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Civil documents such as the police report and birth certificate are for the foreign beneficiary. See https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html for the official requirements. As the USC petitioner, steps 4 & 5 apply to you. This includes the I-864, your proof of US citizenship and US domicile and marriage certificate. If you or spouse were previously married then a original divorce decree or certified copy must also be uploaded which shows the dissolution of the previous marriage.  
Good luck!
 
 

If you have exceptional circumstances, you can seek Direct Consular Filing for her spousal visa. That is much shorter path.  As far as your spouse just visiting the US, I see no options. Good luck on your immigration journey.

Should be no problem.  The entry stamp is a temporary green card for a  year.

I’d just use the official processing times, they’re usually very accurate. It’s updated every Monday. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html
 

Current income is most important, but I would make sure you have proof that your income is expected to continue at the 2023 level.
 
Good Luck!

You can put down "NONE" for this field. That is what I did for my spouse and it was never an issue.

Chances of the Pakistani spouse of a US Citizen, obtaining a visitor visa during an immigrant visa process, are worse than slim or none.  They are simply NONE.  You'll be doing the visiting.  Best case, maybe you meet in third country.

Nonimmigrant Visa Type Appointment Wait Time Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 1 Calendar Day Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q)   Interview Required Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D)   Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 248 Calendar Days

Making life changes is not a problem.  Once you have an interview date, complete and upload a new financial package with new I-864 and supporting documents.  Your spouse can then give an updated address.  No need to do a new DS 260.

Here is my analysis of the fiance visa (K-1) vs a CR-1 (Spousal Visa):
 
Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.
K-1 
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 
 
 

I obtained my US passport through marriage, but my wife, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, decided to end our six-year marriage. Despite all efforts to salvage it, she filed for divorce, leaving me with the shared debts, which I have since managed to handle. It has been two years since our divorce, and I find myself feeling lonely, realizing that I cannot be without a partner. I am 40 years old and have three children from a previous marriage.
During a recent visit to drop off my kids after spending a few days with me, I noticed a positive change in my ex-wife. She appeared younger and more desirable, having overcome the addictions that contributed to our divorce. Now, I am contemplating remarrying her and exploring the possibility of filing for a green card for her to join me in the USA with our children.
Our original marriage, through which I obtained US citizenship, was genuine, spanning seven years with shared experiences. Despite the serious issues that led to our separation, I am seeking advice on the possibility of remarriage and the feasibility of filing a green card for my ex-wife. Your guidance on this decision would be greatly appreciated."

@mopekmez, here are a few of the most recent UK CR-1 cases:
 

 

You should study the guide.
1.  You submit I-130, I-130a, fee,  and all supporting documents to USCIS
2.  USCIS will process the I-130 (about 11-12 months on average).  Right now, there are more than a million I-130s sitting at USCIS waiting to be processed.
3.  After USCIS approves the I-130, they will send the case to NVC.
4.  You will then pay fees and submit documents (I-864, tax documents, income documents, DS-260, Police reports, etc.) to NVC.
5.  NVC will process/approve document submission, then document qualify the case.
6.  NVC will then place your case in a queue for your consulate (London) to wait for interview scheduling.
7.  When your case reaches the front of the line, NVC will schedule the interview and send the case to the consulate.
8.  Medical exam can then be done.
9.  Foreign spouse is then interviewed at US consulate.  
10.  Upon approval of the Consulate Officer, the CR-1 visa will then be issued.
Average time, per other VJ members, is about 18 months from filing the I-130 to interview.  You can see the timelines of other UK cases in the "timeline" area of V to see specific data. She can get medical and interview in UK.  
 
 

1.. That depends on you and your spouse.  Many people complete the process themselves, while others either need or want professional help. Some people are capable of navigating the process themselves, while others find otherwise.  Some people want pro guidance.  It really depends on you. 
2.  The spousal visa process will, likely, take about 18 months.  It could take a little longer.
3.  She will be able to interview in her choice of country of legal residence or her home country when the time comes.
4.  See #3 above.
5.  Study the guide...ask questions as needed.  We are here to help.
6.  The I-130 and supporting documents are sent first (Read the guide).  Later, at the NVC stage, the I-864 will be sent along with more documents.  This is a multi-step process.
7.  Per other VJ members, the average processing time is about 18 months.
8.  You, the petitioner, will file the I-130.  The I-130a, filed with the I-130, will concern the foreign spouse.
 
The immigration process requires a great deal of Knowledge, Planning, Time, Patience, and a significant amount of Money.  It is quite a ride...believe me.
Welcome to Visa Journey.  You have found the best source of accurate DIY immigration info on the web!!
 

You might want to start by studying the VJ guide I will link below.  Becoming an "A" student of the process and forms will help make your journey smoother.  Good luck.
 
 

Can you clarify what that is?

Never heard of such a thing.  Maybe restate your question.

Especially for CR-1.
SSN comes first in most cases when entering on CR-1 as far as I know.

After our marriage but before my wife arrived in the US, I always filed as "Married filing separately". This caused problems with my online tax service because they required my wife's SSN even for MFS, but of course she didn't have one. Therefore, I filed paper returns as MFS with my wife's name listed on the return. In fact, this was one of the documents I submitted as proof of a bona-fide marriage. I am not sure how much probative value this particular document had but I figured it wouldn't hurt.
 
 Now that my wife is in the US, I'll file as MFJ for TY 2023.

The final decree of divorce from Georgia is sufficient. However, be sure that your partner brings the certified copy issued by the relevant county or court when they attend their interview. Basically, they need the piece of paper with the raised stamp and all the wording that declares the divorce to be final or absolute. Good luck!

Civil documents such as the police report and birth certificate are for the foreign beneficiary. See https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html for the official requirements. As the USC petitioner, steps 4 & 5 apply to you. This includes the I-864, your proof of US citizenship and US domicile and marriage certificate. If you or spouse were previously married then a original divorce decree or certified copy must also be uploaded which shows the dissolution of the previous marriage.  
Good luck!
 
 

thank you both so much. 

The final decree of divorce from Georgia is sufficient. However, be sure that your partner brings the certified copy issued by the relevant county or court when they attend their interview. Basically, they need the piece of paper with the raised stamp and all the wording that declares the divorce to be final or absolute. Good luck!

1.  As reported by other VJ members, the average processing times are almost the same for a K-1 (510 days) vs a CR-1 (549 Days).
2.  Do NOT have any ceremony before the official marriage inside the US (for a K-1) which could be seen as a marriage.  Legally marry in the US first, then you can have a ceremony outside the US. 
 
You might want to see this:
Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.
K-1 (VJ average processing time 510 days)
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1 (VJ average processing time (549 days)
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 
 
 

Yes, definitely not a simple crime. Young people can commit dumb mistakes but this kind of crime is really bad and I bet you that was not his only crime in life.
 
So, He has been incarcerated for 6 years and in 6 months speaking with you he wants to marry. If this is not enough red flags for you I don’t know what can be. 
 
He can definitely be an amazing person in your eyes but he is living isolated of the world and everything right now will sounds magical! Be really reaaally careful, financially, financially and emotionally. Get a lawyer and get a copy of all his records. This is not a DUI thing.  Be extremely cautious.