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    #1 Grandchild has green card need to apply for citizenship
    US Citizen Family Discussion
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    #2 Filling out DS-260… will the consulate look at your DS-160?
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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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    Application stuck on "ready" for the past 9 months.
    2:34 pm today

    Hopeful31

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    I had an interview in January and due to some mistakes from my lawyer, I was asked to send some documents regarding my application. My application was updated in February and I've not gotten an update ever since then. I've sent the embassy multiplr emails, one in august ad last one 2 weeks ago. What do i do?



     
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    Returned to nvc
    2:02 pm today

    nadaoou

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    I am married to a U.S. citizen and had my IR1 immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy.

    After the interview, I was given a temporary refusal (administrative processing).

    On August 28, 2025, the CEAC status showed that my case was "Returned to NVC".

    Since then, I have not received any updates.

    From what I understand, the case is currently at the National Visa Center (NVC) or on its way to USCIS for further review I want to know if someone like me tell me what will happen or how many months take to answer me?



     
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    AOS Interview Medical Requirements
    12:36 pm today

    Summer melody

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    I applied for Adjustment of Status last year and submitted my medical and vaccination records from my home country, but I did not include Form I-693 with my I-485 application. I never received an RFE, but I recently got an interview notice. Do I still need to visit a civil surgeon and complete Form I-693 before the interview?



     
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    Need help with what to do next on visa application process
    11:57 am today

    ElliottHopkins



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    My partner has started filling out the Petition for Alien Fianc (Form I-129F), and we have a few questions about the process. We're unsure about which additional documents need to be completed and what supporting materials she needs to include with the petition. If anyone has experience with this and can offer some guidance, we would really appreciate the help!



     
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    Where can we communicate with a direct contact at the USCIS?
    9:50 am today

    jcongel



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    Hi all,

    New to the forum, but I submitted a k1 application in June and going online to the USCIS website I still only see the received status. I understand its a lengthy waiting process for anything, but is there a direct contact I can reach out to? I am working with another group who helped me with the initial application, but from here its in the government's hands. Any recommendations anyone has to help or maybe steer us in the right direction would be helpful.

    Thank you!



     
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