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Community SpotlightAbandoned 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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N400: Admitted to Weed during Green Card (was it a crime I was not arrested for?)
Left Over posted a topic in US Citizenship General Discussion,
To start, marijuana is illegal in my country of origin. When I was applying for my green card I admitted to trying marijuana when I was in my 20's (I'm 49 now). I got my green card and have lived in the US for 5 years. I'm in the process of applying for citizenship. What answer should I give to the question: "Have you EVER committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? Yes or No" given that I admitted to past marijuana use during the GC process?-
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Fiancée threatened with deportation by customs agent after arriving at airport for false accusations. How concerned should we be?
deletedUser21321 posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports,
Firstly, I want to get some things clear because I know everyone will say this otherwise:
We are seeing an immigration attorney for consultation soon. We've already printed out several documents to prove that my fiancée is not coming here with the intent to live here for the future until they get the K-1 Visa... Now, Heres the actual story...- 53 replies
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
KandB posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
I'm 23F 🇨🇿, my partner is 29M 🇺🇲
We want to get our visa going sometime this year and want to be together as soon as possible but we are still unsure which visa would serve us better. I'd like to get married in my home country but on the other side i wouldn't mind getting married paperwise in the US and waiting for my work permit and etc if it would allow us to be together faster and then save up for and have our dream wedding in my home country.
What do you think ? All of this is so overwhelming and confusing and we just want to do the right thing.
I asked the same question on reddit, so many people recommended me to go with fiance visa, two suggested marriage visa. I need more input and advice from experienced people. Thank you
Ps: is it possible to have dual citizenship so i don't lose one from my home country? How does that work ?- 31 replies
Recent Immigration DiscussionsHelp with next steps after case forwarded to embassy 1:14 am today
JenR
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1 RepliesHey everyone,
this is my first post and I am in need of some support right now.
as of March 27th my case was forwarded to the US embassy in Jordan.
for context I filed a i129-f for a K1 visa for my fianci have not heard back at all since then. My embassy does not allow for scheduling until the embassy sends an email.
however I am growing nervous as before when I would use the CEAC tracker I would get the notification in transit
however as of May 27th my search comes back as
your search did not return any data
anyone know why I would get this message now? Or any experience with a similar situation?
I have contacted the NVC who says my inquires need to be directed to the embassy(as it was forwarded two months ago).
as I contacted the embassy in Jordan I get an automated email saying unfortunately your case is at the nvc and we can not access it
Any feed back would be greatly appreciated
i added some screenshots of the emails I have been exchanging with the nvc and embassy
Does Beneficiary need to carry their US naturalized citizen petitioner's original foreign Birth Certificate for IR1 interview in Mumbai embassy? 12:45 am today
DJVJ
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1 RepliesHi, as expected, I got the "Attention Visa Applicant" email from Mumbai consulate today, about 6 weeks before the interview. It says:
QuoteThis is an automated message about your upcoming Immigrant Visa case number BMBXXXXXXX at the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai. Our office has reviewed your file and have provided the status of your documents below.
Birth Certificate: OK
Marriage Certificate: OK
Petitioner s Birth Certificate:
Police Certificate: OK
Medical Reports: Complete your medical examination with an approved panel physician. Information on scheduling medical exam is available at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/BMB-Mumbai.html#medical_exam_instructions . (ignore if already done)
I-864/ I-864A/ Affidavit of Support: Ok
IRS Tax Transcripts, W2, 1040: OKPlease carry all your original documents
Now, I already mailed original i864 & other required documents two weeks ago to my spouse in India. I was born in India, and have mailed a photocopy of US passport (same as everything uploaded in NVC CEAC). The above email does not say OK in point labeled as 'Petitioner s Birth Certificate: ' Does my spouse need to carry my indian birth certificate in original for interview? Thanks.
Invite wife from Nigeria to the U.S 12:03 am today
Silverback
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2 RepliesThis may be a stretch but is it possible to invite my wife to the U.S even if we have submitted all documents and have been qualified through NVC and awaiting for an interview? Will this postpone or interfere the process with interview?
I-751 June 2025 Filers 9:16 pm yesterday
pietrus1
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3 RepliesStarting a new thread for fellow June 2025 filers.
Case is being processed by VSC
June 2 - Sent Package
June 3 - Package Delivered (Carol Stream, IL)
June 5 - first text message and email, case appeared in online portal
June 7 - Personal Check cashed, one file with partial evidence scan uploaded to portal by USCIS agent
June 10 - 48 month Extension Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice available in online portal, 'Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS'
June 14 - Extension Notice and Biometrics Reuse Notice arrived in the mail
Looks like we covered all the first steps pretty quickly and now the waiting game begins. Will file N-400 ASAP in late May 2026, but we wouldn't mind a surprise I-751 approval in the meantime. I know it's unlikely, but one can dream
. Hoping we can be done with the USCIS for good in roughly 18 months.
Good luck to everyone!
134 Form Question, 6:36 pm yesterday
Ronsnipe03
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5 RepliesMy fianc has her interview in 10 days. I already filled the 134 form, print, signed and scanned to email to her,
however I just read an article that says the statement letters from the bank must have total deposits for 12 months and signed by the officer.
The statement letters I got from my 3 banks, only have the date the account was opened, current balance and no signature from the officer.
Does anyone know if the embassy will accept these statements or do I need to go back and get new ones with the signature and 12 months deposits?