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You’ll have to be prepared to show that you did not abandon your lawful permanent residence status. This can be done with tax records, driver’s license records, evidence of maintaining a home/job in the US etc.

Bring your spouse regardless. The letter may not specify.

I have never heard of a spouse being denied entry into a USCIS field office building. Are you maybe thinking of consulates?

The forms have not changed in at least the last ten years. Why not just submit them and see?

“Original” vital records, such as marriage certificates, are owned by and kept at state or county records departments. For a few bucks, you can purchase certified copies, which act as originals. Certified copies generally have a raised county seal and wet signature, so they are not equivalent to photocopies. When we got married, we ordered like 10 certified copies just to have on hand for immigration and other purposes. It can take several weeks to receive them, depending on where you live. If you can’t get them before your departure, maybe have your husband send them to you via post. My guess is that for Sweden, a photocopy would be adequate, but I’d have some certified copies as well, just in case.

I can’t see how the initial receipt notice for the petition could count as a petition approval notice for your purpose. ‘NOA-1’ simply confirms receipt and acceptance of the petition, while ‘NOA-2’ is a petition approval. Totally different documents.

Sounds like because her income is so low, they want a joint sponsor.

Not a problem.

Absolutely not legal or legit. If you can’t afford to sponsor an immigrant and have no eligible joint sponsor, you can’t buy one. Fix your financial situation with a better paying job or 2nd job.

Not surprising to be denied. They suspect that it is a green card marriage due to the huge age difference. It is very uncommon to see marriages where the woman is so much older than the man, particularly in your culture. One way to try to mitigate this is to have her move to your country and live there for several years, but I’m guessing that wouldn’t be your goal here.

More like 2-3 years total.

Unlike some countries (Costa Rica comes to mind), the US does not have visas for nomadic workers. Like all Canadian citizens, he can visit (subject to CBP), but remote work is not legal.

Could also have been a case of the work permit approval being issued before the RFE.

You have an active, pending K-1 for someone already, and you want to petition another person?

Can he be denied? Yes of course.

It’s a question that CBP may raise, and wildbug asked it to help you see the issues with the frequent visits.

Valid questions. I guess the consulate is the only ones who can answer that. If the petition is returned stateside to USCIS, then you will need to refile. It might be worth emailing them to state that you intend to pursue the visa and that you will obtain a new medical in a year.

Intent to marry is one of the very few requirements for the K-1. An RFE wouldn't be the end of the world, and it is an easy fix. However, here is something else you could try: you could send an amendment to your packet directly to the California Service Center. I did this for a document (final decree of dissolution), and it was accepted and we got no RFEs. Just write a brief, succinct cover letter and be sure to include the I-797 receipt notice number for reference. I would just write something like "we inadvertently omitted our statements of intent to marry and hope that it can be included with our petition." Good luck.

Exactly. OP should be please that it is not an extraditable offense.

It is always discretionary per the consulate.

The drug denial is what it is. Marrying and doing a CR-1 (while preferable for many reasons) will not change the inadmissibility. In general, the consulate will tell you what the requirement is to proceed (i.e. a year of testing/rehab etc).

Please let us know what happens with this.

Montreal is extremely strict on domicile. You will want to read and research how to satisfy this requirement to avoid pitfalls (like a denial). I suggest reading on the Canada forum here on VJ.

You absolutely did ask about obtaining a B (tourist) visa. Not applicable for B visas, AFAIK.

OP, if people are not giving you the type of feedback you seek, it is because you are not explaining your situation fully or clearly. I don't see you getting a waiver for a B visa. But, why not just apply and attend the interview and see if they say that a waiver is available? That is all you can do.