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  1. Lemonslice
    Passport Canada, like any office/agency/person, sometimes make errors. Non citizens have gotten passports before, and the error is caught at a later renewal - this is very rare, and I doubt this is what happened in your wife's situation. Citizens get their applications denied mistakenly at times too. Best path forward is to reach out to your local consulate.
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    Did you also include copies of boarding passes and passport stamps ?
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    With the delays to get appointments in some locations, the American fiancé could even make the appointment before the immigrant arrives - then cancel it if the i-94 needs to be corrected. The SSN is such a useful piece of the puzzle for the immigrant, too many people forget to plan for it.
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    I would wait to complete your name change first, then file to remove conditions under your new name, and attach a copy of your name change document. You're able to file until mid-May, it's ok to not do it right when the window opens.
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    Ok. What if there's a disagreement and you're on your own? That's what the officers want to see. How are you going to provide then? .... You don't need to work forever, and it's great that you have family support, but they still want you to be able to pay for "normal" expected expenses. You might have to go back to work to be approved. Best of luck.
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    Take a step back, forget about immigration, how are you going to support yourself and your wife? Investments are nice, but they won't generate enough income to pay for your living expenses. $85K * 20% (very very generous annual return to estimate), is only $17K (city living or not, that's not a comfortable income in 2026). If you want to contact them, do so after you have returned to the US and found a job with health insurance. That would satisfy all of the checked marks on the 221g. In other words, follow what@pushbrk replied.
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    In the current political climate, I'd 100000% go for a spousal visa. Also, so many other benefits. @Crazy Cat maintains a great list of pros/cons for each path.
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    You might want to consider filling also for your authorization to work, and advance parole to travel. For your own safely, do not adjust status if you foresee any financial (or other kind) of hiccups, or are unable to file before your visa expires.
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    Easiest thing was to not change name at all. Second easiest, to change it when getting citizenship. Anything else will be complicated and need to done/redone and take some time. Up to her to see what is worth the effort.
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    You can always consult with another lawyer, should you want a second opinion. I've never heard of a remote interview for an incarcerated spouse, but that does not mean that they have never been done. Other members might remember a similar story, or do a search with incarcerated/jail/prison, etc.
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    - https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=495755 It is not clear if you returned home since visiting in 2017 - or did you overstay since then?
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    I hope your request gets accepted. You can also look into One Percent for America.
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    I think OP and spouse should both work on parallel solutions now. Spouse not finding work for years is demonstrating a lack of job searching skills; even if she goes back to school, this is something that she should start to work on while OP reaches to representative and tries to expedite.
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    Yes, this should not be a problem. I strongly recommend that you try to renew your passport while you are in Canada though. Imminent need to travel would justify the expedited service while you are there.
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    Understand that it might be months without being allowed to work. Even part time entry level work would be better than zero income. She might want to reach out to your local career center (look up state name and "career centers"). The local library is also a good resource for job search support. Best of luck.
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    You might try to expedite the EAD, but it's still not an instant process. I hope you have a nice savings cushion. Alternatively, your American spouse is allowed to work.
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    Not fun and extra wait, but better than dealing with ICE later because someone feels you shouldn't have been approved. Will be cleaner that way.
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    Please fill your timeline. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=495006
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    I think the current administration sees it as a feature, not a bug.
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    I expect many will simply decide to not visit, and many others will not disclose everything.
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    The exact documents required are listed on the reciprocity schedule for each country. See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html
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    Marry and add her to your insurance - that is usually the easiest (and cheapest) option.
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    Why not get a state ID?
  24. Lemonslice
    If your parents are not able to travel to South Africa, you might want to look at Caribbean/Central America countries where your spouse is able to travel without a visa. Another option, however probably too late for this year's Holidays, is to get a visa to Canada and meet in Montreal. Shorter drive for them. Best of luck to you and your family.
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    It is on you to make sure you are eligible for what you are requesting - NVC has no way of knowing if you are legally residing in another country. I understand you do not want to be separated, so go with your priorities. If getting the visa fast is your priority, have her relocate first. If you do not mind longer wait, then show what you have now, and accept possible delays/later separation if she needs to relocate. No magic trick. Look up this thread for more ideas of steps possible to demonstrate her intent to reestablish domicile:
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