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USCIS says you can use ANY combination of the names on the marriage certificate. For example, if Mary Smith marries John Doe, Mary can us any of the following on USCIS paperwork: Mary Smith Mary Doe Mary Smith Doe Mary-Smith-Doe

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OK. ..Better.... I can connect now without a VPN. I seem to be experiencing very, very slow page loading on VJ. That has been the case all day even with a VPN. Visa Journey is the only site that has slowed down. I appreciate your attention.

1. Yes. 2. 1040X can be filed electronically for last 2 years. 3. There is no need to submit proof...unless you are audited. List the changed income and changed filing status on the 1040X. W-2s are restricted to US employee income. In my case, we simply submit a spreadsheet to our CPA every year which shows the source and converted income based on exchange rate.

No. If that was the case, you wouldn't have to carry your marriage certificate to tie the Green Card (new name) to the passport (old name). Right now, you should carry your marriage certificate to connect the dots between your Green Card and your passport. Nothing is required regarding your Green Card after renewing a passport.

Another vote for yes. If you went to an interview, you applied for a visa.

1. It usually depends on several factors....If there is a tax treaty between the US and your wife's home country, it is probably worth amending. Just remember her income will include all world-wide income regardless of where the income was earned. 2. File a 1040X. It is not difficult. 3. You list it as her income. You must list it in US Dollars using the IRS average exchange rate (her country) for the tax year.

That is not true in all cases. Our immigration officer gave me the option of staying in the room when wife naturalized. You could contact USCIS and report that you are not im marital union. He is subject to later de-naturalization at any time. Stay safe and seek happiness for yourself.

NVC will close the case after a year...You can keep the case open indefinitely by contacting NVC at least once a year.

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You must meet (in person) again before filing an I-129f.

Was it a refusal or a denial? Did you get a 221g or any paperwork?

Welcome to the forums. One can avoid mistakes if they: 1. Become an "A" student of the process. 2. Become an "A" student of the forms which are required.

Longer and more frequent visits will put her on CBP's radar.......and if they even suspect she is abusing her B visa, they can immediately revoke it, and send her home......she could even be banned for 5 years. Short infrequent visits is the safer route. On another note, staying 6 months is dangerous because any delay and overstay will immediately and automatically void her B2. Common Rule of Thumb: If she stays 6 months, then she should remain outside the US for a 6 months to a year before re-entering.

Possibly. Frequent and/or long trips to the US as a visitor can trigger more scrutiny and or a suspicion that a person is trying to live in the US without a proper visa. Who is applying this pressure? The attorney who wants to make thousands of dollars by filling in some immigration forms?

You can travel alone with a passport and a Green Card. However, having your legal name on ALL documents might make entry quicker.

Agree. Occasionally, practicality trumps principle.

You would still have to turn it in at the citizenship oath ceremony.....Who know, they might still send you one...😄

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) exempt immediate relatives of US citizens.

The cases at NVC can remain for a year without any problem......You could contact USCIS and ask for an expedite for the final case. Follow the instructions as I posted above to make sure they all are interviewed together.

The US citizen needs to join us for this discussion.

USCIS hardly ever asks for originals....normally, they would need a copy. Regardless, the ball is now in the US citizen's court. He must refile a new I-129f or you must marry and meet before starting the spousal visa process.

You were interviewed?

I would certainly get them all up to date as soon as possible. There are horror stories about people who waited until they have entered the US.