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It's official : https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-waives-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-for-adjustment-of-status-applicants

Valid passport and valid green card is all you need to enter the US. It's also more than enough to travel inside the US too.

Government jobs, jobs requiring security clearance, getting traveler trusted program memberships, sponsoring others for immigration benefits in the future etc. I'll let somebody post the process details for CRBA, but obviously getting proof of citizenship in the US and having only US citizenship is a much simpler route.

@hazy123 can you answer this please according to your fresh experience?

Yes, though getting opening first account is probably easier with a larger bank. Nobody is limited to having one account only. Rates are subjective, I don't have any debts other than mortgage. Most credit cards are paid to 0 every month. Those not paid fully have promotional 0% APR for 12-15-18-24 months and will be paid fully before interest charges kick in. As to savings rates, I haven't seen many that offer better than HYSA accounts from big players. Big online banks have 0 monthly fees without any requirements. Sure, service is a different thing. I personally have several of these accounts, never had issues. But my use case is limited: I don't deposit checks or cash, I don't withdraw money from ATM that often. If those used a lot, a more tranditional credit union / bank is preferred for sure. Anyways, don't want to deviate from original question. Based on this page, non residents can open bank accounts in Michigan - https://www.stateregstoday.com/living/opening-a-personal-checking-account-in-michigan

Maybe it's state dependent? Which state are you in @MalloryCat? Also, it may be due to incompetence of bank staff. They're maybe used to seeing DLs and IDs but not foreign passports. If that's the case, try speaking to other assstants, other branches or even other banks. There's so many online banks now out there too - Capital One, Discover, Amex, many more allowing you to open accounts / joint accounts without seeing a person.

Agreed with what @Edward and Jaycel said. However, for multiple reasons, including those outside immigration, I recommend planning to find a place of your own sooner rather than later.

Oh I see what you mean. MIL can either find certificate (which is important to know where it is anyways), file for replacement (long and expensive) or file FOIA. Neither wife nor you can file FOIA for her history without release form from her, as USCIS won't disclose information to third parties.

You never know, so you always need to be ready for anything. My personal observation about immigration system: - You come to the interview prepared with stacks of evidence and it goes smooth, without too many questions and no evidence requested - You come to the interview unprepared and / or without evidence - be ready to be asked for it and grilled

That's pretty bad. Looks like your lawyer isn't fully competent...

No, there's many examples on VJ when only N-400 or only I-751 was conducted on the day. While combo happens in most cases, it cannot be guaranteed.

There's many real ID options for domestric travel such as green card, passport, EAD. I'd still recommend getting a real ID compliant driver's license or state ID. Those are easier to travel with domestically, as TSA is more used to seeing them. If lost, they're also easier, cheaper and quicker to replace than passport, EAD or GC.

Was it more expensive to complete DS-3025 vs doing I-693? Thanks for sharing.

Actually, it's totally her petition. Ideally she's the one who has to work on it, understand all the questions and answers aa she's the one seeking naturalization. If MIL didn't have your wife in full custody when she naturalized, then wife is LPR and has to file N-400.

If denied first time, you'll also have denial in your immigration history which may slow down / slightly complicate processing N-400 the second time.

But why apply for immigrant visa when you're not ready to move and leave everything behind including job? Can't both of you take some time off to enter the US and receive GC? Good luck!

Thank you for sharing this. Wow, amazed how the other page got abandoned

Why would you move to NY for few months? Honeymoon? Either way, we cannot advice until we know the nature of RFE.

No way in the world this would have happened any time soon under previous administration. I am susprised about this. Good news for some people!

Yes, there may be bias towards the child through life because of this. They may be subject to extra checks at various agencies because of birth place. If feasible, I'd deliver child in the US. You can get birth certificate easier in the US etc. Would they also be dual citizen of Pakistan and USA? I'd avoid Pakistani citizenship if the plan for kid to live in the US. Dual citizens may be restricted in career choices etc.

And that's great. You can upload tax return transcripts for the last 5 years under Other Evidence section.

Wow, I didn't expect new administration making it easier for immigrants. Looks like there are some improvements. Great news for some people!

You can give it a go. We're giving you a bulletproof plan, but you can choose to take some risk. Your application can be rejected before the interview if you don't pay correct fees, submit wrong form edition or miss pages or forget to sign it. Your application cannot be denied without interview. Note that words rejected and denied have diffrent meaning and cannot be used interchangeably.

Some 2022 filers getting approved. Some 2023 filers getting approved as they filed for N-400 January 2024 - silence

Risk of NOID or additional delays IMHO isn't worth this battle. If I was OP, I'd give them what they want - Joint Sponsor and call it a day.