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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this
    When we last entered the US, our immigration officer said "Oh, hmm I wonder if I could go ahead and change you an IR-1."  The agent right next to him said "Yes, you can do that" and he acted surprised. His comments made it pretty clear he was going to erroneously issue us a CR-1 and he seemed to not even know he could change the visa status until his coworker advised him (THANK GOODNESS she overheard!).  I don't know how onerous the process is to correct such an oversight but I'm glad we didn't have to find out!
     
    Just wanted to pass this along in the hopes it saves someone from any problems with the wrong stamp being placed in the passport, as I've read about here before....  I would kindly remind the officer "We married >2 years ago.  We can enter with an IR-1 visa now right?"
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    Traveled to Canada for 20 days after entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa (June 1–22). Seeking reentry under Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR).
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    Seeking advice for Thai/US couple - What US visa path to take?
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    Abandoned AOS and now regret it
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    NVC message
    2:08 pm today

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    The petition you have filed does not allow derivative status for family members. This means that any spouse, unmarried child under age 21, or parent will require his or her own petition to immigrate

    I have filed for cr1 for my wife and my child is already a US citizen, not sure what they are referring to. Any help would be appreciated



     
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    What documention quailfies in showing the value of a real estate asset for i-864 besides and new appraisal?
    1:41 pm today

    anotheralex

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    Hello,

    I have a family member who is my joint sponsor and they don't feel comfortable showing their bank account but will show the value of their home. The question is what are the different way that are acceptable in showing the value of the home besides getting a costly new appraisal?

    Would a recent property tax bill from the city showing an old assessment amount of 600k on the bill be acceptable?

    Or would a recent 300k reverse mortgage offer from a company also be acceptable?



     
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    Perfect replica of the document questions
    1:26 pm today

    ElliottHopkins



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    when it says, Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in does it have to be 2 money orders or just one my fianc sends in and a copy of it for me to take to the embassy later on?



     
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    Interview was scheduled less than 3 months after filing i 485. Normal?
    12:28 pm today

    Coloradonj



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    She arrived on the k1 visa and her temporary work authorization hasn't been approved yet. We filed all the aos forms on September 9th and the temporary travel authorization form was sent back, I think the reason was because I forgot to answer if she's a refugee or not but they said it was because of lack of payment



     
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    Are GC Interviews Ever Waved ?
    11:23 am today

    RufusDawes

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    Screenshot of the "my progress" section from our USCIS account, and our pending marriage based I-485 application/case... we just completed biometrics last week, and the progress says the interview has been completed and now the current step is pending a decision?

    Can this be correct, they waived our interview requirement? Anyone else know of this happening recently where the interview was waived?

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