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Lemonslice

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  1. Worst they can do is actually mistakenly approve and realize later/at interview stage that you were not eligible to file; you will then lose more time, and money; the later they notice, the more detrimental it will be. Just withdraw the current I-130, and submit the new form as soon as possible, ideally before the fees increase.
  2. They do check the border entry/exit reports against the EI claims, so it is not that easy to abuse. Just checked for my state and you are allowed to visit Canada while receiving unemployment.
  3. I know the Canadian unemployment benefits allow it, in some cases - moving abroad to be with a spouse being one. We have a big thread about it
  4. Maybe the link is wrong? These two pages should cover most of it, then you will receive instructions prior to the interview about specific requirements for your location. https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html
  5. The flowchart and guides are only an overview of what needs to be done. You will still need to refer to the instructions for each form, and instruction from the interviewing consulate. For example, you can see that: "Where to File Where you submit Form I-134 depends on whether the beneficiary named on this form is inside or outside the United States and what type of application or petition this form is being submitted with. See the instructions provided with the corresponding application or petition for detailed information on where to submit this Declaration of Financial Support."
  6. Sorry, it is in the title: What to send to your fiancé.e Petitioner sends to beneficiary, they bring to the interview.
  7. Step 4, once the I-129F is approved (under What to send to your fiance once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2))
  8. See instructions here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Mexico.html
  9. I think the immigrant also has to do their homework. Ultimately, it's their responsibility to keep their status and documents in order.
  10. With the extension letter, and the expired green card, why do you expect a need for a lawyer? Always good to be prepared though!
  11. Probably less expensive than redoing the whole process for 6 of them... Also, I might be mistaken, but I think some of their kids will be ageing out - if the consulate is not agreeable, they will have to be active and find their own solutions. They might even have a better plan already, who knows?
  12. Yes. I can think of a few ones. Easiest might be to leave the newborn with family for a day and do a round trip to the USA with the immigrants, if it comes to that.
  13. You'll also save a lot of money by filling before the fees increase.
  14. Marriage in the Philippines might be complicated, but the start-to-finish process for a spousal visa is easier, in my opinion. You might want to look at Utah Zoom Wedding, this might be the best solution for you two.
  15. Others will be able to provide more details on the waiver, but just be aware that you will add quite a few months to your separation.
  16. Might be a few weeks. Montreal has historically been very slow to handle anything sent after the interview.
  17. They are a small team, with a lot of requests. If they spent their time answering questions by email and on the phone, they would have even less resources to work on visas. They will not answer your questions if the information can be found on their website or Information Center. If nothing has changed since your last communication with them, they won't lose their time and repeat their answer.
  18. Sit down together and analyze your pros and cons. Don't forget the cost of traveling and maintaining two households if you go back to the UK. Don't forget the cost of health insurance if you decide to stay in the US... In your situation, I would move ASAP, get married and file before the fees increase, switch to a menu of rice and beans (or any other frugal option you prefer), try to get a job offer/try to expedite the EAD (no guarantee, but free to ask...). You already are at the finish line, make the next lap together... Best of luck!
  19. The required documents will be listed in the reciprocity schedule for your country. Look it up here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html/
  20. How old is she? Are you an American citizen? What visa did she have to move to the USA? Does she intend to live in the USA?
  21. Look at pages 2 and 35 https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-Nov/Carrier Information Guide ENGLISH.pdf
  22. My documents/birth certificates are similar to OP's situation, but with less variation in last names. I only submitted the birth certificate from the place I was born (as described on the reciprocity schedule), and then wrote a note on why the name on my passport was slightly different [birth certificate lists me as Anna Barbara Christina Daniella Estella WHITE SMITH (not my real name, obviously, but similar structure with 5 first names), but my passport and my all IDs are only displaying Anna SMITH, and have been for all my life]. Also listed all names on the forms under other names used, when required, and requested my police certificate with all names being checked. Never shared with them the other birth certificate, since it was not required, and might have created more confusion.
  23. Calm down, you could lose the envelope in transit and they would find a way to look you up. Travel safe, bon voyage!
  24. You would still need to meet each other after being married, before filling your petition. A marriage has to be consummated (=being in the same location together, nothing more) to be valid for immigration purposes.
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