Sarah&Facundo

I don't know if this really frames the situation correctly...it makes it sound like his wife is somehow in the wrong for not wanting to uproot her current life to move to a foreign country away from her support system that exists outside of her marriage - a marriage of only ~1 year as well. OP has given us no information about why they seemingly have no choice but to move to the U.S., and it seems he knew before marriage that she didn't want to move. If I were her, I would see it as a red flag that my spouse is basically forcing me to leave my home but is "terrified" of having to sign a document pledging to support me. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

Regardless of immigration, as a USC she is always required to file taxes. She would likely qualify for a credit if she has paid taxes elsewhere, but it is a known requirement for those living abroad that they must file. So she needs to fix that immediately anyway. To my understanding, tax returns are also required for immigration purposes too. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

The poverty line is barely livable in the US. I have no idea how two people support themselves on any salary even close to that and I am not a fancy person at all whatsoever. This country is EXPENSIVE and with inflation, prices are soaring. So more importantly than immigration, your fiance needs to work on improving their economic situation or it will be a STRUGGLE living here. When you apply for the K1, you guarantee that your petitioner can support the two of you, whether the beneficiary has a job or not. That's exactly what we as petitioners sign and it is what's expected so it is fairly laid out. 
 
If you are that close to the poverty line, it is advisable to have a joint sponsor lined up. This will lessen the chances of receiving a denial, plus ideally help you out financially when you come here.
 
But hopefully once you receive your work permit, you will be able to work and contribute! Good luck!

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

You understand the issues well.  Now, you must make a decision based on your trust level.  If you decide to bring your spouse to the USA to live, there is no way around this form.  Trust is the key here and only you can evaluated your trust level.
 
Yes, one could say the contract incentivizes an immigrant.... or one could say it incentivizes the petitioner to make the marriage work. 

To be honest, I've never thought of the form as a way to incentivize immigrants to not work. It never crossed my mind and I signed that form 5 years ago!
 
It's just releasing the burden off the government/taxpayers. If you choose to bring someone foreign into the country, that's fine, but they are YOUR responsibility and not that of the US tax payers. I find it fair, personally. 

Getting an actual job offer is one of the best ways to get an EAD expedite. 
 
What reasons did you provide for an expediate of the EAD and AP before? What did you fax over as "supporting evidence"? It seems strange to apply for expedites of both EAD and AP at the same time, because they are kind of at odds. If you urgently need to work, then traveling to the UK isn't urgent, and vice versa. 
 
The officer that mentioned the website probably meant either sending in inquiry or using Ask Emma, but the wait times you are experiencing is in line with the norm these days from what I have seen.

It isn't about the amount of hours per week you work. It is about the annual salary you earn. You could qualify if you made $1,000 per hour working one hour per week. Focus on keeping the salary high enough, not only to satisfy the CO, but more importantly to also provide a decent life for your partner upon arrival. It's your responsibility. That's why totality of circumstances is so important. In my state, if I made anywhere close to the poverty line, we literally couldn't afford food or a place to live. We have to make significantly more than that in order to survive.

It isn't about the amount of hours per week you work. It is about the annual salary you earn. You could qualify if you made $1,000 per hour working one hour per week. Focus on keeping the salary high enough, not only to satisfy the CO, but more importantly to also provide a decent life for your partner upon arrival. It's your responsibility. That's why totality of circumstances is so important. In my state, if I made anywhere close to the poverty line, we literally couldn't afford food or a place to live. We have to make significantly more than that in order to survive.

I totally understand the struggle of being a small business owner. I am one as well. When we aren't there, we don't make money. I had to make a LOT of sacrifices during that time, especially when taking a hit to my income. I traveled back and forth to my now-husband's country several times before he received his K1. Sometimes we just have to do what we have to do. But I can say we are now happily married and with my husband living in the US with a permanent green card. It's all worth it, but it just takes a lot of time and patience. Good luck!
 
Also, getting a B2 doesn't mean you are rich. My now-husband-then-fiance got a B2, but it is about the person showing ties to their country and their willingness to return home. If someone doesn't have a job and they are being supported by someone else (especially a USC), it really doesn't look likely that they will return to their home country. You just have to see it from the officer's angle. They do not know you and they do not know your intentions. Many people have lied to their faces before and unfortunately, the current applicants pay the price.
 
 

If you applied in June 2022, it really hasn't been that long and you definitely are not outside of normal processing time. Some people don't get these documents for closer to a year nowadays. Not being able to work or travel are things people need to strongly consider when they try to jump the line by adjusting within the US instead of doing consular processing in their own country.

If you applied in June 2022, it really hasn't been that long and you definitely are not outside of normal processing time. Some people don't get these documents for closer to a year nowadays. Not being able to work or travel are things people need to strongly consider when they try to jump the line by adjusting within the US instead of doing consular processing in their own country.

If you applied in June 2022, it really hasn't been that long and you definitely are not outside of normal processing time. Some people don't get these documents for closer to a year nowadays. Not being able to work or travel are things people need to strongly consider when they try to jump the line by adjusting within the US instead of doing consular processing in their own country.

If you are not made of money you should consider the TOTAL cost of staying with your GF and petitioning her for the K1 and then the TOTAL COST of marrying her before she comes to the US. 
So many times people are short sighted thinking K1 is cheaper and then discover they cannot afford to support two people on one income and pay for adjustment of status. 
K1 is more expensive in the long run. Think of going to see her one more time and marrying (via Utah) as an investment in your future happiness and financial well being…
I would like to add… timelines for K1 and CR1 are about 2 years. So, one assumes you’ll want to see your partner at least once or two more times before she moves to the US. 
Travel is one of the costs you definitely have to factor in when entering into an international relationship. 

What was she doing for income before she found you?  Very odd to be financially supporting someone (and her child) you've met once.  For many, that would send up red flags.

Yes, you can take classes. My husband did that right when he entered the US, far before he had an EAD or SSN, and he graduated with no issues. Just keep in mind, you have little to no financial aid options during that time and you can not file a FAFSA. We paid cash for my husband's courses before he got his green card.

In regards to the expiration date, we entered the day before it expired. 😂
Granted, it was a K1 but still the same idea applies. No issues at all!
I definitely recommend waiting until it converts to an IR1. ROC isn't too fun.