Family & Marriage Based US Visa Immigration Discussion

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1. K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

   • K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
   • IMBRA Special Topics

   Discussion on the US immigration procedure to obtain a K1 Fiance(e) Visa for a non US Citizen (living overseas) engaged to a US Citizen. K2 Visas for children of the foreign fiance(e) (if applicable) are also discussed.

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   • MARCH 2025 - I-129F K1 Visa Filers
   • By MichaelMechieME2,
     5 hours ago
2. IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

   • IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
   • K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
   • K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

   Discussion on the US immigration procedure to obtain a IR1 or CR1 Spouse Visa for a non US Citizen (living overseas) married to a US Citizen. IR2 and CR2 Visas for children of a foreign spouse are also discussed.

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   • Denied at manila interview
   • By wildbug100420,
     33 minutes ago
3. Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

   Discussion on an expedited IR1 / CR1 Visa processing procedure if both the US Citizen and their non US Citizen spouse are living overseas (residence).

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   • DCF in Italy for job offer from current client?
   • By Boiler,
     Tuesday at 01:12 AM
4. Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

   Discussion on bringing a US Citizen's family members (other than a spouse or fiance) to America. This includes bringing children, parents, brothers and sisters. For spouses please see the K3 or IR-1 forums.

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   • Petitioner name change
   • By Crazy Cat,
     2 hours ago
5. Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

   Discussion on bringing a Permanent Resident's (Green Card Holder's) family members to America. This can include bringing a spouse (husband or wife) or children.

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   • F2a filers march
   • By appleblossom,
     February 3
6. What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration

   Discussion on family based US visa options.

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   • K1 or CR1 visa question.
   • By Cw1977,
     December 12, 2025