Crazy Cat

If you are going to commit to marriage, why a K-1? You could marry, then start the spousal visa process.

Just read that Biden to Israel that we (United States) will not support an Israeli counter attack.

Looks like it is on!!! Swarms of Iranian drones now headed toward Israel? I think Iran just screwed up big time.

Looks like there are courses available. Google "online Catholic marriage preparation course".

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I-129f vs I-130 processing time is only part of the equation. From filing to interview average per Visa Journey Members: K1 = 484 Days from filing to interview CR1 = 547 Days from filing to interview That is only a couple months To me, the CR-1 is superior....my humble opinion. 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. 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.

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Covid year? Things have changed.

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I printed out the official 100 questions. Wife rewrote them by hand, and studied those....beginning 2 or 3 weeks before the interview. Along the way, she and I did a few verbal practice sessions.

You still have several months before you can apply. I just uploaded a business format letter requesting a combo interview to the additional evidence area during the N-400 online application. At the time, we had been waiting 40 months for I-751 approval (No RFEs).

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What is the CEAC status?

The Priority Date is normally the date a petition was filed at USCIS.

If the interviewing officer has any questions about your marital union, the best remedy would be for the spouse to be there. Why take a chance on delaying the process. It just makes sense for the US spouse to attend. Chapter 2 - Marriage and Marital Union for Naturalization | USCIS "In general, all naturalization applicants filing on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen must continue to be the spouse of a U.S. citizen from the time of filing the naturalization application until the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance."

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The I-485, I-765 do not apply since you are outside the US. Option 1: DCF (Spousal Visa) if you have exceptional circumstances Option 2: US spouse starts the spousal visa process by filing an I-130 with USCIS. You cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and file an I-485. Good luck.

They sent the I-130 and I-485 packages just about 3 weeks ago. I am surprised it is being processed so fast.

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These are cash assets....liquid....and very substantial ($300K). In this case, I lean toward using the substantial cash assets....and a new I-864.

Your quote applies to USCIS policy.