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  1. Family & Marriage Based US Visa Immigration Discussion

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

      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.

    2. IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

      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.

    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).

    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.

    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.

    6. What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration

      Discussion on family based US visa options.

  2. Non-Family Based US Visa Discussion

    1. Tourist Visas

      Discussion on B1 and B2 tourist visas as well as Border Crossing Cards to the US. People wishing to enter temporarily for pleasure, tourism, business or medical treatment should post here.

    2. Work Visas

      Discussion on Work based visas to the USA. H1B, H2A, H2B, H4, L1, L2, O, P1, P3 and Q1 Visas. Hundreds of thousands of people enter the US each year and may even choose to immigrate to the US.

    3. Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

      Discussion on Student (F1 & M1) and Exchange Visitor (J1) Visas for the USA. Many people come to the US each year with a student or Exchange visa and ultimately may find long term work or even immigrate with their new or existing family.

    4. Diversity Lottery Visas

      The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available visas annually, drawn from a random selection among all entries from eligible countries. This is an immigrant visa that allows a direct path to becoming a US Permanent Resident.

    5. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

      Discussion on the DACA process and procedures.

  3. Consulate & USCIS Service Center Discussion

    1. National Visa Center (Dept of State)

      Discussion on the US National Visa Center. All petitions for Visas pass through the NVC before going overseas. If you are wondering "What's up at the NVC!", then post here! NVC Phone# 603-334-0700.

    2. US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

      Discussion on US embassies and Consulates around the world. Visa specific questions should be posted in their respective forums. Please post your interview experiences in the review section.

    3. Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

      Discussion on administrative processes and waivers required for US visa applicants that have been found inadmissible or previously deported, removed or voluntarily departed the US without an order of deportation.

    4. USCIS Service Centers

      Discussion on the 5 major USCIS Service Centers: Texas, Vermont, Nebraska, California and Missouri (National Benefits Center). To find out current processing times click here.

  4. US Visa Holder and Permanent Resident Immigration Discussion

    1. Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

      Discussion on filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) from K1 and K3 Visas to become a permanent resident in America. This process is lengthy and can be confusing at first. Please post your interview experiences in the review section.

    2. Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

      Discussion on filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a Work, Student, Tourist Visa and other US Visas. Please post your interview experiences in the review section.

    3. Working & Traveling During US Immigration

      Discussion on working and traveling for US immigrants both before and after obtaining US Permanent Residence. Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Advance Parole (AP) and Social Security Numbers (SSN) (in its sub-forum) are discussed here.

    4. Tax & Finances During US Immigration

      Discussion on Tax and Financial Topics Relating to US Immigration.

    5. Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

      Discussion on "Removing Conditions" for Conditional Permanent Residents (I-751).

    6. 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.

    7. Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

      Discussion on topics such as divorce or even the loss of life of a petitioning relative (Family Member) and how it may affect immigration related benefits.

    8. Military Immigration-Related Discussion

      Discussion on US immigration for US military members and their families.

    9. General Immigration-Related Discussion

      Discussion on general US immigration topics.

  5. General Discussion Area

    1. Coronavirus Covid-19

      Discussion on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and Covid19 Disease, also known as Coronavirus.

    2. Off Topic

      Off Topic discussion not relating to US Immigration. For politics or religion please use the below sub forum.

    3. Games While You Wait

      Game threads of all sorts go here. Have fun!

    4. Regional Discussion

      Discussion on US Immigration from major regions around the world. Topics include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun!

    5. Moving to the US 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.

    6. Finding Work in America

      Discussion on finding work in America as a new or current US immigrant. Often times something as simple as "references" from previous employment overseas can difficult. With any luck, this forum will bring the power of the community together to help everyone find work in the US.

    7. Emigrating Outside the US

      General discussion on immigration to countries outside the US.

    8. Current Events and Hot Social Topics

      Discussion on the latest news, current events and hot social topics including politics and religion.

    9. Introducing our Members

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    10. 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!

    11. US Immigration News and Discussion

      Discussion on the latest US immigration news

    12. Site-Related Discussion - Updates, Ideas, etc.

      This is where you can discuss what you think about the site. Feel free to post what you think!

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    Travel before applying for AOS

    Travel before applying for AOS

    lovinglive posted a topic in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas,

    My fiance and I have decided to apply for AOS instead of spousal visa.   But we will not be able to do the wedding and submit the AOS application before my fiance's visa entry expires.  I read before that there is a small chance that my fiance could be detained for overstaying her visa.  But we also need to travel before our wedding.  Will it be a problem to take flights after the visa entry expires?  Would we be better to stick to other forms of transport?  Thanks in advance for any thoughts or experience you have...
    • 78 replies
     Why does the US hate AOS from tourist visas?

    Why does the US hate AOS from tourist visas?

    Jordanian Bride posted a topic in General Immigration-Related Discussion,

    I've been studying the immigration process very closely ever see we embarked on this journey, and I don't get it from a US point of view. If you adjust status, then you qualify for a green card, and your visa bulletin is current. It's not like you are adjusting status despite an ineligibility to do so. What kind of problems, possibly security or workload related does it create for USCIS for aliens to adjust status from a tourist visa...
    • 70 replies
     Waiting for AOS/EAD - how do people spend these 6-9 months without work?

    Waiting for AOS/EAD - how do people spend these 6-9 months without work?

    LJVotolato posted a topic in Working & Traveling During US Immigration,

    I'm getting frustrated waiting for my AOS approval... Do people really NOT work for those 6-9 months it takes for your AOS to be approved? I applied for my EAD with my AOS in December 2021 and it says the case is pending.
     
    So how do you spend your days?
    • 82 replies
     Hidden cost of processing a K1 Visa

    Hidden cost of processing a K1 Visa

    PWB posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,

    Recently we were knocked backwards on the processing of our Adjustment of Status after entering on a K1 Visa.  As you are aware the initial cost for the processing of the AOS  is $1225.00 USD.  What is not as well known is the cost of processing the I-693 and other items...
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  • Recent Status Updates

    • Mdvivori

      Mdvivori  »  Lil bear

      Greetings, thank you and Pushbrk for your responses. I’m still trying to figure my way around this Forum so if this isn’t the proper way to respond to you please let me know.
       
      Ok, so I need to file an I-130 for EACH of my 2 Step-children.  I understand. 
      I have a long time personal friend who is a US Senator. Will his help, help merge an my Step-childrens, soon to be filed, I-130 expeditiously with my wife’s I-130 which is already at the NVC? In other words can a US Senator actually help or will any inquiry just fall on deaf ears?
       
      Because I need to return to the USA for medical reasons my wife and I may go ahead of the children.  She has 5 siblings and her mother who live 2 blocks away and as many Filipinos, they are very close.  The children have 4 cousins who are together now on an daily basis. I DON’T CLASSIFY MY MEDICAL ISSUES AS AN EMERGENCY but I do need to see my Cardiologist and Oncologist.
       
      if neither waiting for help from my Senator friend or asking for some type of expedited help due to medical needs is ill advised then I will file I-130’s for each of my step-children immediately.    
       
      Your thoughts?
       
      · 1 reply
    • Fna786

      Fna786  »  TheLedgerFiles

      Does anyone know how long it takes for the visa to be approved once the passport is mailed to the embassy? July 1st will be exactly 1 month since they received it...our case was in AP and finally they had requested updated documents from us 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
      · 0 replies
    • China girl

      China girl  »  Onome

      Hey! I see you're ahead of me in this process so you may be able to guide me. I received my case# yest from NVC and our paperwork is in transit. What step should I take? Or do I just wait to be contacted by consulate? Thank you, I hope to hear from you.
       
      · 0 replies
    • Dosrom

      Dosrom  »  Soksboy

      Congratulations on the receipt of your IL and Goodluck.
      Please did you expedite your interview. I am trying to figure out the DQ’d month that is receiving IL.
       
      · 3 replies
    • Hasan bd

      Hasan bd

      Hello everyone,
      As we recently heard that a new immigration law is going to passed by president. This law might be about reducing the backlog.
      Would you please share if this law implemented, is my waiting time going to be reduced as my  application sent on August 2011?
      Thank you very much for your time. 
       
      · 1 reply

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