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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Please help!!
Removing Conditions Discussion- JoshandSarah
#2 N-400, Part 6: Information About Your Children
Citizenship Discussion- SugarPlumFairy
#3 my fiancee did ds-160 for k1 , how to pay interview fees?
K1 Visa Discussion- AgandSa
#4 N-400, Part 7 and self-employed
US Citizenship Progress Reports- SugarPlumFairy
#5 Joint Sponsor
K1 Visa Discussion- Turquoise
Community SpotlightPSA: 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?"- 19 replies
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 DiscussionsOK my wife saw a story online, I am REALLY hoping it was clickbait... 4:28 pm today
Tomell
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1 RepliesMy wife of 4 years is here in the US with me and we have been back to Cebu Philippines once already, sh has her Greencard so no problem the first time we traveled. She saw some story that there is a HIGH chance of Philippino US Greencard holders being denied entry back into the US when we return, we wanted to go in March 2026, anyone hearing of problems on this front?
N400 Application Question - Filing under 319(a) from Overseas 1:38 pm today
Liyah02
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2 RepliesI am Military Spouse and filing for naturalisation in September from overseas under 319 (a). I have been married to my US husband for almost 4 years and I will be a LPR for 3 years in December. I am looking at the N400 Application and in Question 1 "Reason for Filing" I would choose 1D "Spouse of a US Citizen in qualified employment outside of the USA. Would I still choose a field office, or is it only for people who file under 319 (b)?
Joint Sponsor 5:33 am today
Turquoise
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3 RepliesHello!
I'm overthinking a bit and I want to be as prepared as possible for the interview (I haven't received NOA2 yet, but I like to gather the info so I'm prepared)
I was wondering if I ever needed to mention in our 129f case that we'll have a joint sponsor?
I understood that joint sponsor need to be mentioned on the next steps - at the interview.
I want to know if this is correct and if I'm missing something:
I'll need to bring I-134 from both - the petitioner and the joint sponsor, signed with wet, black ink signatures. It can be scanned, right? Like, they would sign their own I-134 and then scan it and send it to me and I print them out.
1. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details
regarding the account:
A. Date account opened;
B. Total amount deposited for the past year; and
C. Present balance.
2. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:
A. Date and nature of employment;
B. Salary paid; and
C. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.
3. Copy of last U.S. federal income tax return filed (tax transcript). If you did not file a Federal tax return, or if your
Federal tax return does not properly reflect your current income, submit copies of consecutive pay statements (stubs)
for a minimum of the past month, recent Form W-2, or Form SSA-1099.
4. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).Do I understand right that the petitioner and the joint sponsor also need to add W2's from the past three years, and pay slips from the jobs that they have worked at in these past 3 years, and 1040's from the past three years, and IRS tax transcripts from the past three years?
Thank you in advance!
Please help!! 4:30 am today
JoshandSarah
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6 RepliesI just got to Greece on holiday and realized I bought my 48month extension letter (i797) but not the expired green card. How necessary is the expired card?
thank you!!
N-400, Part 7 and self-employed 2:40 am today
SugarPlumFairy
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4 RepliesIf I was self-employed under one zip code for one section of time and then self-employed under another zip code for another section of time (consecutively), can both go on the same line with zip-codes separated by a "/" or do these need to be broken out as separate line items?