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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
If you are engaged to a non US Citizen and they want to immigrate and live with you in the USA then this forum is for you. General discussion relating to K2 Visas should also go here.  Subforums:  K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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 Today, 04:36 PMIn: Not Divorced from Ex when we m... By: JimVaPhuong |
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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
If you are married to a non US Citizen and you both wish to live together and immigrate to the USA then the K3 visa is a possible option for you. General discussion relating to K4 Visas should also go here. People who file for a K-3 have automatically also filed for a IR1/CR1 Visa (I-130) and can persue that visa if it is approved faster than the K-3. Subforums: K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Today, 12:37 PM In: interview date finally By: Justchillin |
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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
If you are married to a non US Citizen and you both wish to live together and immigrate to the USA then the IR1 / CR1 visa is a possible option for you. Please note that all K-3 applicants have already filed for this visa by default (the I-130 you filed). If this option is faster than the K-3 then you can abandon your K-3 Visa and get this one instead. Subforums: IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Today, 01:38 PM In: The wait is over! Visa approv... By: OBX |
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Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion
If you and your non US Citizen spouse live overseas and want to move to the USA to live together then this is the place for you. |
Today, 09:24 AM In: Received Appointment Letter IS... By: txladykat |
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Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America
This forum is for discussing general issues regarding bringing a US Citizen's family members (other than a spouse or fiance) to America. This can include bringing children, parents and brothers and sisters. For spouses please see K1, K3 or IR-1 forums. |
Today, 04:43 PM In: question regarding our marriag... By: JimVaPhuong |
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Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America
This forum is for discussing general issues regarding bringing a Permanent Resident's (Green Card Holder's) family members to America. This can include bringing a spouse (husband or wife) or children. |
Today, 02:30 PM In: Bringing unmarried 22 years ol... By: payxibka |
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US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
You are almost there and now you have to deal with the embassy. This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. |
Today, 04:37 PM In: Urgent Passport Return By: waiting4approval |
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Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)
This category is for discussing the administrative processes as well as waivers sometimes required for certain visa applicants to file so they may be processed and/or approved for a visa to enter the US. People who have been found inadmissable or have been deported, removed or voluntarily departed the US without an order of deportation may require one of these waivers to be filed. |
Today, 03:40 PM In: CO require more proof of rela... By: itzallgood |
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IMBRA Special Topics
This forum is dedicated to discussing IMBRA (International Marriage Broker Regulation Act) and it's impact to couples and families in the US and worldwide. As the fallout from this new regulation calms this forum will merge back into the K1 Forum. |
Jul 2 2009, 09:54 AM In: IMBRA question By: JimVaPhuong |
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Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas
Once you are in the US you will need to file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) to become a permanent resident of the USA. This process is lengthy and can be confusing at first. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. Subforums: Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Today, 04:12 PM In: I-512L By: Alex2009 |
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Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
This forum is to discuss the process of filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a Work, Student or Tourist Visa. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. |
Today, 12:27 PM In: Got EAD card today By: kiwiana |
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Working & Traveling prior to getting a Green Card
If you do not enter on an immigrant visa then you will have to file for Adjustment of Status to become a Permanent Resident. During this time, you will not typically be able to work or leave the US without jeopardizing your immigration status unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or an Advance Parole (AP) from the USCIS. This section also covers getting a Social Security Number (SSN) and is for general discussion on all these topics. |
Today, 04:10 PM In: Time Restrictions once you arr... By: ACGeiger |
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Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion
This forum is dedicated for sharing your experiences in "Removing Conditions" for Conditional Permanent Residents (I-751). |
Today, 12:44 PM In: Green Card Arrivals Timeline By: milesinfront |
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US Citizenship General Discussion
Discussion on filing for Naturalization (N-400) to become a US Citizen. This is for anyone wishing to become a US Citizen despite how they entered the US. |
Today, 02:21 PM In: Can US citizens use a foreign ... By: AntandD |
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Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits
This forum is dedicated to topics such as but not limited to divorce or even the loss of life of a petitioning relative (Family Member) and how it may affect immigration related benefits. |
Today, 09:14 AM In: VAWA By: Joanne28 |
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General Immigration Related Discussion
This forum is for discussing topics other than Family Immigration. Work Visas, Student Visas, and other immigration related discussions should be posted here. |
Today, 01:59 PM In: They turned her back at the PO... By: JimVaPhuong |
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USCIS Service Centers
This forum is for posting information on the 5 major USCIS Service Centers: Texas, Vermont, Nebraska, California and Missouri (National Benefits Center). To find out current processing times click here. |
Yesterday, 03:33 PM In: CSC working in random patterns... By: lancer1655 |
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National Visa Center (Dept of State)
All petitions for Visas pass through here before going overseas. The NVC is also the clearing house for many petition types. If you are wondering "What's up at the NVC!", then post here! NVC Phone# 603-334-0700. |
Today, 04:17 PM In: Expecting Interview in June By: vny |
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Off Topic
Anything (well almost) that you need to say you can say here. |
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Regional Discussion
This Forum is dedicated to discussion on the major regions around the world. Topics of discussion may include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun! Subforums: Africa: Sub-Saharan, Asia: East and Pacific (Except China), Asia: South, Canada, China, Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia), Latin America, Mexico & the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Philippines, Russia, United Kingdom
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Today, 04:44 PM In: HCMC, VIETNAM names names name... By: itzallgood |
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Moving Here and Your New Life In America
Post your experiences after arriving in America. How has your life changed? Share things like if you got work authorization; is it what you thought it would be; are you happy, etc. |
Today, 12:48 PM In: Im so bored!!! By: forever_green |
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Introducing our Members
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Today, 03:44 PM In: Interested in Immigration Law By: rebeccajo |
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General Polls
This section is where general polls are kept. If it directly relates to another category, post it there instead. Stop by and drop your vote! |
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Immigration News and Discussion
This section is for immigration related news and discussion |
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Site Related Discussion - Updates, Ideas, etc.
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