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Only if that’s the main reason for the visit and long term, then yes, as that is not consistent with a tourist visa. If it’s a couple of days looking after a parent if they come down with something after one arrives, then that’s different. Essentially, if it is a job that an American could be paid to do i.e. providing full-time care for an aging parent, or full-time child care for a grandchild whilst the parents work, then immigration are likely to take a dim view of that.

Yes, EB1A doesn’t need a job offer, it’s self petitioned. EB1C is different as it’s employer based.

Which consulate? Please fill in your timeline. You could have an interview in May. But yes, should be ok depending on when you were last in the US?

Yes, mailing only. Your letter should tell you to mail it and have the address to send the docs to. And no, no AoS required. Most of that isn’t relevant to EB applicants. You’ll need a recent job offer letter from your employer at interview stage. PLEASE fill in your timeline! This forum only works if we all take the time to contribute, filling in your timeline is an easy way to help others going forwards and to thank those that have helped you in the past too.

😳 I did read it carefully and simply provided the wording to the OP that they seemed to have missed. I gave them the info about certificates, and it’s up to them what they need to provide from that.

If she said she was taking care of her Mom, that would be the evidence. She cannot do that as a visitor. I suspect that’s what happened. But in any event, she has no right to enter as a visitor and can be refused without evidence. You still haven’t said if her immigrant visa has actually been denied, or refused (i.e. is in AP)?

Just checking, but you submitted two applications, one for each parent? Is this showing on each of them, or just one? Sounds like something is missing or incorrect. So what documents exactly have you submitted, have you got a screenshot of that section?

That bit is for the applicant. But scroll down the page and there is a ‘petitioners documents’ section, and under that it says "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." So the answer is both of you.

USCIS doesn’t differentiate between step-child and biological child for immigration purposes. As long as you married her mother before she turned 18, then she’s treated as your child. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-8

Congrats and thanks for taking the time to fill your timeline in. 😊

Ah, ok, yes big difference then. This is why filling in your timeline is so vital! Not only does it help others, it means you get better help too. Good luck.

It was 12 months ish (https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/799459-2023-us-embassy-ankara-ir1-interview-wait-time/page/4/#comments), not sure if that’s changed recently but it gives you an idea at least. It seems to be a bit quicker for Turkish citizens as they take priority. You can also search the forum for timelines to see if you can find any more recent cases - please fill in your timeline too to help others, ditto @mico1989Athens, @zerosugar and @anthonyq. Good luck all.

Just trying to help - because yours is a different type of case. So if you want info, best to stick to your existing threads where you can get accurate advice.

No. Unless any of the court actions are successful there will be no way for them to stay. I’m so sorry.

Yes, ending in August 2025 now I believe.

Then no, they must leave before their current status ends. They could only stay if they had submitted a I-485, but they aren’t eligible to do that, so they will be getting their immigrant visas via consular processing. It’ll be at least another decade.

When did she file? They can only submit I-485 and stay if their Priority Date is current.

You both are at the interview window. Most questions will be directed to you, I think my wife was asked one (and then of course the oath).

Whereabouts in Canada are you? Calgary is the quickest at 145 days at the moment I believe, so even if you’re on the other side of the country it may be worth travelling there if you do want an appointment in the fall.

Which country? Is the plan for the child to eventually petition his mother? Because that’s too far away for her to be able to stay in the US with him long term, so consular processing when the child is much older may be better, unless she’s happy for him to live in the US without her.

I guess you’d need to ask the Social Security agency, unless you can find the info on their website. My guess is they won’t mail it to anything other than a physical address as it’s such an important document, but do double check. And we just gave our rental address, as we were only in the hotel temporarily whilst we waited for our shipping container. Our SS cards were waiting for us in the house when we arrived. No the kids won’t be required to attend, just you and any spouse. From the usual website - "Any family members immigrating with you, if they will be at least 14 years old on the day of the interview” https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html

Fab. And does your Dad have the means to pay for his own health insurance? Or will he be working?

Yes, of course. Either when you enter the US (as I did), or you can update online later if needed. And it depends, did you tick the box on the DS-260 to ask for it to be sent to you automatically? If so you should have it within two weeks of entry (it will also go to the address provided though, so if you don’t have a rental by the time you enter the US, make sure it is ok for it to be sent to your PO box).

Yep, as said above we need more info to help. What kind of case? You really need to fill in your timeline so that we have basic info when you ask questions, it also contributes to the body of knowledge on VJ and so helps others too.

No, you can do it anytime including after entry. And thank you, much appreciated. 👍