JeanneAdil

Agree with the above and sorry for your disappointment but the man is a hard worker as you say so appreciate that fact and honor him and ask him to honor u and your wishes / marriage is always a work in process Good luck to you both You do not marry a man (from these cultures); you marry the family anytime i went the family was with us if i rented a car as they did not have one so we traveled the country with various family members to me marriage in this fashion takes away from the courting time and romance of dating and throws you instantly into working on a marriage SO DATE SOMEONE and know them before marrying him or her but i knew all this as we spent time with 5 visits and 10 months together You have to know anyone u marry and know what the person likes and dislikes you have to know what is expected of you in the marriage and what the other is willing to do and help you with no matter what person you pick for a partner , take time , get to know them inside and out Anyone considering this type of marriage should read warnings from ICE and many US embassys that post warnings on home site https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/top-story-ice-leading-nationwide-campaign-stop-marriage-fraud 1. U.S. Department of State & U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Warnings: Marriage Fraud: The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, for example, has a page dedicated to explaining what marriage fraud is and the consequences of entering into a sham marriage. Consequences of Sham Marriages: Engaging in a sham marriage can lead to serious consequences, including visa denial and even legal prosecution. Importance of Legitimate Marriages: The U.S. emphasizes that marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically guarantee a visa for the foreign spouse. Reporting Fraud: If you suspect marriage fraud, the U.S. Embassy encourages reporting it to the appropriate authorities. 2. Key Points about International Marriages: Legality: As long as your marriage is legally valid in the country where it was performed, the U.S. will likely recognize it. Requirements: There may be requirements for obtaining a visa if a foreign national is married to a U.S. citizen, such as medical screenings or visa applications. Documentation: You may need to provide proof of marriage for certain processes, such as filing taxes or updating Social Security records. Cultural Differences: Be prepared for potential cultural differences and legal/procedural complexities that may arise in overseas marriages. Consultative Services: The U.S. Navy's DVIDS (Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System) recommends taking advantage of consultative services provided by the command regarding legal, procedural, and intercultural issues related to international marriages.

12 years is not that much / usually anything over 10 years with USC wife older but married 4 years now is the big plus with this age difference what will be important is how much quality time you have spent together (actual time ) , friends affadvits are of little interest to a CO Proof from photos with Egyptian family , especially the mother , are more important to show she and therby the family approve so the family not knowing is your biggest issue any proof of visits from USC like copy of boarding passes to show the times there? chats, texts not much use useless CO asks for them to show the timeframes you have talked USC sending money to bene is also a red flag especially in a culture where the husband is suppose to support the wife Allah yessir (sorry its darija not Arabic)

with return receipt to have proof delivery surprised you had an envelope as even back in 2015 when Adil came no envelope as it was done online Are u sure the envelope was for USCIS or was this for your records (does it say do not open by bene?)

we all wish you and her well gonna expand on my comment above MIL also with disbetes and takes 3 medications / the most important one (insulin pen) is over $600 and needs yearly visit to endocrinologist to write prescription Along with appointments every 6 weeks to podiatrist to have toenails trimmed so there is no danger of ingrown toenails/ one thing that happened in my family to make cousin loose a leg due to infection Five major complications of diabetes include cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), and foot problems. These complications can significantly impact overall health and well-being. We also had checked cost of health care insurance from Affordable Insurance Plans and they can offer low premium BIG BUT is the yearly deductibles range from $3000 to $5000 / so, check if she can be added to your work plan Or the cost in your area for Marketplace Insurance. Adil was able to add his mom to work place health care and we picked up a supplemental plan to fully cover her / at a cost of just under $1000 monthly. We also fly yearly to Moroc to get the expensive pen as its $40 a month there and over $600 here so think in that direction (as we had no issues bringing in insulin pen for 12 months with CBP) Wishing u the best

NVC receives petition and will assign the case # starting with JAK for Indonesia as it says on those documents / no ds 260 at this point so it is not changes to Germany Invoices for ds 260 and I 864 will be paid under JAK unless you change the embassy to Frankfort (FRN #) You will need to change the location with NVC so case is assigned to the right embassy your mom also needs criminal report from home country which she should have gotten before leaving

separate insurance needed for prescriptions so, you should check the cost for medications for diabetes (very expensive here) and what can happen because of this illness

did either of them sign I 864 to help with spondsoship? so. this is grey area Who owns the home? if either of them , they contribute to your cost of living by providing a place to live For immigration purposes, a "documented household" generally refers to a group of individuals residing in the same principal residence who are considered to be financially interdependent and whose income may be pooled together to demonstrate a sponsor's ability to support an intending immigrant. This includes the sponsor, their spouse, any dependent children, and other individuals who are claimed as dependents on the sponsor's tax return, or who are considered household members by the sponsor. From the following site https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864ainstr.pdf When determining household size for Form I-864, include: Yourself (the sponsor) Any dependents. Any relatives living with you. The immigrant(s) you are sponsoring.

have fiancee send you a POA to sign on her behalf /that covers any issues

Was the I 129 a I 129w for work visa / that would require a resume I 129f is for fiancee sounds like the mail box office thought you were dropping off the resume for job with them / did they not understand it was to go to embassy and did the resume have not only your name but sponsor's name and SS # and the case # ?

4. No, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan do not provide lockers or storage for personal items. Visitors are advised to make alternative arrangements for storing any personal belongings before arriving at the embassy or consulate. your interview letter contained a list of needed documents / follow those instructions 2. you can interview in Urdu as comfortable but because you intend to live in the USA, it is best to do it in English if you can 3. Suit does show respect but you can dress more casual/ like dress pants and jacket 5. you will more-than-likely be put into AP for security checks after interview as they do not ask you to provide criminal report as this country is poor at record keeping / so, prepare yourself for long wait for visa And good luck to you

You can not plan timeline for this proceedure / the bene will need criminal report from France (and home country) so if she has to leave before all is complete, make sure she has the report in hand

Within the 1st couple of weeks , make appointment with SS office and secure the SS # as needed to change to Ohio ID or DL You can drive in Ohio for a year but do not take the chance of driving out of the state as state laws differ and many require a change to state license within 30 days of the move even from state to state within the US https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-non-permanent-resident.aspx

Has he made an appointment as that is needed? the US embassy will certify copy of his passport you can take the W7 with u but no info on if they will sign or certify it

are you on spouse's tax returns?

Have him join VJ and the community can ask him pertinent questions and answer them

Is your uncle willing to put the $23,000 needed for tuition and cost of living into an account for u to have available at the interview? Have you applied and been accepted? Have you paid the fee to hold your place at the college? If not, why not a less expensive college like community college for 1st 2 years and study hard for possible scholarship , loans, or grants, to a 4 year college

even if you were a permanent resident , you can not adjust for them to stay so, just say going the wedding before planning the wedding , check following site for wait times for the country as it could be a long wait https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/how-do-i-check-nonimmigrant-visa-appointment-wait-times/

He is here / he should fill it out when doing taxes POA will let you sign his name is he is not here POA will be needed from him to add name to bank account or any credit card along with the ITIN

You missed the biggest help with your finances and combining financial info when you did not file MFJ and filing out the W7 for the ITIN when filing tax returns your standard deduction would have doubled Have him do the W7 form while he is here/ get a POA filled out so you can do business for him For 2025, the standard deduction amount has been increased for all filers, and the amounts are as follows. Single or Married Filing Separately—$15,000. Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse—$30,000. you can correct this by filing a 1040x to amend the tax return your spouse will need to fill out the W7 and you should get a POA from spouse to sign your new 1040x BTW this does take time in IRS hands but worth it with the ITIN and a POA for you to do banking and other documents by you, u can add her to bank account no debit card available till he is in the US but the double tax deduction is worth all this BTW if he has earnings in Brazil, fill out the 2555 to exclude the yearly allowed The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) allows qualifying U.S. taxpayers to exclude up to $130,000 of foreign-earned income from U.S. federal income tax (2025).Feb 5, 2025

I would expect to see the name change on your document at oath as asked Federal judges are FEDERAL JUDGES (cover all the USA) so, perhaps the officer at interview was poorly trained

The United States is a representative democracy. This means that our government is elected by citizens. Here, citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in government. the officer is more likely to ask what are the 3 branches and the duties of each 1. Judicial 2. Executive 3. Legislative

According to SS Adminstration this has not changed https://www.ssa.gov/ssnvisa/Handout_11_1.html

It's legal to sublease an apartment and very common to do so in large cities and that would not lead to a denial for moral behavior issue I suggest your friend add this site and tell the VJ community about the interview and exactly what the officer said as moral character issue would need to be addressed

You just arrived in the US and more than likely your info is not yet processed you will find out that in the US one government body does not easily talk to another (right hand does not wash the left hand) If you checked the right box on ds260 form USCIS Should be processing the SS # When going to SS office ask for supervisor if the clerk is not helpful / you do have rights in the US

you can show your capital gains on I 134 but the CO will ask for a joint sponsor that has US residency for AOS you will show proof of the US income but again the officer will ask for joint sponsor since the US income is short lived