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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this

    PSA: 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?"
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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).

    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!

    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?

    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

    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?

    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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    Legal name change steps after filing
    3:14 pm today

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    Hi all, I am a J-1, recently got married and have filed my i130, i485, i131 and i765. When I got married, I changed my last name to match his. My understanding is I need to first update my social security to match the new name, then my drivers license, passsport, DS2019, banks etc. However, I've been adviced to wait on the social security because once I have the greencard I will need another new one to remove the NOT VALID WITHOUT DHS APPROVAL mark. From what I've read, you can't update your drivers license to a new name unless it matches your social security.... So what is the order here?

    Thanks in advance!



     
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    Joint Sponsor
    2:11 pm today

    Caesar15



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    Hey guys, quick question.

    if my joint sponsor is unemployed now but already has income like $200K ( 2022,2023,2024) with household 5 (including me). Can this be an issue for USCIS ?



     
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    K2 follow to join Nigeria
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    Sophia247



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    Hello, Please does anyone knows how K2 follow to join is processed in Nigeria Petitioner(now wife) have requested for interview for kids through mail attached all necessary document we haven t heard back it s been 4 weeks ..we did a follow up last week noting out urgency cause the first child will age out Feb while the 1 year validity ends March. Pls is there something I am missing. I would so much appreciate responses thanks



     
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    N400 Nov 2025 Filers
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    Hi All!
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    Trump’s immigration crackdown is keeping foreign professionals out
    12:33 pm today

    Gary Rich

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    The Trump administration s crackdown on legal immigration is making it tougher for foreign professionals - doctors, engineers, professors, artists - to get permission to work and live in the United States.

    Federal authorities are denying more of certain work visas and green cards, vetting professionals social media platforms, and applying enhanced scrutiny to foreign employees credentials and work plans in the United States, according to interviews with 15 immigration attorneys, a federal official and three policy analysts. Visa holders also have been subject to more searches, interrogations and denials of entry at airports and border crossings, as well as deportation proceedings and visits to their employers by federal agents, the attorneys and experts said. Read More https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-immigration-crackdown-keeping-foreign-162833882.html



     
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