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#3 How Long does it take for physical Green Card to be Mailed?
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#5 How to update address with CIS office? Confused.
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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?"- 19 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 DiscussionsTypographical Corrections for Form I-130 and I-130A 8:26 am today
ArtUK
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3 RepliesHi all,
My wife (petitioner) and I (beneficiary) have been going through documentation and preparing for the NVC stage, we're a mid-Nov PD for the I-130 so not expecting it for a little while but want to get ahead of the game. I was reviewing the I-130 and I-130A forms that we have submitted and I noticed a slight typographical mistakes in each form. I personally think that they are very minor mistakes but wanted to understand how best to remedy this. The errors in question are:
- Form I-130 Part 4, Information About Beneficiary: Item 51.h. (Beneficiary s Employer Postal Code): The postal code listed for the beneficiary's employer was mistakenly entered as our home postal code. Home and employer's postcode has are very similar hence why I mistakenly entered my home postcode.
- Form I-130A Part 2, Physical Address History: Item 6.a. (Physical Address 2 Street Number and Name): An address from the beneficiary s address history was misspelled. The address contains the word hill but this was listed accidently as hil, missing an additional "l."
As stated I think that the mistakes are very minor but again this is just my interpretation and I wanted to get ahead of this and rectify it to prevent an RFE as best I can. I was going to upload a letter as unsolicited evidence where I detail the sections from each form and corrections much like the bullet points above.
Is this the best way to go about this? Do I need to include any evidence with the letter i.e. letter head of employer to show address?
Or do I not even bring it to the attention of the case worker and just hope for the best?
All advice is welcomed and appreciated. For what it is worth, we're self filers and have completed all documentation ourselves without legal assistance.
Thanks!
NEXUS related to K1 visa 4:44 am today
Technicalitysun
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4 Replieshello everyone,
recent NOA2 approved beneficiary.
i am currently trying to figure out if its even worth going through my NEXUS interview US side.
( can only do it when i go through the states)
which i haven't been able to visit the states since I've been in school.
probably the only time i can is when i actually immigrate to the states with my K1 Visa.
is it even worth it? i paid 120$...
or should i just do it with 2 separate interviews that day at the airport (NEXUS and K1)kindly appreciate some feedback.
i also posted on reddit.
-partially freaked out Canadian
TURKISH FIANCEE OF AMERICAN CITIZEN AND K-1 APPLICATION WITH IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY 2:32 am today
hazalcizeqq
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9 RepliesHello Everyone, me and my american citizen bf wants to apply for K-1 visa and we want to work with an attorney. Do you have any advice for this? He currently lives in Knoxville, TN. If there are any turkish-american couple thath can help us, i'd be happy.
How Long does it take for physical Green Card to be Mailed? 9:56 pm yesterday
gmf3000
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10 RepliesHow Long does it take for the physical Green Card to be Mailed after entering the USA? Immigrant visa fee was paid prior to entering the USA. Also, is there anyway to track the progress of it? After the payment was made a case# was generated with the receipt and when you track it, it just says expect it in 90 days etc.
How to update address with CIS office? Confused. 8:57 pm yesterday
RobpalermoFR
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2 RepliesDear members, i arrived usa with cr1 visa 2 months ago. I didn't recieve my green card yet. I paid immigration fee and when i track my card it says "fee was recieved"
now i moved to new address. I updated my address with USICS however letter I was given at the airport says " you must notify nearest CIS office if you move "
Is this a different office that I need to update my address?
What is CIS office? Do i need to go in person to update my address?
I am just confused about what to do for address change.
please if anyone can clear this confusing, i will appriciate.
thank you.