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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Information needed
Selecting a Family Visa- roses4500
#2 Marriage in the Virgin Islands?
K1 Visa Discussion- rotoiti
#3 How can we meet the sponsor requirement?
IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion- natanbr
#4 I-90 Supporting Documents - SugarPlumFairy
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 DiscussionsI-90 Supporting Documents 3:26 pm today
SugarPlumFairy
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2 RepliesHello,
I'm going to apply to extend my permanent residency with the I-90 within 6 months of it expiring. The only reason for me applying is due to the expiry. Do I need to supply any other supporting documents other than a copy of the permanent resident card, two photos, proof of address, filing fee, and proof of identity? I read somewhere that I have to supply "documents to prove I'm still a permanent resident". Does this apply and what sort of documentation would this be?
Thanks for any help.
How can we meet the sponsor requirement? 2:03 pm today
natanbr
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4 RepliesHello everyone. I m a Brazilian married to a U.S. citizen for 10 years, and we both currently live in Brazil. We re planning to apply for the IR1 visa since we intend to move to the U.S. in early 2027. I m an army officer, and she s a dentist. My current income is above the poverty guideline, but hers is not. We plan to move when she s possibly accepted into a U.S. university to validate her dental degree. I d like to avoid relying on a joint sponsor what are my options?
P.S.
1. We have real estate and financial assets that together amount to roughly three times the poverty guideline.
2. When we move, she will receive a student loan that covers both tuition and living expenses for a couple, with a total amount exceeding 125% of the poverty line. Can this amount be considered?
Information needed 7:22 am today
roses4500
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17 RepliesI want to work in the US but I am uncertain on what I need to do. I'm looking to get information from someone who is a Canadian that went through this process.
Marriage in the Virgin Islands? 2:40 am today
rotoiti
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15 RepliesHi everyone,
We are in the very early stages of planning for the K1. We were initially thinking of going the consular processing route but due to a change in circumstances, we're now planning to follow the K1 -> AoS route.
Can we marry in US Virgin Islands? I know that K1 is a single entry visa. If we fly directly from the mainland there should be no immigration. But what about the return? I am not familiar with the immigration procedures in USVI. Is travel to USVI similar to Hawai`i, where there's no immigration if coming from the mainland?
I am the USC (naturalized), my fiancee will be the beneficiary. I have to confess that I am not looking forward to dealing with USCIS again heh.
Thanks!
I want to know your experience before the interview 4:40 pm yesterday
Turquoise
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2 RepliesHello!
Would be perfect to hear the experience from people who were at the Swedish U.S. embassy!
When you finished DS-160, did they immediately offered you to schedule the visa interview? Like did they send you a link in email or?
Or did you need to go through a specific webpage to book?Or you just finished DS-160 and waited until embassy mails or emails you with the instructions?
I just have heard that people can immediately book an interview after paying for the DS-160, so I wouldn t want to waste my time just waiting until the embassy contacts me if I know there is a way to book for the interview faster! I don t know - I m confused!