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I am so sorry about your situation. I hope your health has improved. It sounds like you should wait another 4 years. It is safer like that. Seeing as you received your 10 year GC in 2023, it should be good until 2033? If you apply for citizenship after 4 years today or even 5 years today you will not have to renew your GC before that time.

An applicant for naturalization has the burden of establishing that he or she has complied with the continuous residence requirement, if applicable. Generally, there are two ways outlined in the statute in which the continuity of residence can be broken:[9] The applicant is absent from the United States for more than 6 months but less than 1 year; or The applicant is absent from the United States for 1 year or more. Did you apply for the re-entry permit (I-131) which shows you did not intend to abandon your home in the US? Have you filed taxes every year, maintained a US based job, a residence, car, car insurance? What evidence will you use to show and "explain" why you were overseas for so long? Personally, I would spend more time in the US vs other countries for the next 4 years and 1 month with no trips over 1 month.... But, if you have a good reason why you needed to be outside the US for more than 6 months each time... what reasons did the lawyer suggest and what were your reasons for not being in the US... Finally, what are your reasons now for wanting to become a US citizen?

I interviewed for my CR1/IR1 visa in Korea and the one question they asked was "have you traveled any where in the last 6 months". I believe it is a fairly standard question. You are always allowed to update the DS260 during the interview.

As you will be married and living and working in the US, there will be a record of your marriage once you file taxes. Getting married in Korea vs US does not circumvent informing the US you are married. In addition, the US is not like Korea, with the marriage registry and family registry. You get married, there is a record, but the systems in the US aren't all connected so CBP won't know you are married unless you tell them. Korea really is a low fraud country. Couples are able to travel to the States together on ESTA (with families) without issue. You should be fine. Just be honest when asked questions and don't lie about your relationship status.

Be aware: once you are married to your US citizen wife. You are not guaranteed entry every time you leave the States and return. Not just the first entry after marriage. When I finally immigrated to the US, the officer assumed I had been to secondary a lot because I visited the US several times after getting married to my USC husband. So, make sure you answer all the questions honestly if/when asked but don't volunteer information they don't ask for. Good luck ! And congratulations on the upcoming wedding.

Can you give more information? It depends on the country/consulate many times.

Unfortunately, you were aware of the red flags involved in being your girlfriend's sponsor if she came over on a student visa. You were not aware that is also a big red flag when an au pair's family sponsors a student visa. Before anything else, your girlfriend could consider applying for another F1 visa as her own sponsor. The course of study she enrolled in might also be a factor... Did she apply to an English language school or a community college or a more "well known" school? If she doesn't have a degree yet and really did intend to go to school, I would consider the F1 route before K1 or spousal. But, if your girlfriend was only applying to school so she could return in the US to live with you, I would go the K1 visa route (as you can apply for it now/today) OR if you want your girlfriend to be able to work as soon as she enters the US, go to Spain get married and go the spousal route.

You know that. I know that. OP most likely needs to talk to a professional to best realize their goals.

If your son is a US citizen you can include him in the DS260 to show your wife (and you) have a child. As you are a US citizen petitioning your wife (an immediate relative), your son cannot be added to the case so he receives a visa. If your son is not a US citizen. You will have to file an I-130 so you can move to the US. Follow this link to find out if your son qualifies for CRBA. https://youtu.be/-yUtTs1BAdo

It appears as it OP does not want to treat the UK property as if it were in the US though... they're trying to keep it all in the UK.

Wait for the email welcoming you to NVC. If you don’t get the email after 60 days follow up. Processing times are updated weekly but they do not go in order. it is also vacation time so I would expect an email second week of January. If it comes sooner… great! but for now start completing all the documents you need to submit to NVC so once your payment has been processed you can upload.

It is easier to just use your father. USCIS doesn’t want to deal with the complication of foreign income (even if it continues in the US). If you don’t mind the possibility of a denial and the need to refile. You can 1.) Write a cover letter explaining the situation 2.) Include a letter from your company explaining the job in the US is a continuation of the job in Japan. And hope USCIS understands that even though you didn’t make enough in the proceeding years (because on paper you didn’t). They decide to accept the I864. ETA: Whatever happens I would resubmit a new I864 for you and another one for your father (if you decide to use him as a joint sponsor).

Foreign income doesn’t count unless you show proof the income continues in the US. Because you are going AOS, get your father to be a joint sponsor. USCIS doesn’t want to deal with the complication of overseas income.

1. How did your wife obtain her green card? Did she apply for an immigrant visa (K1/CR1) and consular process OR did she adjust status from tourist visa/student visa? 2. When did your wife's mother and sister obtain their visas? Before or after your wife received her green card? 3. Sometimes, consulates will not give the entire family tourist visas as they use that as a means of making sure no one overstays... if entire family receives a tourist visa they are more likely to overstay as a family. Now, mother will be more motivated to return to Brazil as she has a tie to Brazil. If father is able to visit the US. Mother has no reason to return to Brazil.

He might already be a US citizen. 1.) Where do you currently live? 2.) Have you lived in the US before? For how long?

This is not the forum to get the best advice. You should chat to an accountant who is well versed in UK and US taxes to figure out the best way forward. Are you trying to save on taxes? Are you trying to figure out where to keep your savings? We do not know your complete financial picture so cannot guess what you are trying to accomplish. Passive income while living in the US; keeping the house because you plan to move back to the UK eventually... "security" because you are giving up so much to move to the US and you want to keep a financial tie to the UK in case things go south with your partner... You might find it better to use an agency as a go between- as generally they are well acquainted with landlords who live overseas- they will be able to give you some advice or point you in the right direction. If you are planning on being a private landlord you might still want to use an agency to help you figure out the financial side of things as your taxes in the UK might also become a little more complicated if you are living overseas...