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One that comes up at least 3 times a week: 
I was DQ'ed but I got an RFE stating ... " this case does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants" 

These are great! 
 
Some more that I thought of:
What does the I-551 stamp do?  Is it possible for me to request a waiver for the 2-year meeting requirement for the K1 visa? How do expedite requests work? What are the requirements? Do my circumstances allow me to request an expedite? I'm a green card holder and I was out of the US for 6-12+ months. What will happen when I return? I'm a green card holder and I plan on being out of the US for more than 12 months. What should I do? Why did they send me an RFE for documents I already submitted? How does divorce affect my green card, ROC or naturalization process? The forms on USCIS.gov look like they are "expired". Are those the right versions to use?

I know each sub-forum has their stickied posts but I wonder if the site should have a more dedicated FAQ page and if new users should be required or requested to read that FAQ page first to see if it answers their question(s). Also...let's promote the search bar that's right there in the top right corner.
 
Lots of people (esp new people) don't even see the stickied posts and end up posting the same questions over and over. I know part of it is that the individual wants reassurance about their case, but the same questions pop up a LOT. I did AOS so I'm more familiar with the questions pertaining to those and I felt like starting a list of the most common ones. Please feel free to add any others that are more specific to the other processes, like K1, CR1/IR1, the work visas, etc. And this is meant to be an open discussion, of course...feel free to add your thoughts about developing this.
 
I'm in the US on a B2/ESTA/VWP and wanna get married/just got married. Can I adjust status?  What about the "30/60/90-day rule"? Help, my spouse is threatening to deport me/is abusive etc. What can I do? What's the difference between the 2 year and 10 year green card? How do I know which one I'll get? What's the difference between I-751 and I-90? Which one do I file? How does the ROC extension letter work? How do I know when to apply for naturalization? What are my rights and privileges as a permanent resident? What are my rights and privileges as a US citizen? They made a mistake on my green card. What do I do? What are the differences between K1 and CR1/IR1? (Let's do @Crazy Cat a solid and immortalize his comparison post that he copy-and-pastes all the time) I saw/read <incorrect info> on <some random website>. Is this correct? We don't really have a lot of the "bonafide evidence" that they list in the application. What can we do for that? How do I establish domicile for the spousal visa application? Can I visit while my visa is being processed? I'm pregnant. Will that speed up my application?

I second all of this.

I'm telling you, this is why we need a big updated FAQ page.

Personally I would focus on DCF as the need to relocate for a job seems to be the most common “exceptional circumstances” that is accepted.  Make sure you get all your ducks in a row, when does your job start, when do you need to relocate ( not necessarily the same date), what will the living arrangements in the US, etc.  Of course since you aren’t married yet that is the first step.  Also note that you need to exhaust this path (DCF) first as if you file the I130 with USCIS then DCF will no longer be an option.
 
I found these fairly recent threads that may be helpful.  Good Luck!
 
 
  

Let me tell you about that nightmare if you want to do it. I have been researching the process of renouncing US citizenship for well over a year, because I plan to have nothing to do with the US as soon as my Thai citizenship is complete. They just raised the cost from like 400 dollars to 2350 ( See below) and it takes at the minimum a year to get it done if you are lucky, has been taking 18 months or more, and then they access a fee to finally do it based on how much money they think they will lose from you in taxes. If you are retired and over 65 they usually let you slide on this, but my friend who was 38 at the time I think they tried to hit him up for like 75,000 dollars. Simply boggles the mind. And everyone else in the world thinks is so great to be a US citizen..... Until they live it.
$2,350   The fee to renounce is expensive. You'll be charged $2,350 to give up your U.S. citizenship. This payment cannot be waived. Furthermore, if you qualify as a “covered expatriate,” you may have to pay an exit fee on gains from worldwide assets.  

As Crazy Cat said in the first page and Jorgedig said above, there is nothing easy or quick about the US immigration system. No lawyer is going to encourage you to give up your US citizenship just for the sake of getting TN visas for both you and your wife. That is too permanent of a solution for a very temporary problem. And as I stated before, if separation time is this problematic for you, you have the option of just staying in Canada. Best of luck. I'm out now.

I-130 is the easiest and fastest way for her to move permanently to the US without issues. Rescinding your American citizenship is an absurd idea. There's absolutely no reason to do that. Besides, even if you were to pursue that, that process PLUS trying to get an H1B or TN would take time. At the end of the day, it'd probably take around the same amount of time as just waiting for the spousal visa. You also would not be able to start your job right away. You'd have to wait for H1B visa to be processed and that can take a while.
 
And there is no reason to pursue a non-immigrant visa. Not all non-immigrant visas allow for a green card, which is ultimately what your wife needs to live and work permanently in the US. Non-immigrant visas come with all sorts of conditions and restrictions that your wife would have to adhere to. She would also have to qualify on her own terms and merits for a non-immigrant visa, depending on which one you look at.
 
Stick to the I-130. Sorry but if you're unable to handle some separation time, then consider just staying in Canada. Separation time is part of the deal if you're in a relationship where you don't have the same citizenship and must deal with these government legal processes.

I'm telling you, this is why we need a big updated FAQ page.

I-130 is the easiest and fastest way for her to move permanently to the US without issues. Rescinding your American citizenship is an absurd idea. There's absolutely no reason to do that. Besides, even if you were to pursue that, that process PLUS trying to get an H1B or TN would take time. At the end of the day, it'd probably take around the same amount of time as just waiting for the spousal visa. You also would not be able to start your job right away. You'd have to wait for H1B visa to be processed and that can take a while.
 
And there is no reason to pursue a non-immigrant visa. Not all non-immigrant visas allow for a green card, which is ultimately what your wife needs to live and work permanently in the US. Non-immigrant visas come with all sorts of conditions and restrictions that your wife would have to adhere to. She would also have to qualify on her own terms and merits for a non-immigrant visa, depending on which one you look at.
 
Stick to the I-130. Sorry but if you're unable to handle some separation time, then consider just staying in Canada. Separation time is part of the deal if you're in a relationship where you don't have the same citizenship and must deal with these government legal processes.

I'm telling you, this is why we need a big updated FAQ page.

As Crazy Cat said in the first page and Jorgedig said above, there is nothing easy or quick about the US immigration system. No lawyer is going to encourage you to give up your US citizenship just for the sake of getting TN visas for both you and your wife. That is too permanent of a solution for a very temporary problem. And as I stated before, if separation time is this problematic for you, you have the option of just staying in Canada. Best of luck. I'm out now.

As Crazy Cat said in the first page and Jorgedig said above, there is nothing easy or quick about the US immigration system. No lawyer is going to encourage you to give up your US citizenship just for the sake of getting TN visas for both you and your wife. That is too permanent of a solution for a very temporary problem. And as I stated before, if separation time is this problematic for you, you have the option of just staying in Canada. Best of luck. I'm out now.

I-130 is the easiest and fastest way for her to move permanently to the US without issues. Rescinding your American citizenship is an absurd idea. There's absolutely no reason to do that. Besides, even if you were to pursue that, that process PLUS trying to get an H1B or TN would take time. At the end of the day, it'd probably take around the same amount of time as just waiting for the spousal visa. You also would not be able to start your job right away. You'd have to wait for H1B visa to be processed and that can take a while.
 
And there is no reason to pursue a non-immigrant visa. Not all non-immigrant visas allow for a green card, which is ultimately what your wife needs to live and work permanently in the US. Non-immigrant visas come with all sorts of conditions and restrictions that your wife would have to adhere to. She would also have to qualify on her own terms and merits for a non-immigrant visa, depending on which one you look at.
 
Stick to the I-130. Sorry but if you're unable to handle some separation time, then consider just staying in Canada. Separation time is part of the deal if you're in a relationship where you don't have the same citizenship and must deal with these government legal processes.

Every single entry is up to the discretion of the CBP agent she talks to every time she crosses the border. CBP will let her know at each entry how long they're allowing her to stay in the US for that visit. Being Canadian, she's unlikely to be turned away or denied entry. However, keep in mind that she will be declaring immigrant intent by filing I-130 and of course, CBP will know that. The onus is on her to prove that it is JUST a visit while the I-130 is pending and that she fully intends to return to Canada when CBP instructs her and that she will ONLY move permanently when her spousal visa is issued and not before that point. They will not allow her blanket entry for as long as she likes or allow her "easier access" just because you attempt to explain the situation to them. They don't do that for anyone.

No.

As Crazy Cat said in the first page and Jorgedig said above, there is nothing easy or quick about the US immigration system. No lawyer is going to encourage you to give up your US citizenship just for the sake of getting TN visas for both you and your wife. That is too permanent of a solution for a very temporary problem. And as I stated before, if separation time is this problematic for you, you have the option of just staying in Canada. Best of luck. I'm out now.

As Crazy Cat said in the first page and Jorgedig said above, there is nothing easy or quick about the US immigration system. No lawyer is going to encourage you to give up your US citizenship just for the sake of getting TN visas for both you and your wife. That is too permanent of a solution for a very temporary problem. And as I stated before, if separation time is this problematic for you, you have the option of just staying in Canada. Best of luck. I'm out now.

OP, I strongly suggest you become an "A" student of US immigration, as many of the most seasoned here will say.  US immigration is not quick (even DCF), easy, or cheap.  You make some assumptions in your posts that are just incorrect, and that can lead to delays and extra costs.
 
Educating yourselves about the process is critical to success.

This question does come up a lot and I do sympathize because I know a lot of immigrants aren't comfortable with English and they're not completely familiar with US law enforcement and the legal system. However, it also kinda boils down to common sense. The green card is not granted by the US citizen spouse. The US citizen spouse only petitions for the green card, i.e they are formally asking the US government to grant the green card to their immigrant spouse. The green card is granted by the US government. Therefore, only the US government has the power and authority to revoke a person's green card and to deport them. 

Thanks for the input. I'd imagine the border guards would want us across, given my job. At least maybe it'd help if I accompany her. At least the job is close to the border. If we file with USCIS I could accompany her each time she crosses the border. Would that make sense? Although, can I even file I130 before I get an American address? The problem with DCF is if it takes longer and she's stuck in Canada during it. If she could visit during it that'd be fine.

Immigration rules are for everyone that is not an US CITIZEN. Does matter if she live just at the corner outside of the border, if she is an artist or any other things that you want to present. The law is the law.
 
You received a lot of good answers trying to teach you about the process and you continue to ignore it.
 
Voting is something reaaaaaaally far from her so doesn’t matter if she wants to vote or not.
 
if you want to go to the CBP and find for yourself you are free to do it. They will explain to you the same but maybe they saying you will accept better.
 
Immigration is not a easy thing. A lot of Canadians are deported from here too for being living illegally. 
 
Follow the rules and you will be just fine. Love can support a immigration process. We all here are proof of that. 
 
good luck

I'm telling you, this is why we need a big updated FAQ page.

I-130 is the easiest and fastest way for her to move permanently to the US without issues. Rescinding your American citizenship is an absurd idea. There's absolutely no reason to do that. Besides, even if you were to pursue that, that process PLUS trying to get an H1B or TN would take time. At the end of the day, it'd probably take around the same amount of time as just waiting for the spousal visa. You also would not be able to start your job right away. You'd have to wait for H1B visa to be processed and that can take a while.
 
And there is no reason to pursue a non-immigrant visa. Not all non-immigrant visas allow for a green card, which is ultimately what your wife needs to live and work permanently in the US. Non-immigrant visas come with all sorts of conditions and restrictions that your wife would have to adhere to. She would also have to qualify on her own terms and merits for a non-immigrant visa, depending on which one you look at.
 
Stick to the I-130. Sorry but if you're unable to handle some separation time, then consider just staying in Canada. Separation time is part of the deal if you're in a relationship where you don't have the same citizenship and must deal with these government legal processes.