Crazy Cat

Having been through a combo interview with wife (who is now a citizen), I would not take a young child. All of your attention needs to be on the 2 parts of the interview. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

A vote for somewhere, Texas. However, north Texas is notorious for mountain cedar pollen.

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I would present solid evidence of concrete steps taken and planned steps to show intent to re-locate to the US. The only other option is for the US spouse to move there first to show domicile. I don't recall London as being difficult in this area (as compared to Montreal, for example). Good luck.

There is no fee for a "K-3" I-129f. Include a copy of the I-130 receipt. I agree that it might speed up the I-130.

Another vote to refile asap with a joint sponsor. Good luck.

Yes, that is their official policy. Did you get a notification that USCIS rejected the I-751?

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If given the choice, marriage, then a spousal visa might be a good option: 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 6-8 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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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I would call the credit card company and make sure they decline any other attempts from USCIS for this transaction.

If you feel comfortable, great. Carry a copy of what Emma said, too. Good luck.

Possible? Yes. Probable? No, imho. She has shown immigrant intent. She would have to show very strong ties which would convince a CO that she will return. She will be seem as trying to bypass the long spousal visa processing time, imo. However, she is certainly free to apply. A denial would have no effect on the immigration case. I just wouldn't get my hopes up. Good luck.

I think that is what USCIS should have done when you were there. I would schedule an emergency appointment.

In my opinion, that's a pretty significant typo. I'm surprised USCIS didn't take your card away. I think I would get another appointment and tell them you want to trade the wrong card for an ADIT stamp.

You will have to provide evidence that you actually live in the US or that you have taken concrete steps toward the intent of moving back to the US.

Honestly, I think they have little chance for a visitor visa. Sadly, it could be more than year to even get an interview. Maybe you should travel there instead. However, they can certainly apply. Good luck to you and them.

That is what we have been suggesting from the very beginning of this thread. @Boiler first stated that in the third post on page 1.

Sometimes, the visa application ends. These are family reunification visas.

You can file for brother at ANY age. His age makes no difference at all. It makes no difference in how fast he can immigrate. If the lawyer told you something different, he/she is wrong.

Actually, a parent can petition the child immediately after entering the US.

Where I'm from, brothers who share the same parent by blood, are called half-brothers. Brothers who share the same parent by marriage only, are called step-brothers. In your case, I think it is irrelevant.

That just isn't possible. I-129fs expire after 4 months. On the other hand, a CR-1 case can be delayed ta NVC for years.

You can't do anything to expedite the process. It may be that your request for them to return your passport and subsequent travel has caused a delay. You just have to wait it out.