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Hi everyone,

I'm 24, from Bangladesh, and I've been in a committed long-distance relationship for more than 4 years with my fiance, who is 74 and lives in the U.S. I know our age gap might seem unusual to some, but what we share is real love, built on deep connection, trust, and emotional support. I'm here because I need guidance; not just with the visa and immigration process, but also with the future of my personal life.

We met online and have talked almost every day since. We've stayed connected through long video calls, shared small gifts, and planned for a future together. We were preparing to apply for the K-1 fiance visa soon and had plans to finally meet in person. But recently, everything changed. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It s not operable, but the doctors said it's treatable with chemotherapy.

His lawyer said he will request a waiver for the in-person meeting requirement (since travel likely won t be possible for him) and submit a request to expedite the visa process due to his condition. We haven't started the process yet. We are trying to stay hopeful, but everything feels uncertain now.

Over these years, I've made personal sacrifices to stay committed to this relationship emotionally, mentally, and in terms of life choices. I don't regret it, but now I'm scared. I had so many dreams of building a life with him. I still want to be with him, to support him, and if possible, continue my future in the U.S. and grow my career. But everything feels fragile.

What I'm hoping to learn:

Has anyone successfully expedited a K-1 visa due to a medical emergency?

How realistic is it to get the in-person meeting requirement waived?

What kind of evidence helps prove a long-distance relationship is genuine if we haven't met yet?

What are the chances (realistically, percentage-wise) that a K-1 visa would be approved in a case like ours, long-distance, no in-person meeting yet, and serious medical condition involved?

And more personally: what would you do in my situation? How do you stay emotionally strong when your future suddenly feels so uncertain?

If anyone has been through something similar, or can offer kind advice or encouragement, I'd be truly grateful. This relationship has meant everything to me, and I'm just trying to do the right thing in a very difficult moment.

Please don't judge my relationship based on your personal view because I can promise you that it's a genuine relationship based on love and respect. And I'm not here to convince you that.

Thank you so much for reading.

My wife got a notarized document saying that she has custody of older daughter at gong zheng chu in China.

Here's the issue, on I-130 I only filled out 1 divorce for previous marriage which was on 2016 Feb, 19.

The notarized document above(custody paper) states that my wife was married to her previous spouse on 2010 Aug, 26 then divorced at 2016 Feb, 19.

The reality is that my wife was married on 2010 Aug, 26 and divorced on 2013 Jul, 17. Then She remarried the same person on 2016, Feb, 18th, divorced on 2016 Feb, 19th. They did this because the younger daughter needed to be on a family book.

I am now filling out DS 260 and it asks for all previous marriages and divorces. Should I fill out the gap in 2 divorces or leave it as 1? The notarized document for custody does not show the gap, I assume this custody notarized paper will be needed for interview.

Please help, I'm completely lost when I found out about this.

I filed my I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence about two weeks ago, but I still haven t received any receipt notice (Form I-797C) nor have I received the receipt number electronically. I know there can be delays, but I m starting to wonder if this is normal and I m worried as my gc expires in September.

For those of you who ve filed recently, how long did it take to get your receipt notice in the mail? Should I wait a bit longer or start getting concerned?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

Hi VJ!

Our childrens ROC will be file in couple of mos, any ideas, extra evidence to make sure we got everything before filing it? Your answers are well appreciate it. Thank you!

Hello -

I am a naturalized U.S. citizen and plan to travel to Italy soon to visit my sister. I have already booked my two-week trip and expect to receive my U.S. passport tomorrow. Could you please advise me on how to prepare for international travel to Italy?

Do I need to complete any forms or registrations in advance? Besides my passport, are there any other documents (bank statements, etc...) I should carry with me?
Would it be helpful or necessary for my sister to write a letter confirming that she will be hosting me during my stay?

I would appreciate any additional tips or suggestions to ensure a smooth trip.