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Community SpotlightAbandoned AOS and now regret it
Mariammaria posted a topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports,
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?
gandalf1989 posted a topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures,
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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N400: Admitted to Weed during Green Card (was it a crime I was not arrested for?)
Left Over posted a topic in US Citizenship General Discussion,
To start, marijuana is illegal in my country of origin. When I was applying for my green card I admitted to trying marijuana when I was in my 20's (I'm 49 now). I got my green card and have lived in the US for 5 years. I'm in the process of applying for citizenship. What answer should I give to the question: "Have you EVER committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? Yes or No" given that I admitted to past marijuana use during the GC process?-
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Fiancée threatened with deportation by customs agent after arriving at airport for false accusations. How concerned should we be?
deletedUser21321 posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports,
Firstly, I want to get some things clear because I know everyone will say this otherwise:
We are seeing an immigration attorney for consultation soon. We've already printed out several documents to prove that my fiancée is not coming here with the intent to live here for the future until they get the K-1 Visa... Now, Heres the actual story...- 53 replies
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
KandB posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
I'm 23F 🇨🇿, my partner is 29M 🇺🇲
We want to get our visa going sometime this year and want to be together as soon as possible but we are still unsure which visa would serve us better. I'd like to get married in my home country but on the other side i wouldn't mind getting married paperwise in the US and waiting for my work permit and etc if it would allow us to be together faster and then save up for and have our dream wedding in my home country.
What do you think ? All of this is so overwhelming and confusing and we just want to do the right thing.
I asked the same question on reddit, so many people recommended me to go with fiance visa, two suggested marriage visa. I need more input and advice from experienced people. Thank you
Ps: is it possible to have dual citizenship so i don't lose one from my home country? How does that work ?- 31 replies
Recent Immigration DiscussionsAfter the Interview 1:07 am today
Dan_Nelvin
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1 RepliesStill feels slightly surreal that my visa got approved and we're like, now what?
So my questions are:
1. When would I likely receive (via LBC) the passport and sealed packet in terms of working days after the interview?
2. Can I make an appointment for CFO now even if I don't have my passport yet?
3. Say I have my passport with the visa, is it easy to set an appointment for CFO? I mean when choosing a date like the next day?
It would be a bummer if the available slot is next week similar to that of NBI Clearance appointment.
Thanks for the responses!
Citizenship though vawa 12:29 am today
Rhema1
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1 RepliesI recently filled for Citizenship though vawa, 3 years provision, 90 days early filing. Any forum related?
If yes, can anyone linked me in?
Thanks
CR1 civil documents and multiple marriage certifcates 11:34 pm yesterday
stupid48
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1 RepliesHi there,
My wife and I are at the stage of uploading civil documents. I am the petitioner and she is the applicant. I notice in the civil document instructions that it says the application must have this: "If you are or have been married, you must obtain original marriage certificate/s or certified copies of EVERY marriage."
So, she has the original certificate from our marriage and also the one from her previous marriage (we also have the divorce document). I'm confused how I can upload "EVERY" marriage certificate. The MVC website only allows you to upload one. I'm assuming they don't want me to piece together both into one PDF. How do I upload the previous marriage certificate or do I need to? She will bring them to the interview but I'm confused on the upload.
Thanks for any advice.
What’s next?! 10:25 pm yesterday
VNMH
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1 RepliesHi everyone, my fianc e visa was approved last week. She is coming to the US in August. I would like to know what documents she will receive at port of entry. After we get married, what documents do we need to apply for the two year green card? Thank you so much.
How long does it normally take to get a NOA1? 7:58 pm yesterday
Piebee
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5 RepliesHi,
We've sent our package exactlyn2 weeks ago. So far we've only received a text message saying they've received it and we should expect a letter in the mail, and a receipt for the $675.
We haven't received a welcome letter with a receipt number and online access code yet. How long does this normally take? I had a look on several people's timelines and often people received it in a few days already.