Crazy Cat

Another vote to forget the attorney. I'd say there is some chance for success.

Are you talking about items 46.a-46.d?

Agree. I would never suggest a K-1 for a country like Nigeria which is likely to be banned soon. At least spouses are exempt from the travel bans.

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Suddenly, I cannot connect to VJ unless I use a VPN again. This just started while posting a comment. Last time, it was the VJ firewall. I PM'd you my non-VPN IP address.

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Our field office was Dallas In Aug 2022, wife's I-751 had been pending for 40 months (filed in March 2019). Wife filed N-400 (5 year rule) on Aug 7, 2022. We had a combo interview on Dec 14th, 2022. Both I-751 and N-400 approved. On Jan 23, 2023, wife took oath in Plano.

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Another vote to schedule a 3 or even 4 hour layover to be safe. There are too many variables.

Legal immigrants do not have I-94 records...correct.

That is the only one I know about.

Simple question: How many K-1 visa holders have you (or she) heard of being detained or denied entry?

A copy of the schedule letter should appear on your "My USCIS" tab before you get the hard copy. I would expect it to be there quickly.

I don't think Nigeria is on the travel ban list yet.....but I have read articles which suggest it could happen.

Welcome to the forums!! 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 3-6 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 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. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) don't allow K-1 visa holders from some countries to enter the US. 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. Current Presidential executive order (travel bans) exempt immediate relatives of US citizens.

OK. The visa has been endorsed. It serves as a temporary Green card for a year. Is it similar to this: If the stamp has the entry date and class of admission, all is well.

The visa, itself has the statement "Upon Endorsement Serves as Temporary I-551 Evidencing Permanent Residence of 1 Year""

Does the stamp have an entry date?

Visits. Actual time spent in the same place is the best evidence of a relationship.

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That is a good idea if asked to explain.....

Yep. If adjusting status through a Green Card holder, it would be.

Another vote to file asap after getting a marriage certificate.

There is never a benefit in waiting to file an I-485. Filing the I-485 allows a person to apply for an EAD, it allows a person apply for Advance Parole, and upon approval starts the 3 year clock for a citizenship application.

Marriage to a US citizen confers NO immigration rights or rights to remain in the US. As soon as he files a proper I-485, he will be in authorized stay. Until he does that, he is technically subject to detention and deportation. After filing the I-485, he should carry a copy of the I-485 receipt notice with him.