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Hi All,

I'm really sorry if this was asked before.

I moved to the usa on 9th June on a CR1 visa.

The custom officer did not stamp my passport (I was expected an ink stamp) and told me everything is recorded online. He also told me all the forms are online now. Nothing else.

Does anyone know if this is normal? I am not questionning the authorities protocole, just double checking

The officer gave me his name should I need to contact them if any concern

When I went on holiday in the usa last year on Esta, I remember they did not stamp my passport either and I was surprised about it.

On my visa, it says 'Upon endorsement serves as a temporary I- 551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year.'

I also paid my immigrant fees on 29th May 2024. I assume my green card is on the way?

Thank you for your help

Hello everyone,

I am in process for a green card sponsored by a company for work purposes. We are filing the change of status this week which means I am not going to receive an answer until next year I am currently under an E2 visa investor under my own business, but my visa expires mid of August, in about 2 months. My question is, do I need to renew my E2 visa or can I wait until my change of status next year? Thank you very much for all your help!

I would like to file the N-600 for my youngest kid and do it online. I read in the USCIS website that you must be 14 years old in order to create an online account in your name. How can I do it online without creating an account for him? Can I use my online account?

Hi all!

Its my time to fill out my I-751, it s pretty straightforward but part 5 children section has me a little confused about if I add my step children or not.

My spouse (US citizen from birth) has two children (both US citizens from birth) from prior marriage, I (green card holder) have zero children. Do I add my step kids in part 5 on form I-751 and select that they won t be applying or because they are my step kids I do not add? They both live with us.

Just a little confused on this and have seen conflicting answers in prior threads.

If anyone could shed light on this that would be great.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, is there any chance someone can point me to or help make an Abbreviation Glossary for some of the most used terms on this site? I'm actually willing to do this myself and make this the thread for it, if other seasoned members can help provide the most used terms that float around here for us newbies.

As someone going through the process of a CR-1/IR-1 visa, It took me an embarrassing amount of time to figure out IL means interview letter, and not the state of Illinois.

So:

IL = Interview Letter

DQ = Documentarily Qualified

Any others?