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Yeah, this is pretty scary. I know liberals love it now....they think it's going to "bring down Trump and his ilk" but I am nearly brought to tears when I take a look at my twitter and see what's being said; for example, "why can't we just end the filibuster when Democrats are in charge and reinstate it when Republicans are in charge?" (from an allegedly college educated person). I go thorough my Google news feed everyday....haven't seen a negative Joe article in months....lots of negative Trump news...it's a bit (a lot) strange.

"SUBMITTED"

We uploaded additional docs after interview was scheduled....about a week prior to the interview; this didn't cause any issues...

Nope...didn't want to bother....90% was in savings accounts, 10% were in money market (all located in US banks/investment firms). We followed the rules completely... it seemed more like it was a "I don't want to sit here and calculate the assets issue," even though I provided an Excel spreadsheet of all assets.

This is our experience and, of course, every CO and interview is different: we attempted to use assets which we did have for over a year, significantly higher than the required amount based on the requirements, and all assets used were very liquid - in our case, this did not matter, the CO refused the visa, and presented us with a 221g requiring a co-sponsor. In fact, at the interview my wife asked about the use of assets and was told "using assets is too complicated." That was it, game over for us for use of assets. Was it unfair? Probably, but unfortunately once that happens there is no real recourse or convincing the CO otherwise. That said, you can try it (as I mentioned every CO may look at it a bit differently) but I suggest having a backup plan just in case. Regardless, good luck!

I'm not sure where that came from. I believe one is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after receiving 1 J&J shot or the 2 primary doses of Moderna, Pfizer, etc... From the page: A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.

IR1 approved June 15th, green card fee paid June 24th, entry into US on August 28th....how long before we should actually expect green card to be sent (I know they say 90 days but I want to know actual experience)?

Good point. I almost always go through FLL and avoid Miami like the plague (so I'm not sure about Miami). Recently though FLL changed; now - and this is crazy to me - you collect all of your luggage BEFORE going through immigration.

Yup, this happened to us and we were totally not expecting it. The very nice initial CBP officer saw all of our luggage and recommended my daughter and I go outside and wait for my wife there because "with all those bags it will take a long time" (we had a ton of luggage). Anyway, once she was in there, they just verified address and that was it.

We went through yesterday (FLL)....I recommend to ask which line. In our case, I asked and was told to go to the visitor line because "it was moving quicker anyway" (which it was).

We (IR1) opted to get vaccines ahead of time and thought she had all she needed except one. Despite that, the "approved" doctor gave her 4 vaccines; though some were boosters. You may be able to save a little money doing at least some of them ahead of time, if you do, save the records. If you have enough time prior to medical, do all required booster shots as well. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html#tbl1 (search for table 1, Vaccine Requirements According to Applicant Age). This should give you an idea but in the end it is up to the approved physician.

we uploaded and submitted additional docs via ceac about a week prior to the interview. You do not have to as you can bring them to the interview, but sometimes (at least in our case) they don't look at anything you bring with you.

Our instructions (different embassy) was to upload documents (make sure you hit the submit button) and then email the embassy letting them know you submitted the requested docs.

Yes, we laugh, we joke....but we really need to start teaching Constitutional Law from an early age so they UNDERSTAND how it works; It doesn't seem that any of the (particular younger generation) understands how it all works. That said, if we don't start watching our children's education more closely from k to college, we won't be laughing and joking anymore...

Without knowing the facts, I'll point out first that, in my honest opinion, congressman and Senators used to be much more reachable when you sent letters by mail. As far as I'm concerned, with all the emails and online forms we have today, these people get inundated with requests for help/complaints on every topic you can imagine and in most cases it will take them longer to respond than it will USCIS. That said, the foreign spouse is the beneficiary, the US citizen is the petitioner.

J, M & J...has any progressive democrat reviewed their 401K recently? Tragic....

Yes, but I wasn't speaking of "legally right," I was speaking of "morally right." This person is going to show up in the US...yes, legally. But then what? If the spouse still doesn't want anything to do with him? What then? Does he sleep at the Greyhound bus station? I used to work at Ken's many years ago ...you know, they make the salad dressing; in the short time I worked there, everyone I worked with spoke no/very little English. I did have the opportunity to drop a guy off at his apartment one afternoon ... there were like 20 other guys in a one bedroom apartment....basically a flop house...so yeah, I question the American dream that you have anticipated for this individual; but yeah, it's "legal." AND, apparently my point, though valid, is moot since they seemed to have worked things out.

I agree...it is absolutely ridiculous to me that diamond members and moderators are actually recommending this as a strategy. It will be a world of hurt for this person and they are actually encouraging it.

Patience...Getting the interview for us in Peru (and I assume India has a much bigger backlog) took quite some time.

SERIOUSLY? You people are awful. Don't encourage this person to come to someone who obviously has lost interest....and only for the visa? ...and from Diamond members and moderators....shame.

Give it 5 to 7 working days and you should get an email.

"Jane Roe" ... though oddly, I think later she regretted her decision....

Yes, upload the docs as soon as possible.

So we were administratively processed and lost a couple of months but were approved. We are now considering either just selling all of our stuff and moving before the visa expires as originally planned OR flying to POE to "activate" before it expires (in September) and then returning to Peru and moving to US in December/early January after my daughter finishes the school year here; I've also lived in Peru for a number of years so there is heaps that need to be taken care of as well. Any advice from those that have done the second option? Do they still mail green card to address on file after you enter POE (fee is paid)? Any pitfalls to the second option? Thanks

I did not attend the interview with my spouse but waited across the street with others (I live here though). It did seem for some cases that day, they did let the petitioner in with the individual but not sure what the circumstances were (maybe aged adult needing assistance). I'm not sure with the explicit statements in the email about only the beneficiary attending, I would waste the time and money to fly here but I guess you can always try. Yes, they are pretty weird about what you can bring inside....basically it's the documents inside a manila folder and that's all. NO plastic folders and I would assume a large binder would also not be allowed, also no bags, cells, etc. Depending on what time appointment is, there is a table next to entry that will watch that stuff for you for a fee. My wife's appointment was early and I don't think they were set up yet but didn't matter because I was there to watch the stuff.