Crazy Cat

Don't worry. Wife said it was easy. If you know the 100 questions, you will be fine. Congratulations!!! This is a great, great achievement!!! Escaping the grasp of USCIS is wonderful!!

1. There is no required duration of work to qualify as a sponsor. 2. Both the K-1 and CR-1 visa processes are lengthy. Either could take as long as 18 months. 3. A previous tourist visa denial due to lack of strong ties to home country (the reason for the vast majority) will have no negative effect on a K-1 or CR-1. I assume you are aware of the limitations of a K-1 as compared to a CR-1????

I downloaded the official 100 question list from USCIS. Wife studied them for a couple weeks....done. The official list indicates how many items must be answered for each question.

Try here: Find Your Representative | house.gov

I use the published IRS average yearly exchange rate by country/currency.

Best option is to download a transcript from the IRS website. Otherwise, you must upload the entire 1040 package, schedules, W-2s, 1099s, etc...

Hmmmm. That is an excellent point....I've never thought about using that pro-active action. Thanks, @Mike E

Everyone here must advise you to be completely truthful on any and all immigration related matters. I think your worry is unwarranted. Good luck.

You're right...

My personal observations since becoming a VJ member in 2016: Number of VJ members who later regretted choosing a K-1 over a spousal visa: Many Number of VJ members who later regretted choosing a spousal visa over a K-1- None That indicates some dissatisfaction, for many, with the K-1 process somewhere along the journey. I would think it is the limbo period after arriving. Couples should consider the advantages and disadvantages over the entire immigration journey. Life is full of choices....and consequences.

Read my first post above again....your marriage certificate is an official name change document, giving you the right to use any combination you want.

Does the attorney think you qualify under the 3-year rule or 5-year rule?

There are no derivatives for immediate relatives of US citizens. That includes spouses and children. The US citizen must complete a separate I-130 for each immediate relative. The next step after I-130s are approved is the NVC step where DS-260s and other documents will be submitted. Upon entry into the US with valid visas, the Green Cards will be automatically issued. The I-485 is not applicable in your cases.

Oh...Ok. Sorry. I had other tabs open. quoted wrong comment....LOL....My mistake.

No. The marriage to the US citizen is the sole basis for adjustment of status...not just having a sponsor. Except under special circumstances, the K-1 entrant must adjust through the US spouse.

Basic terminology is important in immigration matters....like petitioner, beneficiary, fiance, spouse, visa, petition, etc. In addition, some new users don't know the difference between who is qualified for a K-1 vs who is qualified for a spousal visa. New users sometimes post initial questions in the wrong forum area. IIRC, That particular thread was subsequently moved back to the original forum after a somewhat lengthy discussion about "not being officially married" clarification. IIRC, I, personally moved it, then I moved it back after the OP clarified. I am not a MOD (if you were referring to me). I am an organizer. We, organizers, are tasked with...organizing/moving threads to correct locations, removing duplicate threads, and eliminating the influx of spam threads (although Capt Ewok has done a great job of filtering most of that stuff out). Just my humble, factual observations as an organizer regarding that thread.

I have no feelings regarding your posts. ...I think I have seen 1....maybe 2. That is pretty presumptive of you.

Agree. Your landmark photo, along with boarding passes is a great idea, in my humble opinion.

Passport stamps (if done), boarding passes, a couple receipts, and @Mike E's landmark suggestion should be perfect. Good luck. Just my courteous opinion.

The I-129F has the petitioner's email.

Yes. That is my understanding.

I am not an expert in that area. My understanding is that the embassy can issue you a boarding foil if you need travel back to the US under some circumstances. The copies of GC and extension would serve as evidence to the embassy of your status if needed.

One option would be to get a boarding foil from local consulate office. Carry a copy of Green Card and Extension letter in a separate place from originals.

In Texas, wife received a full term driver's license (7 years, I think) with her conditional GC. A lot of variation in state laws.

Other than contacting NVC, I know of no other means of tracking. Just my courteous opinion. Good luck on your journey.