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Your file is somewhat thin. With such thin evidence, affidavits, expecially from your ex, are very valuable. I don't believe this is an easy case. You might as well want legal representation. How long do you know this person? When did you meet? Were you divorced when you met? It may be a huge red flag depending on your answers.

Fraud? People not living where they say they live?

Yes, it doesn't hurt. That's what I did. Yes, submit medical with the packet.

Make sure to include I-131. It's free, as well as I-765 when filed with I-485.

This is contrary to advice my lawyer and US spouse gave me. I was also in this camp of being open, transparent, and telling a story. I'm glad I listened to my lawyer and my spouse. It's not what's needed for an immigration interview. They (USCIS, consulate etc) seek short, to the point, and mostly closed answers. Where possible answer with "yes" and "no", where more explanation needed, give a sentence and let interviewer guide the conversation. They'll ask follow up questions if needed. I heard people's interviews going really bad when oversharing. Some officers get excited and start using extra information you say against you.

I'd strongly advice against laptops / bagpacks etc. The risk is not worth it.

My mail forwarding was totally ignored. I set it up shortly before move and suddenly USCIS approved I-751 and sent the card. Nothing worked. It arrived at the old address. I'm lucky it wasn't returned to USCIS. Other mail (not from USCIS) was forwarded just fine on the other hand.

I believe only your grandma needs to file it. Your mom enters as an immigrant. I-94 is for non-immigrants.

There is a great chance a CBP official would think your grandma is going to stay in the US based in you and now your mom living in the states.

Totally understand your stress. However, delay of 7-10 days is perfectly normal for USPS mail even if it shows in Informed Delivery. My lawyer received extension letter 4-5 weeks after I received its copy in the mail. If you don't receive it by end of first week of December (remember, Thanksgiving can slow things down), you can try requesting a new one here https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init

1. Your spouse is always the principal sponsor and must fill out affidavit of support regardless of income. 2. Anybody (US citizen or LPR) with qualifying income can sponsor you jointly. It can be family, friends or acquaintances. They should have three years worth of tax returns showing income above 125% of poverty guidelines. I know, one year should be enough in theory, but in practice see this thread: 3. Yes, in theory assets can be used. They have to be liquid assets, and not things like real estate. In practice though, I highly recommend finding somebody with qualifying income to be a sponsor instead.

I'd say 99%. There's always a margin for error by USCIS or USPS. Agreed though, OP should have GC before December 8th IF Thanksgiving won't delay things too much.

Legally you can do it, but practically why would you want to put yourself in that position? IO may think you barely passed. May not give you decision on the spot, and you'd have to wait for days, weeks or months. On the contrary, answering first 6 questions correctly may result in instant approval and same day ceremony.

So what is the case then? If it's all fradulent, you can withdraw WAVA, pack things and depart the US at first convenience. I doubt anybody on this forum will be supporting a case involving fraudulent marriage.

Total of 10 questions. After that, if you didn't get 6 right, you failed the test and have to retake it another time.

Why are you quoting the word "abuser"? Is it real abuse? If so, cut all the contact with that person and communicate through your lawyer only.

That's correct. I wouldn't file I-130 for your brother just yet. The problem with that - an immigrant intent is shown and it may affect getting any non-immigrant visa. Your parents should sponsor him. However, he's probably going to wait a while. And probably has to leave the US when his current status runs out, unless he gets another avenue. A different route your brother should consider is getting OPT, then H-1B, then employment based GC.

Mine didn't require a signature.

The sponsor may be asked to show 3 years worth of tax returns. I think you should search for a joint sponsor. That sponsor has to have 3 years of returns with qualifying income.

There's something in it. Should we coin the term "Immigration Narcissism?" "Overstay enablers", "baiting" to create a WAVA case, narcissists demanding to expedite their overstay AOS case without a real reason, people feeling entitled to B1/B2...

You shouldn't file AR-11 before you move. Only after you move and within 10 days. I received my card on the day of move (which was fun). Nothing worked: USPS Hold Mail, USPS Mail Forwarding, talking to mail man... So expect it at the old address.

Same. I think you can travel visa free to Japan so none of that applies.

Were you a New Zealand citizen back then? You probably traveled visa free to Japan?

I sent you a direct message. You can try VJ immigration lawyers or research lawyers on American Immigration Lawyers Association website.

It looks like when you were born, your father was a US citizen, since he was born in the US. However, derivitive citizenship is complex as there are many rules to be checked. You may or may not be a US citizen. I'd consult an immigration lawyer here in the US to determine that fact. B1 / B2 visa is much harder to get compared to ESTA. You have active ESTA, don't abuse it. Leave on time, don't come to the US for too long and not too often. You can figure out whether you're a US citizen meanwhile. If you're a citizen, you'll follow a process, likely outside of the US to get passport etc. If you're not a US citizen, you won't violate your ESTA by following the rules. If you want to get a B1 / B2 visa, which I don't recommend in your case, you can do it next time you're back in the UK. If you're not a US citizen already, there's the following ways to get a green card: - Employment (you need to find a sponsor) - Green card lottery (you missed your chance this year, but can try next year) - Asylum (I don't think you can claim it based on the fact you're from the UK) - Marriage to a US citizen (has to be legitimate one, not for immigration) - Sponsorship by your parents (will take a while give you're over 21)