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This just proves the point you shouldn't be counting on coming to the US often as a visitor. Let your significant other visit you too, or go to a vacation in a third country. Can we guarantee your ESTA / visa won't be canceled as you try to enter on next or any subsequent visit? No. Wait and separation is going to be a part of immigration. I gave enough comparison between K-1 and CR-1. You can decide whatever works best for you.

In a nutshell: 1. I-751 needs to be filed within 90 days of GC expiration. Not earlier, not later. 2. You need to submit a lot of evidence of bonafide marriage to ensure you don't get RFE. 3. You send the packet with forms and evidence, wait for biometrics appointment (can be waived by USCIS). 4. You will receive I-797 aka extension letter which would extend validity of expired GC by 48 months. It can be used together with expired GC to travel or prove status 5. You then wait a long while to get any update. It could be RFE, interview (can be waived), or decision on I-751. Also, if your husband's social security card says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" - go to SSA office any time now, file SS-5 and get unrestricted SS card. This can be used with driver's license or state ID instead of GC for I-9 verification at work. Forget about showing GC to employers, it has major drawbacks. I hope this helps and good luck!

Hi, you need to file I-751, Removal of Conditions. Adjustment of status is for people with non-immigrant visas wanting to get GC. Here's the right forum: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/86-removing-conditions-on-residency-general-discussion/ What's amazing about that forum, is you can look at timelines by browsing groups. You're looking for 20-24 months on average to remove conditions. If your husband decides to apply for citizenship meanwhile, he can, even if I-751 is pending. You cannot skip I-751. It's a requirement before N-400.

Oh, I see. You mean Affidavit Of Support and not Adjustment of Status. I think better abbreviations should have been invented not to confuse those 😃

I forgot DS-160 and DS-260 fees. Why would AOS fees be needed for CR1?

Did you enter grandparent's details? Check those, as the error suggests it's that part of application you have issues with.

In most cases, you would get larger tax return by filing jointly. However, there are situations where filing separately may be better. It's more of a question for a CPA.

Equal risk... Essentially, there's always a risk you can enter the US and stay with your significant one, whether you have K-1 or CR-1 pending or no cases pending at all. But, if any petition is filed, I *believe* CBP can see it in their system. They can always ask whether you know anybody in the US etc and you have to answer truthfully. If you lie, that could be a misrepesentation, which is an issue for becoming a lawful resident or getting other visas. However... This forum knows many examples when people with pending K-1 or CR-1 visited and left just fine. If you want a definite answer - I cannot give unfortunately. There's a lot of discretion by CBP, when you enter the US. A person may be in a bad mood and deny somebody, that's not that rare.

Your significant other can come and marry you in your country. The cost of CR1: - I-130 - $535 - Medical exam (variable) - Elis fee - $220 The cost of K-1: - I-129F - $535 - Medical exam (variable) - Adjustment of status (now: $1225 and will be more expensive soon) Time to enter the US: about the same Overall time to get GC: additional 9-18 months on K1. Protections: - K1: if petitioner changes their mind to about marriage within 90 days of your entry to the US or changes their mind during long Adjustment Of Status process => you're out of status, cannot stay in the US. - CR1: they can change their mind after you enter the US => not your problem. If you want to stay in the US, you can.

Yes, you can get legally married over a zoom call in Utah state. No matter where you live. But then you need to physically meet in person in order to qualify for CR-1

I literally ran out of reasons why somebody may choose K1 over CR1 in 2024. Other than they cannot marry because of visas. But even then there are third countries and Utah zoom (with consumation of course)

Few months for DS-160. And another 9-15 months after entering the US easily on top of the wait that's already behind in home country.

Yes, you're still LPR whether you have physical GC or not. Did you file a police report after you lost GC? Did you file I-90 to replace it? Do you have travel doc (boarding foil?) from consulate? Did you have a copy of GC that you've lost? Bring all of that to the interview. You'll be fine 99.9%

I think this is not a DIY case. You need to speak to a lawyer. Typically you'd have to leave the US on AP and come back to have a lawful entry. I'm not sure if this works with petitioner being LPR or only if I-130 is petitioned by US citizen. What happened to asylum?

Wanted or needed? It's best not to travel internationally until you get GC in hand. There's always a risk with AP plus you'll likely be put in secondary upon arrival.

When I-485 is approved, GC should arrive in 2-4 weeks. I'd wait before that, even though you can travel with AP.

Many nice people fell for that trap, unfortunately. I think I heard a story somebody was on tourist visa at the start of covid, called them up, asked what to do. They said it's ok, you can stay... Which resulted in overstay. And 10 year bar on entry. The worst thing, you cannot prove anything after. You may get a short version of I-751 interview, which is a few quick questions here and there. It may get waived too. But prepare for everything.

Classics... You know you spoke to a tier 1 officer, right? You know they know less than any immigrant does, let alone immigration officer interviewing you? They don't have access to your immigration file. You know they make things up all the time just get you off the phone? They probably have a target for how many calls they should answer a day and how much time they should spend per customer. And they try to be most "efficient". If you don't, now you know. Post your experience after you go through it. Don't rely on info from those folks on the phone.

No, it shouldn't be.

Not everybody experiences this. Some get it renewed very quickly, others have long delay like yours. But... How did you renew it last time? You said you were out of the US between 2002 and 2019. GC is only valid for 10 years nowadays, meaning you should have renewed it around 2013 if it expired in 2023. As far as I know, I-90 can only be filed in the US?

Did you receive I-797? Were your biometrics reused? 3-4 months of silence is ok, this is USCIS

Great news!!!

Sometimes USCIS doesn't notify about combo, but conduct it when you show up. Make sure to have your US citizen spouse with you.

The timeline seems is a bit off. E.g. if you came back if 2019, how did you have a GC expiring in 2023? It should have been issued in 2013, which is 11 years after you left the US in 2002. Anyways... The worst case, when the extension letter is about to expire, if you still don't have new GC, you can schedule infopass appointment and get a I-551 stamp in your passport that would work in place of GC. Just make sure your passport is valid, and start renewing when you have 1 year left on it. 1 year of stamp should (in theory) be enough to cover the period of time while you're naturalizing.

From official website (acceptable docs): I-797 Notice of Action receipt notice Not acceptable for REAL ID Must be accompanied by supporting immigration documentation (I-551, I-766, I-94) Source: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/Pages/proving-legal-presence.aspx