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Well banks will blow hot air ..for sure😂..but I see a big win for consumers..given the negative impact these rejection cause. 
I am not aware of any institutional scale scams faking USCIS security…plus the handful of banks/credit cos have had since 2015 to authenticate USCIS. 
They are a bit self interested since the no charge back provision…and immigrant consumers too vulnerable to make noise…let’s see

What is the country of origin of your son? I am asking because the F2B category might be faster than F1 depending on the country.  Anyway, you should notify the NVC that you are now U.S. citizen. He will convert to F1. However, he can opt out to F1 if F2B is more convenient. Please check the latest visa bulletin. Lastly, filing another petition won’t help at all. You don’t need to do it. A new petition will start from scratch and it will take almost 9 years. 

Of course I am! Have you seen any of the chatter about Kyle the Sperminator?? It's..... wild. Poor Anika. Also Luke and his teenage dream/cash drain Madelein; Shawn (who seems very sweet) and Aliyah (also sweet) dealing with something VERY heavy; and we still have yet to meet "he wants a threesome" couple Alex and Adriano. 
 

Ok long overdue chicken report has been requested
 
We have just over 20 chickens. I lost count so who really knows. 
 
Daughter has a breeding project of her Polish chickens. They are the more hard to find Tolbunt pattern. She has been incubating eggs and hatching them like crazy. They are selling like hotcakes. As soon as they hatch they are gone and the next batch of eggs goes in the incubator. 
 
 
Ok enough of eggs and chickens now. 
 
The Hillbilly is smoking ribs for supper. 
 
I need to fold laundry. 
 
I am waiting on the Hillbilly to dig holes in the ground to move the fence. We are moving it up. That new space is going to be for the tortoise yard for Optimus Prime. He is pushing 4lbs already and 8 1/2 inches long. Shell length only and a eating machine. 

 
 
I have to get a few more things done today like get the grass cut. I'm trying to make sure everything is done before I get my tonsils out on Thursday. Eating is hard and it is now really messing with my breathing. Ok I'm off to clean the house

You need a letter of compliance from the manufacturer.  Does it have TPMS (not TPLS)?  If not, just sell it in Canada.  
 
When(if) you get it to Houston, you're going to have to get a VIN inspection done, the emissions inspection and find insurance for it.  You may want to check what the insurance would be for the salvage title and what they'd give you if something happened.  That may also determine your decision.  

I'm going to guess the algorithm is programmed to pick based on lists of criteria, so the CO doesn't have to.  That in mind, some small children have been tossed into this mess, so it isn't 100% targeted choice, per se.  

Also good to note, is just because you get a marriage license, doesn't mean you can marry immediately in all states.  In TX, we had to wait 72 hours.  Not a big deal, but something to be aware of as you plan everything.  

The EB-2 and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visas are both categories within the U.S. employment-based, second preference visa program, but they have distinct differences mainly in terms of the requirements for sponsorship and the basis for granting the visa.
EB-2 Visa
The EB-2 visa category is generally for foreign nationals who either have an advanced degree (beyond a baccalaureate degree), or a baccalaureate degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in their profession (classified as "exceptional ability" in their field of science, arts, or business). The key requirements for the EB-2 visa are:
    Job Offer: The applicant must have a job offer from a U.S. employer.
    Labor Certification: The employer must obtain a PERM Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, demonstrating that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position, and that hiring the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)
The EB-2 NIW category also falls under the broader EB-2 classification but comes with the advantage of a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements if it can be demonstrated that the applicant's work is in the national interest of the United States. The key aspects of the EB-2 NIW are:
    No Job Offer Required: Applicants can self-petition; they do not need an employer to sponsor them.
    Waiver of Labor Certification: Applicants do not need to go through the PERM Labor Certification process.
    National Interest: The applicant must demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance, that they are well-positioned to advance this endeavor, and that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Key Differences
    Sponsorship: EB-2 requires an employer and a job offer, while EB-2 NIW allows self-petitioning without a specific job offer.
    Labor Certification: EB-2 requires a labor certification, whereas EB-2 NIW does not, provided the waiver criteria are met.
Both visa types aim to benefit the U.S. by attracting high-skilled workers, but the EB-2 NIW provides more flexibility for individuals who can prove that 

Update: Thanks all for your responses. We’ve been approved! We just got the passport back! It took about 5 weeks after we mailed the required documents to the consulate.Thanks again! 

No issues.

Just to be clear, you already have your GC from a previous US entry?  Assuming that is the case, and it seems to be, only the first entry of someone with an IR1 has to be after or with the USC petitioner.
 
Good Luck!

It takes 4-6 weeks from delivery to receive receipt in the mail. You're still within normal processing times.

I agree with this, as a K1 visa holder you are eligible to get a SSN, but the window is very limited. This is what we did. Get the SSN although it will be in the maiden name it will not be any problem to change to the married name later if you wish. Be sure to get your I-94 before applying for the SSN. That can be gotten from the I-94 website online be sure to print out several copies as you will need them later. SSN is most important and its a very easy process the sooner you apply. Some states do require a SSN to apply for the marriage license so you'll have to check your state requirements. The key is start building for your AOS NOW and with a SSN it makes it all the better.

I disagree with this statement. Having SSN solves a lot of issues. AOS can take a year or so, and not being able to drive / bank / build evidence of married life is painful. AOS is restrictive as is, it's not worth depriving the new immigrant of vital things. Using passport as ID is a bad idea in my opinion for at least three reasons:
 
1. Passport is a document for travelling outside of the US. If lost, immigrant will have issues travelling home in case of emergency.
2. Passport has endorsed immigrant visa which is proof of legal entry. If lost and if ever questioned by USCIS, it's hard to prove legal entry without it! No proof of legal entry = no adjustment in most cases.
3. Furthermore, if immigrant only has passport as ID, if lost - they have NO ID and no easy way go get a new ID. State ID / DL is a much better choice to show around. Passport is best kept safe at home when not travelling.
4. Many Americans cannot understand / don't want to / doubt foreign issued documents including passports. It's a much better idea to show state ID / DL for routine identity verification. Don't you want the immigrant to integrate in US society faster?
 

My opinion is somewhat different. Get SSN first while K-1 is valid. This would allow to add fiance to lease, bank accounts, health insurance and allowing to build evidence of bonafide marriage early in the process. Many people realize this when they get RFE during AOS and cannot get any new evidence without SSN.

Seems a bit odd to discuss marriage within mere weeks of meeting someone, especially when you’ve already had a bad experience with a foreigner…..

Thank you very much everybody for all of the great answers!
 
When we got engaged, for a few reasons we planned to get married in the US rather than in my fiancée's country so went the K1 route. At that time I was unaware how long AOS took and the issues with traveling outside the US during that time. If I knew then what I know now we would have gone the spousal visa route, but at this point we're less than a month away from the visa interview and just looking forward to being together.

An asylum seeker is granted the right to stay in the US while their case is being adjudicated.  It's basically permission to be in the US until they have a date with an immigration judge, but that's as far as it goes.  During that permitted time, the person must file the appropriate paperwork to request that they not be deported and be allowed to stay legally.  They only have a year to do this.  I'm guessing the 4 years is how long it could potentially take for that case to be adjudicated.  
 
The information is here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum
 
But seriously, I'm with @Daphne . on this one - if you didn't know her previously, this whole scenario seems really hasty and somewhat suspect.  

You're looking at the short term game when you should be playing the long game. Lying to CBP will come back to bite you.  Maybe you get through the K1 process fine, but then you still have to adjust status AND remove conditions.  After that, naturalization.  At any time, your hopes and dreams could be dashed because you made an unintelligent decision to lie to CBP.  Is your fiancé ready to move to Malaysia if you mess this up and get caught?  
 
Don't lie and don't do devious things.  Immigration is a PRIVILEGE, not a right.  There are rules for a reason and lying to CBP is doing yourself and your partner no favors.  

An asylum seeker is granted the right to stay in the US while their case is being adjudicated.  It's basically permission to be in the US until they have a date with an immigration judge, but that's as far as it goes.  During that permitted time, the person must file the appropriate paperwork to request that they not be deported and be allowed to stay legally.  They only have a year to do this.  I'm guessing the 4 years is how long it could potentially take for that case to be adjudicated.  
 
The information is here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum
 
But seriously, I'm with @Daphne . on this one - if you didn't know her previously, this whole scenario seems really hasty and somewhat suspect.  

An asylum seeker is granted the right to stay in the US while their case is being adjudicated.  It's basically permission to be in the US until they have a date with an immigration judge, but that's as far as it goes.  During that permitted time, the person must file the appropriate paperwork to request that they not be deported and be allowed to stay legally.  They only have a year to do this.  I'm guessing the 4 years is how long it could potentially take for that case to be adjudicated.  
 
The information is here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum
 
But seriously, I'm with @Daphne . on this one - if you didn't know her previously, this whole scenario seems really hasty and somewhat suspect.  

You're looking at the short term game when you should be playing the long game. Lying to CBP will come back to bite you.  Maybe you get through the K1 process fine, but then you still have to adjust status AND remove conditions.  After that, naturalization.  At any time, your hopes and dreams could be dashed because you made an unintelligent decision to lie to CBP.  Is your fiancé ready to move to Malaysia if you mess this up and get caught?  
 
Don't lie and don't do devious things.  Immigration is a PRIVILEGE, not a right.  There are rules for a reason and lying to CBP is doing yourself and your partner no favors.  

You're looking at the short term game when you should be playing the long game. Lying to CBP will come back to bite you.  Maybe you get through the K1 process fine, but then you still have to adjust status AND remove conditions.  After that, naturalization.  At any time, your hopes and dreams could be dashed because you made an unintelligent decision to lie to CBP.  Is your fiancé ready to move to Malaysia if you mess this up and get caught?  
 
Don't lie and don't do devious things.  Immigration is a PRIVILEGE, not a right.  There are rules for a reason and lying to CBP is doing yourself and your partner no favors.  

It's not a matter of the Consulate or Embassy, but a requirement by USCIS in accordance with the CDC.  
 
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/vaccine-requirements-according-to-applicant-age-p.pdf
 
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fimmigrantrefugeehealth%2Fpanel-physicians%2Fcovid-19-technical-instructions.html#covid-19-vaccination

An asylum seeker is granted the right to stay in the US while their case is being adjudicated.  It's basically permission to be in the US until they have a date with an immigration judge, but that's as far as it goes.  During that permitted time, the person must file the appropriate paperwork to request that they not be deported and be allowed to stay legally.  They only have a year to do this.  I'm guessing the 4 years is how long it could potentially take for that case to be adjudicated.  
 
The information is here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum
 
But seriously, I'm with @Daphne . on this one - if you didn't know her previously, this whole scenario seems really hasty and somewhat suspect.