Crazy Cat

We live in the DFW area. 1. We filed a joint I-751 in March 2019. MSC service center 2. Case was "Ready to be scheduled for an interview" in May 2019. 3. Wife file N-400 in August 2022. We included a request letter for a combo interview. 4. Citizenship interview was schedule for Dec 14, 2022. 5. 2 days prior to the interview, USCIS office in Irving notified me that it would be a combo interview. 6. On December 14, 2022, combo interview was completed. 7. Wife took citizenship oath in Plano, TX on Jan 26, 2023. The Dallas (Irving) office was great!!! The officer wanted to see evidence of bona fide marriage from time of initial I-751 filing to date of interview.

Imo, it much more important that the tax records show a joint filing (financial co-mingling). Thus, in this case, I don't see the address as an issue. However, other records showing both spouses living at the same address is also important for demonstrating the bona fide relationship. Good luck. Once you get past the ridiculous I-751, it will get easier.

Non-Issue.

No need to send both transcripts and tax returns. Either transcripts or complete tax return packages showing both spouses is sufficient.

Bingo!!!

The N-565 would result in a new Naturalization Certificate AFTER a legal name change. The Naturalization Certificate, itself, would not be the name change document. The name change source document would be the court order.

Only if you want a replacement Naturalization Certificate with a different name.

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.

Just as logical???

1. Wait patiently. 2. Prepare to apply for your passport immediately after the oath ceremony.

An RFE is an EXTREMELY serious situation. You get only one shot at satisfying them. Don't screw with your taxes. By all means, find a WELL-QUALIFIED joint sponsor and submit accurate documentation asap.

An I-130 confers no travel benefits or rights.

They cannot travel to the US as tourists with the intent to stay. They must have immigrant visas to live in the US.

Where are they right now?

I laughed out loud at Cenk. Cenk's case is already DOA. On a side note: Cenk is correct in that running Biden is a big risk.

You won't be denied entry. However, you might face some questions whether you sign an I-407 or not. Just get on a plane, and fly to the US. You can surrender your GC after your visit.

Item #20 for CURRENT income comes from the calculation I posted above. Items 24a, 24b, 24 c come directly from tax forms (1040). Tax package (1040 + schedules) can be used.

Your I-485 receipt is proof that you have authorized stay in the US.

If you submit an updated I-864, you must list your 2022 tax year income in the appropriate box, and you must submit evidence of your CURRENT annual income. CURRENT annual income is calculated as follows: Gross income from latest pay period multiplied times the number of pay periods per 12 month period.

You didn't pay for a visa. You submitted an application to adjust your status. Do you have confirmation the packages were delivered to the correct USCIS lockbox? If so, you are either awaiting initial processing or the packages were rejected. Either way, you just have to wait.

***Moved this to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, and Tourist Visas*** You submit an I-485 package, and I-131 package, and an I-131 package. Include the I-797 receipt for your I-130 approval. Once your I-765 is approved, you will be authorized to work. Once the I-131 is approved, you will be allowed to leave the US & Return. If you file an I-485, then leave the US prior to having an approved I-131, you will abandon the I-485. Follow this guide:

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Strong ties to home country and no immigrant intent. Don't get your hopes up.

Not relevant. If she has paid the $220 fee, the card will be processed.

1. Get on a plane to the US for the visit. 2. Don't sign an I-407 unless you really want to surrender the GC. That is all.