Lemonslice

You can do either/or. Different paths to a very similar result; you check it, you risk A/B/C, but also might benefit from not having to go in person. You don't check it, then you have to go in person, and risk meeting a bad employee, or a great employee. Personally, I would just go in person and then be sure the "REQUEST CARD" action has been started. Then again, the office is half a mile from my place, so the costs (time/money) are minimal.

You will have to go in person. See "visit a local office" https://www.usa.gov/benefit-finder

Bolded part: you mean, to find a loophole? Not sure members are participating willingly to your creative exercise... kind of not the purpose of the forum.

At this point, there is nothing preventing you into doing research into third countries where you might be able to both live, while waiting to see what kind of (re)solution he will get from his government;then go back to a lawyer (https://www.scottimmigration.net/ ?) to see if it changes anything. Wishing you the best.

That is also the way I see it. If they are amicable, it might be a good idea to sit down together and compare the cost of a contested divorce ($$$), vs the cost of just filing together ($), and then use the difference to get back home/have a little starting fund. I think there is a way for both of them to win by making it as easy as possible.

Another option I have seen used in the past is to ask the interviewing officer to keep your passport, then return it by mail once you are back home. Something else to consider, since most Pakistani beneficiaries experience administrative processing for more than a few hours, you might also ask them to reach out once they are ready to issue your visa, and you will return your passport then. Otherwise, you risk being without your passport for a while.

Different locations, different threat levels... Found nothing specifically about cell phones, but to expedite security screening, it is always best to bring only what is necessary. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/YDE-Yaounde.html Sometimes, small lockers are available to visitors; elsewhere, locations nearby offer to store luggage and larger items. You might want to check in with someone who interviewed in Yaoundé recently.

It depends on the diplomatic mission. Where will the interview be?

Does he have all the paperwork related to his conviction(s)? If not, gather as much as possible for the lawyer to review. $375 is not cheap, but it seems like a small price to pay to know if your project is feasible.

There's no time limit in years for the affidavit of support. She might be approaching 40 qualifying quarters, you would have to calculate those. "How Long Does My Obligation as a Sponsor Continue? Your obligation to support the immigrants you are sponsoring in this Affidavit of Support will continue until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the United States. Although 40 qualifying quarters of work (credits) generally equates to 10 years of work, in certain cases the work of a spouse or parent adds qualifying quarters. The Social Security Administration can provide information on how to count qualifying quarters (credits) of work. The obligation also ends if you or the sponsored immigrant dies or if the sponsored immigrant ceases to be a lawful permanent resident. Divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation." Source: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf

You don't need to help her, that is not what I wrote . Do not make any kind of "deal". Just divorce her, and protect yourself.

1. Not hindering her path to citizenship (more than divorcing her) might be the quickest/easiest way to be free from the affidavit of support. Maybe not applicable depending on work quarters already accumulated, but something to consider.

Could you get a copy of your marriage certificate from your state's vital statistics office? That might be a good document to clear the confusion, when you refile or appeal.

Does she have guardianship, or has she adopted her? In which country?

You might want to read about AWA (Adam Walsh Act) to see if the accusations/charges (?) were something that could hinder the process. Even without being found guilty, it can delay the process quite a bit. See this thread for example:

I think you might also want to ask others petitioners who had their background double/triple checked for arrests related to AWA about their timelines. Your earlier post is a good read for those wondering why your background check might be taking longer.

I think there's state sponsored health insurance in Vermont, you might look into that. She's going to lose her Québec health care as soon as she immigrates, make sure it's clear if you don't think you'll be able to afford her coverage in the US when she moves.

Yes, I traveled before and after i-130 approval, didn't make a difference in my experience. As others have stated, all good, but no work while in the US. Enjoy your time together!

Your wife can also add you as a beneficiary on her insurance/banking/investment accounts. Employer's spouse benefits, if they offer any. My American spouse had also added me to his + his health insurance; we had opened a joint account during one of my visit; bought a house, so we had some papers from that also. We brought those to our interview, however no evidence of our relationship was asked - which we did not mind since they were still great things to do as a married couple. I am not saying the ring is meaningless, but it is one purchase; being beneficiaries on each other's accounts, commingling as much as feasible while still living apart, seeing each other as often as possible, those things do add up to demonstrate you have a bonafide marriage. Don't stress too much about it, it is normal to not have everything "joint" when living separately, but from my experience, it does facilitate the move to have at least some. Your spouse might also be interested in some topics in the Canada subforum (EI after immigrating, importing goods, etc.).

He might be asked to show evidence of planning to return to Canada, funds to finance his stay, etc. Might be asked on how he's able to take so much vacations (since he is not allowed to work remotely as a visitor). Might also not be asked more questions than usual. Personally, I would not push it to 180 days, but his tolerance to risk (of losing the cost of the ticket/ease of visiting until he gets his visa) might be higher than mine. Also, depending on how much he has stayed in previous years, don't forget to check if he meets the substantial presence test of the IRS (see this article for an overview, more details on the IRS website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-snowbirds-rules-you-need-to-know-1.2925513) Personal experience: I traveled multiple times (20+) after getting married/before receiving my visa, but I kept my trips shorter since I had a life and obligations back home. Longest stay was 3-4 weeks for vacations; most questions I ever got is when I brought my bicycle (?)

Some countries allow citizens to re-enter with an expired passport, National ID card, or other alternative documents; sometimes, with other limitations. Really, @Tunisian_tunisia should reach out to the closest diplomatic mission for Tunisia (consulate, or embassy), and ask how to proceed. Another important note is that commercial carriers (airlines, ferries, etc.), might have different/stricter requirements than the border officials - so after confirming with the diplomatic mission (ideally in writing), double check with the airline. Best of luck.

Is the juvenile already in the US? Sorry, I forgot to post the link, here it is: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/

Who's the juvenile? What would be the purpose of the visa? You can search here and direct your questions to a local non-profit, if you feel is necessary.

If she nearly died, then it had to be documented in her medical record, and she will be able to discuss with the civil surgeon/request a waiver. There is a process for the children, again, it is to request the waiver. There is no guarantee of approval, but that is the only path [unless you consider relocating to another country without those requirements].

They can't verify that a laminated document is authentic, so it most probably will be rejected. If there's any way to have your family send you the correct certificate before the interview, that would be ideal; Montreal is slow to process anything sent after the interview (usually at least 7-8 weeks). Best of luck.