Priorities chaps, priorities. We are entering the holiday season. Focus on streamlining the immigration orocess at the airports, not slowing it down!!!
When you work with a Non - O marriage visa, you are in control of your Visa. if your employment is terminated for whatever reason, your visa is safe.
I changed a B-Visa to Non 0 marriage in 2008, without leaving the country.
I know of a few retirees who get retirement visas with 200k in the bank.
They were grandfathered in.
So, if you received your retirement visa with 800k in the bank, it will remain 800k.
There has to be a "under consideration" stamp in your passport. The waiting period is usually 1 month. Expect the home visit. Also, neighbors will be interviewed. After your approval, expect another home visit.