Crazy Cat

Many people have failed to apply for the I-131, then regretted it later due to emergencies. With an approved I-131, you can travel to other places, then return if needed. The last time I checked, the fee increases had been postponed until March 2024. Others might have updated info.

Don't forget to include an I-131 package also. As of now, the I-765 and I-131 are free if submitted with the I-485 package.

You will have to have the DOS case number in order to request an expedite.

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I've never heard of a passport being kept at the medical exam. However, the consulate might want to keep it after the interview while waiting for the medical results. She can request the passport back while the consulate is waiting...but it could delay the issuance of the visa.

What are the other regional countries doing to help those non-Hamas supporters????

How long have you been married? Since 2018?

All petitioners or sponsors who have filed an I-864 (in effect) MUST mail in an I-865 to report a change of address....within 30 days.

To summarize the above timeframes: Took 13 months for CR-1. Took 44 months for the I-751. It took 4 months for the N-400. It took 6 weeks for wife's passport.

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.