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Yeah, not sure why you don't just, as others have said, state your career/employment as "artist" or "digital creator" (for example). I certainly would NOT, if I was you, bring graphic samples of the work to the interview in any sense...some may disagree, but I certainly wouldn't want to get into a constitutional/moral argument during the interview process with a CO who may or may not be "offended" by the work, as it is just not worth the gamble. That said, if asked what type of work you do, say what you do: "artist." If asked what type of art, just be honest: "adult content for 18+" for example. Also, you will have to discontinue your paid work until you receive your work authorization, which will give you time to study the rules/laws regarding the distribution of adult content in the United States.

You can always try, it's the only way you'll know for sure. Be honest with all answers to the questions asked, and as previously said, don't offer information for questions that are not asked. That said, go into the interview hoping for the best but expecting the worst....and keep in mind, these COs see hundreds of people a week that are trying to get a visa fraudulently; they have only your documents and a 2-3 minute window to decide your case....so if it's a denial, don't take it too personally.

I have a Mass firearms ID card from long ago. A lot has changed since then but there was/is 2: a firearms identification card for long guns, and a pistol permit for handguns. Now way, way back, it was fairly easy to get a firearms card (I believe I just went to the city hall and filled out the application). A handgun permit, which you apply for at local police station, is and always has been much more difficult to get and from what I hear as of late, it's getting even more difficult and a lot of police chiefs do not like/even refuse to issue them (and I'm guessing it's a lot more difficult even to get a firearms card for long guns). I'm curious though, if you go through the process, I'd like for you to post back with your experience...

Yes, it's legal I have never heard of that...

As always, its (D)ifferent when they do it.

Will your job continue in the US after you move or will you need to be finding a new job in the US (sponsor income must be US based income)? Taxes will be needed (at least last 3 years of tax filings). Also helpful: a residence where you can/will stay - doesn't have to be yours but maybe a relative's? A US state driver's license is also helpful....the biggest thing is showing INTENT to domicile.

1- yes, i know some of the software makes it difficult or doesn't provide that option; I believe I used taxact with no issues and it filled in the "NRA" automatically. 2- no

Married filing separate, in my opinion, is the easiest and most straight forward approach. As suggested, you can amend it later but you need to see if the differences between MFS vs MFJ filings are worth it.

Yeah, somewhere around 2018/2019 DCF became very difficult if not impossible to do. My wife and I were considering the process during that time and then they changed it....it is what it is. Send an email to the embassy asking, but prepare all your info to file the I-130 through regular means.

So, is anyone actually getting a tax refund this year?

OK for US tax filings, you can probably amend for year 2022 and 2023. If I remember correctly, when amending a tax return for change of filing status there is a limited time in which to do that and it varies depending on what status you are changing from/to, but apparently you can change from one status to MFJ within 3 years.

I do exactly the same....every time we travel, I enter the dates and it calculates days in/days out...this is the best way to do it because airline account history seems to disappear after a certain amount of time as do confirmation e-mails, receipts, and memories.

Oh my! Thank you for that great example of TDS.

Damn! That pesky whole due process thing 😄. Maybe I'm wrong but me thinks the "vote blue no matter who" crowd is setting themselves up for a giant disappointment followed closely with vengeful anger. On a side note, I'm wondering when the DSM is going to add TDS as an official diagnosis.

I remember when the Democrats wanted to use the 25th amendment against Trump for demanding two scoops of ice cream....or for just waking up in the morning 😂

I think (though I may be wrong) that this is a pretty standard message they send if the petitioner's address is listed as outside the US. They often send a similar standard message regarding a need for a joint sponsor if you're planning on using only assets for support. Aside from that, the evidence you listed seems pretty good but it doesn't hurt to follow others suggestions for even more.

If you haven't solved this yet, possibly address line 1 is looking for an actual number? Maybe try 000 or 001 Caledonia House.... along with, as someone else mentioned, no spaces in the postal code.

As I mentioned, it appears you have up to a year from the date of the 221g. I would submit everything as soon as you can but once your husband has established a descent amount of proof such as home/rental, driver's license, proof of employment, opening a bank account, etc.

It may help if you outline what was previously submitted to establish or show intent to establish US domicile. Did they keep your passport? Generally, I believe you have up to one year from the date of the refusal to submit the information requested. Does your spouse have any evidence of establishment, or intent to establish such as US bank accounts, registered to vote, driver's license, US based relatives who could provide an "address to stay" upon entry, etc? Also, it wasn't mentioned above but was there any questions regarding sponsorship, US based income, etc., regarding the I-864?

Come on now, for those who live in NY, you can offer to take into your home one, or maybe even all five of these nice young fellas. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/nyc-mayor-pitches-paying-residents-to-house-migrants/ Have a heart!

This is actually the best advice ever!

Oh, my apologies....I read so many of the posts on here sometimes I forget which is which or who is who.... Unfortunately, "REFUSED" seems to be the only option they have in their antiquated system aside from "READY." In our process we had a minor 221g and though they kept the passport, it said REFUSED for the next couple of months until finally changing to READY...hopefully they'll respond to your email and give you an update.

Was he born in France?

I use CCs for just about everything because of cash back, airline points, or other reward points and try to organize my purchases based on which card gives the best bang for the buck. I believe I used my Discover card to pay USCIS with no issues (well, one issue [not a decline] but that was me not following the instructions to the T). As others have said, if you have all the options available to you, I guess it's a matter of preference. PayPal might be an interesting option to add but I definitely wouldn't trust sending Zelle and Venmo payments directly to the US government; probably the equivalent of sending to a Nigerian Prince🫢.

Wrong...sponsor is responsible indefinitely....this 10 year thing I see on here all the time is just wrong. It is only 10 years if they are working a job to earn the needed SSA credits, or they become a citizen. Other than that, the sponsor is on the hook. From my I-864: When Will These Obligations End? Your obligations under a Form I-864 that you signed will end if the person who becomes a lawful permanent resident based on that affidavit: A. Becomes a U.S. citizen; B. Has worked, or can receive credit for, 40 quarters of coverage under the Social Security Act; C. No longer has lawful permanent resident has departed the United States; D. Is subject to removal, but applies for and obtains, in removal proceedings, a new grant of adjustment of status, based on a new affidavit of support, if one is required; or E. Dies.