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In most cases the mother can add anyone she wants as the father on the birth certificate whether they are the father or not without the actual father's permission!

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I meant short cut as far as the Philippines goes. The annulment process in the Philippines is no joke and even harder when done from the States. Just do you and you'll be fine, we are just giving you input as you say, that's what VJ is all about!

Trust me it's been tried right here in VJ there are cases of it!

@Tim y We went through the annulment procedure from 2016 to 2018 before we filed our K1 and just from personal knowledge of it I would not recommend that on my worst enemy (on the other hand maybe I would) lol. The legal system and courts in the Philippines are some of the most backward and archaic in the world. One thing I will say is money truly greases the wheel there nuff said! It took just over 2 years to complete her annulment pre pandemic mind you! My wife had a distant relative who was a lawyer at the time so the cost was at least doable roughly 250k peso court costs only and not counting greasing the wheel! Summary it's not for the faint of heart and had I known what I was in for I perhaps would have chosen another Filipina! But I understand we can not help who we fall in love with. My recommendation to you, is shortcuts have a way of coming back to bite you hard. If she is worth it consider the annulment. I'm glad looking back on it we did it! Good luck my friend you'll need it!!!

Yes true only if the marriage is conducted under the Muslim cultures and customs, you can not all of a sudden say you are Muslim then expect to divorce! The law provides for the creation of Sariah courts in the Philippines and allowed for divorce among Muslims , or when the husband is Muslim, and the marriage was celebrated under Muslim rites. This law is the only divorce law in the Philippines and remains in full force and effect.

Just things to keep in mind if it matters to you. She would never be able to get a Philippines passport in her married name in addition if she became a US citizen and wanted to become a dual citizen she may run into problems there too! Other than that what folks have told you about the Hong Kong divorce is correct. These issues I have highlighted are on the Philippines side of the coin!

Yeah you are back in the saddle, at least you know that they are looking at your case!

Great thread, I'm a couple months out from filing the N-400 also! @Crazy Cat what did you say in your letter to request your combo interview briefly?

Take a look at this one. I sent it FedEx using a medium box. I also inserted packing paper inside the box so if the packet decided to move it would not rub up against the inside of the mailing box. It did fit quite snug though. The bottom line as several people have said you have to do you. I wanted piece of mind so I sent everything including the kitchen sink, some folks send less and go through no problems, some send more and go through just the same, that's why we say you have to do YOU:

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Hello October 2022 filers this thread is for filers who will file their ROC (I-751) during the month of October 2022. Hoping everyone will have a pleasant filing and a speedy adjudication!

Here you go:

Hello October 2022 AOS filers another month another round of AOS submissions, Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will reject your application and send it back to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website. The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website . Just a side note before we get started USCIS may decouple Forms I-765 and Form I-131 if filed jointly with Form I-485. Here is the quoted text taken directly from the USCIS website. "To improve efficiency and reduce Form I-765 processing times for Form I-485 applicants, USCIS may decouple Forms I-765 from Forms I-131 filed at the same time. Effective Feb. 1, 2022, when possible, we will adjudicate an applicant's Form I-765 first. If we approve it, we will issue an Employment Authorization Document without any notation about advanced parole. We will adjudicate the Form I-131 separately and if we approve it, we will issue an advance parole document". I know this is old news, but I thought it would be good to include it here for your knowledge. What this means is some people elect to include three (3) copies of their marriage license / certificates one attached to each form (I-485, I-765 and I-131 respectively). I do not know of anyone receiving an RFE for a marriage license/certificate missing on the I-765 or the I-131 since USCIS has started doing this new way of adjudicating the AOS (the marriage license / certificate with form I-485 is required though). This is an age old concern that has been in play before this new way USCIS started adjudicating these forms. Some filers including me when I filed the AOS back in 2019 sent in three (3) copies of their marriage licenses / certificates. I did it then because of peace of mind and there were some RFEs given out for missing licenses / certificates (back then). USCIS also used to issue Combo Cards, Employment Authorization Document and Advance Parole (EAD and AP combined in the same card). I've seen now where they have issued an EAD without the AP. Whether you include three (3) copies of your marriage license / certificate is going to be your individual call when you file your AOS. Having said that let's get into the checklist: AOS Checklist Cover Letter listing Table of Contents Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee) Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary) Form G-1145 Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process) I-94 Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate translation of birth certificate (if needed) Certified copy of Marriage License or Certificate Passport Photos (2) name written on the back Copy of DS-3025 Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485) Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) Current tax year 2021 and (optional 2020 , 2019) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them) Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process) Pay stubs (last 3 months) Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary) Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp I-94 Passport Photos (2) name written on the back Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process) Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet. Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary) Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp I-94 Passport Photos (2) name written on the back Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been many changes to various forms. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter. Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions. Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once. There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment’s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes. Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

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IMO whatever you buy stay away from the vehicles with the CVT transmissions! Look at Mazda CX5 or CX9

Very good now get to work! 😄

Yes Texas!

I understand, it is mind boggling, no way to make heads or tails of this one!

Why would that have anything to do with it, she's here in the US now! But I hear ya, you never know! 22 days OMG I was floored when I saw that!

You going to use or are you using Express Scripts too! Their home delivery works pretty good. Once I had to change from TriCare Prime to TriCare For Life I was not thrilled about their coverage, but hey you can't complain about "free"...well not free we earned them! I have several years before the wife is eligible so for now she is on Tricare Prime! Your thread has been a great help!