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Fragomen were great for us. When’s the interview?

Is there a specific reason you're so nervous? Unless you have something that think may be an issue, there's no need to worry. Just prepare by making sure you have studied your civics questions, have all your paperwork, etc. Are you applying under the 5 year or 3 year rule? I'm sure you'll be fine, best of luck.

It may just be that their info is out of date, you could contact the consulate just to inform them, but they aren't likely to do anything about it. It looks like there are only two authorised doctors in Senegal, so have you asked the other one what their fee would be? Your profile info isn't correct by the way - looks like you're K-1 applicants, but your profile says CR/IR-1. I'd amend that as often the answer to a question will be different for each.

Both EB2 and EB1 are paused because of the quota being met. IL's can be sent at any time, and occasionally even twice a month. Generally it was towards the end of the month, but they can do it anytime so I wouldn't get fixed on a certain time. USCIS have nothing to do with interviews by the way.

Whether they’re still valid or not will depend on what they are, some (such as tetanus) would need to be redone as it is every 10 years. You can see the full list here - https://www.cdc.gov/immigrant-refugee-health/hcp/civil-surgeons/vaccination.html#cdc_generic_section_10-table-1-vaccine-requirements-according-to-applicant-age-for-civil-surgeons We had any missing ones done at the medical, a few each. Probably more expensive that way but it was just easier.

2 fees at this stage, as set out on the website - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-3-pay-fees.html You can delay paying them indefinitely but obviously the visa application won’t start until you do. Then the green card fee once the visa is granted.

Note that it's not necessarily a petition approval, the expedite is just for somebody to look at it and try to reach a decision, so that could be a RFE or refusal as well. But I'd give it another couple of weeks and then chase them up. What does your online status say?

Yes, absolutely. You've got a long wait ahead of your so best to start it asap, get the I-130 filed as soon as you can. Good luck.

If you're NIW then you don't need things like payslips, as no job is required for that visa category. You should take an up to date CV and could take a reference letter just to prove you've been doing the job that you have applied under, but I wouldn't worry about anything else. Good luck.

Expedite with USCIS? It should have been approved/denied/RFE'd by now, what does your online status say? Please fill your timeline in (on your profile) when you get a mo too.

You can see it on their Timeline, just click on 'Timeline' on their profile or any of their posts. You can also search timelines for other members at the top of the page. And please do fill your own timeline in to 'pay it forward' and help others, thanks.

Congrats! Good luck for the next step.

**Thread moved to the AOS from K-1 sub forum as OP is adjusting status after a K-1** And good luck!

Really the only one you need is the official step by step guide - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html And then VJ for any questions along the way. Best of luck.

They'll prioritise other categories that have visas available to them. Is your timeline correct, your country of birth is India? So you've still got a few years to go?

Both. But if two applicants both become current at the same time, whoever has the earlier DQ date will be prioritised for interview.

Both, plus others if required - see the guide at the top of the page. Good luck.

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.