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It probably won’t. I know several people who were denied tourist visas even though they were living in their home country with the USC.

The current form is still December 2021. So, don’t worry when you complete a new I864. It will be the same form, but with 2022 tax information and 2023 income information.

Do we know the form has expired have they created new I864 forms with new expiration date since 2021? or are you misunderstanding OP’s language and they are saying the information “expired”?

This is the beneficiary or the petitioner? Do you think the name change will be complete by the end of the year?

You forget IR5- parents of US citizens are allowed to adjust status (and adjust if they were out of status).A lot of times they are older. Age is not a factor. Being out of status usually isn’t a factor. Might be something about your line of work? I will not speculate further. ETA so many people can’t continue in their line of work after they move to the US due to the need to obtain another license or sometimes go back to school.

Good luck! It will happen when it happens. Downside of US immigration is that nothing happens when you expect it to… and currently timelines are a mystery. One thinks something is impossible but instead the unexpected happens. Hopefully your I485 is not still on the same trajectory it always was and they only applied expedite to the I130…

People who approve the expedite and people who approve the I-130 and/or I-485 are not the same.. Also, as you have discovered expedite doesn’t expedite the entire process just gets you to the next step (in your case- interview). If you need to adjust soon you’ll have to bug them some more via congressman, ombudsman, requesting another expedite or suing.

Has your current wife informed you she is still supporting you in your journey for a green card or has she informed you she has pulled support? @cookvisa2022?

Generally the consulate will request new I864 with up to date tax transcripts if you do not upload it to CEAC or bring it to the interview.

She is correct. Sometimes travel to other countries does help with people attaining the B1/B2 visa. Using a service won’t help your girlfriend at all. They will complete the form in the same way you complete it. And they might actively hurt her case if they decide to invent some information to make her ties to Vietnam seem stronger than they are. Unfortunately she might not get the chance to visit the US before making the decision to relocate here. She might not even get the chance to visit the US if you relocate to Vietnam and want to visit with family once in a while. We have several VJ members who are living and working overseas with their foreign national partners and US embassy denies the tourist visa because they believe the foreign national wants to move to the U.S. It seems strange but if you follow any immigration group you’ll see people “jump the line” and adjust from tourist visas instead of following the rules. This means foreigners from certain countries with US citizen partners are less likely to obtain a tourist visa because of the precedent set by their compatriots.

If your girlfriend and her children receive tourist visa they should be valid for 5 or 10 years. You might want to prepare yourself for the possibility she does not receive a tourist visa if she hasn’t not traveled before and her main reason to visit the US is to see you.

How long were you out of status? Any previous marriages to other US citizens? What about your partner’s history with immigration? Anything out if the ordinary? If not you might want to consider suing for your GC.

How did the beneficiary arrive in the US? Were they out of status when they filed adjustment? I’ve seen situations where they approve I130 because they believe the relationship is real but something happened in the past that slows down the I485…

I'm so sorry the lawyer led you astray Questions: 1.) Did they apply for a waiver giving reasons why it was impossible for the two of you to meet? 2.) Did you send in evidence of your meeting after you applied for the K1? 3.) What does your vacation time look like? Are you able to travel to to Thailand or meet your partner in a third country in the next 6 months or so? 4.) Is it important your partner is able to work or travel outside the US for the first 1 of their time in the US or is the plan for them to be a stay at home wife and look after the house? 5.) Do you live in a place where it is easy to get around with public transport or is it important for both people to have their own transport?

You might not receive your immigrant visa after the interview. NVC is suggesting you don't/ warning you to not make any immigration plans prior to receiving visa. If you read this post you'll see some Canadians wait 6 weeks to a year after interview before they are able to move to the US. They are still allowed to travel (to the US and other countries) while waiting for the immigrant visa. They just are not able to immigrate yet. Therefore quitting your job, selling your home and cars is not recommended.

If you are not sure you want to marry your partner yet and want to try living in the same country first. The student visa would probably be your best option. Obtaining a work visa would likely take several years unless you qualify for an L visa through your current company or you have a science/technology background. First you will need to find a school (close to your boyfriend) Then apply to the school and obtain the I-20. Then go to an interview at the Spain consulate and hope they give you the student visa. You should get it if you have the financial resources and the school you choose is legit. Potential issue: they deny your F1 visa and you lose ESTA privileges

Not directed at you but others who might read this: If you have plans to meet and then the I-129F is approved. It would be better to keep the travel plans so the beneficiary can use it as additional evidence of meeting. @Mickey + Roseni the CO will most likely ask your partner when last you met. It is better for her to stay (last month/last week/ they are outside the embassy). Than having to say "we met 15 months ago" and then having to explain you made an effort to meet again but canceled the trip. Always easier to keep things simple with immigration. ETA: A member out of Philippines had not met his fiance for 2 years and the visa was approved without issue. But that was when it was still difficult for people to enter and leave Philippines due to covid. Also, Philippines appear to have different standards. Not sure about Colombia.

Your wife will be able to sponsor you as soon as obtains a job in the US and has documentation as proof that she makes enough. You are only thinking about the sponsorship issue. If your wife continues to live in Italy she will have to show proof she is planning to move back to the US (with or without you). Easiest option would be for her to move back to the US after I-130 is approved. You can start a business for her and have her paid as an employee not a contract worker. This way she has a US based income and she is inside the US. She doesn't have to wait to complete taxes with an amount over poverty limit to be able to sponsor you. It is all about current income. You will receive a note from NVC stating they cannot determine if your wife is qualified to sponsor based on her previous tax filing in 2024 AND 2025. So, delaying things by a year won't make a difference.

Visit after she receives the GC. It looks like some people are getting their GCs in about 6 months these days. So, she might not have to wait all that long to travel after she enters the US.

First step would be to meet each other either in Egypt or another country. Then after that see about submitting the fees for NVC and check to see if you can apply for the visa. NVC doesn't take a long time.... maybe 2 weeks. The last time I checked DQ to interview for Egypt took about 6 months. So, make sure you and your wife meet at least 1-2 more times while you are waiting for your interview date. This way when CO asks when last you saw each other you can truthfully say you have met 2 times in the last year. Be aware some people get a DS5535. So, they might add on to your waiting time. You might also be more likely to get this form because of the military service.... Personally, I wouldn't move forward with immigration paperwork until you've seen your wife in person again.

Does your wife want you to move to the US so you can live together as a married couple?

So, NVC fees was never paid. Are you still in contact with your wife?

Yep. Get the I-130 on file now. It is a long process and you will have at least a year to gather any documentation for the NVC stage. There is no issue at all re: deportation.

Your wife already has the I-130 on file? You only need to file I-130 for your son no I-130A. And then supporting documentation to prove relationship like birth certificate.

First you and your wife should meet each other. Either in Egypt or in another country. See if you still like each other. You had some issues living together for 1 month in 2016/2017. So maybe stay together for 1-2 months. Then meet some more times (if you still want to live together in the US). The I-130 doesn't expire but I'm not sure about which stage you are at... Did you pay NVC fees and submit paperwork or did you not proceed further after the I-130 was approved.