PatLuvO

I-485 was approved today! 

Better use of the waiting time is to get married and file for a spousal visa.  Then, after the bar, you can enter as IR1 and get a 10 yr GC.

You read a lot of here in this forum, many cases people get deny just for simple engement ceremony and religious wedding, do not do it to be safe

It would disqualify you for a K-1.

This is an absolute and complete no.  Engagement ceremonies cause K1’s to get kicked back, we call it “too married for K1”.  You do this and you can expect to get married and start allllll over.
In 17 years here I’ve seen this happen many times.  Usually Muslim countries because the couple wants to skirt the religious law to be together and still enjoy the faster K1 process.  Our CO’s are full aware of the rules and laws that have to be navigated and they take the conservative approach and declare the couple “too married”.  

Dont do it.  

I've seen people lose their K1 as  the officer decided they were married based on pictures or knowledge of a ceremony taking place even though no legal papers had been filed. Technically (I think), you are allowed a ceremony if it is not considered legally binding by your country but it is hella risky as I think they're more likely to treat it as meaning you're married than not.
 
I don't know if it's because america is still quite a religious country and therefore for a lot of people being married in frnt of God is still married regardless of how the government feels or if it's because a lot of countries would count that as legally binding but either way....it's a big risk. 

Thank you, l hope we can get ours soon 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Hi, everyone! 
 
This morning I got a message from USCIS saying there has been action on my case, but when I checked everything was the same as before. I kept checking obsessively and 6 hours after I received that e-mail my i-485 status changed to approved!! 🎉
 
I'm so happy and relieved. My status has been the same since my biometrics appointment in May. I hope everyone that is still waiting gets to experience the relief I felt today very soon!! 

Congratulations!

Congratulations!! How long has it been since you submitted all the documents ?

Hello, everyone just wanted to update that my husband's I-485 was approved, no interview. We live in Illinois and Chicago is our field office.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello, everyone just wanted to update that my husband's I-485 was approved, no interview. We live in Illinois and Chicago is our field office.
 
 
 
 
 
 

First step is to gain actual residence in Sierra Leone.  Without doing that, there is no second step.
 

Go to SSA today and before you get married to apply for your social security number. 
 
 Having that SSN  in hand will make so much of your life easier.
 
Read 
 https://www.visajourney.com/guides/k1-fiance-visa-flowchart/

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/adjustment-of-status-k1-k3-visas/

Get your state  ID or drivers license before day 30
 
Before getting married at the court house verify that you can get your marriage certificate in less than a week. If you can’t then get married in Vegas or do Utah zoom wedding. 
 
The fact he plans to go Monday  when it is a holiday suggests to me that there are problems with the planning. Do you  have a marriage license? Generally you need a license some  days before you can be married though Nevada is one exception 

Huh?  No issues?  Then, that is a big problem since you divorced.  BE PREPARED!!!   Winter is coming!!!!

Based on the info you posted, the case is over.  A withdrawal is irrevocable.   I'm not sure why the case would be placed in AP.

Could have just paid someone down in S.A to get it for you. 
 
$5 greasing palms is all you needed. So, I'd suggest you go ahead and do it and reapply AOS. You cannot reopen this case. It's closed. 

Here I am and you are correct on those IL dates. Here's the Nigerian Immigration group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/685814728993483

family does not go away
even when he comes to USA,  they are still a big part of him and will be included in his decisions '
especially his mom
 
Make your peace with them 

Request is one thing.  Receiving is another.  This request is unlikely to be granted, but no cost or harm in trying.

Yes. The document we received from embassy to prepare for our interview said validity for 24 hours.

If you love him, you will respect how he wants to live his life. It may hurt like nothing you've ever felt before, but letting him go is an act of love. Keeping him bound to you only serves to hurt you both.
 
Be kind. Wish him well and let him go. You will heal from this, and know that you were capable of putting the needs of someone you loved above your own. That's something to be very, very proud of. I hope you will find lightness in your heart soon. ❤️ 

I remember you.  Big age difference, right?  I would cut your losses and be thankful you were not scammed further.

He doesn't want to come to the US. He's asked you to cancel the process. He wants a divorce and not continue with this relationship. Just follow his request to cancel the process, and get divorced. 
It hurts, but sadly you not wanting a divorce will not stop him from getting one. 
Do not lie to any part of the US government it will not end well for you. Which you would have to do and have him also lie in order to get a visa at this point. 

The visa cannot be legally issued if you are divorced.  Cancel the visa, Divorce, move on, and seek happiness for yourself.  Good luck.   This could a blessing in disguise.