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Yes , I read it. She won on appeal arguing she did not know.. ‘Brian Pritchard , may have a hard time convincing appellate court he was sleepwalking throughout the decade of political paychecks and election denier pulpit …in Republican Party 😂 https://apnews.com/article/texas-voter-fraud-conviction-overturned-f6265c98b5a134388c229d3886e39410 Prosecutors maintained that Mason read and signed an affidavit accompanying the provisional ballot affirming that she had “fully completed” her sentence if convicted of a felony Justice Wade Birdwell wrote that having read these words on the affidavit didn’t prove Mason knowingly cast the provisional ballot illegally. “Even if she had read them, they are not sufficient ... to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she actually knew that being on supervised release after having served her entire federal sentence of incarceration made her ineligible to vote by casting a provisional ballot,” the decision said.

Judge rules Georgia Republican Party’s vice chairman voted illegally Brian K. Pritchard voted nine times while serving probation for felony forgery charges A judge ruled Wednesday that the Georgia Republican Party’s first vice chairman, Brian K. Pritchard, violated state election laws when he voted nine times while serving probation for a felony check forgery sentence. https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-judge-rules-that-republican-brian-k-pritchard-voted-illegally/M4A27QQNQJDW7MTI66MRF5B4EQ/ Georgia GOP official who cried "stolen election" voted illegally 9 times, and is a felony check forgery convict MARK FRAUENFELDER 10:45 AM THU MAR 28, 2024 Nothing says MAGA like a Georgia Republican official who loudly trumpeted the Big Lie that the 2020 election was "stolen" from Donald Trump and was then caught illegally casting ballots not once, not twice, but nine times between 2008 and 2010. As The Washington Post's Amy Wang reports, Brian Pritchard, the first vice chairman of the Georgia GOP, was sentenced this week to a Georgia-style hand-slap: a $5,000 fine and public reprimand for his serial voter fraud. That'll learn him! https://boingboing.net/2024/03/28/georgia-gop-official-who-cried-stolen-election-voted-illegally-9-times-and-is-a-felony-check-forgery-convict.html

1. Let go of missing coversheet . .all that was needed was to include a copy of RFE with response. 2. If you were betting on international delivery to be a sure shot…it was a risky move….courier error notwithstanding 3. Believe or not, since RFE was addressed to the USC Petitioner, they really did mean to get a response from her…they will be scratching their head if you signed your name to the response . But they’ll take it 4. ACTION PLAN. USC wife writes a very short statement Timely Response to RFE hijacked / bogged down ( pick a word) in International Couriers Great Mistake. ‘Please accept this earnest 2nd joint effort along with evidence of duly sent prior timely response . UPLOAD from wife’s computer to her USCIS account . IF there is a denial, you will win on I-290 B Hang tight

Do a paper Addendum to I-130 , Part x, item y and Hand write it and upload

Once your state completes the adoption, send in the US passport application. Glad you found your thread

For anyone facing such extraordinary life threatening health events , it’s important to note that conditional resident can apply with waiver for hardship ANYTIME,,,along with expedite request . No need to wait for card expiration nor does couple need to be divorced .

Let the I-751 proceed as filed , no need to withdraw child . For the cost of a US passport application, you will get your answer . Send in the same packet of evidence you submitted to the RFE .

The gender mix adds a bit of extra complexity to the family’s decision. The derivative children are still able to get visa with the father ( as born out of wedlock, if they are biological ) . They can enter to activate green card, stay long enough to apply for I-131 Re entry permit and go back to wait out mothers process .

You can literally use @TBoneTX quote for the note .

I will let @TBoneTX walk you through …and add only it’s time to fight

I hear you. I may have oversimplified my statement…a litany of anger /frustration , nor any amount of righteous indignation is not what I meant. I do however believe, you are facing unusual/out of the ordinary circumstances…and you need to put them on notice that you are ready to do battle …in the legal sense. Though my one liner example may appear silly , it acknowledges they skewered with you for 6 years, you are legit married and NOt going away quietly if delay is thei next play

You need to channel those nerves into a healthy dose of anger. You have survived 2 denials and have more bonafides than majority of long distance marriages. You will be approved…I suggest you growl and show some fangs. ..such as drafting a short (notarized ) strong letter addressed to Consular Officer to be handed in with your passport at interview. Perhaps, “ It has taken six years …I am here in support of Mrs My Wife. I will not be hosed” @TBoneTX and others may have suggestions for drafting a loud , no cursy word roaring statement.

Yes I realize there is no plastic card and child is a conditional resident based on father’s marriage to U.S.C. stepmom. As such she can file I-751 waiver now, based on abuse. Even if the TRO is not granted, standard for the VAWA element of I-751 is met.

My assumption is based on original post. It states child has I-551 entry in Feb, a temporary ( thus 2 yr conditional) card and that she obtained it through stepmother. That means through marriage of father to U.S.C. stepmother Not clear how you interpret otherwise …

Looks like Applicant won’t be traveling soon either due to AP. Definitely do the divorce from current spouse now , remarry so that when Applicant finally gets visa and enters the US, she can file I-130. Did they use an attorney to file this case ? Did anyone review these documents when sent to NVC? Hard for me to imagine NO ONE knew of the date problem until the interview.

Resources/links Your parent entered into the marriage in good faith, but during the marriage you were battered or subject to extreme cruelty by your parent or your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident stepparent. You may file your Form I-751 individually, or with a request to waive the joint filing requirement depending on the circumstance, at any time before your conditional permanent resident status expires https://www.uscis.gov/i-751 fee waiver https://www.uscis.gov/i-912 Foia https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act https://foia.state.gov/ address change https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11

1. She can file I-751 now , no matter she just entered in Feb. do ..with waiver of joint filing due to abuse. The 3 previous police reports / the TRO involving father and stepmother actions are sufficient to demonstrate abuse/DV. … ‘She can file fee waiver for the I-751 She uses a Safe Mailing Address ( not parents )…either attorney or reach out to a DV shelter . …if you are a teacher, try not jeopardizing your position. Do AR-11 online 2. If TRO is granted , police will escort her to get belongings they can no longer refuse. If passport/docs come up ‘ missing/lost’ file police report 3. File FOIA for USCIS and DOS to get complete records , they will be very useful 4. File with embassy to obtain another original birth certificate , a will ultimately help in replacing passport. 5. Advise family law attorney doing the TRO to raise issue of USC stepmother’s I-864 financial support obligations. Even if he has no experience litigating I-864, he can either research and get hands on or refer her out. Either way , parents will pay attention

Yes , multiple choices allowed. Remember the form is used by Sponsor / Petitioner who MUST check yes for the principal K-1 AND Q 2 for K-2 family members. Those may accompany OR follow to join … Additionally Joint Sponsors use the same form and they may only be needed for SOME of the immigrants. …example Petitioner/ Sponsor can cover K-1 and one child , a Joint Sponsor would only come in for Fam Member 2.

No worries, you are a fabulous VJ fellow and I believe all engagement in a post is valuable to OP… As for the I-485 , the K-1 is the principal on her form while children are derivatives on theirs. ‘Thus on the I-864 , part 3, Q1 is the K-1 and Q2 are the derivative children listed as Fam members …however many. The original I-864 form is included in K-1 submission and copies for rest.

All derivatives of any petition, be it I-130 or as in this case I-129 F must file their own I-485 . …exactly as OP is doing .

Your best course of action is to prepare the I-601…as you are looking at 1 1/2 to 2 years. He will absolutely be subject to the 10 year bar for ULP. The VD / voluntary departure will not excuse it. Attorney was confused when he advised you the ‘ask’ date for VD made any difference when one year ULP was accrued. See link Was he in jail as opposed to immigration detention ? Is there a criminal record/conviction ? https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/understanding_unlawful_presence_march_2019.pdf

Congratulations. You did a perfect mid course correction by updating at the USCIS stage . As you you experienced, consulate did receive/ review AND notify your fiancé ..on email address on record . The no questions asked during interview and approval is the result of your excellent work