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  1. But isn't F25 visa for the child of an F24 or F29, which are unmarried sons or daughters of an LPR?
  2. I know money may be an obstacle, but I heard this law firm specializes in these types of cases. https://tsangslaw.com/services/green-card/returning-permanent-resident/
  3. Sorry if this is a dumb question. What was the basis of your original GC? Did you come with your late father or your mother?
  4. You do have a big advantage compared to most since you are from an ESTA country which means you can visit for up to 90 days during this process. If I were you, I'd come to the US as soon as possible, get married, file the I-130 and get the ball rolling.
  5. Maybe just the date you applied for the passport, did it get approved or denied, etc., if approved, what is the passport number
  6. I believe you put the date they entered the US on their visa and the Port of Entry.
  7. USCIS.gov has 2 processing times published, a median (50%) and an 80%. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/historic-pt You can also look at the timelines here on Visa Journey. It will depend on his age (does "adult" mean over 18 but under 21 or over 21?) and if he is married.
  8. If y'all lived together continuously for 3 years at the time of filing (at least 3 months abroad + 2 years and 9 months in USA) then I would file early if I were you, assuming you have proof you lived together.
  9. I don't think that's true. Then no one would be able to file early.
  10. Sure, I just have never seen it. Hope you get approval soon.
  11. Very odd. There's a Facebook K-3 group that I joined when I filed an I-129F in 2021 but I've never seen anything like y'all experienced.
  12. I'm no expert just going by what I went through when I did it. I assumed the OP didn't really speak directly with the IRS but was being told by accountant that an ITIN is needed. Because when I tried to do it, I discovered it was basically an issue of whether an accountant knew how to do it and if they had software that let them e-file without an SSN or ITIN.
  13. Is it a work around? IRS Publication 17 page 23 literally states "Select this filing status by checking the 'Married filing separately' box on the Filing Status line near the top of Form 1040 or 1040-SR. Enter your spouse's full name and SSN or ITIN in the entry space at the bottom of the Filing Status section. If your spouse doesn't have and isn't required to have an SSN or ITIN, enter 'NRA' in the space for your spouse's SSN." How can it be a work around if it's in the IRS's own publication? https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf. Assuming the beneficiary isn't legally required to file a tax return, they wouldn't be required to have an SSN or ITIN.
  14. It'll be for the future because you have to interview usually. But, some people it takes months even years but others just a few days or weeks. I'd still try it.
  15. Maybe things have changed? I did it back in 2021 and it was fine. The accountant did the NRA thing but I had to find an accountant who was able to do it. My normal accountant tried to push me to file single. I found the accountant after reading his article here: https://oandgaccounting.com/need-itin-for-wife-even-though-married-filing-separately/
  16. Pre-clearance is great and also UK citizens can get Global Entry, which will lower your risk even more. But, I think you'll be totally fine. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements/UnitedKingdom/global-entry-UK-citizens
  17. ITIN not SSN. But you can file MFS without an ITIN. Some accountants don’t know how to (it’s a software thing). But amendments might be different. May not be worth it.
  18. Quick marriages are the norm in South Asia so it may not be as bad as it seems. I would do CR-1. What if you do K-1 then Pakistan is added to the ban list? Then only CR-1 would work and the time waiting on the I-129F would be wasted. CR-1 takes longer but is a better visa as described above. But CR-1 will take 2 to 3 years. K-1 would be 1 to 2 years. But that’s assuming things stay as they are now.
  19. I don't think the I-751 even asks for passport number or a copy of passport.
  20. Best to keep a spreadsheet and keep a log of date left, date returned, and countries visited.
  21. Congratulations. Good luck to you. Please fill out your timeline so we can follow your case. Another reason to file an I-130 would be if you think you'd travel before getting Advance Parole. But I would adjust without the I-130 if you're sure you'll be able to stay put until you get AP (assuming you get married and file before the 90 days are up).
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