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Standard I-864 Correct. Lots of people do this. I intend to do this with my mother-in-law after spouse becomes USC. File the I-130 then leave it at NVC until she's ready to immigrate.

My in-law is about to do it without an attorney. Her doctor filled out the form and we shall see if it works.

Well scan it then print a single sided copy

This has been asked several times. You can search for past threads.

Unless, when the Democrats retake control, they ditch the filibuster. Then we could enter a period of back and forth 180 degree changes every 4-8 years.

I just read it more closely. They could do a lot of it but not all

Doesn't the State Department already have the power to do this without an Act of Congress?

The I-130 will still be good whenever you find a sponsor and are ready to proceed at NVC.

The only company worth it is Argo Visa IMHO. They are actually former consular officers.

With all due respect, I would file the I-130 right away. You have tons of time to figure out sponsor while the I-130 is processing.

Financially you can do whatever you want. It's your money. You don't even have to volunteer this to USCIS or NVC or Consulate. Just don't lie to the IRS or USCIS, NVC or Consulate if they ever ask and most likely you will be fine.

not at all. my brother's wife (from UK) did it several times. my wife visited from India on B2. Once my bro's wife was asked about the length of her visit and how she can take that much time off but she gave her honest answer and that was that.

Which country are they from?

CR-1, and visit on ESTA during the wait.

Required Evidence - Eligibility Based on Marriage to a U.S. Citizen Provide a copy of the following if you are applying for naturalization based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen: 1. Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years at the time you file your Form N-400. For example: A. Your spouse’s U.S. birth certificate (if your spouse has held U.S. citizenship since birth); B. Your spouse’s Certificate of Naturalization; C. Your spouse’s Certificate of Citizenship; D. Your spouse’s Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad; or E. The biographical page of your spouse’s U.S. passport; 2. Current marriage certificate and any divorce decree, annulment decree, or death certificate showing that your and your spouse’s prior marriages were terminated (if applicable); and 3. Evidence that you and your spouse have lived in marital union for at least 3 years before the time you file your Form N-400. Some examples include: A. Joint bank or credit card statements; B. Leases or mortgages; C. Birth certificates or adoption decrees (as applicable) for any children born or adopted during the marriage by either spouse; D. Insurance policies; and E. IRS tax transcripts for you and your spouse for the past 3 years.

Please fill out your timeline. Why did you choose K-1 instead of CR-1? Just curious.

There's a service called Argo Visa if you have money to burn. They are former consular officers do consults. They may be able to help him prepare. But, now he has a previous denied entry and he's married to a US citizen. What is your plan for his green card?

by CBP?

I think this is far fetched. Look at timelines for your USCIS local here and on social media. My city seems to be 3 to 6 months from filing to interview. But things could change. Trump's recent social media rantings don't give comfort but who knows what he means in practice. Trump's words are like a Rorschach test, people see whatever they want. All we can do is take our best shot. Per USCIS Policy Manual "An applicant for naturalization is generally required to have been physically present in the United States for at least half the time for which his or her continuous residence is required." 3 years is 36 months divided by 2 equals 18 months. You can go over 18 months as long as you still have 50% in the USA. Until you get your Naturalization Certificate in hand, I would make sure you meet all the requirements for the N-400 on any given day, including physical presence of at least 50% of the time on US soil.

I don't know much about transferring cases. According to this https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html. Cairo is scheduling DQ Nov. 2024. Meanwhile, it says Manila is on Aug. 2025. But, that is contrary to everything I've heard about Manila which is notoriously one of the slowest.

Just wait for the one they ask for. Sucks but nothing you can do. If you do what you propose, it could delay things further as you'll have to wait for them to review it, issue an RFE, then respond to that, then wait for them to review again. Their case review time currently is very fast according to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html but who knows what RFE review times are. I don't think it's worth the risk.

Should be fine. Many folks leave off numbers. They might issue an RFIE if they need it. Don't leave the US until you get your travel permit or green card.

She can still come and go while waiting for consular processing. It's also safer to consular process. You won't have to convince officer that the parent had immigrant intent before coming.

Why do you say that? Source?

Ask them to put that in writing for you on their stationary and notarized if possible.