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    #1 Which documents / letters are sent via physical mail.
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 1152 blank avatar Joe Bear
    #2 Should we get SSN with maiden name and change later, or wait for marriage certificate?
    - popularity rating: 846 blank avatar PsylentKnight
    #3 Just Starting the Process & Not Sure Which Form to File
    - popularity rating: 114 blank avatar kyoto_guy
    #4 Time to process RFE
    IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion
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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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    Time to process RFE
    6:52 pm today

    Reilyn

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    How long is USCIS taking to process a request for evidence (RFE) for IR1/CR1 visa when they ask for bona fide marriage evidence.



     
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    Just Starting the Process & Not Sure Which Form to File
    5:12 pm today

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    I am a USA citizen (born in the USA) but lived overseas for the last 27 years until this year. My spouse is Japanese and arrived here on a tourist visa as we thought we would return to Japan but I got a job in the USA in May and we have stayed here ever since. I was told that because I am from the USA that a spouse overstaying the tourist visa can be forgiven but we need to file some forms ASAP.

    I paid a lawyer about 2,000 USD a few months ago but haven't heard from him in months so I was told that I could do this on my own instead of finding a new lawyer.

    What form would I need to use in order to do an adjustment of status procedure?

    Thanks for any advice you can give to us.



     
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    Should we get SSN with maiden name and change later, or wait for marriage certificate?
    10:53 am today

    PsylentKnight

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    My wife entered the US on a K1 visa. Per VJ's recommendation, we applied for her SSN two weeks after her entry


    We applied online with her maiden name and made the soonest appointment available to present her identification documents at a SSA office

    We got married yesterday and the SSA appointment is this week. She wants to change her name

    Our marriage certificate (which I believe is required at the SSA office to change one's name) is coming in the mail, but I think it will be a week or two. Should we just continue with the SSN process with her maiden name and then change it later? Or should we reschedule our appointment for later so we can take our marriage certificate



     
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    Which documents / letters are sent via physical mail.
    7:41 pm yesterday

    Joe Bear

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    Can anyone tell me which (if any) letters or documents etc are sent to the beneficiary during the whole K1 visa process, from any official entity (ie USCIS, NVC or Consulate). And which carrier/provider do they use? (ie UPS, DHL, USPS etc)

    Our estimated NOA2 date is approaching soon and I am in the process of moving address and I am terrified an important letter etc is delivered to my old address instead of the new one. I am trying to set up mail forwarding services to the new address but need to know which carriers I should do that with?

    Has anyone been through a similar process or know the information I am requesting? Thank you ..Joe

    PS.

    I am the beneficiary (UK citizen)

    My fianc e is the USC / Petitioner



     
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    N400 interview questions dates
    7:06 pm yesterday

    Don0

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    Hi everyone! I have my N400 interview this Friday 10/17 under the 5 yr rule, came here through marriage though. I think I've got the civics test down. I'm more worried about the dates on my info? Should I memorize all the dates (M/D/Y) of when I was out and back to the U.S? (Both times around 45 days) And all the start and end dates of my per diem jobs and there addresses?

    Also, if there is anywhere on this subreddit that has the checklist of things ti bring, I would appreciate it! TYIA!

    Edit: do they asl for the expired greencard(conditional gc) and all the extension letters they sent?



     
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