Crazy Cat

Agree with the others. You must consummate the marriage BEFORE filing the I-130. The I-130 you filed prior to meeting after the online marriage will be denied. The proper order should be: 1. Marry online. 2. Meet in person (no minimum time together). 3. File the I-130. It must be done in that order for USCIS to recognize the marriage. In your case, you should immediately contact USCIS to withdraw the original I-130. Refile a new I-130 after your trip to consummate the marriage. That will restart the clock. Good luck on your journey.

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You pay 2 fees at NVC for each visa beneficiary. Then you pay for medical exams, etc. Lastly, you pay $220 for each Green card after the visas are issued. Fees never stop until after applying for a US passport.....years later.

Times are not that much different these days. There really are longer term differences between a K-1 and CR-1. 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.

Oh...OK....Wife is retired. Thanks.

I don't recall having to list an employment history for an N-400.

No. When he enters the US, CBP will stamp (endorse) his immigrant visa. That will act as a full-fledged Green Card for a year or until the plastic one arrives. He can actually enter, then immediately exit the US.

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I would do both.

I, most certainly, would remain in the US and immediately refile complete, accurate I-485s, I-131s, and I-765s. It sounds like you didn't provide everything they wanted in the RFEs since both were denied. Consular processing will take 18 months. Either way, she can't work for a while.

1. That is Albuterol. It requires a prescription. I wouldn't try it. 2. Drivers licenses are controlled by each state. Check the DMV for Arizona.

These are not DIY questions, imo. You need to ask your attorney.

Your spouse must enter the US either with you or before you. You cannot enter the US before your spouse.

A school advisor should be able to answer these questions. I don't think an I-130 is proof of residency.

I found it on page 32.

Thanks for the update. I don't see a reference to an expired 10 year Green Card. B. U.S. RESIDENTS — must provide one of the following: • Permanent resident card, Form I-551 • Expired Conditional Resident Card, Form I-551 accompanied by Original Form I-797, Notice of Action indicating the card validity is extended • Immigrant visa and passport • Temporary residence stamp (“ADIT”) contained in a passport or on Form I-94 • Reentry permit, Form I-327 • Refugee travel document, Form I-571 • Temporary Protected Status, Form I-512T • Parole authorization, Form I-512 Parole Authorization, Form I-512, or EAD Combo Card • Employment authorization document, Form I-766 • U.S. Government issued transportation letter / Lincoln Boarding Foil

Green Card holders cannot petition parents via an I-130. Only US citizens can petition a parent.

Exactly. The last time I ran the numbers, less than 1% of I-751s were denied. That tells me they are not needed.

You mother's parents? Your Grandparents?

Using logic, I-751 processing time should have decreased since there are more spousal visa holders entering the US after 2 years of marriage. However, available USCIS resources have been re-directed under Biden. I don't see that changing if he is re-elected.

Trump tried to increase USCIS fees which WOULD have increased staffing ....That got shot down.. You can reach your own conclusion.

Outside of a DCF, I haven't seen that in a long time......

You said you have already filled it out. Sometimes, you just have to spend the money to get professional help. Good luck.

Then what extends the card?? What you posted is not an extension letter.

Don't submit the DS-260 until you are closer to desired interview date.