, imho.

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Material misrepresentation carries a perma-ban from any entry into the US. A waiver is still needed. Marriage doesn't negate the misrepresentation. Did an attorney file the I-601 for you?

Here we go again........witch hunt. "Show me the man and I'll show you the crime." - Lavrentiy Beria, Secret Police Chief to Josef Stalin

@Captain Ewok has a post here:

You might find some useful data here: IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa US Immigration Timelines for Turkey - SORT : Last Update - DESC (visajourney.com)

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How did you originally enter the US? If you came into the US legally 20 years ago, just get married and concurrently file an I-130 and an I-485. The law already allows you to apply for a Green Card... if you entered legally...even 20 years ago.

Not an issue. The NOA2 validity date is irrelevant. Just arrive in the US before the K-1 visa expires....and marry within 90 days.

Concurrent I-130 and I-485 packages for each one. Note: Siblings would have been much more complicated.

Who are "her family"? Parents? Siblings?

Looks like qualifying income to me. Good luck on your Visa Journey..

Almost everyone says the N-400 process is easiest of all the parts of immigration. That was the case with us.

The VJ member reported average processing from filing to interview is 20 months (CR-1) vs 14 months (K-1). But the time to a Green Card is faster with a spousal visa.

It looks pretty good to me.

I-864 Affidavit of Support fee at NVC? Your fees are pre-fee increase?

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Actually, there is no new law. This was an executive order from a sitting President....which can be challenged in court, overturned by Congress, or reversed by a new POTUS. I'm not sure how this will end. I think there are still unanswered questions about qualifications and how to apply.

I would consider waiting and filing under the 5 year rule as a Green Card holder. It is much easier.

Sadly, some consulates have never recovered from the pandemic slowdowns. The consulates decreased their capacity, but the pipeline of new petitions and applicants never slowed.