Crazy Cat

Where are you right now? If you are outside the US, the I-485 does not apply to your case. In addition, a person cannot enter the US via a non-immigrant route with the intent to stay and adjust status. The exception is a fiance entering the US via a K-1.

A relationship strictly for immigration purposes????

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Nice!!! Congratulations!!! The end of the tunnel is near!!!!

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Yes. He will be part of household.

Wife filed online under the 5 year rule with a pending I-751 in August 2022. The N-400 was a piece of cake. Four months after filing the N-400 (Dec 2022), we had a combo interview for both the I-751 and N-400. Wife took the oath about 6 weeks later (which included Christmas and NY holidays).

My wife and I married outside the US in 2015. Our marriage certificate was written in both Chinese and English. Wife came to the US via a CR-1 visa in 2017. Wife naturalized in 2023. We never did anything to register our marriage inside the US. Non-issue.

Yep. I don't that attorney interpreted this correctly. Seems to me the OP will qualify to file in December. To be eligible for naturalization under section 319(a) of the INA, you must: Be at least 18 when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization; Be a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400; Have been living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse during the three years immediately before the date you file your application and while we adjudicate your application; Have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence; Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least three years immediately before the date you file your application; Reside continuously within the United States from the date you filed your application until the date you naturalize; Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the three years immediately before the date you file your application; Be able to read, write and speak English and have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States (also known as civics); and Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400 and until you take the Oath of Allegiance.

I think it is still in some kind of AP status. Maybe Congressman can get the real story form them. Good luck.

Wife got the reuse letter online within an hour of filing.

Yep. I thought he could have been caught in that wooded area. Thermal cameras, drones, "game drive" techniques, etc.

Gigantic issue. That will result in an RFE and/or denial if not remedied.

Didn't they put your case in AP? You might have to contact your state Senator's office to get the accurate status.

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This doesn't sound DIY to me. This might warrant an attorney consultation.

That NVC response is generic. Your case will be sent when the consulate requests it.

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Backlogs exist. NVC does not send cases to consulates until the consulates request them. Sadly, there is nothing you can do other than wait it out.

This would not be classified as filing for a K-1. However, she is free to file an I-129f (under the K-3 provision) as it might help push the I-130 toward approval. There is no guarantee. There is no harm in trying this. However, as you have stated, K-3 visas are almost extinct.

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It is normal. Sounds like the case is progressing.

No. You cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status. That is visa fraud. A CR-1 is your route to immigrate through marriage. Be aware that the US citizen cannot start the process until after you have actually met in person. ****Topic is now locked to preclude violations of the following Terms of Service condition**** *Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.