Crazy Cat

If you are confident that you are qualified, no action is required. However, you can also opt to obtain and upload documents for a qualified joint sponsor. That note is standard procedure for NVC. The Consulate Officer is the sole approval authority for visas. The note does not say you MUST have a joint sponsor.

Well intent, but I see no benefit in announcing that they are dependent on your support. Good luck. I hope they get to visit.

USCIS will recognize the marriage if legal where it takes place. No need to marry at the US embassy.

Another option is to go on the trip, then file for citizenship after returning.

Have you all seen these political ads which say "If you send me a $1 donation, I will send you a $20 gift card"? I had sent a $1 donation to one of the lower tier Republican candidates to help him get on the debate stage. Well, today, my $20 Visa gift card arrived in my mail box. I guess it is a "loss leader" which he expected would bring him big donors after the debate.....I don't think it worked.... but his word was good.

Here is an excerpt from the September 2023 Visa Bulletin:

Bingo!!!! There has been one case I can remember in which over-sharing created a huge problem in this very situation..

I'm not sure Hacking would be comfortable taking this one as presented. I see real difficulty in the OP's ability to produce bona fide relationship evidence since filing initial I-751. That is something demanded by our USCIS Officer at interview time.

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The handwriting note on the I-864 is the statement...

I uploaded tax transcripts under the additional evidence section.

"immigration purposes other than citizenship"

I would choose the first option- the 5 year rule. Less documentation is required under the 5 year rule.

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I would not upload unneeded documents. The following is all I had to upload for wife's N-400 application under the 5 year rule. We had no RFEs, and wife naturalized in less than 6 months after submitting the online application. 5 years Tax transcripts Proof of my 1st marriage Termination Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination Copy of Wife's Green Card Our Marriage Certificate

Don't make filing more difficult than it is. I suggest filing online under the 5 year rule. You won't need some of the stuff you listed. Under the 5 year rule, you will not need ANY bona fide marriage proof....or even a cover letter. The online application will tell you what to upload. Bank account, Car insurance, and home insurance evidence is not needed.

Always follow the official instructions over hearsay.

That is my thinking, too. Adjustment of Status provides a great "continued employment" opportunity.

Lower left corner of paper receipt...I think that is still current.

Personal (wife's) journey took 13 months for CR-1 in 2016-2017. I have witnessed thousands of case experiences here since I joined Visa Journey in 2016. I have seen many, many people regret they chose a K-1. I have seen zero spousal visa couples who say they should have chosen a K-1 instead. To me, that alone, speaks loudly.

Visa Journey average times from filing to interview: K-1: 593 Days CR-1: 606 Days USCIS Immigration Processing Times - VisaJourney

For your consideration: 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.

Filing online for my wife was fast, easy, and uncomplicated. She IMMEDIATELY received a case receipt # and a "Biometrics will be reused" notice. There were no glitches, and she took the oath of Citizenship in less than 6 months after filing online. and no attorney was needed or used.

After 5 years as Green Card Holders, they might be eligible for Medicare. Even then, they will, likely, have to pay for both Part A and Part B Medicare. Social Security benefits recipients must normally qualify through 40 quarters of work. They MIGHT qualify for some state benefits.

You file the I-130s now and wait for about 15 to 20 years. Sibling (F4) cases filed in April of 2007 are just now becoming current for visa numbers. Start by studying the guides here: