Crazy Cat

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If she entered the US on or after 2 years of marriage, she should get a 10 year card. If USCIS makes a mistake, you can file an I-90 to get the correct card.

You are over thinking this. Enjoy your trip.

POE= Port of Entry Yes, with an endorsed immigrant visa, a person can immediately exit the US, then return. Be aware of the problems when remaining outside the US for an extended time.

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.

Agree.

Too many things can delay the layover for a new immigrant.....flight delay prior to landing at POE, long immigrant lines at immigration, extended secondary inspection, etc. Personally, I think 4 hours is better than 2 hours.

I fail to see how an application for a B2 would affect an immigrant visa. Never seen that be an issue.

How can applying for a B2 visa affect immigration?

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You were convicted?

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Start here: This will lead you through the process. Get those packages submitted asap.

To a Green Card? Consular processing is a great deal faster. K-1 is not your only option. You might want to take a look at a Utah online marriage.

Interview: Dec 14th, 2022 Oath Ceremony Notice received January 9th, 2023 Oath Ceremony took place on Jan 26th, 2023

The lease is excellent.

Sounds like you hit the jackpot. Congratulations...... You are a lucky legal resident. Remember- Removal of Conditions awaits you in 2 years.

Good point.

An I-130, alone, confers no immigration rights or right to remain in the US.

What is your goal? If his intent is to remain in the US and adjust status, the I-130, alone, does nothing. Unless he files a proper I-485 package, he will be removeable after the expiration of his authorized stay. Be aware of the limitation when adjusting status. He will not be able to work or leave the US for up to 8 months.

Just the email above. No other notice to indicate a combo. Wife's N-400 interview notice didn't mention the I-751 or me.

This is the exact email wife received 2 days prior to her N-400 interview: " USCIS Applicant, This email is in reference to your upcoming interview at the Dallas Field Office, it is for an I751(Petition to Remove Conditions) and N400 (Application for Naturalization) combination. It is imperative that your spouse accompany you to this interview, also that you bring proof of a marital union. Please refer to https://www.uscis.gov/i-751 for examples. We look forward to meeting each you both at your interview in the near future." "

I would prepare for a combo interview. I was notified only 2 days prior to Wife's N-400 interview that I would have to be there. We had already requested and were prepared for a combo. Good luck.

I would wait.

Marriage to a US citizen is a strong tie to the US. A Consulate Officer will certainly take that into consideration. However, it seems to me that there is still hope that she will get the F-1. Just have to wait.