ThomasNC1988

5 minutes ago, skatz said:

I don't know, the way I see it (maybe naively) is, when they see hundreds of legit documents, maybe they'd be like, alright, this couple is legit, there's no reason to spend too much time on them, just approve them.

 

Maybe you're right but I don't think they are just looking at a pile and going well ok they did a lot so we will give them a free pass. My main thing is just try to cut stuff out where you can if you want to send a lot of different things. Like bank statements and bills. Every 4th of 5th month is fine because it is not as if you are removing and adding people to your accounts every other month to generate evidence.

Just now, theredcomet said:

Im at 160 pages and thats where im stopping 😄

That seems reasonable to me. I'm just reminded of back in the old I-129 days when people were sending these huge packets of ####### that served to simply slow down the process. I'm going with a bank statement from every few months along the way (why would the need every month) same with different bills showing the same address. My daughter on her insurance. Some car insurance documents, taxes, and that is about it.

2 minutes ago, Bob in Boston said:

As with a lot of things, better to have too much than not enough. kind of a head them off at the pass mentality.

I see it as burdening them with way more than necessary and slowing the process down for yourself and everyone else. 

You guys are sending 100s of documents? I suspect my entire package won't reach 100 pages. No need to go crazy, just show them you are in a real marriage.

Hey everyone, just checking in. Will be sending in the 751 in a week or so, just starting to get stuff together for it today.

7 minutes ago, Avsiws said:

Just got an email from my lawyers assistant, saying to also include the following in my I-751 application.

 

• Copies of passports (petitioner and beneficiary)
• Two passport photos (I am in NY- not overseas)
• Copy of I-94 Departure record
• Copy of marriage certificate
• Copy of social security cards (petitioner and beneficiary)
• Letters from employers and paystubs (petitioner and beneficiary)
• W2's (petitioner and beneficiary)

 

None of these things things are on the I-751 evidence list. Am I missing something (like an entire page of instructions?) or did she email me the wrong list? It looks like the list that I used for my I-485 interview. My application window opens TODAY and I'm now doubting all the hard work that I've been doing. Ahhh!

I would fire the lawyer, of course I never would have hired one in the first place. I-751 is about the most straightforward thing you'll ever do. Its basically just saying hey look we're still married. I don't understand what the pay stuff has to do with anything.

9 minutes ago, Mezyan said:

 The new measures would include DNA, eye scans, voice recordings and photographs. Just a proposal at this point, but seems very invasive and unnecessary.

 

Treisman, R. (2020, September 02). Trump Administration Seeking To Expand Collection Of Biometric Data From Immigrants. Retrieved September 03, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2020/09/01/908599539/trump-administration-seeking-to-expand-collection-of-biometric-data-from-immigra

I don't know. For many years fingerprints were the best way to identify someone so that is what we did. Now DNA is just as effective at identifying someone. I am not sure how they would ever use that to identify someone quickly though. Do they intend to verify the data against databases or something of that sort? If so that seems perfectly logical. Seems prohibitively expensive, but with this administration that might be the point. 

One size does not fit all. You never know when you file how long your case will take cr1 or k1. Not everyone is in a hellfire hurry either. Maybe I'm not married yet an won't be able to travel to my spouses country for a year or something. Who knows. I know one of the main reasons we did K1 is because I could file right away and wouldn't be going back to Thailand for at least 6 months.

To be blunt it is highly unlikely. If you have serious restrictions on you ability to travel you may want to consider looking for love more locally or in locals that offer more ease in traveling to the U.S. At this point any visa she attempts to get her true intent would be to meet you and that may not go over so well. You could spend a significant amount of time helping her get established in some way that would provide the serious ties to her country that are needed but then you start getting in some real muddy waters.

4 minutes ago, CerseiLan said:

Thanks for the quick reply! ThomasNC1988

Is it alright to apply for passport first before updating your Social Security status? I was under the impression that you need to update SS first before you're allowed to get a passport?

Yes you can often apply for the passport at the naturalization ceremony.

1 minute ago, lucardo3 said:

Yes you can apply for passport first, and take care of SSN later. SSN is not really that important unless you are applying for benefits. it`s also riskier to send original certificate to SSN than passport centers IMO.

 Right? Social Security offices are a disconnected network of garbage.

5 minutes ago, CerseiLan said:

Hello, I was recently naturalized this month and I was wondering how was anyone able to update their Social Security status since  all SS Administration offices at the moment are closed. I called the nearest SSA office near me and they told me to mail my papers (naturalization cert) so they can update my status. I'm a bit worried with mailing the docs since it'll cost you 555 USD to replace it if the files went missing or lost. Our mails have been getting lost recently too so Im a bit paranoid by the idea. 

 

Question: Is mailing your naturalization cert the only way to update your Social Security Status at the moment?
If anyone had any experience with it, how long did it take for them to process it and return your paperworks?

Could you mail them a US passport which is much cheaper to replace? Also if you don't have a US passport already, get that first. Once you have that the naturalization certificate becomes pretty much useless.

1 minute ago, devusr said:

 

We are about 2.5 years apart, she is buddhist (I used to be but am christian now), both speak fluent english and sinhala.

 

Can I file the CR1 with 1 visit and then do multiple visits AFTER filing the CR1?

That would be the route most people take. Plenty of time to get visits in between filing and interview unfortunately. 

2 minutes ago, devusr said:

There is an additional option, is it possible to do this?

 

The company that I work for in the US may allow me temporarily to work remotely from Sri Lanka for about a 1-2 years. If I move their, marry the beneficiary, can I file a DCF? Will they waive the minimum 6-month living requirement there?

DCF has all but disappeared I believe. You could very easily file traditionally after you have been there for 6 months. As in there is no reason for you to come home and file. Then you can stay there all the way through her interview and probable visa issuance.

8 minutes ago, devusr said:

It seems the good honest people are the ones that are always punished

That is exactly how it is. That is why you see people here be so hard on people the suspect are fraudsters. I try not to judge and just stick to the facts, but a lot of people get very emotional about it.

1 hour ago, Asterix78 said:

Hi, I was unable to find this specific question in the forums, so my apologies if it's been answered. There was a similar question pre-COVID but I am interested in the current situation. 

 

During this time, when embassies are not processing K-1s, should I complete the DS-160? Since the interview date is not known, I am not sure if DS-160 will age out. On the other hand, I am concerned that my NOA2 will age out, so maybe completing the DS-160 will extend that deadline - I am not sure. Do you believe that NOA2 expiration dates will automatically be extended due to these circumstances? Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

The NOA2s have always been extended up to a year by the embassy. Now if it is still at the NVC that is not quite the same but I doubt they would let it expire.

It is a fine idea if she is willing to stay the required few months with no travel and now work.

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Except as it applies when someone plans to do this and comes here with the intent to do this.

Yeah but that is all judge at entry. Once someone has entered there intent has already been judged. Or as it is so often simply put intent is judged at entry.

4 minutes ago, FattieBanton said:

Can someone please explain this option to me? I would much rather just get married and do whichever process is easier/quicker etc.

 

We have been together for years and have two american children together.

 

I figured since they kind of STRONGLY suggested that visitor visa and getting married on it is kind of a no-no that i shouldn't do it. It's something the border/customs people kept asking about.

The option is perfectly legal and not a No-no in anyway other than in people on the internet's minds. If you are in the US on any type of legal entry and decide to get married you can do so and file I-130 and 485 concurrently and get a greencard. The steps are laid out in the VJ guides.

40 minutes ago, FattieBanton said:

How did you guys go about physically presenting the application?

 

Just stack the pages one on top of the other and hold them together with binder clips?

That is the ticket. Most put a little table of contents at the front and then just a nice stack. I put my entire package into one sheet protector to protect from possible moisture but not necessary. The main thing to remember is they are going to take it all apart and put it in their files which are the kind that use 2 prongs at the top and you want to make it as easy for them as possible.

Take them out of the sheet protectors and follow the instructions. 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf?download=1

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Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

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File Form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility:
 

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

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In preparing your packet, remember:

• Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
• Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
• Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
• Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
• Do not submit originals unless specifically required. 
• Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.
• Send single-sided copies of your supporting documentation.

Either just do a new application or hire an attorney. Everyone's situation is different but I would probably do a new application. May be other options I'm not familiar with.

As long as no new form has been issued you have to use that one. Currently there has not been a new form issued so you are good to go.

The only real answer to this question is maybe they will maybe they won't. My best advice is for them to try to enter as normal and be ready to answer a lot of questions if need be. There was a case on here a year or so ago where an LPR had been out of the country more than 18 months and entered with no more questioning than if he had been out a week. Of course there are cases where people haven't been let in as well.

1 hour ago, Lingzy12 said:

Ok, so I just want to confirm again.

Our 2nd anniversary is 14 Jan 2020. So if the first date I (beneficiary) arrive in USA with an immigration visa is 15 Jan 2020, I will be granted a Green Card valid for 10 years right?

yes