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I believe when you write "Yes" It gives you the option to include more information. So, perhaps write what you wrote here 
"Was arrested/detained for fishing in Malaysian waters with expired/no fishing license."
You can upload a letter to NVC stating Malaysian court records and PCC are unavailable as he was never a legal resident of Malaysia. 
Then when he gets to interview he can explain the situation. 
 

I understand you are saying he never set foot on Malaysian soil, but since he was arrested in Malaysian waters I assume that falls under their jurisdiction (which makes complete sense)  and counts just the same. 
 
Good luck in your case

Dude, you're on a wrong website.
May I suggest Reddit?

Yeah.  We all want to marry that girl that's interested in a hook up.  It's just a bonus that she's a USC.  Wasn't my goal to marry a USC and live in the US.  Really.  Honestly.  It's not fraud.  

I never did. 
 
True. However, the concept of backlog and the excuses they use are barely the same.
 
You’re missing the point. The box of chocolate concept means that no two cases are equal. 
I seriously doubt that they were at the 6 month mark prior to the pandemic. Read old VJ posts and you’ll see that it was not the case for most people

I’m sorry, but they’ve been waiting for a year. That’s not long in USCIS’s standard.
 
No need to stress out, or should I say, no point in stressing out. If there is something wrong, the application is already sent. 
 
There are, indeed, variables. One of them is country of origin. Some countries are deemed “high fraud” and so cases take much more time. They even sit on some cases until you decide to sue them. Another variable is gender. Usually K1 male applicants, especially from African countries, are much more scrutinized.
I think what @Crazy Cat meant is that this is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.
No point in stressing out over applications already sent, or processing times. That’s beyond of what most of us can control.

As  stated by @geowrian, one the best known members here since I joined "USCIS is like a large grocery store with many checkout lanes.  Some are just faster than others". There are a lot of variables.....

Actually they do generally process first come first serve.....but no 2 cases are exactly the same.  There are a lot of variables.

I know this must feel like we're all being super negative - and that it can't be as difficult as we're saying - but the immigration system/process isn't set up to allow people to easily just bring their entire family over...because if it was, everyone would be doing it.
 
Unfortunately, your neices are not immediate family, which essentially means they have no more rights to come to the US above any other random person. And the usual ways that most random people come to the US are via having very special, desirable skills (and getting sponsored for a work visa)...or having lots of money (and being able to afford to study here - or invest here). Or applying for the diversity lottery.
 
There isn't a way to short-cut it or do it on the cheap (which seems to be what you're trying to do) - the system has been very carefully set up to prevent this, or again, everyone would do it. So, whilst it may not be what you want to hear, it's the truth - and if you do try to play the system, whether intentionally or not (ie, register her in your local school for $20 because you've not researched her ineligibility for that), you will have a negative and lasting impact on her long-term ability to visit here (I say visit, because again, a student visa isn't an immigrant visa - you have no direct path to helping her immigrate).
 
Good luck in navigating this situation.

I know this must feel like we're all being super negative - and that it can't be as difficult as we're saying - but the immigration system/process isn't set up to allow people to easily just bring their entire family over...because if it was, everyone would be doing it.
 
Unfortunately, your neices are not immediate family, which essentially means they have no more rights to come to the US above any other random person. And the usual ways that most random people come to the US are via having very special, desirable skills (and getting sponsored for a work visa)...or having lots of money (and being able to afford to study here - or invest here). Or applying for the diversity lottery.
 
There isn't a way to short-cut it or do it on the cheap (which seems to be what you're trying to do) - the system has been very carefully set up to prevent this, or again, everyone would do it. So, whilst it may not be what you want to hear, it's the truth - and if you do try to play the system, whether intentionally or not (ie, register her in your local school for $20 because you've not researched her ineligibility for that), you will have a negative and lasting impact on her long-term ability to visit here (I say visit, because again, a student visa isn't an immigrant visa - you have no direct path to helping her immigrate).
 
Good luck in navigating this situation.

I know this must feel like we're all being super negative - and that it can't be as difficult as we're saying - but the immigration system/process isn't set up to allow people to easily just bring their entire family over...because if it was, everyone would be doing it.
 
Unfortunately, your neices are not immediate family, which essentially means they have no more rights to come to the US above any other random person. And the usual ways that most random people come to the US are via having very special, desirable skills (and getting sponsored for a work visa)...or having lots of money (and being able to afford to study here - or invest here). Or applying for the diversity lottery.
 
There isn't a way to short-cut it or do it on the cheap (which seems to be what you're trying to do) - the system has been very carefully set up to prevent this, or again, everyone would do it. So, whilst it may not be what you want to hear, it's the truth - and if you do try to play the system, whether intentionally or not (ie, register her in your local school for $20 because you've not researched her ineligibility for that), you will have a negative and lasting impact on her long-term ability to visit here (I say visit, because again, a student visa isn't an immigrant visa - you have no direct path to helping her immigrate).
 
Good luck in navigating this situation.

This may be a relevant thread for a B2 from Russia or Belarus.  I forgot to mention in my previous response, but I agree with the others, he would need to disclose his marital status on the B2/DS160 anyway.  You do not want to lie there as it could bring big headaches when the spousal visa application comes around.
 
 

Are you planning on moving back to the US? If not, applying for a greencard is a mistake. They're not there to be used in lieu of a tourist visa...

Except that the tax preparer is wrong.  From the official IRS website -- https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2021_publink1000220696
 
"Filing status. Your filing status generally depends on whether you are single or married. Whether you are single or married is determined at the end of your tax year, which is December 31 for most taxpayers."
 
Married taxpayers can file either as MFJ or MFS (or HOH if they qualify).  MFS does not require the foreign spouse's SSN nor ITIN.  Based on IRS regulations, the only criteria that makes it proper for a married person to file Single is when they are legally separated.  Not something that someone petitioning a spouse would want to claim.
 
That said, the CO would likely not care about the OP's tax filing status.  As mentioned before, this is an IRS issue, not an immigration issue.  And one that can easily be corrected with a tax amendment after the immigrant spouse moves to the US and gets SSN.  No need to amend prior to the visa interview.
 

If you're planning to use the war in Ukraine as your reason...and your fiance lives in Russia...I'm not quite sure how you'd justify that one. 

If you're planning to use the war in Ukraine as your reason...and your fiance lives in Russia...I'm not quite sure how you'd justify that one. 

I phoned USCIS today and told the computer I wanted to file an expedite request. I was transferred to a representative and gave her the details. I told her the basis was hunaitarian relief based on Russia's attack on Ukraine today. I further explained that my wife and step-daughter left our apartment this morning because it was shaken by a nearby explosion. They are now at her brother's house. The representative said this was a "legitimate reason" for this request. I thought I would pass this along to everyone else. I should have a decision on the request within seven business days.

I immigrated on a K1 in 2019 and I can 100% say if I were going to do it again, I would do a CR1 (and get married first). I figured I'd be fine with not working for several months and that I'd keep myself occupied. 
 
Nope. After a couple of weeks, you really do run out of things to do and start just watching the clock, waiting for your partner to return. I had a bunch of friends here already - but they were all working too, so it was basically just me and my dog.
 
I also found that I didn't feel comfortable just spending my husband's money as freely as I would my own. I brought thousands of dollars with me when I immigrated, but trust me, it goes fast. And whilst my husband never begrudges me spending money (he encourages me to - and he has a very well paying job and can afford for me to), I never feel comfortable splurging on stuff in the way that I would do if it was my own money. 
 
So yeah, you may find that how you actually feel when you're here is very different to how you think you'll feel. A CR1 removes all of that (and ends up being cheaper in the long run).
 
 

I immigrated on a K1 in 2019 and I can 100% say if I were going to do it again, I would do a CR1 (and get married first). I figured I'd be fine with not working for several months and that I'd keep myself occupied. 
 
Nope. After a couple of weeks, you really do run out of things to do and start just watching the clock, waiting for your partner to return. I had a bunch of friends here already - but they were all working too, so it was basically just me and my dog.
 
I also found that I didn't feel comfortable just spending my husband's money as freely as I would my own. I brought thousands of dollars with me when I immigrated, but trust me, it goes fast. And whilst my husband never begrudges me spending money (he encourages me to - and he has a very well paying job and can afford for me to), I never feel comfortable splurging on stuff in the way that I would do if it was my own money. 
 
So yeah, you may find that how you actually feel when you're here is very different to how you think you'll feel. A CR1 removes all of that (and ends up being cheaper in the long run).
 
 

I immigrated on a K1 in 2019 and I can 100% say if I were going to do it again, I would do a CR1 (and get married first). I figured I'd be fine with not working for several months and that I'd keep myself occupied. 
 
Nope. After a couple of weeks, you really do run out of things to do and start just watching the clock, waiting for your partner to return. I had a bunch of friends here already - but they were all working too, so it was basically just me and my dog.
 
I also found that I didn't feel comfortable just spending my husband's money as freely as I would my own. I brought thousands of dollars with me when I immigrated, but trust me, it goes fast. And whilst my husband never begrudges me spending money (he encourages me to - and he has a very well paying job and can afford for me to), I never feel comfortable splurging on stuff in the way that I would do if it was my own money. 
 
So yeah, you may find that how you actually feel when you're here is very different to how you think you'll feel. A CR1 removes all of that (and ends up being cheaper in the long run).
 
 

Is it just me or people just come here to rant and then just disappear?

Generally people already have the B2 before they apply for the K1. 
They don't apply for the B2 after they've submitted the K1 application. 

Not a great plan to misrepresent your plans at the border, ever.

@Nickm1002, I am assuming the 6 month visit was right before you filed for the K1, in July?
 
If so, 6 months in US, 9 months in Canada, then 6 months in US?  12 months in the US and 9 months in Canada...
 
To CBP, it may seem you are trying to live in the US and are just visiting Canada.  Now, with the K1, you have a stronger tie here than there.
 
One 6 month visit can be understandable.  People take a year off during school, or months off between work to travel and tour.  Multiple 6 month visits may lead to CBP questioning if those are tourist visits or attempts to reside in the US.
 
Also, you mentioned that perhaps your K1 would be approved in 9 months.  That makes your planned trip fall right when you are expecting the K1 to be approved and for you to prepare for the consulate interview.  Gathering police clearance certificates, getting your medical, gathering you civil documents, etc.  The timing seems to conflict.  Perhaps a 1-2 month visit now to the end of March would be better?

Hi Emily. I have been a dual US/UK citizen for 10 years. I have personally found no cons.
 
You will want to keep two passports renewed, if that is a con to you because of the fee around £100 for British renewal and courier fees. Of course on the flip side you would have to renew your greencard for a fee around $540. 
With two valid passports you can get in the “short lines” for arrivals in the UK and the return to the US. (Kind of a bonus after a long flight.) Your USC family can use the British citizen line with you. We do that at Heathrow. That’s just a reason to keep the UK passport renewed after you get a US passport.
 
Not sure what the tax comment meant other than if the person thought of you as a total foreigner, non-resident alien who has to file a 1040NR which taxes at a higher rate (around 30%?).  The profit made on the house could be taxable income, but there are many exceptions why it wouldn’t be. And you would not be filing a non-resident income tax return with a higher rate anyway. The realtor or mortgage lender likely doesn’t know all the ins and outs if immigration. That’s just a guess on the tax comment.