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    #1 N-400 online filing - 5 year rule document
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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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    Changing status F3 to F1 green card category
    11:04 am today

    andynguyen

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    I am writing this query in behalf of my aunt who petitioned her married son last 2016 and now a divorce.

    Her question is, how can she change the status of the petition from F3(married son/daughter of USC) to F1(unmarried son/daughter of USC)?

    Her case is pending at USCIS California Service Center. She mailed her son dvorcee decree, receipt number, and explaining letter 3 times over pass 2 yrs, but still waiting a response from USCIS?

    Are there anyway can she do to speed up the case?

    Thank you



     
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    Russians going to Poland for interview
    7:27 am today

    SpaceCat

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    Any changes to this process recently or what to expect before or after the interview?

    I'm specifically interested in K1 interview stats, but interested in any recently experiences interviewing in Poland.

    The general advice was to apply for the schengen visa to somewhere like Italy and then buy separate tickets to Italy and Poland. (Though it was never clear to me whether the tickets could be bought at the same time.)



     
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    Reentry Permit Filing: Do I Need to Stay Until Biometrics?
    10:42 pm yesterday

    Beeptweet



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    I ll be traveling to the U.S. on my immigrant visa for the first time, but because of work and study commitments I can t relocate permanently yet. My plan is to go for about 3 weeks in mid-November, file the reentry permit, and return once I receive the confirmation of application received.

    If USCIS later schedules biometrics, I can travel back again for that appointment. I already had biometrics taken at the Embassy during my visa interview two months ago, so I m not sure if they ll require me again.

    Is this the correct process? And would 3 weeks of leave be sufficient for the initial filing?



     
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    Reddit user posted 1 year visa timeline
    5:06 pm yesterday

    Buddy Lee

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    not sure if this is against the rules but found this post the other day. user had submitted june of 2024 and completed their visa in a year using the k3 method. May not be valid any longer but thought i'd share my finding to the community.



     
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    N-400 online filing - 5 year rule document
    4:56 pm yesterday

    igoyougoduke



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    I will be filing my n-400 soon and was wondering what documents do i need to upload. I have travelled here and there but nothing more than 2-3 weeks outside usa so no issues on the travel aspect

    Below is the list i i have

    1) copy of green card

    2) Speeding ticket i got like 10 years ago. it was a Court Dismissal as the officer did not remember why he wrote the ticket. I will be uploading the ticket and Court dismissal document

    Do i need to submit Tax Transcripts for 5 year rule filing ?



     
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