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OK. I think most people in her situation do Adjustment of Status. Just be aware that she will not be able to work or leave the US for several months (3 to 8 months) after filing her I-485....assuming she files an I-131 (advance parole) and an I-765 (Employment Authorization Document). Here is the appropriate guide:

Agree 100%. My wife entered the US about 30 days before our 2nd wedding anniversay....so she received a 2 year Green Card. Because she had a 2 year card, we had to submit an I-751 to removed conditions 2 years later. That was a pain in the neck. It took 44 months to get it approved....no RFEs.

Welcome to Visa Journey. Please clarify: Does she plan to obtain a Green Card through a CR-1 visa (consular processing in her country) or through Adjustment of Status (done inside the US)? They are 2 completely different processes as explained by the guides here on Visa Journey.

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Because it wouldn't fit their agenda. They are pushing a social message.

I laughed out loud. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1333108671669739

To clarify: You said you want them to visit, but you are asking questions about their living in the US? As your parents are outside the US, Consular Processing is the ONLY option. They cannot enter the US with an intent to stay and adjust status. I wish you and them well and much success on this, another immigration journey! Good luck.

I would also add that, imho, some immigration attorneys use fear to generate business. I would evaluate what my real risk factor is.

Sounds like he is emphasizing extreme cases such as excessive absences outside the US. Why would your family be at risk?

Did this prominent immigration attorney say why?

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Different categories....Different maximum cap for number of visas......different number people already waiting in line.

and they think that will cure the misrep? I'm not sure how that cures the misrep. You might need a waiver.

I'm not sure refiling the I-485 is going to cure the misrep. I would find a very, very good immigration attorney. The foreign spouse could be headed to removal proceedings.

Question to clarify: After entering via a K-1, you never married inside the US before filing the I-485. Is that correct?

Movement is not linear. Those dates on the Visa Bulletin can move in either direction or remain static. The date for that category on the May 2025 Visa Bulletin did not move from the April VB date.

You took that out of context: " Any alien, whether previously registered or not, who turns 14 years old in the United States, within 30 days after their 14th birthday."

No. You are overthinking this matter.

Absolutely!!!!! The extension letter extends the expiration date on the card by 4 years. Besides, a card is only evidence of status. It is not status, itself.

Don't do it!!! I would NOT file a G-325R. You don't want USCIS thinking you are in one of the required categories when you are not. https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration " Who is already registered? Anyone who has been issued one of the documents designated as evidence of registration under 8 CFR 264.1(b) has already registered. Also, anyone who submitted one of the forms designated at 8 CFR 264.1(a) and provided fingerprints (unless waived) and was not issued one of the pieces of evidence designated at 8 CFR 264.1(b), has complied with the registration requirement of INA 262. Aliens who have already registered include: Lawful permanent residents; Aliens paroled into the United States under INA 212(d)(5), even if the period of parole has expired; Aliens admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants who were issued Form I-94 or I-94W (paper or electronic), even if the period of admission has expired; All aliens present in the United States who were issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas before their last date of arrival; Aliens whom DHS has placed into removal proceedings; Aliens issued an employment authorization document; Aliens who have applied for lawful permanent residence using Forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, and provided fingerprints (unless waived), even if the applications were denied; and Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards." https://www.rnlawgroup.com/legal-non-immigrants-who-needs-to-register-what-is-form-g-325r-and-how-to-complete-it/ Who Needs to Register? Non-immigrants who were not fingerprinted when applying for a visa or entering the U.S. Children who turn 14 years old while in the U.S. – Parents or guardians must register their child within 30 days of their 14th birthday. Individuals unsure of their registration status – If uncertain, registering ensures compliance. Who Does Not Need to Register? Non-immigrants who were issued Form I-94 upon entry. Individuals who have already provided fingerprints during their visa or immigration process. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).

Congrats!!!!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

You're right. Van Holland said he wants to bring Garcia "home". Garcia is home now in his home country.