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    #1 How to bring my mom to the USA for a brain tumor surgery. Please help. Any advice!!!!
    Permanent Resident Family Discussion
    - popularity rating: 780 blank avatar katalaya
    #2 need help with cover letter and where to file it
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 470 ElliottHopkins
    #3 Police Certificate
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 219 blank avatar Korey
    #4 How long for Petitioner Biometrics? Non-AWA i-129f
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    - popularity rating: 175 himalayandon
    #5 How are Visa Bulletin dates related to USCIS processing?
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    - popularity rating: 134 Baasirf

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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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    How long for Petitioner Biometrics? Non-AWA i-129f
    7:38 pm today

    himalayandon



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    Howdy,

    I am waiting to hear back on an i-129f petition of Jan 13 receive date and I completed biometrics approximately >1 month ago. I submitted all previous court records, dispositions, discharge letters etc. Non-AWA violation as well as non-violent. Has anyone else had the same experience? Any idea as to why no response? Am I just waiting on NOID? Not sure why the delay as I submitted all proper evidence as well as bonafide relationship evidence as well. I have also visited my fiancee 3 times in the last 2 years. I also submitted a congressional inquiry last week and I haven't heard back from them either.

    Anyways if y'all have any insight or advice let me know.

    Like all of us on this forum, I just want to be with my fiancee is all.

    Thanks



     
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    How to bring my mom to the USA for a brain tumor surgery. Please help. Any advice!!!!
    6:54 pm today

    katalaya

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    Good evening, everyone! I hope this message finds you well. My mother is currently in Jamaica, and I am seeking advice on how to bring her to the United States for surgery. I am a citizen of the United States, while my mother is a Jamaican national. In March 2025, she was diagnosed with meningioma, which are brain tumors. Although the doctors had planned to perform surgery, it was ultimately cancelled. Recently, the hurricane has impacted the hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and they are now planning to discharge her despite the presence of the tumor in her brain. As a result of her condition, she is unable to walk, talk, or eat, and is being nourished through a feeding tube. I would greatly appreciate any information regarding options available to facilitate her travel to the U.S. for this surgery, as she does not possess a visiting visa. The intention is for her to undergo the surgery and then return home afterward.



     
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    Police Certificate
    3:55 pm today

    Korey

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    One of the documents asked during the k1 process is police certificates from all countries that the beneficiary has lived since 16 years old. What happens if a country won't give you one? for example, Russia is making things difficult for my and my partner's application. We are getting pretty stressed about this.

    Thank you!



     
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    How are Visa Bulletin dates related to USCIS processing?
    2:52 pm today

    Baasirf



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    Hi All

    Can someone please help me understand the relation between dates shown in Visa Bulletin and the USCIS processing timelines. I've a case filed in F2A category for wife with PD of June 2024 (I-485 filed as well). In the latest Visa Bulletin Table A, the dates for F2A are at 01 Feb, 2024 so I figured our I-130 should come up for processing shortly in the next 2-4 months but following a Facebook page, people there said I should be waiting another 2 to 3 years instead as currently USCIS adjudicating I-130s filed in Sept 2022 for F2A.

    I always thought when the dates in VB crosses over a priority date, that means the visas are available for that category? If USCIS is still lagging behind, then how can applicant apply for AOS or consulates issue visas?

    Should I not expect USCIS to start reviewing our I-130 any time soon?



     
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    need help with cover letter and where to file it
    1:40 pm today

    ElliottHopkins



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    Idk which one it is


    File Form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas lockbox.

    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    USCIS
    Attn: I-129F
    P.O. Box 660151
    Dallas, TX 75266-0151

    FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
    USCIS
    Attn: I-129F (Box 660151)
    2501 South State Highway 121 Business
    Suite 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067-8003



     
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