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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).
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 DiscussionsFiancee Visa Vs Spouse Visa 
1:10 am today
bnayak
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2 RepliesHello everyone, I hope you re all doing well. I m a U.S. citizen planning to get married in my home country, Nepal. I m trying to decide which option is faster the Fianc e Visa or the Spouse Visa.
Could anyone please share their insights or experiences to help me choose between the two?
Thanks
Philippines K1 Visa: Surprise passport delivery problem 10:20 pm yesterday
Broke Government
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7 RepliesIn the beneficiaries US Travel Docs account dashboard, we listed this delivery address a long time ago. Image attached. I removed sensitive information.
The beneficiary has passed the medical and consular interviews. Now its time to receive the passport back from the embassy. We were expecting the home delivery. However, we received the following email which I've attached as an image.
What is the best option based on your experience? I'm assuming we have to forget about option number 2 since that is for home delivery and apparently they don't like her home address.
Thank you.
🎉Approved without interview 9:01 pm yesterday
saidabdallashabee
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5 RepliesApproved without interview
Never got email notification of I-129F approval 8:12 pm yesterday
Ethan G
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1 RepliesMy I-129F was just approved (yay!). I saw it on myUSCIS and I got the letter in the mail. However, I never received an email. My USCIS account has an email (which I had to validate upon signing up so I know it's correct) with "Notification Preferences" set to "Email". What am I missing?
F4 I130 is still not processed 7:40 pm yesterday
K176532
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6 RepliesHello all,
My mom has a PD of 04/13/2009 for her brother in Pakistan. To this date we haven't gotten any updates for the case and it still shows it is "Processing as normal". No I130 approval or anything from what we can see and address is updated for USCIS. Just wondering if this is normal...
Thanks!
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@jorgesalazar818 I wanted to check in with you again and ask if you've received any news from NVC? You are the next person on my list who should be receiving an interview assignment. I'm sure you are worried about the government shutdown - like me - but I am thinking of you and your spouse. I hope you get news soon!· 0 replies
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K1 visa holder but didn’t able to get married within 90 day timeframe because of differences. Later on we realized that we really love each other despite of the differences and wants to continue the marriage. Since my I-94 now is expired a week ago and still want to continue the marriage, what is the best thing to do now?· 2 replies
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