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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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  • Recent Immigration Discussions
    N-400 questions
    2:24 pm today

    sam j



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    I m a GC holder a VAWA self-petition, and I m getting ready for my naturalization interview. I wanted to ask:

    • For those who went from a VAWA-based green card to citizenship, what was your interview experience like?

    • Did the officer ask any questions about the abuse or the VAWA process during your N-400 interview?

    • Should I bring my VAWA approval notice or any abuse-related documents with me, just in case?

    I appreciate any insights you can share. Thanks in advance!



     
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    Name problems
    1:18 pm today

    Mehedi86

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    Hi there. My sis applied for me F4 category now NVC is asking to submit all my civil doc. But in my current passport my mother middle name has some error. I travel usa 2018 as a visitor.
    now is that a problem or should I change the name as my sis applied? TIA



     
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    Finally a (Conditional) Lawful Permanent Resident! K-1 Visa to LPR
    12:43 pm today

    Edward and Jaycel



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    First I want to thank this community! The advice, the pool of knowledge available here and just the feeling of belonging that most members project is such a source of comfort during this crazy process. I don't know if Jaycel and I would have maintained our sanity if we didn't have our fellow travelers to lean on. So thank you all so very much!

    8 Months and 2 weeks from application received to card in hand. (And exactly 4 years from the day we started talking :)) No RFEs and EAD in 51 days. Pretty happy with that timeline! Now we get a break from USCIS for the next 21 months :D

    Our full timeline in case it's helpful to anyone else:

    I-129F Receipt Date: 09/18/2023

    I-129F RFE: 05/20/2024

    I-129F RFE Response Received: 06/01/2024

    I-129F Approved: 06/04/2024

    I-129F Sent to DOS: 06/11/2024

    DOS Case # Assigned: 07/01/2024

    K1-FTP: 07/16/2024

    Embassy Interview: 08/13/2024 (Approved)

    Visa in Hand: 08/20/2024

    Entered the US: 08/30/2024

    Married: 10/25/2024

    AOS Receipt Date: 11/18/2024

    Biometrics: 12/26/2024

    EAD Approved: 01/08/2025

    Interview Scheduled: 06/16/2025

    Interview Attended: 07/23/2025

    I-485 Approved: 06/16/2025

    Green Card Received: 08/01/2025

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    Previous I-130 for ex-spouse
    9:56 am today

    yetanotherfaery



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    Hi, I am wondering if anyone here has remarried (filed an I-130 a second time) and if that process differed from the first time around.

    I'm divorced from my first husband and I attached our divorce decree to our application. He went back to his home country shortly before we divorced.

    From this link, it states the petitioner requires an interview in that scenario:

    https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-5

    "When USCIS Requires an Interview for Standalone Family-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions"
    Petitions for a spouse where the petitioner previously filed a spousal petition for a different beneficiary.


    Has anyone gone through this before?



     
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    Insufficient income for inadmissibility for issuance of a visa
    7:39 am today

    Webbkeys



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    I received this message: the income reported as stated on form i 864 is insufficient to overcome the public charge grounds of inadmissibility for visa issuance but then I also got another message that I have been documentarily qualified. My spouse is the one filing for me and she makes more than the 125% HHS.
    should I be worried about this coming up in the interview?



     
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