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  1. appleblossom
    Not by the applicant though, most do just throw money at it and an agency does all the legwork.
  2. appleblossom
    You don't have to be together for the marriage, but you do have to 'consummate' it (which just means being physically together) before filing. So you can get married online, then meet up, then file.
  3. appleblossom
    Ah. So a 10 year ban unfortunately. Is this his first time in the US, he's never entered illegally previously? He should really leave asap and get the I-130 filed so the clock starts ticking, and his wife can then apply for a waiver of the ban to get him back sooner than 10 years. Hopefully by the time the PD is current and the waiver is granted, the country ban will have been lifted or amended too.
  4. appleblossom
    I suspect that might change now, seems even people with common health conditions like diabetes may be under extra scrutiny and risk denial.
  5. appleblossom
    Of course. Every single applicant is subject to the public charge rules, and it’s about to get tougher under the current administration. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20278/public-charge-ground-of-inadmissibility It’s all here, just scroll up. 👆🏻
  6. appleblossom
    It will mean their wait is less overall as there won’t be a wait for their PD to become current on the Visa Bulletin. But if they entered the US without inspection there is no way for them to stay regardless of their spouse’s status. They must have a status to start with to be able to adjust from it and get a green card. They must leave asap - they don’t want to mess around with the current administration. How long have they been in the US for? And when can the spouse apply to naturalise?
  7. appleblossom
    Ah, ok. Then it makes no difference any longer, spouse or fiancee, neither can get a visa. But if they entered the US illegally and are married to a LPR rather than citizen, it's going to be many years before they can get a visa anyway. So I wouldn't worry about the country ban for now, I'd focus on getting them out of the US asap so any overstay ban doesn't get longer, and getting the I-130 filed asap when eligible to secure their place in line. Then hopefully by the time they are at the head of the line to get the visa, the country ban will be lifted or amended anyway.
  8. appleblossom
    I think the traffic tickets should be fine, but that is just a guess. Yes, the I-130 will still be processed as that isn't a visa application. Your case will proceed all the way to the point of visa issuance (interview at consulate), that's when it would be held. As she's already got a visa, she's still able to travel to the US. Just be aware that she may be scrutinised more heavily upon entry. Good luck.
  9. appleblossom
    Should be no issue for you travelling as a GC holder, as long as you don't have any issues that might jeopardise that status (convictions, no tax filings, too much time out of the country, etc). But is your wife also from Nigeria? If so, she can't get a visa for now, it may change again by the time you come to apply but keep an eye on it. Good luck.
  10. appleblossom
    What's your visa status in the US? Which country? And how long have you been out of the US? Please complete your timeline, thanks.
  11. appleblossom
    Yes. But is this the F3 you were asking about previously? If so the ban isn't likely to be relevant by the time a visa is available to them anyway.
  12. appleblossom
    **Thread moved to AoS forum as OP is not applying for CR/IR-1**
  13. appleblossom
    I thought it had to be valid at time of adjudication too, and it had expired by that point. But if the RFE has definitely been cancelled (I think I’d be inclined to call and ask to speak to a Tier 2 agent to confirm that) then it’s just a case of waiting. Good luck.
  14. appleblossom
    When was it done and was it done for your current application? If the RFE has definitely been cancelled then hopefully you'll hear soon, good luck.
  15. appleblossom
    How long were you out of status for before filing?
  16. appleblossom
    No.
  17. appleblossom
    The I-130 isn’t relevant, as that’s not a visa application. So that would remain valid. Why Mexico? Is that where they’re from? Mexico isn’t on the banned list. But they can’t adjust status if they entered the US without inspection so yes, they’d have to return to their home country first, and wait out any ban or apply for a waiver.
  18. appleblossom
    Fiance visas aren’t currently exempt from the restrictions. Which country?
  19. appleblossom
    They only give you 221g if there is missing information or a document they require from you. If it's just standard background checks then you don't get that.
  20. appleblossom
    Could be way longer than 20 days, could be less. Just a case of waiting it out I’m afraid. Good luck.
  21. appleblossom
    You don’t need that, only the divorce certificate to prove you were free to marry your current wife.
  22. appleblossom
    USCIS fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.
  23. appleblossom
    It will be. Don't wait until mid January to file, the I-130 should only take you an hour or two to do, so get that submitted asap to give him the best chance.
  24. appleblossom
    You didn't read far enough down the page! Scroll down to 'Petitioner Documents' and you'll see it says the following - "If you are applying for an IR1, CR1, or F2A visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and your petitioning spouse was previously married: You must obtain evidence of the termination of EVERY prior marriage your petitioning spouse has had. This evidence must be an original or certified copy of one of the following documents: FINAL legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers."
  25. appleblossom
    Ah, ok. That's good, so she could adjust status through you, although it'll be at least a year. Follow the guide at the top of the page (this is aimed at spouses, but it's the same process for a parent) - But why does it limit her? With an EAD she should be able to work as if she had a green card? And if it's been 4 years then it might be worth asking on the long running VAWA thread where the good folks there will be able to give you advice on how to hurry things along - Good luck.
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