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  1. appleblossom
    OK, so get her DQ'ed asap (it's a long wait for an interview). Good luck.
  2. appleblossom
    OK, so adjustment of status isn't an option for you, as you're not married. When did you enter, have you overstayed?
  3. appleblossom
    As Boiler said, we really need to know (a) where you are and (b) when you got married if you want assistance. Without basic details it's hard to answer any of your questions.
  4. appleblossom
    And yet you still haven't given us info on the age gap and consulate? We're not asking because we're nosy, we're asking because it would have a material impact on our advice to you. If you have a big age gap and a high fraud consulate then just reapplying without more time together may mean you waste time and money on a second rejection.
  5. appleblossom
    As above, it never has done for immediate relatives. Is yours a family preference category, or immediate relative?
  6. appleblossom
    And you’re living in the US now? What stage is her application at? I think you’ll just have to wait and see what happens at interview.
  7. appleblossom
    **Thread moved to the What Visa Do I Need forum, as OP is working out which route may be best** Also, paging @Crazy Cat for their amazing comparison list (again!).
  8. appleblossom
    So presumably born after your mother crossed the border - how long was she in the US for overall? I’ve moved your thread to the Bringing Family Members of USC’s to America forum btw.
  9. appleblossom
    Read all that but I’m still not seeing the change you mentioned “The Trump administration announced earlier this month that you must now maintain valid visa status while your I-130 is being processed. If your current visa (e.g. tourist or J-1) expires in the meantime, you will be deportable.” That’s not what it’s saying?
  10. appleblossom
    Has she already applied and got an interview booked? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html
  11. appleblossom
    Also, just to confirm you're a US citizen? I only ask because you've posted this in the section of the forum for LPR's who wish to bring relatives to the US, and LPR's can't petition parents. How did you get your LPR status and citizenship?
  12. appleblossom
    See the response in your other thread. She just needs to go for the interview and see if she is required to get a waiver.
  13. appleblossom
    She can apply for her parents, and her siblings, but separately - her siblings (including the 16 year old) cannot come on her parents petition. Her parents can petition them once they are in the US as you say. The 3-5 years would be for any that qualify under F2A, any that don't will come under F2B and they will have a 15 year ish wait, if they are from the Philippines. The current visa bulletin is here so you can see what date those who are now becoming eligible for visas applied - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-august-2025.html Also, this is assuming none of them are married?
  14. appleblossom
    Ditto. Would like to see a USCIS policy memo rather than one from a third party which makes things clear as mud!
  15. appleblossom
    It's always been the case that only immediate relatives have visa overstays forgiven. But do you mean for immediate relatives even with a I-485 being filed as well? Do you have a link?
  16. appleblossom
    If you're looking so far ahead, then you could also look at marrying via the Utah online route now, then visit each other and file I-130 for a spousal visa. You'd then be able to have big blessing ceremonies around then instead (unlike the K-1, you wouldn't want to make firm plans with that as timing could end up being all wrong). And you'd have the advantage of him nearing the end of the visa process at that point, and being able to move to the US as a green card holder with all the benefits.
  17. appleblossom
    You said K-1? So that's not possible no matter how he travelled to the US. The only adjustment in that situation comes after entry on the K-1 visa and then marriage, and the visa can only be applied for from outside the US.
  18. appleblossom
    Did you follow the advice given on your previous thread?
  19. appleblossom
    Sounds like you're just waiting your turn then, they're issuing a lot of DV's at Cotonou so definitely trying to get through them (https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyIVIssuances/MAY 2025 - IV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf) Good luck.
  20. appleblossom
    Sounds like a immi attorney that just isn't aware of the law. It's not like it's a new thing, they may be applying it more strictly now but it's been in existence for a long time. I'd just ask them to clarify and say you thought you had to be living in marital union for 3 years so couldn't file early, and see what they say.
  21. appleblossom
    What do you mean it's not safe to do K-1 visa if he's not there on a tourist visa? He couldn't do K-1 if he was! You only have two options if he's outside the US now - spousal visa via consular processing or K-1. Both are 'safe' but it will depend on your priorities as to which you choose, have another read of the excellent comparison above. Most would pick CR1 as it's so much cheaper and easier, but it will depend on your situation and priorities. Good luck.
  22. appleblossom
    Maybe for some consulates with big backlogs, but certainly not London. Maybe 18 months overall for UK applicants.
  23. appleblossom
    And this is DV-2025, not DV-2026? You're definitely eligible for a visa if so, so it will depend on Benin's backlog and whether they'll be able to schedule you for an interview before then or not. Have you contacted them to chase it up?
  24. appleblossom
    It's English only in the upper forums please, you can either post again in English or we can move it to the appropriate country forum. But it would depend on your case number. What are the first two digits of it?
  25. appleblossom
    It's not out of date? But you can follow the official guide, it's all very clearly laid out step by step. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html One thing to be aware of is that if your profile is correct and you'll be applying via Nairobi, there is a bit of a backlog there. Not as long as some consulates, but still a year or so wait for an interview so just factor that in. Good luck
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