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  1. Lemonslice
    Read this page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html
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    Some states allow you to pick (any) name you want after marriage. Where are you planning to get married? You can look up the laws for that state. Are you planning to take your spouse's name, or another name entirely? Also, please fill in your profile and timeline.
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    Not a problem, as long as the passport is valid for at least six months at the time of the visa issuance.
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    Her visa and green card will be in her passport (maiden) name. I was in a similar situation, and simply kept my maiden name. It was SO much easier. All my documents match. No headache, no further action required. Other ways to update her PR card: - file an i-90 to get a replacement in her married name - at removal of conditions - when/if she becomes a US citizen Anything before citizenship is, in my opinion, a useless hassle. Having to travel with a marriage certificate to justify the name discrepancy between documents, blah...
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    Contact them then https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html
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    Did she have your authorization to keep them out of the country? If not, you can read this page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html Do you know anyone over there who could escort them back to the USA? Could you pay someone to make the trip for you? Ask the embassy how to repatriate abandoned children (since both parents are now in the US); and about the documents needed if you are having someone else escort them back to you. At work, your HR services can tell you which types of leaves might be available. It is hard to communicate tone properly online, so I hope the nonchalance I am perceiving is just me reading you incorrectly.
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    I read that you have a job lined up for October, but I suggest you read the i-864/affidavit of support instructions. Just make sure you're ready to submit it if/when they accept your case. If you need another sponsor to help, work on that. Be ready, make sure no delay will come from you. I think I remember citizens also using the school calendar as another argument why they would benefit from moving soon/having their case expedited. Maybe look into your child's future school calendar. Final point, I know nothing about your/your spouse medical conditions, but will you be ok to fly? Again, best of luck.
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    Why won't it be easy? Don't you think that going sooner would be better? Why not reach to the diplomatic mission over there and let them know your American kids have been abandoned and you need assistance to get them back and that you'll take the next flight there? (ETA: if the country you listed, Comoros, is accurate, it seems you'll have to reach to the Madagascar embassy https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Comoros.html ) Also, while you've divorced, you might want to get a formal/legal custody agreement in place. Have you consulted with a lawyer?
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    Do you know if your kids are safe? Leaving them "somewhere" doesn't sound reassuring.
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    I understand what you are saying, but they probably have communication from all of your requests over the years, and will wonder "what is urgent now?" Right or wrong, you will have to convince them. Best of luck to you and your family.
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    I think they might be wondering why you did not return to the USA for treatments in the past two years. As much as they can expedite, it is still longer than a flight back home. You might have to pick up and leave before your spouse, if it is a life and death situation.
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    That's also what I'd suggest. However, since most people know very little about immigration, I would also make it clear to her what it might be a now or never situation - even visiting will probably be off the table.
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    "Our first concern is that there doesn't seem to be a way for him to get a police certificate from Libya, as from everything I've read he would need to physically present in Libya which he can not do due to his status. Has anyone in a similar situation successfully used to feature on the application to explain why a police certificate can not be obtained?" You can state why it is not available and refer them to the reciprocity schedule for Libya. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html
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    If I remember correctly, you have to enter the US with, or before, your goods. You have a set period of time to import all of it under the exemption, and the goods have to be "used" (you are supposed to bring what you were using already, not buy brand new furniture to export). You should find all of the rules on the cbp.gov website. This is a good start: https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1392?language=en_US ; then, the shipping company will also have their own forms. Just make it clear that it is your personal effects and refer them to the cbp website if needed.
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    The documents you will need are listed under each section on this page: 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 Then, to find which version of the documents/instructions to order them, you can look up the the reciprocity schedule (for each country): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html
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    Some states require PTO to be paid out at the end of employment. See: https://www.paycor.com/resource-center/articles/pto-payout-laws-by-state/ , the answer might be there. I have no idea about the pay being recorded as vacations before or after her EAD ends. I am sure there has to be a definition somewhere. However, it is possible to have some income and not be allowed to work. For example, if she collected rent from leasing out an apartment, or a pension from a previous employer. So income =/= work. Just not sure about vacations with a (current?) employer.
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    Once you have the visas, you might want to come back with dates and departing/destination airports. Some members are great at finding the best deals on flights.
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    15 years!

    Lemonslice replied to Lemonslice's topic in Off Topic

    Mon accent est un peu différent Picked up some yummy Indian food. Had a great beer for dessert. Nothing complicated.
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    https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=487646
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    15 years!

    Lemonslice replied to Lemonslice's topic in Off Topic

    Complicated tax situation with my employer is factor #1. Might happen once I retire, but we're moving overseas for our old days. I'll reevaluate then.
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    15 years!

    Lemonslice posted a topic in Off Topic

    Celebrating my 15 years as a permanent resident today!
  22. Lemonslice
    You will need to look up the reciprocity schedule for each country/document you want to submit. See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html
  23. Lemonslice
    If your girlfriend (fiancée?) intends to spend more than 30 days in the US, look up the new requirement to register with USCIS. Otherwise, if you look at the history of your posts, you will find answers that are still valid. Final note, please, please, do not trust ChatGPT or other AI. Especially not for anything important. Ok to generate an overview, but go to the source (CBP, USCIS,IRS, etc.) and double triple check what is actually the accurate information in your situation. The guides here on VJ are also a good start on all the steps you will have to complete (again, do not trust blindly and go back to the actual form instructions).
  24. Lemonslice
    He has to cooperate somewhat. The airline will not take an unwilling passenger. The "send him back" says it all though. Wishing him the best of luck.
  25. Lemonslice
    All immigrant visas interviews are ultimately done in Montreal. You might want to search for recent DCF experiences in Canada, but they are not common (something about asking Mexico to approve first? It's blurry in my memory). This is the thread I had in mind .... DCF or not, you might want to get ready to show intent to relocate to the US, as they might want to see evidence at the interview.
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