-
America's Largest Immigration Community!
Free US immigration self-help guides, example forms, community discussion, case tracking & estimated approval dates!
Community Discussion
Country Specific Help
Immigration Guides
Immigration Timelines
Approval Estimates
Professional Help
AS SEEN:- How to Use VisaJourney ❯ Join Today for Free!
Who are we? For over 20 years, VisaJourney has been your one-stop immigration community for Work, Student and Family Visas (K1 & IR1 Visas), Green Cards, US Citizenship, DACA, the Diversity Lottery and all other topics. Share your experiences and relax -- you are not alone!
Trending Immigration Discussions
Community SpotlightTraveled 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?-
- 23 replies
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…-
- 20 replies
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?
-
- 70 replies
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?-
- 32 replies
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?-
- 18 replies
Recent Immigration DiscussionsNVC making a review error? 1:30 am today
m29a
Read 14 Times
1 RepliesOur situation:
(Adam) US petitioner unemployed with low current income but has assets (stocks) value of close close to six figures. Files i864
(Bob) US father of petitioner who is retired and has pension and social security and moderately passes household of 3 (including wife and intending beneficiary but not petitioner) minimum to support. Files i864
(Jane) US mother of petitioner also retired and files taxes joint with above husband Bob, with her lesser income from social security. Files i864a
My understanding of the directions and advice on here is that it is recommended that spouses of joint sponsor should file i864a. From directions, it is acceptable for them to have separate addresses as well. To be clear they own two homes and live close to one another.
So we uploaded all the proper documents like tax transcripts, social security benefits letters and pension letter, stock brokerage statement, birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
I was confident that we had done everything correctly because I closely followed directions of i864 and i864a but we logged in and while petitioner and joint sponsor documents show as accepted, there were two message notes that they said Jane (wife of joint sponsor Bob) does not qualify as a household member and should be added as a joint sponsor. They also said that the joint sponsor (Bob) needs to upload all 1099 and schedules.
Had anyone experienced this? Can someone explain what is going on? I used the NVC inquiry form to ask for clarifications on this and for a re-review.
AOS Affidavit of Support Questions. 7:25 pm yesterday
Felinism
Read 111 Times
5 RepliesHi everyone, I'll shoot straight.
My wife lives with her parents and now I live with them too, my circumstances have changed drastically and I need to get documents to prove I won't be a public charge.
Her parents don't work, my wife doesn't work due to health issues but pays rent and the only joint sponsor I have is her brother who will use his property as an asset for me on his Affidavit of Support.
- Considering our household size, do her parents file an affidavit of support for me too? Are they even included when they ask about household?
- What documents and forms would my brother in law need for this?
Speeding ticket more than 10years ago - N400 interview. 4:39 pm yesterday
Fobosdaemios
Read 107 Times
3 RepliesHello everyone, I remembered that I had a speeding ticket with a Canadian Driver's License in Washington state 10 years or more ago, until I received the notice letter for the N-400 interview. I do not have proof of payment, but the amount was less than USD 150.
Should I mention this at the beginning of the interview since I didn't remember that I had one to include in the N-400 application? Or should I only mention it if the officer asks about a citation?
Like I mentioned above, I have no proof of payment. Would this be a problem?
Thank you!
Filling out passport application, there is a field asking for occupation 4:30 pm yesterday
new68
Read 89 Times
2 RepliesI work as patient coordinator (general office work,scheduling, receptionist role). But I have given my resignation and will be leaving in 3 weeks. Should I still put this job under occupation? It states to be as descriptive about the job as possible, do you need to describe your job duties in detail or just the title alone would work?
Foreign vs domestic address? 3:06 pm yesterday
ViennaPete
Read 67 Times
3 RepliesI was accepted by the consulate in Vienna to file for DCF on behalf of my wife. I'm now filling out I-130, but have already been stumped by the address question. I live in Vienna of course (which is why I'm filing for DCF) but I also have a domicile in the United States. The form asks for my mailing address, but says that, if it is different from my physical address, I should put that as well. Which do I put where?