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Uh. Some emergencies you can't go to the bank. I haven't said to spend the money. Can even be a secured/prepaid card. Sheesh.

I just want to add that you have to find a way to follow the requirements that works for your family. It's not the "system" against you to, but a somewhat standardized way to check boxes and go through the process. Don't lose energy fighting, be creative. For example, you're all set against getting a credit card for your spouse, but you could... 1. Get a new card for you two, with a low limit to be used in case of emergency. I mean, if you don't trust her with $500, that's going to be a bigger problem than her immigration journey. 2. Get her a user card from your current credit card, send a photocopy of it as supporting evidence/keep it home until her arrival. ... Like you, I thought it was ridiculous to have to do things their way, but then it's still easier to find ways to comply, than to fight windmills. Married 14 years, and I'm sure strangers would raise eyebrows at how we do things, but it works for us. USCIS saw what they wanted to see, so no delay, no RFEs.

Get wills/living wills. Add each other as beneficiaries on financial accounts (savings,401k, Roth IRA, etc.), and insurance (life, health). Spend as much time together as feasible, and document your visits to each other.

I met Americans in Cuba, some were students, others I do not know their status. How far we would go to be with our loved ones is a very personal matter, and not a competition; same goes for the misery of living in a war zone, a developing country, or under an oppressive regime. Best of luck with your escape plan.

To put this in perspective, most immigrants in active war zones do not get expedited treatment of their application. I sincerely hope your fiancée will be able to leave Cuba. Otherwise, have you looked in how feasible it is for you to relocate there?

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Unless she wants to use the one N version, do NOT contact Passport Canada; just try to have her birth certificate corrected.

This is the way. Submit copies of the documents she has been using (driver's licence, passport, SIN card if she has it; health care card), and they will correct the typo. This is minor variation and should not cause problems [anything bigger would have required justification to Passport Canada], but still best to correct it.

What is the purpose of your visit? "Attend a wedding... " --- Canadian here, my husband (and his family) came to Canada and we got married there. We visited each other often before and after filing, went smoothly - know, and accept, that it will take a while to be done, but we did make it fun, and celebrated by taking a month-long honeymoon trip when all was done. I was on his insurance the 1st of the month after our wedding, was useful to have US coverage when I visited; I was otherwise covered by my province health plan.

Any counselor you are still seeing that could write a report? No offense, but your parents and friends are not necessarily qualified to evaluate the possibilities of you re-offending - they are a little biased.

LOL, first week of driving, I backed out twice in the garage door track (that was many, many, moons ago!) - was on my parents' policy then, and there was luckily no damage. Did not happen since. Also, I don't see myself buying a Ford, so, you guys can keep the Fords, and I will continue bringing my cats around in my little VW

I'll just look at all the money I've saved with my lower insurance premiums, and smile at myself. Whatever prejudice makes you happy there!

Thank you for the update, that is a real obstacle course (sometimes the obstacle being your own lawyer it seems!). Best of luck in the rest of your journey!

Is that (blue) painter's tape around the windows?

@Miriam84, historically anything submitted after the interview to the consulate in Montreal, means a delay of 6-8 weeks. Hopefully it will be faster for you.

I'm not sure where you are living, but in most areas of the US, you are underpaid. Time to request a raise. Not going to fix everything, but it's going to help a lot with immigration and travel related expenses. Best of luck to you two.

I'm guessing land entry? Get yourself a Nexus card and present that. I've traveled a lot with my extension letter during ROC, and it's still in great shape. Came folded in an envelope and I kept it folded in a small document holder

Concatenate is one of my favourite Excel functions.

No problem taking the photo in Hong Kong. You can also find a local photographer in the US by reaching out to your local consulate, they maintain a list of photographers who are aware of the requirements; list is also available on the travel smart app.

Did the plea bargain have you admitting to the other offence? Sorry, no idea how this works. "Talking to USCIS", who did you talk to, their main telephone line, or legal counsel?

There is obviously no guarantee, and they work in mysterious ways. However, it is not all gloom.

Best of luck. K1 are not authorized to work though, so they might need to seek the assistance of someone else for now.

I renewed my 10-year green card a few months back, and it was a much faster than I expected. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/790597-10-year-card-renewal-surprisingly-smooth-experience/

Same. Even my insurance doesn't have it..