Crazy Cat

After marriage, Adjustment of Status is next:

The processing times for a K-1 and regular CR-1 are about the same. My advice is to marry and try DCF. If DCF fails, then go the CR-1 route. 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/DCF 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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Answer specific questions truthfully, but don't start offering more information. Yes, they can look at your phone.

Both are evidence of status as a legal resident.

Even if the card didn't arrive, you could travel with an expired Green Card along with a valid extension letter. You are a legal resident. No worries. The airlines will allow you to board. CBP will allow you to enter the US. They will not deny entry to a legal resident.

***Attachment with personal info removed from several comments*** Attachment from the Lagos consulate stated Consulate Officer intends to revoke. Case sent back to USCIS -VJ Moderation

It's Lagos.....

You have to wait for the letter from USCIS. You will need to address every concern listed on that letter.

Aha!!!! Lagos!!! Thanks for posting that. Lagos cases receive a LOT of scrutiny. This will, likely, be an uphill battle. USCIS will send you a letter explaining why the visa was denied. You will have an opportunity to answer the denial. Once you get the letter, it might be wise to consult a competent attorney. There are members here who have successfully overcome a denial....but I think a consultation would be wise. Good luck.

I hate the I-751. It is a useless hassle for the new immigrant, the spouse, and USCIS. It is a cash cow for the government....but it must be done under current law.

Not even for a visitor visa? Sounds like the officer does not believe this is a genuine marriage. You'll just have to wait for the letter from USCIS.

It could take 6 months to receive the letter from USCIS. Can you post a copy of the letter he received (no personal information)?

They DO need a reason. That reason will be explained in the letter from USCIS. Has your husband ever been denied a visa before?

Then, you are filing an I-751, not an I-765. You are removing conditions. I hope you have consulted the VJ guide here: By the way, it gets much easier after the I-751. Good luck.

That was correct. Normally, immigrant visas expire 6 months after the medical date.

I guess he thought he was helping.....but the issue date is irrelevant. The card length determination is made by USCIS after you enter the US.

That doesn't make any sense. The 2 year Green Card vs a 10 year Green card determination depends on time between marriage and the day you enter the US......date of visa issuance is irrelevant. Must be an inexperienced officer....

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Step 1: Determine the reason the visa was denied. This will be clear once USCIS send the actual NOID letter to you. Your husband probably knows why. Step 2: Develop a proper course of action. Step 3: Write a detailed counter to each item listed....or resolve issue and re-apply. Good luck.

I would keep in mind that an approved I-129f is valid for only 4 months. The Department of State could allow it to expire if you wait too long. I would hesitate to let it sit too long.

Where is the child?

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Unless you previously asked them to schedule them together, yes. Your case and your daughter's case 2 separate entities. I would contact the consulate ask them to schedule a single interview both of you.

It didn't when I tried using your info. Parent USCs-No 18 or older Armed services-No Lawful perm resident- Yes Between April 28, 2019 and April 28, 2021 Married to a USC- Yes Has your spouse been a USC for 3 years or longer- Yes Left the US in last 3 years- Yes Any trips longer than 6 months- No