Crazy Cat

There is more to the process than just an I-130. Your spousal visa (CR-1) is going to take about 18 -24 months in total after filing the I-130 (step 1). Your wife, the US citizen, must show domicile in the US after the I-130 is approved. Montreal is very strict about proving that. She will have to either show proof of actually living in the US or she will have to show concrete steps in re-locating to the US. You won't be able to live in the US until you have a valid spousal visa....although you can visit. Good luck on your journey.

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The first one was an incomplete marriage certificate. They questioned its authenticity. The only refund you might get would be from your county government...but not from USCIS. I find it odd that you received a NOID. Did you get an RFE earlier?

It is a requirement. Otherwise, you do not qualify as the primary sponsor.

It has been slightly more than 30 years since I took the NCLEX. My method of study for test day was to buy a big book of sample questions (Maybe Kaplan). I waited until about a week before the test to start reviewing those sample questions. I passed the test. I found that my particular RN degree program had prepared me very well for the career as well as the test. The actual NCLEX questions showed that I could apply that knowledge I had gained during all those classroom and clinical hours. I subsequently started my career in Labor and Delivery, then later transitioning to Home Health and Adolescent/Adult Psych. Good luck.

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1. Without filing the 3 most recent tax year returns (if income was over the threshold), you will not qualify as a petitioner. 2. Foreign income, if not continuing after re-location to the US, is not qualifying income.

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Are you talking about a K-1 interview? If so, how is an I-134a applicable?

Then, forget Snapchat. Boarding passes, passport stamps, a few pictures, and other evidence of time actually spent together is what you need. To submit, you need proof of meeting within the last 2 years. Other, continued relationship evidence, can come later at the interview.

2 weeks is plenty of time to get a passport.

Yes. I second that.

First step is to marry. Your passport won't be needed in hand for more than 12 to 18 months, so you have plenty of time.

I have moved this thread to the Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, and Tourist Visas forum where many, many people post their experiences and progress. Welcome to the forum...and good luck.

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It's this one:

No. K-1 is only for fiancees... After you are married either a CR-1 or Adjustment of Status would apply.

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which situation is better for themselves. Adjustment of Status (Done inside the US) More expensive than CR-1 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. The clock for citizenship eligibility does not start until Green card is approved. CR-1/IR-1 (Done outside the US) Less expensive than AOS 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. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.

To apply for adjustment of status, follow this guide. Be aware that she will not be able to leave the US or work for several months.

It is possible to get an urgent travel appointment for passport after the oath ceremony. It just takes some planning. Good luck.

Green card is taken at the oath. You can travel with Green Card after interview (before the oath). Just be prepared to report the travel if it is between interview and oath. The following instructions (on the oath notification) apply. "If you traveled outside of the United States, bring travel related documents."

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There is a fairly new policy which now eliminates most actual passport stamps for visitors who enter the US. However, an immigrant visa MUST be stamped (endorsed) upon entry to "activate" it as explained above. Sadly, not all CBP agents realize this.