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I think everything is done via kiosks now, but not entirely sure. On my last few international flights, I did not see anyone passing out entry slips to fill out. Good Luck!

Wait, I thought you married one of the 12 women from Pitcairn Islands? 🤣

And watch the media spin this. I know, apparently the Russians did not do it right back in the 20th century.

About 42 F22’s. i like the F22 more than the F35.

F’d Over Rebuilt Dodge

As to the OP’s situation, if the DoS returns the application, it appears they can simply sign the NC when it is returned instead of needing to file an N565.

Yes, not a big fan of handing someone my phone. That is a real good point. A lot of things are tied to the DL number, not so much tied to a PPC number. I may need to start using my PPC more often just as a simple form of ID.

Bet these aren’t the only ones out there. Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US Navy personnel and bases FIRST ON FOX: Two Chinese nationals face serious charges after they allegedly acted as agents of the People's Republic of China’s government to collect intelligence about U.S. Navy service members and bases, while also recruiting other military members to carry out tasks for the country’s main foreign intelligence service, the Ministry of State Security (MSS). The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Chinese national Yuance Chen, who resides in Happy Valley, Oregon, and Liren Lai, who traveled to Houston on a tourist visa in April 2025, were arrested on Friday. Both individuals face charges of overseeing and carrying out various clandestine intelligence tasks in the U.S. on behalf of the Ministry of State Security. Along with assisting with the recruitment of potential MSS assets and gathering intel about service members and bases, the two men are accused of facilitating a "dead drop" payment of cash on behalf of the MSS. https://www.foxnews.com/us/two-chinese-nationals-arrested-spying-us-navy-personnel-bases

Interesting. I guess the NC is treated much like a PP. I think I was reminded six or more times to make sure my PP was signed before my flight on a recent overseas trip.

Are you a derivative on someone else’s I130?

I was thinking that as well, but the timeline looks a bit suspicious (March overstay triggered, get married in July while overstaying).

Interesting how things are run differently at different field offices. In Detroit, certificates are signed at check-in,

I have a card as well, but have yet tried to use it. I suppose it is not entirely common to see someone using a PPC as a regular form of ID although it is valid. I am curious why the PP and the PPC have different numbers.

Hard to say, but could be a tough hill. Like what @Boiler said, it is what it is, a lawyer cannot really change that. Good Luck!

This is pretty interesting. If my memory serves, the NC is signed at the oath ceremony during the check-in process, and the USCIS clerks running the oath are pretty good at making sure everyone signs. It is likely the passport application may be rejected for either or both missing signatures, and hopefully they tell you why. If rejected for the missing signatures on the NC, you may need to file an N565. Let us know how everything goes. Good Luck!

Kind of off topic, back in 2015 when my wife AOS’d there were many interview waivers out there. We had an interview, and she got her GC in about five months from filing the I485. Those with interview waivers were seeing more like 12-14 months to get their GC, and some VJ members were opining how to switch from a waiver to an interview.

Thanks for the updated info.

Doesn’t really matter unless there are no plans to ever go back to Russia. If one desires to visit Russia anytime in the future, they will want to maintain their Russian international passport to avoid the need for a visa.

Expect the IO to review the entire I485 and probe the legitimacy of your marriage. I would bring the chat logs with you to the interview, or at least a portion of them. I would also bring some photos of you together particularly any from your marriage ceremony. Personally, I would not worry about uploading any of this, I would just bring them to the interview. I am not aware of any specifics relative to same-sex marriages that is needed. My only advice is to be calm, answer all questions truthfully, and make sure you each know as much about each other as possible in case the IO decides to do separate interviews (I.e birthdates, where you lived, things like that). Good Luck!

This thread may be helpful. When my wife was in that situation, she was regularly traveling to Russia (prior to COVID and Ukraine), so she did it during one of her trips. Hopefully, your wife has her internal passport/ID, but she will most likely need to visit a consulate in person. Good Luck!

It is hard to say what the CO will ask at the interview. More than likely they will review the DS form(s) you filled out, discuss the evidence you submitted showing your qualifications, review any issues (if any) with admissibility, etc. There are examples online with a simple search in your favorite search engine. I agree with @appleblossom, since you are NIW, the job situation will not be a priority. Good Luck!

Actually, consulate officers are required by law to assume anyone applying for a B2 visa will end up overstaying. It is the burden of the applicant to prove otherwise primarily through the information they put on the DS160. This is why we see things like people claiming to be married on the DS160 when they are not as they think it increases the chances they will be approved. That being said, there is not much you can do to help her overcome that burden of proof. Btw, I thought the same thing back when my now wife was denied twice for B2’s. We decided at that time our relationship was good enough to proceed with a K1 (probably would look to do a spousal visa if doing it now). Good Luck!

That is also the only one I am aware of and that was 5-6 years ago. So advise her not to be flippant when answering any questions. Good Luck!

All I can say is that unless there is some sort of criminal history, she should have no issues entering with a valid visa. Assuming that is not the case, all she has to do is answer the questions from the CBP officer truthfully, she is not required to offer any unsolicited information. Additionally, I would stay away from TikTok, I saw a video the other day from there saying people could save gasoline if they filled their tanks slowly. Good Luck!

Possible to get a K1 with one visit, but more will show the consulate there is an ongoing relationship. Good Luck!