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    #1 Banned countries visa processing
    US Citizen Family Discussion
    - popularity rating: 894 DakotaKid
    #2 USCIS Filing Online - Simple Uploading Questions
    Removing Conditions Discussion
    - popularity rating: 408 blank avatar bandj_journey
    #3 July 2025 K-1 visa filers
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 369 zlmtsy
    #4 Green Card recieved but no SSN card received- Husband climbing the walls
    - popularity rating: 297 KMG

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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).
    I entered the U.S. on a K-1 visa on June 1st and left for Canada on June 2nd, remaining here for 20 days. I am now attempting to return to the U.S. through Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) using Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR). My K-1 visa is expired, but my I-94 is still valid. Am I ok?
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    Wrong USCIS application form filed by my lawyer!
    Hello, so my wife came in k-1 visa to USA and we got married and all. We filled for work permit and green card together but while doing that my lawyer filed for I-130 no idea why. Will that application make my process for work permit and green card slow? If so how do I withdrawal that application? My lawyer isn’t helpful at all. I need some help…
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    Seeking advice for Thai/US couple - What US visa path to take?
    My gf and I live in Thailand but spend 2-4months in the US per year. Once/if we have children age 5+, the time split would become vice versa. We have no plans to live full-time in the United States in the next 5 years, but I visit my family and friends 2-3x per year for 2-3 weeks at a time. I would love it if she can join me for those trips and experience that part of my life. What options do we have -- US visa wise, maybe a tourist or fiance visa later? Other?
     
     
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    Abandoned AOS and now regret it
    Please be nice, I know I made a mistake... But got my K1 approved and arrived in the US June 25, 2024 and applied for AOS February 25, 2025 -- then left the US (abandoned my AOS). Will I be banned for re-entry to the US -- even under a spouse visa?
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    US Citizen with Foreign Fiancé: When and How to Get Married?
    I'm currently living and working in the United States. My fiancé currently lives in Japan. We have been dating for about 6 months, and we have met in person several times, but we are not yet married.
    My fiancé will be visiting me in the United States on a tourist visa some time in March or April and staying for about 3 months. I want to file for a fiance/spouse visa asap -- what's next?
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    Green Card recieved but no SSN card received- Husband climbing the walls
    6:25 pm today

    KMG



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    Hello!

    My husband recieved his green card very quickly after entering the U.S. It has been more than 3 weeks since recieving his Green Card and no SSN card yet. He did check "yes" to automatically recieving a SSN on his DS260. He is climbing the walls ready to work Should we wait longer or go to the office?



     
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    USCIS Filing Online - Simple Uploading Questions
    2:32 pm today

    bandj_journey

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    Just a couple of really simple questions for the team here. I'm only asking because I haven't yet initiated the filing process online, and we have not utilized it before as it was not an option before.

    1. When submitting proof the I-751 along with proof of bona fide relationship, will we be asked to upload a SINGLE pdf document? Or is there capability to upload multiple PDF documents?

    2. When using the online process, will I have opportunities to fix mistakes before I submit, or is it one long process? (I.E., is there the ability to save progress, log out, and come back in to finish before submitting?)

    Thanks for the insight!



     
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    Banned countries visa processing
    2:00 pm today

    DakotaKid



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    My Thai stepdaughter was notified that she has her interview scheduled for 21 April in Bangkok at the US Embassy. What are the chances that her visa would be issued relatively soon after the interview?

    Too much uncertainty with the ban in effect.



     
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    July 2025 K-1 visa filers
    4:34 am today

    zlmtsy



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    My NOA1 document arrived on July 10th. The initial application stated that my fianc had a past court record, but that he marked "no" on Form 129. We then submitted all court and police records, sworn statements, and the corrected Form 129 before our case was opened.

    The July 10th files were opened on February 5th, and the corrections arrived on February 11th.

    However, I still haven't heard anything about my case. We realized our mistake and submitted it before the RFE arrived.

    The July files were opened, but there's no positive or negative response. USCIS will begin opening the August files. What should we do in this situation?



     
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    2 yrs, 4 mo waiting for I-130 and no progress
    1:25 am yesterday

    emstat653

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    I m a US citizen who submitted an I-130 in October of 2023 online to request my Canadian husband s green card. It was received and still says case is still being processed by USCIS . It appears no progress has been made in almost 2.5 years. Every similar timeline was processed long ago. It s as if our paperwork has been completely forgotten and will never be done. Our lawyer has submitted 2 delay requests and called multiple time with no results. They just say there are delays (even though everyone else gets theirs back in a year. Has anyone else had this and what should we do?



     
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