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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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    K-1 RFE requested
    7:29 am today

    balbool

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    Hi everyone,

    Just got a RFE in the mail for the k1 visa and it mentioned missing pages from 11-12 which were left blank.

    My question is do we have to resubmit the whole form or is it just the blank pages?

    Thank you

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    Medical exam for immigrant visa pause countries
    3:53 am today

    2024 I551

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    My spouse is from a country under an indefinite immigrant visa pause that was ordered by Trump earlier this year. But her IV interview is scheduled at Abu Dhabi. Is there any point doing the medical exam before the interview given that the result will most likely expire before the immigrant visa is issued?

    Seems that it would be best to wait till after the application is otherwise accepted as complete and pending the medical once the IV visa issuance pause is lifted.



     
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    Divorce waiver interview wednesday
    4:44 pm yesterday

    patthebronx

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    Had original divorce waiver interview December 23, had 3 years tax returns, joint bank account, but only had rent coming out of it, authorized credit card was light, 2 leases, trip to her home, receipt from hotel, receipt from flights cancelled due to covid,rent insurance, shes on joint spectrum, wedding photos and photos from relationship. Officer thought it was N400, i corrected her and said i was there for i751 divorce waiver, she kinda grilled me, covid happened and we grew apart, have interview in a few days and very nervous, lawyer is coming with me and i consulted two others who say its difficult to return green card and would be a long process in doing so



     
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    K1 Visa Approval to Issued Wait Time - Jamaica
    3:37 pm yesterday

    spicyicey.travels

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    Our K1 Visa has been Approved (NEXT STEP IS ISSUED) on CEAC since February 3rd, we are feeling worried due to no case update. The stone silence is deadly.

    Does anyone have any idea how long this can take?

    Brownie points if you have a contact for the US Embassy in Jamaica



     
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    Interview on removal condition i-751 upcoming.
    2:06 pm yesterday

    A& Everything

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    Hi,

    We got an interview in upcoming weeks. My wife and I are wondering to provide what documents we should have with us.

    We have already sent the last packet for form i751. Should we do another packet for the interview?

    And what do we expect?

    Thank you



     
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