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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.

If the OP files as a dual status alien, then only income earned after entering the US needs to be reported. Hire a competent tax pro or CPA for determining best 1st year tax strategy. There are several factors to consider.

If you file a joint return, yes.

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Let's be honest here. The Consulate Officer will certainly look at the whole picture. Age gap, alone, won't doom you. However, lack of time together over 4 years, along with the age gap and cultural difference, can cause the Consulate Officer to doubt the relationship. The very best cure for all red flags is evidence of time spent together as a married couple. Good luck on your journey. I suggest your US spouse join Visa Journey.

Why won't you answer my question?

You didn't answer my question. When were you last together?

When were you together in the same place? Your US spouse needs to join us here for this conversation.

@RABBITDANCE, the real expert has corrected me. I would send a request to NVC to request the interview be set at the correct consulate.

OK. Thanks. I thought they pay more attention to the DS-260.

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No need to . You will not receive anything else from USCIS. The I-130 will move to NVC, where the petitioner and beneficiary will have to upload documentation as instructed by NVC. When the beneficiary completes the DS-260, when all documents have been accepted/qualified, and when the case reaches the front of the queue, NVC will schedule the interview at the appropriate consulate based on the current physical address of the beneficiary as listed on the DS-260. See the DOS web site for the process sequence.

We changed our address 2 times while our I-751 was pending....using online AR-11 and I-865. No issues.

Maybe should have taken the envelope to a deferred inspection site.

Van Holland has created a monster which he won't soon overcome. Do these people EVER consider the consequences of their actions? https://www.facebook.com/reel/4096431130594611

You were misinformed if someone told you that you cannot visit your spouse in the US while an I-130 is pending. Many, many, many spouses visit in the US during the process.

The same visitation rules apply to both the K-1 and CR-1....the very same. You can visit at the discretion of CBP at the border. There is no prohibition to entry into the US after marriage to a US citizen or after starting the spousal visa process.

That is inaccurate. You were misinformed. There is a megathread regarding that subject.

Correct me if I wrong. This guy entered the US illegally, correct? A Judge issued a removal order, correct? Garcia applied for asylum after the removal order was issued, correct? Van Holland is insane, imo. He is definitely on the wrong side of an 80/20 issue.

Seems to me you have 30 days to get a drivers license in Ohio after moving there: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/new-to-ohio.aspx "New Ohio Residents Welcome to Ohio! You are considered an Ohio resident once you: Take a job, Sign a lease, Buy a home, or Enroll children in school Within 30 days of establishing residency, you are responsible for transferring your out-of-state driver license or ID card, vehicle title, and vehicle registration to Ohio." Here is an old thread discussing Ohio DL and Canadians. It seems Ohio has no direct exchange program as do some states.

Great point

I thought you could use Table B....which appears to show you current now.