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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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Expired K-1 visa and have not started adjustment of status
Saved by Grace2 posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,
A relative of mine came to this country 13 years ago using a K-1 visa and after 90 days she got married to her now husband... but her American husband didn't start her adjustment of status. Would she face deportation?-
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Recent Immigration DiscussionsSpeeding ticket more than 10years ago - N400 interview. 
4:39 pm today
Fobosdaemios
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3 RepliesHello everyone, I remembered that I had a speeding ticket with a Canadian Driver's License in Washington state 10 years or more ago, until I received the notice letter for the N-400 interview. I do not have proof of payment, but the amount was less than USD 150.
Should I mention this at the beginning of the interview since I didn't remember that I had one to include in the N-400 application? Or should I only mention it if the officer asks about a citation?
Like I mentioned above, I have no proof of payment. Would this be a problem?
Thank you!
Filling out passport application, there is a field asking for occupation 4:30 pm today
new68
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2 RepliesI work as patient coordinator (general office work,scheduling, receptionist role). But I have given my resignation and will be leaving in 3 weeks. Should I still put this job under occupation? It states to be as descriptive about the job as possible, do you need to describe your job duties in detail or just the title alone would work?
Foreign vs domestic address? 3:06 pm today
ViennaPete
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3 RepliesI was accepted by the consulate in Vienna to file for DCF on behalf of my wife. I'm now filling out I-130, but have already been stumped by the address question. I live in Vienna of course (which is why I'm filing for DCF) but I also have a domicile in the United States. The form asks for my mailing address, but says that, if it is different from my physical address, I should put that as well. Which do I put where?
I-130 When did you and your spouse live there together? 2:49 pm today
Ticostar1
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3 RepliesHello buddies.
Please help.
1) I am filling for my wife and son the I-130 online, and there are couple of places where the website does not allow me to fill out the proper answer.
When did you and your spouse live there together?
The part of From is Ok, but in the part of "To" There is no way I can write N/A or Still living together.
What should I do here? Thanks
From (MM/DD/YYYY) 11/18/2022
To (MM/DD/YYYY)2) Same happens with " When does your beneficiary's last marriage end? We are still married, and I cannot write down that.3) Why the system asks me :"Evidence of the end of your spouses's prior marriage"? If she is still married to me..
I JUST realized that when you go in to renew or replace state ID/DL they punch a hole in it kinda deeming it "invalidated" and I need to present a valid state ID to apply for my passport application tomorrow 2:28 pm today
new68
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4 RepliesSo I think I'll cancel this appointment for enhanced id and wait to get it till I get my passport. Leaving this here for anyone who is thinking of getting the enhanced state ID before they apply for passport.
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Hey you OldUser: Can you help remind me where on VisaJourney we can go an view applicants with similar Visa applications to get a real idea of where we stand in the line? Or maybe it is easier to go somewhere on the USCIS website?? We applied for my Wife's adult brother some 12 years ago and originally we thought it was going to b a 20 year process....it sounds like it might be a much longer process putting in jeopardy his ability to bring his under 21 year old children along with his wife. Thanks, Eric· 0 replies
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need help everyone. thank you!· 1 reply
1. i am so confused between these two. the first one states I should include my husband’s current annual income and he got a higher annual income now since he got promoted to a new position in the company a week before our wedding.
and the 2nd one shows his recent 2024 annual income and it’s a different amount from his previous position in the same company. is it ok if both amounts are different?
2. hubby had jr in our petition but it was omitted on our marriage certificate, for i-864 and i-485 should we continue using our last name with jr?
3. in the i-864 should we include hubby’s current job position in the same company, even it it’s different from the i-134 job position he has?
thank you
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I have a question. my i485 was denied because of affidavit wasn't done incorrectly. but my son case still pending. should I refile for him or just myself? when I refile should I add him on the new affidavit even though his case still pending? what's the best way to fill out a i864 with a joint sponsor if my spouse doesn't meet the requirements? Is my son case on Hold till I sort my stuff out? or will it be denied? sorry a lot of questions thanks in advance· 0 replies
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I have my Citizenship Interview tomorrow and just want to make sure I'm fully prepared. Here's my full list of documents and supporting materials - am I missing anything?· 0 replies
Interview Notice (Form I797-C)
Green Card (Original + Back to front copy)
Tennessee issued Driver's License
Current + expired passports
Copy of N-400 application and supporting documents
Marriage Certificate
Our daughter's birth certificate
Tax Returns (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
My i-94 wouldn't load for some reason, so I compiled all my travel outside of the US since I entered on my K1 visa back in 2021
Employment History summary
Employment verification letter from my work
3 Months of Pay Stubs
Proof of Address
Thanks all!
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Well, the Journey is over. My wife became a US citizen on July 1st 2025.· 0 replies
I want to thank all the people here for the help along the way.
When we started this, I was just looking for information about the different visa options. And stumbled on to this site.
Little did I know, that I would actually find a "second" family of friends, helpful resources and people willing to actually help a Newby along the way.
We did all the paperwork from beginning to end ourselves; and yes some mistakes were made that costs time and money but it was learning experience and I hope that anyone reading our timeline, learns how to avoid them and make the right moves for their journey.
Special thanks to @Hank who hasn't been online in a couple years but I think was the most informed person here on anything about the Philippines and to all the ones that answered my questions no matter how simple they seemed to be.
Although we have made to the end of our rainbow, I will be checking in and hopefully get to use the things I have learned to help others along their Visa Journey.
Thank You again,
Michael and Angelica
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