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    #1 Automatically register to vote when applying for enhanced state id
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    #3 I JUST realized that when you go in to renew or replace state ID/DL they punch a hole in it kinda deeming it "invalidated" and I need to present a valid state ID to apply for my passport application tomorrow
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    #4 AOS Affidavit of Support Questions.
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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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    Expired K-1 visa and have not started adjustment of status
    A relative of mine came to this country 13 years ago using a K-1 visa and after 90 days she got married to her now husband... but her American husband didn't start her adjustment of status. Would she face deportation?
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    NVC wont accept Police Certificate
    4:29 am today

    Laura1234

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    I have resubmitted multiple times but they won't accept it. I keep getting this notice:

    "Please replace this with an acceptable police certificate from a correct issuing authority. Please use our Document Finder at https://nvc.state.gov/find for acceptable documents guidelines."

    The police certificate is the correct one. It meets all their guidelines. I am applying from Ireland. There are no other certificates.

    I have sent multiple enquiries which were not helpful. One just said to upload front and back since it has a stamp. Othwise they just redirected me to the document finder page.

    Anyone else encounter this problem? It's extremely frustrating since correspondence with the NVC takes so long - my immigration has been set back months because of this.



     
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    NVC making a review error?
    1:30 am today

    m29a

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    Our situation:

    (Adam) US petitioner unemployed with low current income but has assets (stocks) value of close close to six figures. Files i864

    (Bob) US father of petitioner who is retired and has pension and social security and moderately passes household of 3 (including wife and intending beneficiary but not petitioner) minimum to support. Files i864

    (Jane) US mother of petitioner also retired and files taxes joint with above husband Bob, with her lesser income from social security. Files i864a

    My understanding of the directions and advice on here is that it is recommended that spouses of joint sponsor should file i864a. From directions, it is acceptable for them to have separate addresses as well. To be clear they own two homes and live close to one another.

    So we uploaded all the proper documents like tax transcripts, social security benefits letters and pension letter, stock brokerage statement, birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.

    I was confident that we had done everything correctly because I closely followed directions of i864 and i864a but we logged in and while petitioner and joint sponsor documents show as accepted, there were two message notes that they said Jane (wife of joint sponsor Bob) does not qualify as a household member and should be added as a joint sponsor. They also said that the joint sponsor (Bob) needs to upload all 1099 and schedules.

    Had anyone experienced this? Can someone explain what is going on? I used the NVC inquiry form to ask for clarifications on this and for a re-review.



     
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    AOS Affidavit of Support Questions.
    7:25 pm yesterday

    Felinism

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    Hi everyone, I'll shoot straight.

    My wife lives with her parents and now I live with them too, my circumstances have changed drastically and I need to get documents to prove I won't be a public charge.

    Her parents don't work, my wife doesn't work due to health issues but pays rent and the only joint sponsor I have is her brother who will use his property as an asset for me on his Affidavit of Support.

    - Considering our household size, do her parents file an affidavit of support for me too? Are they even included when they ask about household?

    - What documents and forms would my brother in law need for this?



     
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    Speeding ticket more than 10years ago - N400 interview.
    4:39 pm yesterday

    Fobosdaemios

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    Hello everyone, I remembered that I had a speeding ticket with a Canadian Driver's License in Washington state 10 years or more ago, until I received the notice letter for the N-400 interview. I do not have proof of payment, but the amount was less than USD 150.

    Should I mention this at the beginning of the interview since I didn't remember that I had one to include in the N-400 application? Or should I only mention it if the officer asks about a citation?

    Like I mentioned above, I have no proof of payment. Would this be a problem?

    Thank you!



     
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    Filling out passport application, there is a field asking for occupation
    4:30 pm yesterday

    new68

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    I work as patient coordinator (general office work,scheduling, receptionist role). But I have given my resignation and will be leaving in 3 weeks. Should I still put this job under occupation? It states to be as descriptive about the job as possible, do you need to describe your job duties in detail or just the title alone would work?



     
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      Hey you OldUser:  Can you help remind me where on VisaJourney we can go an view applicants with similar Visa applications to get a real idea of where we stand in the line?  Or maybe it is easier to go somewhere on the USCIS website??   We applied for my Wife's adult brother some 12 years ago and originally we thought it was going to b a 20 year process....it sounds like it might be a much longer process putting in jeopardy his ability to bring his under 21 year old children along with his wife.   Thanks, Eric
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      Interview Notice (Form I797-C)
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      Well, the Journey is over. My wife became a US citizen on July 1st 2025.
      I want to thank all the people here for the help along the way.
      When we started this, I was just looking for information about the different visa options. And stumbled on to this site.
      Little did I know, that I would actually find a "second" family of friends, helpful resources and people willing to actually help a Newby along the way.
      We did all the paperwork from beginning to end ourselves; and yes some mistakes were made that costs time and money but it was learning experience and I hope that anyone reading our timeline, learns how to avoid them and make the right moves for their journey.
      Special thanks to @Hank who hasn't been online in a couple years but I think was the most informed person here on anything about the Philippines and to all the ones that answered my questions no matter how simple they seemed to be. 
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