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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Did i make a mistake on my K1 filing by only putting one nationality?
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OurJourney_SWE_US#2 i 1 30 petition for alien relative
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simplykay#3 Personal Information Not Found - Change of Address
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JamesandCeline
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PSA: 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?"- 20 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 DiscussionsPersonal Information Not Found - Change of Address
3:06 am today
JamesandCeline
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1 RepliesMy fianc has tried several times to update his address online, but it keeps showing Personal Information Not Found. We double-checked and made sure all the details were entered correctly. Does this happen often?
I also read that mailing the AR-11 form may not be helpful, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has experienced the same issue and found a way to successfully update their address online.
Thank you!
i 1 30 petition for alien relative
12:42 am today
simplykay
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1 Replieshello everyone i applied visa for my mother in the year of 2024 april till now my case is being processed she's a somalian passport holder living in dubai has any one got approved i been waiting this for so long how long does this process take
Did i make a mistake on my K1 filing by only putting one nationality?
2:10 pm yesterday
OurJourney_SWE_US
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5 RepliesDear community,
I am seeking guidance regarding the I-129F form. I hold dual citizenship in both Sweden and Mexico, however, I am born and raised in Sweden and all my documents are from there. I realized that I only put Sweden as "country of citizenship or nationality". It didnt even cross my mind to include Mexico there too. I think it is due to the way the question was phrased.
Is this a serious issue at this point? Is there a need to correct this with the USCIS? Or will it be enough to disclose all nationalities when I fill the DS-160?
Thank you in advance!
Interview date scheduled
7:18 pm yesterday
sannynita
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1 RepliesHi all,
so we finally got the email to book our interview and we booked it. My finance completed the medical exam at the akai clinic in Accra, Ghana. We randomly logged into the avits website and noticed a discrepancy. We booked our interview for 1/22 . That s what is on the appointment confirmation letter but then On the dashboard it list that it s 1/21 instead. Now we re confused as to when to show up for the interview. This is for the Accra embassy in Ghana by the way. Is that the pre screening by any chance? If anyone knows anything please let us know. Thank you
incorrect 2-year green card, I-90 correction, later Removal of Conditions notice
6:01 pm yesterday
Kitty203
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5 RepliesI entered the U.S. in February 2024, and at the time of entry my spouse and I had already been married for more than two years. Because of that, I should have been classified as IR-1 and issued a 10-year permanent resident green card, not a 2-year conditional card.
However, USCIS initially issued me a 2-year conditional green card, which we knew was incorrect. To fix this USCIS error, we filed Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card). USCIS shows they received the I-90 on March 28, 2024 (this date appears on the I-90 receipt notice). After that, USCIS corrected the error and I received the proper 10-year green card.
Later in the year, however, we unexpectedly received a Removal of Conditions notice, referencing a deadline in February, which confused us because removal of conditions only applies to people who truly have a conditional green card and my conditional card had already been corrected to a 10-year card.
Because of that notice, we contacted our state representative and asked them to submit an inquiry to USCIS for clarification. USCIS responded through the state representative and confirmed that I do have the correct 10-year green card and that my classification is correct.
What is still confusing is that in the USCIS response, the USCIS officer specifically wrote that the I-90 was approved on March 14, 2024. This date appears directly in the officer s written response at the bottom of the congressional letter. This is earlier than the March 28, 2024 I-90 receipt date shown on my receipt notice, and my USCIS online account shows the card being produced later (in May 2024).
So it appears USCIS may be referencing an internal decision or classification correction date (March 14) versus the I-90 receipt date (March 28) and the card production date (May). The end result is correct I received the 10-year card but the different dates and the later Removal of Conditions notice made it feel like the system still had me flagged as conditional somewhere.
could it be that caught the error earlier and retro the i90?
attached is picture of USCIS respond to state rep and my actually notice on USCIS site


