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1. Yes 2. Order of events: 2.a. Complete the DS-160 2.b. Pay the fee 2.c. Use the payment receipt number to schedule the K-1 interview 2.d. Bring the DS-160 confirmation page to the interview (along with other documents/items)

1. Use the tax tables. If it is for 2023 taxes to be filed in Jan 2024, you will also be penalized for not submitting quarterly payments in 2023. There are work tables to calculate the penalties, or just submit the normal amount and get a bill later with more interest penalties on top of the quarterly payment penalties. 2. MFJ: Spouse and dependents will need SSN or ITIN. It is better (easier) to file MFS and amend it after you immigrate and everyone has SSN.

How long was she here on ESTA before you got married and submitted the I-485?

From what I have seen/read, the CO will not waive the requirement and instead will give you a 221g (? - I think this is the form number) asking to submit the certificate. Let the CO know what the consulate told you about the timing to give you enough time to respond.

If you have the Diya app (also called the Diia app), you can request gov documents through that. The App name is the cyrillic "D" + "i" + reverse R (Ya): Дія. If you don't have the app already set up, it will be difficult to do so from outside Ukraine. For identity confirmation, you will need to provide a Ukrainian bank account in your name. There are a few websites that offer "services" to get the Police cert for you, but I would not trust them. Things have changed drastically since the war and the information I've seen on those sites are outdated. The best method if you do not have Diya is to go to an Ukrainian consulate in your country. If your country does not have one, try to locate one closest to you that you can travel to. It is odd that you were DQ'd by NVC without the Ukrainian police clearance certificate.