Crazy Cat

Interesting and could spread to more countries in the future. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/state-department-announces-program-requiring-foreign-visitors-pay-bond-rcna223205 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/countries-subject-to-visa-bonds.html " Visa Bond Compliance The full visa bond amount will be returned to the applicant if the applicant complies with all the terms of the nonimmigrant visa status and with the terms of the visa bond, which are set out on the bond form (Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-352 Immigration Bonds) and in the Federal Register. The bond will be canceled and the bond money will be automatically returned in the following circumstances: The visa holder departs from the United States on or before the date to which he or she is authorized to remain in the United States; or The visa holder does not travel to the United States before the expiration of the visa; or The visa holder applies for and is denied admission at the U.S. port of entry."

OK. That is sometimes a very valid reason to file separately. That is always a MAJOR consideration for good tax strategy. I did the same thing myself the year my wife arrived in the US.

It is always at their discretion.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf

Where does it say that?

It might it easier for them. This is your only chance for the RFE.

Personally, I would find a joint sponsor as well. Make it easy for USCIS. You may appear to be self-employed, too. If so, your income after write-offs is what they will look at. Good luck.

1. It just means people who apply for Adjustment of Status based on marriage will have an interview. All I-485 applicants have always been subject to possibly having to attend an interview. 2. USCIS has always had the option to conduct in-home visits of applicants. It happens often (especially if they suspect fraud). Notice that it says "pending and new...". It means I-485s. It means more scrutiny for people who have pending I-485s. I don't see this as a big deal.

Are you self employed or are you a W-2 employee? I would send a new I-864 with sufficient supporting documentation of well qualified current income or sufficient assets. If you cannot do that, then I suggest you find a well-qualified joint sponsor. You do not need to resubmit the entire I-485.....You need to submit a new I-864 with supporting evidence or an I-864 package from a well qualified joint sponsor.

Return transcript is the correct one. Can you post a redacted copy of what the RFE says? Did you include evidence of CURRENT annual income? You do what the RFE letter says to do...give them what they want.

One more thing. Once the couple has met, USCIS will consider the marriage having taken place on the original date of the ceremony.

None of this entire situation makes any sense. I would not assume anyone in the future would be so fortunate. I would advise anyone to make sure their immigrant visa is endorsed upon entry. Good luck, @Pat J.

This is all my wife and I had to upload for her N-400 based on the 5 year rule: Letter requesting a combination interview (optional) 5 years Tax transcripts (optional) Proof of my 1st marriage Termination Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination Wife's Green Card Our Marriage Certificate

If you are talking about marriages such as a Utah online marriage, they are valid for USCIS purposes once the couple has met (either during or after the marriage ceremony). USCIS will not validate a marriage until this "consummation" has been established. Once this requirement has been met, an I-130 can be submitted by the US petitioner.

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How old are the children? Are they US citizens?

A person who submits a proper I-485 is granted "authorized stay" until the I-485 is either approved or denied. "Authorized stay" is not a legal status, but the person is not accruing illegal presence while in that status.

On what basis?

Sounds like the consulate made a conscious decision to let it expire....which is their option. Who is older? Petitioner or beneficiary?

Elizabeth Warren has endorsed the Communist......that could should end her career, too.

OK. Thanks. It appears, to me, the consulate chose not to extend the I-129f. I know of no remedy or appeal. Others may offer a solution. One option is to marry, then start the spousal visa process.

Once you marry, and he files a proper I-485, he will be authorized to stay in the US until the I-485 is either approved or denied. His past overstay is not an issue if you are a US citizen as shown below: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8 B. Immediate Relatives Certain adjustment bars do not apply to an immediate relative, including the spouse or child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen older than 21.[2] An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if: The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization; The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application; The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States; The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen; The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

This might be the end of NYC as we know it. The major part of the tax base will leave. Property values will plummet. It is headed toward "Escape From New York" status.

Can you post a copy of the paperwork he received (redacting all personal info)? Were there any other issues during the interview which indicated the officer had doubts about the relationship, etc? It is a fact that approved I-129Fs expire after 4 months, but consulates can at their discretion (and usually do) extend them in 4 month increments up to a year.

Nice report. Thanks. Welcome to the new resident of the great state of Texas!!! BTW: I live between Garland and Rockwall