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Not sure how name change in Germany works. In many countries, the divorce decree is evidence of name change. If this is not the case for Germany: If you are submitting the I-129F and the divorce is final I would go ahead with submitting I-129F now. You can apply for her in her old name and update to her new name at DS160 stage. Don't delay because you do not have official documents in her name. If you mean she hasn't changed her name on documentation but she has changed her name already - then she can use either her old name or her new name. If the divorce isn't final. Then you will have to wait for the divorce to be final before you can submit the I-129F.

This VJ member is going through Zambia: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=395186 You could PM him to see if they have been DQ'ed yet at NVC and are waiting for interview. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of members from Zambia on this forum. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=a&op2=d&op3=5&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=All&op66=All&op7=Zambia&dfile=No&adv=

When the I-130 is approved it moves to NVC. The I-130 case is then closed at USCIS. This is totally normal. If you had looked up your USCIS number October 2022 on the USCIS website- you would have seen the same message "case closed"

Did she receive her visa? Was there no interaction at all? If no questions - what did the CO say to her when she went up to the window?

As you are currently in Thailand and will be until mid September and appear to have enough time to get married spousal is the best option. Do not wait for the birth of the baby to file either petition because your information can be updated with the DS160/DS260. If Utah marriage is recognized by Thailand and you want to use that document for your future stays in Thailand.- go with Utah wedding. If Thai marriage certificate is the better document for Thai immigration and you have enough time to obtain the correct documentation to get married inside Thailand go with that plan. Congratulations on your future new edition to the family! First thing you should do is get married. Next will be to file I-130/1-130A online with bonafide relationship evidence. Then wait for approval... When baby is born CRBA will be easier if you are married- you can also register the baby if they are born during your next trip. So, while you are waiting you can gather evidence of 5 years of presence in the US.

I am so sorry your son aged out. But, it is great you were able to adjust so quickly. That is some justice for all the RFEs and the missing documents. ETA: As you've had such a hard time with USCIS you can see why it is better to file sooner rather than later. As processing times are sometimes not accurate due to unforeseen circumstances. Thankfully your son can remain in the US on his F1 visa. Hopefully he can look for an alternative path to green card through work visa or maybe he will find someone special- just like you did.

@dhouse89 I don't think the CO will care if you're on unemployment inside Japan.And they won't care at all about your Japanese partner being on unemployment. They will be more concerned about your employment plans in the US and your plans to return to the US. I am not sure if petitioners are allowed inside the CO with their spouses but if your spouse is alone they'll ask them about when they last saw you; what you are doing right now; and your plans for the future. They don't have to explain your entire situation in Japan. They can just state you are living in Japan with them and have recently quit your job in Japan and currently looking for a job in the US (take evidence of proof of job search if this is a potential answer). If you are there they will ask you about your plans for the future in the US. As the majority of your assets are in Japan - make sure to take updated evidence of how much you have in assets with the current amount in US $ to the interview. If you can send about +$10K- $20K more than 125% poverty limit to the US to a US bank account that's a step you won't have to convert the yen to dollar and can just show that amount. Dealing with a terrible exchange rate is one of the hidden costs of immigration. But, if you can indicate you're able to withdraw that money in a year after arrival I would keep the money in Japan. Some members have successfully used assets in the beneficiary's home country without transferring it to the US.

Looking at your timeline and previous posts: You were still at the USCIS stage waiting for NOA2 (for the K1) in June. Have you interviewed for your K1 visa and entered the US, married and adjusted status successfully or are you still waiting for your K1 interview? If it is the former and you are inside the US with the physical green card then apply for your son ASAP. If you are still in the UK and only have your NOA2 you will have to wait until you enter the US, marry, and receive the green card after adjustment before you can apply. Good luck! I am sorry this road as been so difficult for you. ETA: If you have your physical GC already CONGRATULATIONS! Seems like adjustment is speeding up. When is positive for all the K1 filers.

Cool! Make sure you consult with a lawyer who has recent experience and has successfully dealt with cases similar to yours: 1. job based out of US 2. Only in US 1-2 months a year for several years 3. no residence in the US seems like previous lawyer was only focused on the joint sponsor vs no joint sponsor issue…

You've clearly done your research BUT 1. The fact you've received a review note stating they don't quite know your primary residence is in fact in the US. In other words, they aren't sure you will move back to the US and they don't quite believe the "good faith" letter. 2008 was a loooooong time ago. And you were not DQ'ed so the evidence you submitted is not good enough. You should have read more up to date reviews of intent to re-establish domicile reviews and not only the one based out of Canada.But, I'm not sure if you read the entire thread because you would have seen the for a good amount of time the US petitioner was expected to move to the US several months before the beneficiary interviewed. For more up to date reviews You can read mine (08/2022) One from UK (from May 2023) IMO- you won't be getting the DQ message until you submit more concrete plans to move to the US. Currently, while you have maintained ties to the US you can clearly live outside the US for the majority of the year and NVC cannot trust that you are really moving back to the US with (or without) your wife. ETA: If you do eventually get DQ'ed without having to submit anything else I would prepare something extra for your wife to bring to her interview showing some plans you've made to return to the US. Not just the ties you maintained.

1. So I understand this correctly? You have a job based out of the US but can work in Colombia? What is compelling you to return to the US other than your partner receiving an immigrant visa? All of the proof you submitted are items that are sustainable while living abroad. 2. Did you receive a note stating you were “documentarily qualified”?

I want to add… strange things happened with my CEAC account. They deleted some of my uploaded forms and I know sometimes REJECTED is something that happens to forms after people submit RFE documents but they are still accepted. It can be a buggy system that’s not perfect.

AP is standard after interview. When we went to my interview CO told us I was approved and I should get my passport in about 3 days. It went to AP for two days and then Wednesday the passport was delivered. I didn’t check CEAC documents at all during that time…but next question is where did your husband interview? I would research how long it usually takes for people to receive their passport from that consulate before you start thinking about having to submit additional documentation.

When was the interview @Nalvarez?

What 6 questions were you asked? @KHotDog

Here is someone's AOS vaccine waiver story. They submitted the waiver at the same time they submitted their other documents. You might want to start working on your waiver package now and gathering statements from friends, family members, and religious leaders (if applicable) attesting to your belief. Here are some more links:

Tourists are not required to be vaccinated. Immigrants require several vaccines. If you do not want to be vaccinated you will have to file a waiver citing religious or moral convictions. The waiver process takes about a year. I believe you can file the waiver after you receive the USCIS number. But, most people file after they are found inadmissible and that adds another year to the visa process. The Covid vaccine requirement is also waived for people from certain countries (where the vaccine is not available). Generally, the only type of immigrant allowed to enter the US without being fully vaccinated are K1 visa entrants as they adjust status and can have another medical inside the US.

congrats on your approval! You can complete the I864 while you wait. Make sure when you sign it it’s wet ink signature (not digital). Download your 2022 tax transcript (2021 and 2020 if you elect to include them). Get your latest pay stub. Your husband can obtain any police certificates he requires. He should also write down all the addresses he has every lived at since the age of sixteen… if more than 5 he should prepare for a battle with the online DS260 as it likes to time out after 5 minutes… We found this flow chart extremely helpful: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html pro tip: make sure your adobe is updated when you complete the i864. ETA they schedule your interview but you schedule the medical. Head over to Canada forum for more info on that…

I believe you need to say “info pass” and that might allow you to talk to someone. just checking did the entire package get returned to you without a i797 (now) And/or did you receive an RFE that needed to be replied before a certain date?

It appears as if USCIS is a little more stringent about past income being under the limit. Your income wasn't sufficient because they look at taxes and you took the foreign income exclusion. And because you are self employed only taxes matter. You can 1.) Submit an updated I-864 with current job and paystubs and hope that suffices. Or 2.) Amend the past 3 years of taxes so you make enough and don't require a joint sponsor. Then also include the information you are now employed by a company and submit paystubs. Good luck!

@Lulu lemon here is a review for a medical in London detailing what was needed.

That great! You can read the UK forums for what people are supposed to bring to their medicals. This link might have details on what to bring. https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/medical-examination/

If it isn’t too much of an ask… please come back and update us on the questions (if any) she was asked and the result. Good luck to your step Daughter!

IIRC Op is currently in Nigeria. I’m not sure they offer DCF (I know they weren’t accepting expedites recently). So, first thing would be to see if DCF is possible and if not plan on moving interview to your spouse’s home country after I130 is approved. As I believe your spouse probably doesn’t want to stay without you in Nigeria for 2+ years.

If you apply for the SSN with GC or EAD it will come after that benefit is issued (and separately). Not two weeks after you apply for the GC/EAD. If you are not planning to obtain the SSN now- are you planning on applying for EAD and AP for your wife or just I-485?