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I130 will be approved as long as they believe the marriage is valid. NVC and consulate are where you have issues. US doesn’t want to issue the spouse of an American a visa if the American is not in the U.S. There is no need for a reunification visa if you are already together… You will need to file taxes for the last 3 years. You can sponsor someone while living overseas. Depending on the embassy it might be easier or more difficult for proof of domicile. You can read my story here And a story from the London embassy here. And here Any questions just ask me!

You need to figure out your own risk tolerance. No one can tell you what will happen. You could breeze through on your next visit or you could have a little visit to secondary or you could be asked to return to the UK. If you consider worst case scenario, you’re likely not visiting the US until you receive an immigrant visa. Best case scenario you’re able to visit every 3-6 months without issue.

The first month long trip in Feb might have also triggered the discussion as officer might have assumed you were looking at another month long visit this Feb. Personally another visit in May seems too quick to me. I would wait until the summer UNLESS May is when you have the time. Also, not knowing about your type of employment/ your situation you might want to consider delaying a trip so soon. If you’re a student. I would delay OR if you are someone who works from home and doesn’t have to go into the office I would delay the trip. If you’re in a more established career with a home you own, I would visit. Either way, expect a visit to secondary on your next trip and feel good/ lucky if it doesn’t happen.

This is something that has happened to a few people. They receive an RFE and then after the submit the first RFE they receive the second one. They might not have known they needed to give the 10 questions until they received the additional evidence. You can file a law suit and I am aware you have been waiting for a long time but I suggest waiting at least 5 months after interview to file the lawsuit. I suggest this because AP is something they warn you about in Amman and you can read this on the website: Most administrative processing is completed within five months of the visa interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. The administrative processing occurs in Washington, DC and can not be expedited or waived. Visa applicants are reminded not to make any non-refundable travel plans until they receive their visas. Link here. You can read about how law suits are going on in Canada by following this thread. And here another link to others in Amman going through AP. It looks like AP takes about 5-7 months out of Amman.

Will likely be denied. But, no harm in applying if money is not an issue.

OP is also on ESTA so… I’m not sure what that means if something goes wrong but it wont be the same as a K1/ B2 overstay

You can apply for EAD even if you fall out of status. As you will be applying after April there will be an additional cost. Make sure to pay the increased price for I130: i485 and EAD and AP if you want to travel. Just to confirm the person you are marrying is a U.S. citizen?

They’re going to assume your gf just wants to move to the US. Anything that makes it seem like she is really desperate to get here is a red flag. So, don’t get your hopes up.

Unless you have a good reason to expedite… I wouldn’t try. “Because I want to see my boyfriend” is not a great reason and could greatly increase a denial.

So, if she is coming to the US more to see you then study English it COULD lead to a denial as they will assume she is going the F1 route to circumvent the B1/B2 visa wait times and k1 AND spousal visa wait times. Totally understand WHY you want to go the F1 route. Personally, I visited for several years before agreeing to move to the US but then again I moved to ANOTHER country sight unseen so... you and your partner should assume the visa will be denied and plan either to visit in Colombia and other countries until you are ready to take the next step- be it break up or get engaged/married. If you know you want to get married and be together forever you can start the process now as it will probably take 18-24 months.

Here is the approval rate of F1 applicants out of Colombia. Not quite sure how accurate it is... 65% in 2022. When your girlfriend comes to the US to study where does she intend to stay and how long does she intend to stay for? This will impact her ability to successfully obtain a visa. Has she traveled to the US to visit you/ have you met before? ETA: How good is her English and is her main reason for studying in the US because she wants to be with you OR because she wants to improve her English?

There is a show on American TV right now called "Prison Brides" women from different countries come to the US and marry their US citizen husband. It is not illegal and you will most likely have to organize things before you arrive to get married in prison. You might want to look online for groups of foreign women who are dating men in prison for more guidance on the process.

Here is a case out of UK where someone had a similar issue. Your partner needs to start documenting their sobriety and remain sober for at least one year. IF they are already sober get evidence of when the sobriety started. ETA You might want to consider getting married and starting the CR1/IR1 visa process if you know they will have to continue living in the UK for another 1+ year. But. speak to his doctors and start documenting he no longer has an issue with alcohol.

cool. Maybe have that documentation ready in case the consulate requests it. I’m sure you could consult with a lawyer to see if you have a chance. If moving to the US is really something you are serious about I would file ASAP as fees are about to increase soon.