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Community SpotlightPSA: 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 DiscussionsVaccines required for k1 visa 2:23 pm today
sonia95
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3 RepliesHello guys,
Does my fiance need to get these vaccines listed in the photo I attached in order to get the k1 visa? I am reading some places say he doesn't have to get them, that he can wait to get them when he is in the US and he will need them for adjustment of status. My other question is will they give him the vaccines at medical? Also one of the vaccines requires two doses and you have to wait 6 months to get the 2nd dose so should he get the vaccine now? Those are all my questions thanks in advance
Divorce while Adjustment of Status is in-process? 2:17 pm today
MikeMUS
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8 RepliesApologies if this has been asked before. I searched but did not see anything. If someone came to the USA on a Fiance visa, married within the 90-day window, and submitted the proper Adjustment of Status paperwork (in other words, they followed the correct process) ... but while that Adjustment for a Green Card was in-process, they filed for divorce, what would be the outcome? Clearly, they would no longer have their original sponsor and that original adjustment process would be stopped. But assume they then married a different person and then filed a new Adjustment of Status with that second marriage ... would that be allowed? Or would immigration flag this as some sort of fraud. I cannot find an answer to this question. I appreciate any insights.
How to Update I-130 After Baby’s Birth — Child Is a U.S. Citizen 1:39 pm today
Jibek
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2 RepliesOur daughter was born while our I-130 petition was still processing. She has since become a U.S. citizen and already has her CRBA and U.S. passport.
Do we need to update USCIS or NVC about her birth and citizenship, or is it unnecessary since she doesn t need a visa or to be added to the petition?
Resident Letter 12:40 pm today
CARR1
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1 RepliesDid anyone receive a letter like this from NVC recently? Our interview is scheduled and beneficiary is a citizen of the country the interview is in, so we are a bit confused but maybe it is going out to everyone who has an interview scheduled since the new rule?
Quitting a job as a beneficiary 11:28 am today
Agiewes
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2 RepliesI live and work in the country I am supposed to do my K1 visa interview in. My work visa expires next month and I will renew it when it expires. However, I had plans before meeting my fiancee to quit working in my current place of work come December 2025. I want to change to another place but in the same country.
Can the change raise a red flag during the K1 visa interview?
Thank you