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In my experience, I've seen expedites been approved for people who are in the military (or work for the US government) and are being deployed/moving to another country. Also, expedites when someone might age out of their category... Then I've seen some expedites been approved for medical reasons but generally the person will not want to divulge the exact reason for expedite as it is personal. Then others have noted they applied for expedite- it was denied the first time - but approved the second time (with additional evidence). All you can do is apply for expedite and send in evidence that you believe shows the strength of your argument.

I bet you’ll have it by the end of the year. But your case is already unusual as normally people receive EAD and no AP. So, there is the possibility your case is in the hands of a new officer who is about to seriously mess up your case because your file fell behind their desk… Anyway… IMO 2026 is just someone probably reading the average timelines for all marriage based AOS from your location and not taking into consideration you’ve already waited 9 months

But, your family wouldn’t be coming to your “real” wedding they would be coming to the ceremonial wedding… what is the difference between getting paper married to start the immigration process and having a big ceremony in 2024 for the family VS. big ceremony in 2024 and paper marriage after the K1 is issued?

Are you planning to married to someone from the UK? Are you wanting to move to the UK with them?

Travel to Canada or Mexico does not reset the I94. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2). During your visit to the United States, you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the United State, if you re-enter within the timeframe indicated on the Form I-94 that you received when you first entered. From CBP website here

How did you obtain your US citizenship? Where are you divorcing? Which state do you live in? Check page 2 of I130 instructions for who may not use form I130. K1 is only for US citizens/ beneficiaries who are free to marry.

Here you are on Instagram! Famous Ro!

1.) Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary? And do you live with your spouse/ will you be moving with your spouse? You don’t have to do anything now. No need to inform USCIS you’ve moved. You will be assigned Brazil once the I130 is approved. Then you can contact NVC and request they change the consulate providing proof you live in Portugal now. If things remain the same you will interview in Paris, as Lisbon no longer processes immigrant visas.

Yep… that’s what I’m saying. Was just planning on requesting A file before N400 app.Is that lazy of me? Don’t mean to hijack the post. Always assumed A File was the way to go when applying for the next benefit…

OH! I didn't keep the documents from my immigrant visa journey (IR1 visa) ... did I mess up? Not a citizen yet and only planning to after I get the full 10 years out of this card... Always thought all the relevant details I would need are in my A file.... HELP?

Just chatting to school about vaccines and school records. This is one of the proof USCIS accepts as intent to re-establish domicile. Basically, everything your sister is planning to do to move back to the US after her husband gets the visa she should do now. ETA: your sister is thinking: I will make plans to move back to the US after I know my husband has a visa. But, the US thinks: We will only give the visa to @etrangais sister's husband because we know she is moving to the US and she needs her husband to move to the US with her. It is about reunification in the US. It the family is outside the US together. There is no reason to give the foreign national a visa.

Has she communicated with the school district about registering her children?

Imma need you to hop on Hacking for a spurious reason @Boiler

🎉 Congrats @Rocio0010 are you still going to call in to Hacking? ready to start sponsoring your parents, siblings, or cousins uncle?

1. K1 is not the "I'm not sure I want to get married yet" visa. It is the "We promise to get married within 90 days of @mark_adders arriving to the US on his K1" If K1 suddenly sped up and it only took 2 months to get the visa would that still be "naturally paced"? We have outlined the cons and benefits of each visa. And many have told you timelines are not standard but vary greatly. I wish you all the best in your relationship.

VisaJourney members. If you follow the links I posted you can see the timelines of people just like you going through UK and Canada. In the same post, I also posted two links discussing DQ to interview for London and Montreal. US immigration is in constant flux. Every single case you read about it unique. What happens to a couple with the exact same stats as you probably wont be replicated when you go through immigration. But what you can do is prepare yourself by chatting to the community and knowing you are not alone. Good luck! ETA DQ is when all your documents are accepted at the NVC stage and you are waiting for interview. Documentarily Qualified.

Minimal contact works for some consulates and doesn’t work for others. It is a country by country and case by case situation.

He is already giving her money every month. They know he makes $800 a week. If he gives the family money with no issues I can see more “emergencies” happening. Although this was clearly a real emergency. I would tell her to set up a payment plan with the money I’m already sending… I have read though that Sharp should probably be paying the repairs because the crew members and cameras put a lot of stress on the structure.

Peruvian lawyers won’t be as familiar with US laws. I know that some countries allow their citizens and residents to marry abroad at a consulate but the U.S. does not provide that service. Going forward - if you want to talk to a lawyer- consult a Peruvian immigration lawyer for Peruvian immigration and consult a U.S. immigration lawyer for US immigration.

Your mother and father should of course tell the truth when they go to their tourist visa interview. We are just telling you, the tourist visa interview is different to the fiancé visa interview and the evidence they require is not the same. i wish your parents good luck!

You should read up on the requirements to marry in Peru. (Go to US embassy Peru and it will give instructions). The marriage will be recognized in the US when you eventually move. You should submit the I130 about 18 months before you want to move to the US. If the petition moves too quickly for you, you can pause it at NVC stage.

Generally the CO doesn't look at supporting documentation for B1/B2 interviews. This is not like the K1 visa where someone sponsors you. Additionally, the DS160 is used for many different types of visas. So, if someone is arriving on a work visa or going to the US for a business trip - then sponsorship is important. What matters most for your parents is they have a strong incentive to return home after they visit you. You should prepare yourself for the possibility they do not secure a visa at this interview.

The I-129F approval has a 4 month validity/ it expires 4 months after approval. You are supposed to schedule the medical and interview before it expires. BUT! I believe it is currently taking 4 months to move the approved I-129F to NVC/ consulate so you really can't do anything for the first 4 months. The consulate should automatically extend the validity of your approved I-129F. Giving you an extra 4 months. Long story short. Once you receive the visa at interview you should have 6 months to entry the US from date of medical. You theoretically have more than enough time. If you don't just make sure to schedule your interview before the end of March 2024. And try to schedule it in April/May if interview slots are available for that time.

You file MFS (married filing separately) or you can apply for an ITIN for her so you file MFJ.

Re-reading your OP. It appears being able to work as soon as you arrive to the US is important to you. For that reason, CR1/IR1 is realistically your only option. If you are worried about being apart for the 1.5-2 years it takes the visa to process. Don't worry. You can still visit each other as you have done during your courtship. If you are worried about something like COVID happening again. Well, we cannot predict the future. Something might happen in your lives where you realize you actually do want to live together in Canada or the UK. I would keep options open. But, as you know you love each other it seems the first step is to marry as that will make your eventual decisions easier to plan around. Being someone's spouse carries more weight than being someone's fiance.