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Are they already married?

If moving to the US is her ultimate goal then file the I130 tomorrow. Delaying filing isn’t going to help her case or hurt her case. The issue is she is married to a USC and she visits the US frequently. Now she knows not to work in the US remotely she should stop. Good luck. I know you want the process to work out smoothly and perfectly but immigration to the US is quirky and your perfect plan might change. You might decide it’s better to live in Canada after 1 year. You might decide to move to China… just try to go with the flow and enjoy your life together.

If your wife wants to continue to visit the US or move to the US. The 3 scenarios Mike E outlines are possibilities (as well as nothing happening at all). If her visits are frequent and long the chances of her being taken to secondary are higher… even without a pending I130. The more often she visits the US, the more likely CBP will inquire why she is visiting so frequently and how she can afford it and checking to see if she is working during her visits.

IMO even without filing the advice people have given you re: frequent visits still stands. You might want to consider doing the majority of visits for the next 6 months or so… and file ASAP if living together in the US is your main priority. ETA: I think you might be overthinking the process too much. There are so many variables with immigration and conceiving. It might be better to file and then plan around want actually happens not what you want to happen. But definitely consider reducing the frequency and duration of visits your spouse will be making to the US

In my memory, they asked where to send the green card on the ds260 and when i entered the US… I don’t recall entering the address when I paid the fee…someone might correct me if I’m wrong. will you have moved when they arrive to the US because they can correct the address then.

Is she married to a USC? what interview did she go to? Has she applied for an immigration benefit or a change of status through USCIS? What is her status here and what is she trying to do here? Stay or leave?

This should be sufficient for NVC stage. Additional evidence: I would organize housing for your family and start looking for a job in the US. If you have children start reaching out to schools about placement, if you have pets start organizing their move and finally if you are planning to send things home get quotes from moving companies. ETA: concrete plans for leaving Vietnam will most likely be required at interview.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow! Think about the interview as an opportunity to brag about how awesome your husband and kid are! Not a potential stokes interview. I think you guys will do great.

I think I just kept checking CEAC…

To piggy back off Pshbrk’s comment. Have you had your medical exam yet? You might want to delay it to as close to the appointment as possible or request a later interview date so you’re not cutting everything too close. You will only have 6 months from medical to move to the US… and Not knowing which consulate you’re going through or your due date (are you still allowed to fly?) it’s difficult to suggest the best course of action… as CRBA will probably come into play

Thank you so much for the update! Did you enter on GC or ESTA?

About 3 business days.

Not a new policy. Has been in place since I joined in 2017. Not always enforced as people don’t report links when they see them.

If things stay the same for K1 out of the Philippines- income will only be shown in about 17 months or more (depending on when you can secure the interview). You can see the latest K1 times from VJ (petition to interview) here. Most cases take about 500 days or more. The income requirements for the K1 are fairly easy to overcome so your fiance's income should be more than fine by the time you interview. Once you marry your fiance will have to complete an I864 when you arrive to the US. These requirements are a little more strict but he should have more than the required income as an engineer. Good luck! You should file the K1 as soon as possible as long as you've met once in person in the last 2 years.

You pay both fees at the same day/ time but separately. Doesn’t matter which one you pay first… pay ds260 first if it makes you feel comfortable

Alternatively, as you mention several previous visits you can file the K1 right now (you only need one qualifying visit within the last 2 years). Especially if you’re from a “low fraud” country the visits multiple visits you’ve already had should suffice. I agree with @Vashezzothat knowing the country the beneficiary from is fairly important in giving good advice going forward… and if “speed” is the utmost importance then knowing you don’t need another visit of 4 months would be advantageous.

To answer your question. You don't need to include the lease. Many people don't have lease and stay together with family in their home. Proof of presence inside your home country should suffice!

In addition, one needs to know which country the beneficiary is from as some people have difficulty booking the interview or the the K1 beneficiary has to undergo additional security checks (which would more than likely have occurred with the spousal visa too). All in all- if being together inside the US is more important to the couple than the beneficiary being able to work, travel outside the US (sometimes drive). Then currently K1 is projected to be (on average) faster than the spousal visa. But, we cannot predict the future and things could occur to delay processing for all visas types.

As long as you remain married to your spouse she can petition if. If you divorce your children can petition you once they turn 21. Your only option is immigrant visa process so when you arrive in the US you'll receive the permanent resident card. Getting the lawful resident card immediately would mean you are adjusting. Visiting the US with the intention of adjusting is visa fraud. You decided not to stay in the US because you were unable to obtain jobs from abroad. Adjusting would mean you do not have the right to work or leave the country until you receive EAD/AP.

Depends on why the k1 was refused- was it DS5536 or sent back because they didn’t believe the relationship was real? Or because there was a misrep? Or because a document was missing? Depends on length between this relationship and the last. depends on how much time you’ve spent with this fiancé and how strong your relationship is… too many factors. But spending time with your fiancé before marriage and then spending time together while waiting for the interview is important. your partner needs to understand that a strong online relationship won’t be good enough. But that several in person visits are important.

We entered together- went through the same line (visitor). no issues- CBP was super friendly and helpful- they processed my husband first before figuring out my entry and sending us to secondary. I as the beneficiary REALLY APPRECIATED my husband flying in with me… he was a total rock and when I couldn’t answer questions (where do you want the green card to go?) he was my voice… I know you are going through K1 but seriously having my partner with me was great and if USCs can afford the flights so they enter with their partners as support I totally say DO IT! TBH- some CBP can be very abrasive but I’ve mostly had positive experiences. They should respect your relationship but if they don’t being together will help both of you out.

If @African Zealot no longer believes in love… what hope do the rest of us have? @Doc B this really is a job for the USC… I am a major proponent of the beneficiary taking control of their immigration journey but your journey is over before it begins If your wife isn’t researching how best to get you to the US

The denial happened before baby was born…. And it sounds like OP didn’t inform CO wife was pregnant and the child wasn’t his… OP was considering keeping the fact of child secret

Unfortunately no… that would mean another petition. And cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents, friends can be JOINT sponsors but the USC spouse is always the main sponsor and if they don’t file an I864 the adjustment will be denied. Here is a recent story from VJ