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    #1 k1 visa manila passport return
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 833 blank avatar joseph1994
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    		 - popularity rating: 552 J.M.
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    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 212 blank avatar Pedro26
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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this

    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?"
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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).

    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!

    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?

    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

    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?

    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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    F4 category Interviews timeline for Pakistan
    6:41 pm today

    Girl-S

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    HI there,

    I was wondering if I can post to check for F4 category (brother/sister of US citizens) if anyone has recently got interview letter would like to know when they became DQ and when IL came. This is for Pakistan.

    Thanks



     
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    DS-160
    4:29 pm today

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    We are approved and passed the 1st step for a K1 Visa. My fianc is in Colombia. I have read mixed information. Does she need to fill out the DS-160? A friend said we need to complete the DS-160 before the interview for K1. But our advisor in Colombia said the DS-160 is for tourist. Any information or guidance will be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Pete G.



     
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    K1 - 221(g) - Other "Social Media"
    2:19 pm today

    Tirmazi



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    Hi All,

    I had my fiance interviewed at Isb/Pakistan embassy on 14th apr 2026. The interview went well, however they returned her passport and white slip with "Other" checked and "Social Media" written in front of it.

    Even tough her social media is mentioned in DS160 and is set to public, the VO mentioned that she can't find that information in her application and she can even go home and update the application with handles/ links.

    My question is how can we update the application since it's already locked, how can we again provide that information back to the embassy since https://www.usvisascheduling.com/en-US/ doesn't have anything through which we can send this information back to the embassy.

    Thanks in advance

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    Police certificate translation
    1:45 pm today

    Naleb

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    Hey! I was wondering if anyone s been in a similar situation I have gathered the police certificate from the 3 countries I ve lived in for the interview of the k1 visa (Madrid). One of them is from Portugal, and the document is in Portuguese but right next to the words and sentences there s an English translation.. is that accepted or does the document need to be 100% in English for the interview? I ve added a picture for reference

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    k1 visa manila passport return
    5:00 am today

    joseph1994

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    hello everybody

    my fiance passed her interview in manila 12 business days ago and still her case on ceac is stuck on ready.

    it's been 3 weeks now and still nothing from the embassy, no slips, no emails.

    calling the embassy or emailing them doesn't yield any result.

    how long did it take for you to get your passport back?

    can you share anything that you think it might be useful for people waiting on their passport back?

    thank you



     
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      I corrected your DQ date to June 18, 2025. Thanks for spotting my error. 
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      Good Afternoon all... Can anybody point me in the right direction... I am a New Yorker (US citizen) I  filed my I-130 for my  Dominican spouse in Dec. 2025. We are now expecting. How does this change my application... Or what changes do I need to make/take. The baby is due around November 2026.  By then my wife will probably still be waiting for the  NVC interview. How would I then add a child to my application if I already sent it in? Can I at all get my child a US Passport or because they will be born abroad have the citizenship of that country DR. Please be easy with your responses and not rude. This is a learning process for me.
       
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