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Community SpotlightPSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this
spicynujac posted a topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures,
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?"- 15 replies
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).
Dovahkiinali0605 posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures,
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!
narayan333 posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports,
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?
PeachyTocker posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures,
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
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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Recent Immigration DiscussionsQuestion on the newest edition of I485 12:43 pm today
ssey
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2 RepliesI am on STEM OPT, adjusting from F1, and curious about the answer to the Question 15. I am unsure whether I need to enter the end date of my STEM OPT EAD card, or leave it as D/S which is written in my I-94? Problem with the first option is, there is still a grace day to stay so technically it is not the exact "end date" Any thoughts on this new question? Thank you.
Mother is a Permanant Resident now applying for i-130 for Unmarried son 12:27 pm today
Eslam Atef
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4 RepliesMother is a Permanant Resident now applying for i-130 for Unmarried son How long would it take to bring the son to the US now he is in Egypt? I need experienced people answer please, thanks
DoS Status: READY ; but what now? 12:11 pm today
AlexBB
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1 RepliesI know this might seem like a stupid question here on this forum, but what happens after CEAC status is READY now for the Warsaw embassy?
I know the next step is a medical and interview, but is there supposed to be some kind of instructions sent our way? Or are we supposed to figure out how to
book the medical and interview ourselves? This is the screenshot, and we do not have any appointments booked for anything, just wondering how to proceed from here?
Chances of RFE? 11:34 am today
kiaradv
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1 RepliesI just submitted my fathers-in-law CIVIL Documents on CEAC and realized that the PASSPORT BIOGRAPHIC PAGE that I submitted was from the Petitioner (my husband) and not of my father's-in-law. Ugh.... I will be submitting my fathers-in-law correct information now but how likely will it be of us getting a RFE for not submitting the proper information on the proper tab?
NVC inquiry form response versus status from Consulate doesn't make sense 11:16 am today
JE57
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3 RepliesOur case became DQ on June 30th... There has been no further updates since then... Submitted inquires to Hong Kong Consulate and NVC... NVC response says they are waiting for a list of available appointments from Hong Kong... Hong Kong inquiry says they can't find my wife's case because NVC hasn't sent it... NVC says they won't send it till they can schedule the appointment.. Is it possible that the ball got dropped here that HK is waiting for NVC and NVC is waiting for available appointments from Hong Kong. Can't call NVC anymore so each Email is 4-5 days for response.... Phone calls to the consulate say must send them an Email which takes 2-3 business day. Any suggestions on how I can find out when appointments might be available?? IV status tool says NVC is scheduling Hong Kong Appoints that became DQ in July... I'm concerned that the ball got dropped... Any thoughts would be appreciated.