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They are, if they make them realise that that's exactly how an immigration officer will see it as well, particularly in a high fraud consulate like Islamabad. So now they know they need to visit each other as regularly as work and finances will allow, and build a much stronger picture of a marriage for their case. Otherwise they're just heading for another denial. Personally I don't see what value a lawyer would add now, that money would be far better spent on time together. And then maybe a lawyer consult further down the line when they are ready to apply again.

Yes, absolutely. He'll need to be married to bring his wife for her to be able to be included in his application. As said above adjustment of status isn't an option. So petition him and then wait, he can visit in the interim.

Perfectly normal, there are no visas available now anyway, and they're currently scheduling those DQ'ed in March. Transfers always take longer. So really don't worry, I'm sure you'll hear once the quota resets. Are you EB2 or EB2-NIW? Do you have another job lined up for after this one ends?

Tell your wife this is a VERY bad idea. Look at it from the immigration officer's point of view - you're trying to convince them you have a good legitimate marriage and yet you were married for 10 years, spent no time together during that decade, then divorced, then got engaged to marry again. How does that look like a good case for a relationship based visa?!? It will hurt your case, not help it. Your only option is to start living your lives as a proper married couple. Visit each other regularly, as often as you can. Gather evidence of time together. And then apply further down the line once you have a solid foundation. And be prepared to answer a lot of questions when you do come to apply. Most of us are finding it very odd that you've not seen each other, and to be frank, the reasons you've given don't make any sense. What is the actual reason you haven't seen each other in person for x number of years? How often do you speak on the phone or video call?

I'd suggest they get on a plane asap. But what other ties have they maintained to the US? Have they filed taxes, kept a house/car/bank account? Any other family members in the US? Etc?

Yep, as said above, a whole new application but if we're reading it right and you have only been together once in the past decade, then you're going to be facing a huge battle to get a visa. That's not a normal marriage by anybody's standards. So I wouldn't bother applying yet as it's likely to be money down the drain. Have a year or two visiting each other regularly, spending time together and showing you've combined your lives, then apply. Good luck.

**Thread moved as it will be a IR-1 spousal visa application, not K-1**

Then he can’t adjust status. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-2 He needs to apply via consular processing. As above, he should leave the US asap, it’s likely to be much easier if he’s not deported.

How did your father enter the US?

How do you think that’s relevant to you? As it says, even if it happened (unlikely) it’s for those who’ve been waiting 10 years or more already. What happened with your company, is there any chance of sponsorship at all through them?

It could look suspicious. If an applicant isn’t doing the job they’ve applied under and have chosen to do another job instead, the officer could wonder if they will actually bring that skill to the US.

So is there a typo in your timeline? It says petition approval in 2022, but then you didn't apply for the I-824 until 2024? What happened in the two year gap, did you apply for a visa or start the AoS process? I'm just double checking you abided by the rule about applying for a visa within a year of one becoming available.

Which is odd, as that's directly from their own website. Good luck with the rest of it.

If they think the applicant isn't going to be doing the job that they've applied under, then the visa isn't likely to be granted.

Thanks. If your petition was approved in 2022, what’s the reason for such a big delay? I know the I-824 took a while but what happened between 2022 and 2024? I’m sure your case will be sent to NVC soon but it usually takes several weeks.

Right, so just checking, you're not entering the '02' at the end of your case ID on the visa stamp? So just the 10 digits?

No, you can't just turn up, so don't let your wife do that! She won't be admitted. The DS-260 is online, you should just be able to complete it. The email last Friday didn't give you instructions as per their website? Petitions filed with the USCIS Bangkok Field Office: Once the IV unit receives the case, our staff will contact the applicant with the IV Packet 3 (Pre-Interview) Instructions. Please read the instructions carefully and submit all documents to U.S. Embassy Bangkok’s Immigrant Visas unit. Once the Packet 3 documents are received and the case is determined to be documentarily ready, the IV unit will schedule the applicant’s immigrant visa interview. The applicant will be informed via email through the Packet 4 Appointment Packet which provides further guidance on additional required documents including the medical examination. Generally, interviews are scheduled within 60 days of receipt of the Packet 3 information, and applicants should refrain from contacting the IV unit to inquire about an interview appointment until 60 days have elapsed from the time the Packet 3 documents were submitted.

On the actual DS-260 itself, it’ll be on there. But I’m confused, if you’ve got an appointment confirmation then what are you trying to do? Why do you need another appointment? Please remove the attachments with your case number and other details on! VJ is a public forum.

What kind of visa, which country and what’s your priority date? Please fill in your timeline (on your profile), thanks.

The DS-260 number is on the document. It’ll start with an ‘AA’ , look at the barcode. And it might also be called ‘confirmation number’.

When’s your interview? Before or after the program ends? Remember you have to be in status to adjust status. I think you absolutely need a real lawyer, not a virtual one.

If you’re a USC then yes, it’s possible, forget the 90 day thing though, she can apply anytime. Follow the guide at the top of the page. And as @OldUser said, cost of healthcare needs to be the top consideration for any elderly person thinking about moving to the US, she will likely need thousands each month to pay for it. Also make sure she’d be happy not being able to leave the US until she had Advance Parole in hand, which could take up to 8 months. Good luck.

Neither of those things are relevant. You married his/her parent before the age of 18, so you are deemed the parent for immigration purposes and can petition him/her under IR2. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-8

Then you should petition him/her, but it will be a IR2 visa rather than F1 (as you married before his/her 18th birthday). That's the fastest option as s/he will be an immediate relative so there's no wait for a visa to become available. Follow the steps here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html Good luck.

How old is the child, and how old was s/he when you married?