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  1. JD2
    Montreal is interviewing cases DQ'd in March currently. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html Adjustment of status is the safer option if you absolutely cannot risk being outside the US for long. But, someone who already has an L visa is probably not going to face issues, especially since DOS has given you that visa relatively recently. You'll have to go for a medical and biometrics before the interview so you may have to visit Canada twice depending on scheduling. Also, can you get a Police Clearance Certificate from each country you've lived in? If not, Adjustment of Status may be your best bet.
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    We had an interview for I-751. I've heard it's good to upload anything new stuff you intend to take to the interview so the officer doesn't need to scan it in. But, we didn't learn that in time and the officer didn't care... but you may want to.
  3. JD2
    There's a button to upload unsolicited evidence. It was there when we did our I-130 too. But, I never used it. We included a good chunk of evidence with the initial filing and that was enough.
  4. JD2
    Since you are in the US, then fill out that section. It is not asking where will you be in the future. But since you are here, and I assume both beneficiary and petitioner are here in US, then why not just do a quick court marriage and do an I-130? You're filing for a visa just to come back again and adjust status. I also filed an I-129F shortly after my then-fiancée visited me in the US and I eventually withdrew it and filed an I-130. I really wish I had done the I-130 right away.
  5. JD2
    The test is called a titer. You will have to ask for it and pay out of pocket most likely. Many local health departments offer them. Some vaccines they'll excuse if you have clinical history like chicken pox. They'll take your word for it; no proof required. For titers, the juice is not worth the squeeze IMHO. Also, how can you be so sure your memory is accurate and you got everything you think you got?
  6. JD2
    But isn't F25 visa for the child of an F24 or F29, which are unmarried sons or daughters of an LPR?
  7. JD2
    I'm assuming you mean the father was the beneficiary and they were a derivative?
  8. JD2
    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/
  9. JD2
    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?
  10. JD2
    Maybe just the date you applied for the passport, did it get approved or denied, etc., if approved, what is the passport number
  11. JD2
    I believe you put the date they entered the US on their visa and the Port of Entry.
  12. JD2
    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.
  13. JD2
    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.
  14. JD2
    I don't think that's true. Then no one would be able to file early.
  15. JD2
    Sure, I just have never seen it. Hope you get approval soon.
  16. JD2
    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.
  17. JD2
    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.
  18. JD2
    Who was not aware? Your wife or the caller?
  19. JD2
    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.
  20. JD2
    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.
  21. JD2
    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/
  22. JD2
    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
  23. JD2
    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.
  24. JD2
    Home country?
  25. JD2
    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.
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