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People have different tolerance to risk, but me, personally, with a valid extension letter, I see it as close to zero risk as possible [always the risk of meeting an untrained airline agent]. https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-Nov/Carrier Information Guide ENGLISH.pdf Page 10/92 [Arrival by air] "B. U.S. RESIDENTS — must provide one of the following: • Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 • Expired Conditional Resident Card, Form I-551 accompanied by Original Form I-797, Notice of Action indicating the card validity is extended" If OP did not receive the approval letter, they would not even know that they should be expecting a new card shortly. They are permanent resident, they currently have documents to show their status. @Cata&Ben, I am also in the Boston area and received my new cards really quickly (after entry, after ROC, and, more recently, after renewing my 10-year card). Make sure your name is on your mailbox (in case you get a new/overzealous mail person), register for informed delivery, but I received my cards in days, not months. Wishing you the same quick delivery, so that all questions and worries are avoided!

How does your future husband feel about being unable to work for so long? Unable to drive in some states? Also, since you seem to care about a nice engagement ring, the cost difference between both processes [+ the income your husband will earn sooner] might allow for a nice upgrade. Something to discuss between you two. I understand wanting to follow the traditional pathways, however, no matter the visa process you opt for, some things will be different. That is also what makes it great, and "yours". Myself, as the immigrant, would never have moved on a K1, since there is so much that could go wrong.

Time spent outside of the USA is only one factor. Please refer to this page to see how you can be deemed to have abandoned your permanent residence, and how to maintain it. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/maintaining-permanent-residence

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/Pakistan.html Source will also provide more details on who can be adopted, and how to adopt. From the little you have said here, I am not too optimistic living in the USA together is a realistic project, but please let us know how things work out for your family. Best of luck.

If you are meeting again, why not get married in Vietnam and take the spousal visa pathway? Other members with experience in Vietnam might be able to advise you better.

They did for mine. I still wouldn't risk it.

I've never seen the visa being issued in another name than the one in the passport. OP's husband should update his passport before the interview, if it's important to him.

If he's able to have his passport modified to the name he wants, before the interview at the consulate, his visa will be issued in that name.

Still good to show you actually set it up for your spouse... Very easy and little involvement/consequence in showing text messages, subscriptions, and gym membership. A bit more consequential to mix real money in, and living will/end of life directive....

Quoting myself, but why no will? Are you beneficiaries on each other's financial and insurance accounts?

Wills and living wills are important documents to have, not just for immigration, but in life.

Being a Permanent resident of Canada, while taking residency elsewhere, doesn't necessarily mean she can get student loans though. She will have to check on that herself with the province where she's studying.

I am now aware that when she crosses the border to endorse her US Visa, she will lose her PR status in Canada? That part is not necessarily right. She will no longer be a resident of Canada, but she does not necessarily lose her Permanent residency. https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=727&top=4#:~:text=To keep your permanent resident,count towards the 730 days. Being a resident might be needed to get student loans though, you will need to check with her province How old is she? If she is an adult with her own life, it might be better to stay in Canada. She will have to compare cost, other benefits, and downsides...

I always feel like a Debbie Downer when I give that answer, but it is realistic. Some people DO get their visa back sooner, but I feel it would not be fair to give you the best case scenario when it is not a common occurrence.

To determine which documents are required, look at the reciprocity table for the countries you live in/have lived in. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

I hope that it won't be that long for you, but they are slow at processing these things. Look up this current example:

Did you interview in Montreal? If so, expect to wait at least 6-8 weeks after reception of your documents. Anything post-interview goes really slowly in Montreal.

You are welcome - Enough to know they are not pieces of furniture needing to fit together, so moving them is not as easy. If you think that staying apart is what is best for your family, that is ok, you know them best. My husband and myself have to be separated regularly, for different reasons, but we are always so happy to reunite. I wish the same to your family. Be it that you spend the weekend at the cabin together, or everyday, different things work for different folks.

Since it is more than you two being married, I would have made sure that everyone would get to meet and spend time with everyone before moving together, but it seems that you have already made it to the visa phase, while skipping that part. It seems backward to move half of the family, if it is not going to be possible to live all together; as @Ontarkie stated, whatever adjustments are required will need more than 90 days anyway. You and your partner probably know your kids best, so work out a plan together? Is your home large enough for everyone, if so, might has well prepare the nest for the new blended family, no? Best of luck to you and your family.

How much time have you all spent together in person?

It is not compulsory, but she will then have her French documents in her maiden name, as I said. Some do not care, some are worried about the name discrepancy. A few benefits of having a carnet de famille, if you want to look into it, but that can be done later if you ever want too.

Married name might bring other complications since her French (flag shows France, sorry if I am mistaken) documents will stay in her name, with the possibility of yours being added on, after going through marriage recognition with the French consulate.

As an immigrant, you have a LOT to lose coming on a K1. I know it would not have been acceptable to me, and I moved less than 500 miles away!

Is today before October 22? If so, print the proof of delivery and enjoy the wait until the approval.

I suggest you meet in person first. I remember your previous posts and I think it's not your first virtual relationship. As much as there can be virtual chemistry, some things, you will only know/see/observe/feel in person. Try to spend as much time together as possible.