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Why would you rely on public (tax-payer) assistance if your savings are sufficient to support yourself and your wife, and fund your wife's immigration, even if your current income is zero?  If you are accepting publicly-funded financial assistance, then you are a public charge; aka a burden on the public.
 
Let alone the morality aspect of receiving unnecessary funding--why would you ever possibly open the "public charge" can of worms when you are trying to go through the immigration process?  How can you expect to argue that you have enough money to support your wife and at the same time accept money/assistance that is intended for those who are unable to support themselves?  
 
Is a sufficient Form I-864 the only consideration for meeting any public charge issues at the time of the visa interview?
 
No, consular officers also look at other public charge factors affecting the financial situation of both the financial sponsor(s) and the applicant. Age, health, education, skills, financial resources and family status of the applicant and the sponsor are factors. Consular officers will verify to the extent possible that applicants have adequate financial support to prevent them becoming a public charge in the United States. Public charge means that someone is likely to be primarily dependent on the U.S. government for subsistence.
 
Only the officer who handles your case can say whether this will affect your ability to sponsor, but it seems to me to be a foolish choice all around, especially considering that your reasoning for it seems to be, "eh, why not?"

Why would you rely on public (tax-payer) assistance if your savings are sufficient to support yourself and your wife, and fund your wife's immigration, even if your current income is zero?  If you are accepting publicly-funded financial assistance, then you are a public charge; aka a burden on the public.
 
Let alone the morality aspect of receiving unnecessary funding--why would you ever possibly open the "public charge" can of worms when you are trying to go through the immigration process?  How can you expect to argue that you have enough money to support your wife and at the same time accept money/assistance that is intended for those who are unable to support themselves?  
 
Is a sufficient Form I-864 the only consideration for meeting any public charge issues at the time of the visa interview?
 
No, consular officers also look at other public charge factors affecting the financial situation of both the financial sponsor(s) and the applicant. Age, health, education, skills, financial resources and family status of the applicant and the sponsor are factors. Consular officers will verify to the extent possible that applicants have adequate financial support to prevent them becoming a public charge in the United States. Public charge means that someone is likely to be primarily dependent on the U.S. government for subsistence.
 
Only the officer who handles your case can say whether this will affect your ability to sponsor, but it seems to me to be a foolish choice all around, especially considering that your reasoning for it seems to be, "eh, why not?"

My husband took an entire briefcase packed with marriage evidence; bank statements, bills, taxes, photos, etc.  He never even had to open the case, they didn't ask him for anything.
 
His I-751 had been approved without interview about a month prior.  We also front loaded the N400 application with marriage evidence when we filed, so those factors may have contributed to the IO not asking for any documents.  Regardless, it was better to have everything prepared and not need it, than to be caught off guard without it.

This is what is currently on the USCIS website for I-485:
 
Edition Date
07/15/22. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
 
Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.
 
If your edition date on the form you submitted is 07/15/22, then it is the current edition, and USCIS made a mistake in returning it to you, and you should be able to simply re-submit the entire package.
 
I do recommend carefully re-reading the letter they sent you stating the reason for return of your packet (and possibly even posting it here with your personal info redacted), because sometimes the letters list several possible reasons for returning your packet, and it's not immediately clear which one applies to you.

My husband took an entire briefcase packed with marriage evidence; bank statements, bills, taxes, photos, etc.  He never even had to open the case, they didn't ask him for anything.
 
His I-751 had been approved without interview about a month prior.  We also front loaded the N400 application with marriage evidence when we filed, so those factors may have contributed to the IO not asking for any documents.  Regardless, it was better to have everything prepared and not need it, than to be caught off guard without it.

I've found flights on Kiwi.com cheaper than on other sites.  They will mix and match airlines, so different legs of your flight might be with different airlines; sometimes you can save some decent money that way.
 
Flights in general are really pricey right now, and the prices only go up the longer you wait.

That makes no sense. By the time the interview rolls around, there could be a gap of over 3 years between filing and meeting with a USCIS agent. Most people by that point have already moved on, live in different states, different jobs, different relationships. Specific details will be lost to time, and most people will feel less sour about bad relationships in the past. 
 
The real reason is because USCIS operates incompetently. It's a government agency burdened by bureaucracy. (The only thing they do with competence is cashing your check). It's time to abolish 2 year conditional green cards and add more checks before 10 year green cards are approved. USCIS needs new guidelines because this process is clearly not working. ROC use to take 3-6 months, now takes a minimum of 2 years+ in most cases. That's a disgrace. 

Now that this thread has settled down, I can suggest the definitive study guide for the civics questions:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/
 

Taking the test in your native language is only permitted as an exception in very limited circumstances, so I don't know what your point is...
 
 
"You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years   (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
OR Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception). Note:
Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test. You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language. If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview. Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language. If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement. For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance"
 
 

Taking the test in your native language is only permitted as an exception in very limited circumstances, so I don't know what your point is...
 
 
"You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years   (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
OR Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception). Note:
Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test. You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language. If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview. Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language. If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement. For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance"
 
 

that's why they also take an English test part 
 
BUT the following applies also so learning for the civics in English is not an issue
 
And i do know  how hard people study for this . Adil put everything into this 
 
You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language. If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview. Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.

It's 6 questions out of 100 questions that need to be memorized. In a new language for many people. I'd like to see you memorize 100 questions and answers in a language that is not your first language.
Yes, you're allowed to have an opinion, and it's okay to be wrong.

It may seem too easy to you, but for someone who wasn't born here and didn't go to school here, these 100 questions can be challenging to memorize, especially if English is not their first language (although that doesn't apply to OP's husband). This test wasn't designed to be anything like your civics test in school. Saying it is too easy diminishes the hard work that many immigrants put into studying for their test.

I think this is the biggest point because at the end of the day, you must sign the form stating that everything is true and correct, and you understand it all, so if you yourself have to ensure that everything is correct and you understand everything in the form, why not also be the one who fills out the form?  You can't blame the lawyer for a mistake, because you signed to attest that everything in the form is true and correct.

I think this is the biggest point because at the end of the day, you must sign the form stating that everything is true and correct, and you understand it all, so if you yourself have to ensure that everything is correct and you understand everything in the form, why not also be the one who fills out the form?  You can't blame the lawyer for a mistake, because you signed to attest that everything in the form is true and correct.

I hired a lawyer. I tried to do it myself and became overwhelmed. I have heard of many who made mistakes and after waiting over a year, thier petition was rejected. I didn't want to take that chance. I read several reviews to find a attorney with  success stories. I also found a attorney with a set fee, and payment plan ,who didn't get paid until we would reach the next phase in the process. For me, it was worth it for my piece of mind. I am in the final lap now, hoping to hear a decision any day now!

You still have to do all the leg work.  Attorneys just fill in the forms for you.  In fact, the attorney doesn't do it.   His/her hired help does it.  

Attorneys can't make it shorter or expedited. In fact, we have seen here in VJ countless cases where attorneys make big mistakes and the process is delayed. The truth is, nobody cares about your case and your loved ones as much as you do. The guides here in VJ are thorough and complete, and there are very seasoned members that can help you. I would do it myself after I have researched and asked all the questions.
 
PS: I never adjusted from a CR1. I was an F1 student. But when I started my adjustment of status I did not know about VJ, so we made a deposit for an attorney. Not even a week after joining VJ we realized that he was ripping us off by charging us money for background checks for the USC, which are not needed. So we asked for our deposit back. We ended up doing my AOS on our own, and I was approved without interview 6 months later. 

In the letter you posted where it says "The following documents may be provided:" the last item in the list says "Other evidence that an immigration visa petition has been filed/approved on you behalf."
 
In your case, this evidence is the approval letter from the I-129F that your fiancee (now your wife) filed so that you could get your K1 visa.  A copy of the I-129F approval letter needs to be included with the I-485 application, and that will prove that you are eligible to file the I-485.
 
You do not need to file I-130, because you already filed I-129F and were approved.

In the letter you posted where it says "The following documents may be provided:" the last item in the list says "Other evidence that an immigration visa petition has been filed/approved on you behalf."
 
In your case, this evidence is the approval letter from the I-129F that your fiancee (now your wife) filed so that you could get your K1 visa.  A copy of the I-129F approval letter needs to be included with the I-485 application, and that will prove that you are eligible to file the I-485.
 
You do not need to file I-130, because you already filed I-129F and were approved.

I recall taking out the passport, and inside the package there was also a yellow envelope with one corner cut out which contained all the paperwork.
 
Based on this recent thread about the same issue from the Manila embassy, it looks like you don't have to worry:
 
 

I agree with you (I was a K1 myself). I don’t think AOS should be allowed from tourist visas/ESTA/VWP. 

I received a response back from my congressman's office this morning about inquiring, and late afternoon received our NOA2 approval. 
 
This could absolutely be a coincidence since correlation is not necessarily causation. I did have the online inquiry and perhaps we were just at our time? 
 
Either way, those more informed can extrapolate on whether or not this had an effect or was simply a lucky coincidence. 
 
 

Just had mine Monday it was a combo interview. Good luck to you guys.

With a pending I-751 since March 2019, I am hoping for a combo interview!!!!!  It's time to end this journey.
N-400 interview scheduled for Dec 14th in Dallas!!!!!