I currently live in the DFW area, but my old age is telling me to seek a little warmer climate. I would like to remain within the borders of TEXAS. Anyone have ideas of where I might find a warm, friendly Texas town with nearby Asian markets? I am thinking maybe the Houston area........
Yes. You support him, therefore, he counts as part of your household.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf
"Add together the number of persons for whom you are financially responsible. Some of these persons may not be residing with you."
"Item Number 4. Type or print the number of unmarried children you have who are under 21 years of age, even if you do not have legal custody of these children."
Wife's oath ceremony was about 6 weeks after our combo interview (interview was December 14th, 2022 in Irving). She, along with 1,000 other new citizens, took the oath in the Plano Event Center 43 days later (Jan 26th, 2023).
Legally, she can board a plane to return to the US with just an expired 10 year Green card. However, I would carry the I-797 with me also.
Page 32 of the US Carrier Guide indicates she should be fine with an expired 10 year card:
https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-Nov/Carrier Information Guide ENGLISH.pdf
If the Daughter's card is expired, USCIS will not issue a new, expired conditional card. An I-90 would be denied. Just upload or send a copy of the front for the I-751. If Daughter needs proof of legal status for traveling, etc. , make an appointment at a field office to request an ADIT stamp.
USCIS processes I-751s in mysterious ways. Personally, our I-751 took 44 months......finally processed after our combo interview....4 months after wife filed her N-400.
Until it is entered into their system, they don't officially have it. Sometimes, that takes several weeks. Once it gets to the top of the queue it is in, they should be able to assign your case number.
"extending the waiting period to apply for employment authorization to 365 days"....My understanding is that, right now, an asylee can apply at 150 days, but an EAD cannot be approved until 180 days after filing for asylum.
He has been married to a US citizen since 2017. He has also been a Green card holder for more than 5 years. I think OP qualifies to file under either option....although I see no benefit for filing as spouse of a US citizen.
General Provision.....No need to provide the extra evidence which is required if you file as spouse of a US citizen. That spouse of a US citizen option is only beneficial if a Green Card holder wants to file under the 3 year rule.