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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.

That's true. My impresson though test may be more expensive compared to getting vaccine again, delay the process of getting exam completed and, as you said, in most cases there's no harm getting vaccine again.

What was the reason on your K-3 when it got admin closed? Any particular message in the status of K-3 etc?

Yes it is crime, and yes, I'd report that.

Well, if I understand correctly, fiance may have been placed under admin processing? Many went through this

With AOS you can guarantee living together, but not working. EAD can take a year easily, especially in the new reality.

When did she enter? Remember, with USCIS the proof of burden is on you. It's not like USCIS will be proving she had immigrant intent, it will be her proving she didn't have immigrant intent. Anybody entering, quickly marrying and filing for AOS is under suspicion for circumventing proper immigration process.

She's not eligible for IR-1 if you're married less than 2 years. She can go CR-1 route. AOS can take longer than CR-1 in theory. We don't know how changes in administration and hiring freeze for federal employees will affect AOS timelines. So keep this in mind.

Whatever is published here is up to date information: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

5 From 2017. Apply under general provision. You're eligible. It's easier for everybody.

Affidavit of support (I-864) is document required for Adjustment of Status. It has nothing to do with Removal of Conditions and isn't required for I-751. What you probably mean is affidavits. No, affidavits are optional for I-751. They don't hurt, but USCIS is more interested in evidence of comingling finances, cohabitation and joint life.

Yes, this is the path of many with pending I-751.

I-751 notice without expired GC is only proof of payment but not proof of status or identity. Won't be a massive issue with USCIS. But may be an issue if law enforcement asks for proof of status.

So do you plan to report it to police? What did you discover now? The fact GC was stolen or fact it was used? If first, you're saying you haven't noticed / needed GC for 5 years? How come?

Ok, give it few more weeks. The status should change saying card was mailed. Did you move since filing I-751?

When was it approved? After December 20? If yes, I'd give it a little more time. There were at least 3 public holidays between December 20 and now. What's the online status? Also, do you have N-400 and upcoming interview? If yes, USCIS may never issue 10 year GC and you approve for citizenship instead.

They don't have to review K-3. As soon as they see the title of the form, they can scroll it down if necessary and admin close it. I don't see why they'd spend even more time on a different form, when they likely have tons of earlier I-130s to approve.

I don't see any connection between K-3 not being approved and I-130 being approved. Ok, they find K-3 and toss it in a bin. Why would they then go and approve I-130? I couldn't find anything in the manual saying "If K-3 is admin closed, go adjudicate I-130". They can close K-3 and leave I-130 alone until the time comes to adjudicate it. USCIS operates according to manual, so if it works, it has to be documented somewhere. Occasionally I-130s get approved in under 3 months without expedite, K-3 and other things done about it. Some people get lucky. I don't see a link between filing K-3 and getting faster approval. Either way, I understand that many file K-3 out of desperation. Until somebody can show solid proof of it helping I-130 approval on consistent basis, I'll be advising not to count on it and prepare for case to be adjudicated according to current processing times.

Good point, somehow I missed word "wife" and thought it was K-1 as there are many Manila fiance cases. Thank you!

So my recommendation is not to file within 90 day window prior to Sep 12, 2025. I'd file September 13 or later. So you wouldn't have to list the trip or have to convince anybody you maintained residency.

But if that long trip which broke residence is within 5 years lookback during 90 day window, IO may argue OP did not reside in the US at that point. Again, it all depends on OP's risk tolerance.

It wouldn't be a problem. If there is no record and it can be administered, the missing vaccination will be administered. Make sure to get all required vaccines in Manila as it will cost way more in the US! Not only you'd have to pay to get missing vaccines in the US, but many civil surgeons will require to do another full medical exam which can cost $300-700

Congrats! Post your timeline please

WoM is an option. Otherwise 3-4 years may be the new norm for I-751, considering 48 months extension letters

Photo is irrelevan. As to GC, you needed to upload front and back of it with application.