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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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    Document translation
    9:45 am today

    Af75

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    Hi everyone,

    i am currently adjusting my status and I need to translate some documents (birth certificate and criminal record) from French to English. Do you guys have any recommendations of certified translators?
    Thank you



     
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    Waiting for IR1 Greencard with a CR1 Visa Stamp
    9:18 am today

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    My spouse and I were married for two years and a few days when we arrived at POE w/ approved visa page in passport. POE officer said the visa was going to be a CR1 and after a weak protest from myself that my wife and I were married longer than two years, the officer simply said that the visa said it was CR1 so she was stamping CR1. It was a long flight and I didn't want to add to my wife's anxiety by arguing with someone who held the keys to the kingdom.

    Long story short, can I contact USCIS somehow to get the future greencard, which hasn't been mailed yet, to be under the IR1 category (or checked that it is in fact not a CR1) or do I have to wait for what is most likely an incorrect 2 year conditional greencard before submitting a N-90 form online, doing a biometrics, paying postage, waiting more, etc?



     
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    How long from DQ are interviews scheduled in Indonesia these days?
    11:22 pm yesterday

    Veronica Zaytseva

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    How long is the wait time from DQ until the interview is scheduled in Indonesia? Considering transferring the case from Cairo Embassy there.



     
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    I751 removal of conditions
    11:04 pm yesterday

    AMA. L

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    Hello everyone,

    I have a question. My spouse and I were living together since 2022 he arrived with K1 visa. We went for interview and got approved for 2yra now its time to apply for i751.. My only concern is last year june he got a job in another state. We have alot of bills, pictures and we had our big celebration of our vows with family and friends in January. I am about to mail the paper work in and I know i have to add our DL, this is a case where out addresses are not the same, what should I do? I have copies of the old DL with our addresses, should I include that and his current one showing that he iust changed his address this year or since we have enough evidence I shouldnt bother about it? We have car insurace, title, life insurance, health insurance from his work, pictures, bills, affidavit from friends

    Thanks in advance



     
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    NVC next steps
    9:39 pm yesterday

    MaxF

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    Hello! It's been a while but we have finally received an email that our NVC is being sent from the US embassy to La Paz, Bolivia! Wooo!

    Well we checked on our case status online and it says:

    "Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://nvc.state.gov/interview"

    Just wanted to make sure that we will receive a following email of the appointment date from the Bolivia embassy? At this point, it is just waiting and collecting documents for the interview until we receive notification, right?



     
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