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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 DiscussionsNYC lawyer recommendation for 751/400 
10:23 am today
MMRF
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2 RepliesHi all,
I'm seeking recommendations for a lawyer in NYC.
My husband will be able to apply for citizenship in the next couple months (3 yr rule) and we want to consult a lawyer to review his case before doing so - to confirm there are no red flags for the current admin and way things are being handled, specifically at the Manhattan office.
We also want the lawyer to attend the 751/400 combo interview as an extra layer of protection.
-We have meticulously assembled all docs and forms ourselves so they don't need to do that part
-Just want to ask a handful of questions/review immigration history + attend the combo interview when the time comes
-AOS was done with a top rated lawyer that we found on https://www.ailalawyer.com/ and they did a terrible job, so I'm seeking personal recommendations this time
-i751 was done by us alone
-Money is not an object, within reason. This has been a decades long journey and we're willing to pay for the peace of mind.
I'm not looking for:
-to be told we don't need one and can do it ourselves
-an online service like boundless
Thanks very much.
Invoice number for K1 visa 3:56 am today
REO-Sparks
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2 RepliesWe have received Our NOA1 and NOA2. The embassy has received the approval from NVC and already sent the instruction letter. We just completed the DS-160. Now at the payment page and it is asking for a "invoice number". No where do I see a invoice number. Where do I get this number?
Visa interview 1:15 am today
Gloria Moore
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3 RepliesMy daughter in law was DQ d on July 1,2025 and is still waiting for interview email from Ciudad Juarez. Any idea when she might reci3ve email?
NVC question 7:38 pm yesterday
Hemmalot
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2 RepliesOn march 24th 2026 I got my k-1 FTP to mumbai india consulate, it has been in transit since then.. does it usually take this long?
N-400 Interview Alien and SSI numbers? 3:13 pm yesterday
camerica
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7 RepliesI have been studying for my N-400 interview. I have watched some immigration lawyers on YouTube relaying questions that their clients were asked at the interview. One that I have seen twice now is that the officer asks the applicant to state their Alien # and their SSI #. Was anyone who had their N-400 interview asked this?
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Hello. I saw your message on my thread about wait times in Ciudad Juarez. I answered your question on the thread. I also wanted to pass you a URL to a Google Sheet where I keep all my raw data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1omDM3XmhO72N-KcYG-lpadogppY3iIjXXUuB7iLoYD4/edit?gid=258561260#gid=258561260· 2 replies
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Hello friend. I saw your dates on Visa Journey and they were close to mine. I was wondering if you have received your visa interview date in Ciudad Juarez? If so, can you share with me the date you received the notification and the date of your interview. I'm tracking other petitioners who are waiting for appointments in Ciudad Juarez, and I like to share monthly news.· 1 reply
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Good Afternoon all... Can anybody point me in the right direction... I am a New Yorker (US citizen) I filed my I-130 for my Dominican spouse in Dec. 2025. We are now expecting. How does this change my application... Or what changes do I need to make/take. The baby is due around November 2026. By then my wife will probably still be waiting for the NVC interview. How would I then add a child to my application if I already sent it in? Can I at all get my child a US Passport or because they will be born abroad have the citizenship of that country DR. Please be easy with your responses and not rude. This is a learning process for me.· 2 replies
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Christina! We received our appointment notification email today! Our appointment was scheduled for April 9th 2026. We are very excited. We received the "you've got mail" ding while we were still in bed. I hope you received an email as well. If not, stay hopeful that it could arrive this week!· 2 replies
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