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    #1 Officer marked passport during I-751 Interview
    Removing Conditions Discussion
    - popularity rating: 1463 blank avatar His Majesty
    #2 Bona fide evidence checklist
    IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 564 blank avatar novakoala
    #3 USCIS Biometrics Appointment, normal procedure or signs of a delay?
    K1 Visa Discussion
    new popularity rating: 34 FamilyGuy330
    #4 IR-5 for Russian parent
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    #5 Sooo Confused about Wifes 20 yr old Son
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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this
    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).
    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!
    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?
    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
    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?
    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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    Sooo Confused about Wifes 20 yr old Son
    4:58 pm today

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    I m a Canadian and American Citizen. I just married my Canadian sweetheart while living in Canada. We would like to live in the USA. There SHOULD be no trouble with wife and PR...but I just read that her 20 yr old son is too old (we haven't been together since he was 18). Is there Anything else I can do to have him if we moved?



     
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    Sooo Confused about Wifes 20 yr old Son
    4:56 pm today

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    I m a Canadian and American Citizen. I just married my Canadian sweetheart while living in Canada. We would like to live in the USA. There SHOULD be no trouble with wife and PR...but I just read that her 20 yr old son is too old (we haven't been together since he was 18). Is there Anything else I can do to have him if we moved?



     
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    USCIS Biometrics Appointment, normal procedure or signs of a delay?
    4:28 pm today

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    Hello, I am a US citizen sponsoring my Brazilian Fianc s k1 visa. I have received a letter scheduling me for a biometrics collection appointment. Is this a normal part of the process? Or is this due to the felony background I reported in the i129f visa petition?

    I ask because the letter mentions the FBI will be collecting my biometrics. We aren t sure if this is normal or if they want to check law enforcement databases to see if I truly reported all of my arrests. (I did report everything in the i129f)

    If this is an extra step we are going through due to my background, could anyone comment on how much of a delay this might cause?

    The arrests I had were for the sale/delivery of schedule 1 substance in 2012. It was because I had been caught selling bk-mdma, which was a designer version of mdma. At the time bk-mdma wasn t explicitly illegal, but it was considered an analogue substance and therefore was illegal when represented for human consumption . The only other arrest was 2013 for a failed drug test on probation.



     
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    Bona fide evidence checklist
    2:03 am today

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    Hi, my spouse and I are compiling our i-130 package and was wondering if we had enough evidence to support our case. He is a USC, living in the states, and I am a Canadian citizen, living in Canada. We will be applying for consular processing.

    • Flights (boarding passes and email flight confirmations - 3 trips together and the rest are me visiting him in America). We now both live near the Canada-US border, so we drive to see each other
    • Hotel bookings, Airbnb receipts, car rental receipt
    • Financial documents:
      • Adding US spouse as a beneficiary to CAD spouse's TFSA, RRSP, and work life insurance
      • Adding CAD spouse as a beneficiary to US spouse's 401k and work life insurance
      • Authorized user on US spouse's credit card
    • PDF of our photos throughout 6 years with friends and family, trips taken together, and our wedding.

    Is it necessary to include text messages or calls? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!



     
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    Officer marked passport during I-751 Interview
    12:38 am today

    His Majesty

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    Please can someone explain why the officer marked my visa page with red pen and wrote something on it like a signature.

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