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*** Thread moved from K1 forum to What Visa do I need forum as the question is about options *** a lot of people have married through Utah Zoom marriage and successfully made it through immigration. It’s hassle free, all that’s needed is to be physically together at the time of the ceremony or meet after if you will be if different places before filing.

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No, they could not adjust status in the US. They would have to leave the US to interview abroad at a consulate. Since they also accrued unlawful presence, they also required a waiver. From my understanding, this new policy would allow the spouses to stay and adjust within the US.

Correct. Some choose to submit I-129f for K3 purposes while the I-130 is pending for an off chance that, since K3 visas are essentially obsolete, an immigration officer will approve an I-130 while marking the I-129f/K3 closed. This has worked for some, but also didn’t work for others. On the bright side, it’s free to apply if you have a I-130 pending so it’s really up to you.

That is incorrect.

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Thank you for updating. Considering the OP of this thread hasn’t logged on in about a year, this thread is now closed.

Zombie thread closed. OP hasn’t logged on in 2 years.

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*** Thread moved form Progress Reports to Process & Procedures *** You go by when you actually lived at places.

*** Thread moved form Progress Reports to Process & Procedures *** Just curious about why did you apply for B2 when Portugal is a VWP country?

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No, it’s different. NOA2 is USCIS petition approval. DQ is NVC completion date that allows one to enter a queue for the interview.

You will have to tell the truth and tick that she entered without inspection. There is no way around that. The last thing your mother needs is a finding of misrepresentation. No. You can’t do that. She can’t adjust status and get a GC while staying in the US. She will have to leave and interview in Mexico. Depending on how long she lived in the US without status, she will have a ban. You as a USC child are not a qualifying relative (only spouses and parents are) to apply for a waiver to avoid the ban. There is an exception for children who are in the military. She would have to serve the ban abroad and only after she can interview for IR5 visa.

No

Fiancé brings I-134 and supporting docs to the interview

OP = Original poster/original post CO = consular officer IO = Immigration officer LFO = local field office DOS = department of state USC = US citizen POE = point of entry EWI = entry without inspection

She goes to a photo place in her country of residence, takes the picture according to the required measurements and asks for a digital photo. She emails you the photo and you print it out here in the US.

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I agree. I’d go without waiting for an email back and quite literally but respectfully demand the stamp.

You need to share your thoughts and concerns with your husband. I’m sure you two can find a solution. Have you discussed finances and this phase of AOS where your life is sort of hold? Has your husband addressed at all how you will buy essentials for yourself while he’s at work? Or does he expect you to not be in need of anything (that’s unrealistic- we all have needs and that’s normal)? We also lived with my in laws when I came to the US on an K1 visa and was awaiting my adjustment of status. I did not feel bad eating the food because my husband contributed by paying rent and taking turns buying groceries for the whole house. Even if he didn’t, my mother in law would be very concerned if I didn’t eat anything. Regarding finances and how we managed that, I was/am an authorized user on my husband credit cards from the start. I never abused that of course; just bought whatever I needed while he was away working like groceries, gas for my car, personal items, etc. Even before I came to the US and was waiting for my visa, I just finished my studies, it was Covid and I didn’t have a job. My husband supported me financially too and that’s normal; I would do the same if he was in need. I didn’t feel bad because we both made the decision to pursue this immigration path and what it entailed and also we share everything and that includes money. If you still feel uncomfortable, think about it this way. I’m sure while he is at work, you take care of the household and perform household chores for you and your husband. That’s work too! In any case, you should talk to your husband openly and share what you’re going through. I’m sure you two will a way forward that works for both of you.

All K1 visa interviews have always been and continue to be conducted in Montreal consulate only.

Yes