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I have always filed "Married Filing Separately" until my husband has a SSN.

They are doing it here in Honduras as well, and it has helped a great deal with visa processing, and keeping people out of administrative processing.

Mine said 19 months the day it was approved... 🤣

I gave up on Lawfully months ago. I actually only use it for the community.

That is a great idea. We hit our anniversary during our wait- we were already married over a year after filing- it was a sudden decision to move to the US when we filed.

Yes approved yesterday!

Approved!!!! FInally Approved!!!

Many of us who are waiting for our I130's to be processed have suddenly noticed a change in focus being on I 130's more. They also flew threw October and November cases. I did notice a lot more warnings and notices on USCIS social media/website as well. But I think that just proves where this administration's focus really is, and that is a good thing!

I think it will! How long will your husband's wait be at the Embassy in Germany?

Congratulations!

This is understandable in some cases. I however know of one couple that were pastors here in Honduras, ran a church, and suddenly decided one day they were going to use their visitor visas to immigrate to the U.S. They literally said to another pastor of the church, "here are the keys we are moving to the U.S." And off they went to their daughter who lives there illegally....

And the queues would not be as long if people would stop this nonsense. The same people processing AOS and other forms related are the same people who process the I130's. Don't even get me started on this K3 nonsense, which also clogs the system...

I know of a few people that have entered and immediately did AOS. More people come in with the intent than we know. I see people complain about lawfully all the time.... "Why is my case taking so long?" People ask, "Why is every other person's case being processed faster than mine?" I know as soon as I read these comments, what is going on USCIS suspects fraud and they are digging deep. This is why some people wait 3, 4 years or even longer for their paperwork.

I have to agree- this is something I know USAID could have been doing here in Honduras, especially for the people who planned on legally immigrating. Working WITH the embassy, as they should have been all along instead of partaking in other senseless things that this conservative government here never wanted. Instead of our government paying for it, this is a great way for Americans to offer English teaching services and create jobs in the long run.

Thank you! This is great news!

Hello! I saw a November 30th approval yesterday! I think they will start on December by the end of this week! 😄

Hello- we have not traveled yet. We are making plans for this summer.

Not a good thing considering most of it was illegal. LEGAL Immigration is always a good thing. They are not processing legal cases that quickly. Fertility is a huge issue in the States right now, and something to be addressed.

Courthouse and then a ceremony. I got married in Honduras where you are required to do the Courthouse wedding first. A week later we had a religious ceremony with his family and friends. The following summer both of us traveled to the US to have a ceremony for my family and friends. and yes I have 3 wedding dresses 😆, You to have to keep it small. We also did Zoom links for both religious ceremonies.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion Read all three 3 of your links you sent to me again. @pushbrk also mentioned, if you receive a W-2, you can't take FEIE. Call the IRS yourself if you don't believe the people who just told you. Good Luck!

FEIE is for those employed by foreign companies. I have been filing for FEIE for 7 years because I live and work abroad for an international school. The FEIE form asks specific questions about working for a foreign company. You may have to amend your tax return. I am surprised a professional told you this.

Yes, it is very frustrating and unfair. There is no reason to wait 16+ months for valid cases. I am hopeful that while they get a handle on all this illegal immigration, that those of us doing it the legal way will be treated with respect and dignity.

Hello Everyone! My husband has had a B1/B2 long before we met. Our I130 is weeks away from approval, and we are trying to come up with a plan for the NVC/Embassy stage to avoid too much time in separation. Just a little backstory, I have been living with my husband in his home country of Honduras since we filed the I130. I teach at an international school here, which has the same calendar as the US school system, therefore it is almost time for me to start looking for work in the US starting in August. I need to show proof of reestablishing domicile, while trying to avoid too much separation time. The current wait time for an appointment in the embassy in Honduras is 2-3 months. If all goes well, I am expecting my husband to have his visa by late summer, early fall. His current B1/B2 visa expires in January 2026, so we think it is not even worth trying to renew, as he is getting an immigrant visa anyway. My question is, can he travel to the US with me up until the time it expires? I am wondering if he can travel with me in late July, while he waits for his interview at the embassy. He will bring plenty of proof of his return to Honduras, and will not be resigning from his job until AFTER he receives his visa. Thank you for your input!

That is great that you will see your husband soon! I think it will be approved when he is there. It seems they are moving through October 23 cases pretty quickly. Even though my husband and I are together here in Honduras- we are getting anxious, because I am a teacher and my school really needs to know if I am returning next year, and then I have to begin my search in the States.

I think you got scammed. If they didn't file for you, come back here and let this community help you. If you don't have a complicated case, you can do it yourself, and ask questions here.