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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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    NVC Review Error?
    11:22 am today

    yanme

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    I petitioned for both parents.

    Under my dad's case, we keep getting this message "Case FE revew note: The birth certificate for Petitioner submitted on 28AUG2025 is incomplete. Please replace this with an acceptable birth certificate with all pages submitted. Please re-submit the correct document under the Petitioner's own name. Please use our document finder at https://nvc.state.gov/find for acceptable document guidelines." while every birth certificate we have uploaded (3 times since initial submission) was accepted after NVC review.

    I uploaded the same (petitioner) brith certificate for my mother's case with no issue at all.

    I submitted Ask NVC Form, only received confirmation email and "The documents you submitted will be reviewed soon" email, no actual response from NVC.

    Has anyone experienced the issue? How did you get it resolved?

    Thank you.

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    I751 approved/RFE while traveling abroad
    10:38 am today

    RobertHopkins

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    Hello all,

    I am a CR1 with an expired green card but have the 48 month extension letter.

    I also have Nexus/global entry as I am a Canadian citizen. When I got my car and my green card expiration date was still valid. My question is can I still use my global entry/nexus with the extension letter?



     
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    Applying for Naturalization
    2:53 am today

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    So my mum is applying for naturalization for all three of us (mum, me (19), brother (24)). We have been here for 10 years as a permanent resident since my mum has married her husband (US Citizen). My mum wants to know if we have to file separately since both my brother and I are over 18 or is there an option to apply altogether?



     
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    N-600 Question kids with US Passport.
    1:49 am today

    maxy

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    Hi, I am a US citizen father, and my two kids are born abroad. we have gone through the I-130 process and as soon we came to USA I applied kids US passports. and both kids received their US passports.

    Now I am trying to fill the N-600 form for kids and its asking a question

    Have you ever been a lawful permanent resident (LPR)?

    What do I have to answer to this question? coz they never received a green card and we didn't pay green card fees. But their foreign passport has I-551 stamp. Is this means they are LPR ?



     
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    Prepping/Gathering documents
    1:25 am today

    Franklocks2000



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    We are in the early stage of the K-1. Filed on August 8 and received NOA1 on August 12. My fianc e (beneficiary) is visiting for a couple of weeks. Is it ok at this point whiles she is here to add her to my stuffs such as holding joint accounts etc. or wait after the 90-day visa is issued and we are officially married and living together before we start having "joint ownership" of assets in lieu of the adjustment of status application? It gets muddy sometimes, so your inputs are always welcome.



     
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    • Mano17

      Hello Everyone! 
      I have a situation where, during my NVC documentation process, the fee was requested for my daughter as well. However, while reviewing the documents, NVC excluded my daughter with the reason that she is not eligible based on her age, as she turned 21 in November 2023. In reality, during the pandemic, I applied for my I-824 to port my approved I-140 (Priority Date: March 6th, 2012). It took almost 2 years to get my I-824 approved. At that time, my daughter was below 21 years old, and my dates became current while I was waiting for my I-824 approval. (As per my attorney, she should be on the file based on this point.)
      Later, NVC requested me to submit the DS-260 with all documentation, including my daughter’s. Once I received my DQ (Documentarily Qualified) letter for document completion, I realized on their website that my daughter’s name was grayed out and I couldn't access her form. Only myself and my wife were on the application process, and I am the principal applicant. During that time, I engaged an attorney to raise our concern. After careful review, the attorney adjudicated that my daughter should be on file based on the CSPA action and issued a memo to NVC with all exhibits stating why she should be on file.
      NVC processed the case again, retriggered the process, and my DQ date changed from November 2023 to May 2024. My daughter’s name was also back in active mode. When we received our Interview Letter (IL), her name was listed on the letter as a dependent. At this time, the attorney is saying to just attend the interview, and we will see how the visa officer makes a decision on her case, since she is above 21 at this time.
      Please let me know if anyone has experienced this kind of situation where the child was below 21 during the NVC process when the dates were current, and later the dates retrogressed and became current again at a later stage. Is she eligible under the CSPA Act?
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    • bspmc169

      The process is long and sometimes almost unbearable, but you'll get there! Good luck to everyone... 
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    • national  »  Steve and Nicha

      Hello. Could you please check your DM? Thank you in advance!
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    • singh0819

      I passed my citizenship test today at New york. 
      It's take only 5minute's now waiting for my oath ceremony 
      Best of luck u all
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    • Daniel Thornton  »  Kevin James

      no interview yet ????
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