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    #1 Sponsor wife on SSD
    IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion
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    #2 Do I need to change to B2? H1B expiring soon with green card processing (I-130, I-485, I-765)
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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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    I864 mistake
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    Our joint sponsor made miskate he chose that he is the petitioner instead of he is the joint sponsor we get dq like that and i am having the interview soon what i should do? Its very important to get another signature from him ? Idk what to do



     
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    Sponsor wife on SSD
    2:02 pm today

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    We're married for 5 years and have a child. My husband was working and meeting the income requierement for CR1/IR1 visa, but his chronic illnesses got more severe these past months. He's looking into social security disability as his health limitations are not letting him work. Can he sponsor my CR1 visa being on SSD? We're about to submit the civil documents and pay fees for NVC, he's still working but would apply for SSD in a month and get approved in 6 months. We're new on this, I appreciate your answers



     
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    Do I need to change to B2? H1B expiring soon with green card processing (I-130, I-485, I-765)
    1:43 pm today

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    Hi all, my H1B 60 days grace period ends next week 11/11. Canadian living in US and married to a USC. We filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently (I-130 filed online PD 10/21/25, I-485, I-765 mailed to USCIS lockbox and waiting on receipt/acknowledgement). 2 questions:

    1. Do I need to file to change to a B2 visa if my I-485 isn't received by USCIS by 11/11?
    2. If my I-485 is acknowledged and and received by USCIS before 11/11, is there any further action that needs to be taken on my end?



     
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    Requesting case information
    4:52 pm yesterday

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    I filed my I-751 back in December 2022 and the last update was last December where they transferred it to another office (NBC) as per USCIS page I could ask for an update since it's been so long, now my question is have you requested information and had a positive result? If so, how long after the request?

    Thanks for any input.



     
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    Parent First Name mismatch on birth certificate
    3:57 pm yesterday

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    I filed my AOS packet a few months ago, my I-130 is approved but I got an RFE on the I-485 because I uploaded the birth registration instead of the birth certificate.

    I did get a new birth certificate from my local government, but I noticed my fathers name does not exactly match between my passport and my birth certificate.

    Essentially he has a "kumar" appended at the end of his first name in my birth cert. So its "FirstNameKumar LastName" on my birth cert and "FirstName LastName" on my passport and other documents. This is mostly a cultural thing and can be considered an honorific. I have a similar issue with my Mom's name.

    The rest of the information matches. I'm wondering if I should just upload this as is because its a minor thing or try to explain it with an affidavit from my Parents ?



     
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