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It really depends on your local field office. Which one is it?

So much so that everything I learned it's been through VJ and some of the train wrecks we see here.

Ha! So true about the tier 1 officers... When I applied for my N400 they sent me to biometrics to Charleston, WV, which is a good two- hour drive from me. Meanwhile, there is an ASC 20 minutes away from home. I called CIS that same day I received the letter asking to be rescheduled to the closest center. The lady said "of course, I will do that right now! and you will automatically receive the new appointment at the Westerville location!" Thank God I didn't listen to her. This was exactly a year ago today when I decided to just do a walk in at Westerville. I'm already a citizen, but if I hadn't trusted my gut, I would still be waiting. Another anecdote was during my AOS. I still hadn't created the VJ profile so I was a kindergartener for immigration. I called their misinformation hotline and the officer said "your case is perfect and it's already enroute to the local field office". The very next day I got hit by my (only) RFE.

Are you talking about my super healthy, outsmart, badass six pounder?!

Here you go: And just like that, I’m one step closer to the end! Interview was today at 8:00 am at the USCIS Columbus Field Office. We went with my husband, but at first the officer only called me in. I had a few corrections/ update to make, so before I was sworn in I let him know of this. He said it was ok, not a problem. So he swore me in, then started with the civics test: - What did MLK junior do? - What are two US national holidays? - two political parties - why did the colonists fight the British? - Name one tribe Forgot the other question. The reading was: who elects Congress? Writing: People elect Congress. Then we went on to the application. I made the changes / updates. For the weapons training question, I marked “yes” because I own a gun, which my husband has been teaching me to use. I explained this, he changed the question to “no” and he added “informal”. After I was done, he called my husband in, asked him when we got married, my full name, my DOB, his marital status. And that was it! He printed off the paper recommending me for approval on the spot. It felt more like a casual conversation, he was professional but friendly. Funny note: he asked me how long 751s are taking because officer’s wife has a pending one! 😂😂😂

Yes. You're not expected to file 2023 taxes until April 18th 2024. Create an online account with the IRS, download the Tax Return Transcript. It asks you the reason for your request, you should say "immigration" They're available as soon as you create your account. You'd take all the tax forms (w2, 1099s, 1098s, etc) to the interview with you. The transcript takes a few weeks to upload (FYI I filed on 01.26 and it still says N/A not available) No. It's within your rights. Don't bring it up, but if they do ask about your 2023 taxes, simply tell them you haven't filed yet. It depends. I believe @Loren Y 's wife applied under the three year- rule, so she needed the last three years. I applied under the three year rule, though out of a word of caution I brought the last five years of my tax returns. The officer never requested to see them. If you are applying under the five year rule, then you need your last five years of tax returns, not counting 2023. You're more than welcome to read my interview experience. I will share it here.

So sorry you're in this limbo. Before sending the package again, and in order to avoid confusion, I would contact a Senator first. Also, where are you now? Are you even close to the Field Office in Fresno?

Yes. Already explained. Not necessarily. Not necessarily. Anytime. Just be aware that you will not be able to leave the US or work until you either get your combo card/ green card in about 3-8 months

Exactly! That's what I meant, I just didn't remember the name!

The main issue is thinking he was eligible to apply for N400 under those conditions.

They are saying that after the denial he will most likely end up in immigration court. He also said your friend does not know what he is doing because he shouldn't have applied for N400 until everything was sorted out.

If I were him or his lawyer, I wouldn't be so sure that a report hasn't been filed. I would try and gather as much evidence as I could regarding this matter, together with paying taxes. He needs to lawyer up.

What did he answer to the question "have you ever been cited, arrested, or detained...?"

Pete has been on the show before with his divorce story and that new flame being on Section 8. He’s worried about the wrong thing!

He’s like “well, if I can’t find her on Walmart should I try Kroger?”😂😂

Where are you from? Why were you denied? Why do you want to come to the US?

Pete at the minute 19 mark😁Desperate for a GC!

How did person A get their green card? 1. There isn't necessarily a correlation between their pending family- based application and this new application. 2. Anyone can be eligible for a B1/B2 visa. Not sure if that's what you want to ask. I think your question is: "what is the likelihood of a B1/B2 approval in this case?". Given that they have already demonstrated immigrant intent with their previous application AND the fact that they have strong ties to the US via person A and some more relatives, chances of approval are really, really low. However, there is no harm in trying so long as they are honest about their ties and petitions.

Back in the day in 2019 it took them 57 days to acknowledge that they had received my documents. As long as you have proof that you sent the package (tracking number) it should be ok. Just don't do anything stupid and avoid encounters with the law.

Did she lie in any way in that B2 application, saying, for example , she was married? Or that she had kids back home? If she didn't lie, it might be ok. Like others have said, stop listening to anyone that tells you that you need to lie to immigration. Lying is never ok, but especially in immigration since sooner or later, the truth comes out and just because you're fine in this stage, it doesn't mean it will not come up in the future. Especially because there is usually more than one application that you will file (in your case, K1, then AOS, then ROC and then maybe citizenship). So you will be with immigration for the next few years.

Same in Argentina.

Nope, you are fine. You can file separately and it will not affect your case.

Where are you from? Are your ex spouses in the US?

Yep, but they are asking about H1B, which usually is for highly qualified people.

The truth and nothing but the truth. If they ask you, you HAVE to tell them. It's not optional.