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  1. OldUser
    This explains the delay. Nowadays, I-131 takes close to a year or year and a half. By that time people's GC get approved. What's the story with I-485? I'd focus on that instead.
  2. OldUser
    As long as you don't "bother" the government by applying for certain benefits, that's all that matters to them.
  3. OldUser
    There's nothing legal binding saying he should be spending half of his income or any other percentage on you or anything like that. Not that I know of. But obviously, if he had the money and you'd be forced to skip two out of three meals in a day, you wouldn't stay in such marriage, right?
  4. OldUser
    Do you have big savings? If you cannot work, and don't have much savings, that's understandable that you're hesitant to contribute. For your spouse, it could be a radical change to his lifestyle - now he has to feed two people on his income instead of just himself. So be kind to him too and be reasonable when asking for expensive things knowing he might be under pressure. Meanwhile get your skills in check, prepare resume, explore the job market and be ready to join the workforce when you get your EAD. Sometimes it helps to show you're putting effort in to be of a help to your new family. Maybe take some of his responsibilities and chores if you have extra free time.
  5. OldUser
    As far as USCIS is concerned, as long as you don't apply for certain programs giving you financial support etc, they don't care how and who in your marriage pays the bills, gets groceries or books vacations. All of this is purely between you and your spouse. In a traditional marriage, all income and expenses are shared. If one spouse is sick / unemployed due to AOS, the other one supports them.
  6. OldUser
    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.
  7. OldUser
    Fraud? People not living where they say they live?
  8. OldUser
    Yes, it doesn't hurt. That's what I did. Yes, submit medical with the packet.
  9. OldUser
    Make sure to include I-131. It's free, as well as I-765 when filed with I-485.
  10. OldUser
    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.
  11. OldUser
    I'd strongly advice against laptops / bagpacks etc. The risk is not worth it.
  12. OldUser
    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.
  13. OldUser
    I believe only your grandma needs to file it. Your mom enters as an immigrant. I-94 is for non-immigrants.
  14. OldUser
    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.
  15. OldUser
    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
  16. OldUser
    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.
  17. OldUser
    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.
  18. OldUser
    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.
  19. OldUser
    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.
  20. OldUser
    Total of 10 questions. After that, if you didn't get 6 right, you failed the test and have to retake it another time.
  21. OldUser
    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.
  22. OldUser
    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.
  23. OldUser
    Mine didn't require a signature.
  24. OldUser
    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.
  25. OldUser
    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...
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