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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?"- 15 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 DiscussionsEsta help 8:06 am today
azizsawo9901
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5 RepliesHi everyone,
I have a minor UK conviction for fare evasion that is recorded only in court records not on police databases or the Police National Computer only court record. I m not sure how this might affect my eligibility for ESTA or if I should apply for a B1/B2 visa instead.
The current ESTA criminal question asks if I ve committed an offense involving serious harm to a person, property, or government authority, which I don t believe applies to my case. But I m uncertain if I need to disclose the conviction and how it might impact future U.S. travel especially a k-1
I d really appreciate any advice or experiences from others who ve dealt with minor UK convictions and U.S. entry.
DS 260 help 5:48 am today
WKD
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3 RepliesGood morning
I hope you are having a good day
I'm a Diversity Visa selectee
I need a US address to use on the DS-260 form for mailing the Green Card and the SSN card
once I arrive in the US, I'll send my address so you can remail both cards to me
Thank you in advance
Petitioning sibling alone ? 4:09 am today
Voilet
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3 RepliesHello there ,
I hope you all doing great. I don t know if this is even the right question to ask. I have quick question about bringing my sibling to US. Can US citizen petition sibling alone without sibling s derivative beneficiaries and is it even legal? How this would impact my sibling s chances of getting visa after a decade or so if I don t petition their kids along? Lastly , what is the best thing to do out of this?
Your help regarding this matterwould be greatly appreciated. God bless you all!
pls help with CSPA, interview in sept and i am 25 yrs old 2:13 am today
mesp2025
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3 RepliesHello,
i hope someone can help me with CSPA. i tried using sites with CSPA calculator but they all said different answers. i am 25 yrs old now, f2a category, unmarried and petitioner (mother) is still LPR. it took awhile because NVC moved me to f2b and i am unable to submit documents in CEAC. in 2023, i received an email from NVC that they moved me back to f2a because of CSPA
DOB: 3/15/2000
PD: 5/30/2018
APPROVAL DATE: 3/24/2020
DS 260 : 1/25/2021
IV PAID : 1/4/2021
DQ: 9/12/2023
INTERVIEW DATE: 9/9/2025
Thank you
I'm confused about the delivery\appointment for the CR1 visa 2:07 am today
stupid48
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3 RepliesHi there,
My wife and I have just submitted the (CR1 visa) civil documents to the CEAC website. We are doing this in Singapore. We then went to the NVC website that shows all the steps. We click on Step 10 (Interview Preparation). On step 1 to "Schedule and Complete the Medical Examination", there is a link to the list of US embassies and we go to the SG embassy. The first step there says to "Register". See below:
U.S. Embassy Singapore - SGP
Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
Step 1: Register online
Before your interview, you must register online to either designate the office where you wish to collect your issued visa packet or to enter a delivery address. Registration is free. Click the Register link below to register.
The register link sends us to ustraveldocs.com. We registered for an account and we successfully get to the step where it asks were we want the visa delivered. We pick an option and continue. It then asks for the NVC Case #. We enter the case # and get the following message:
The Case Number entered is invalid. Please confirm your Case Number and re-enter it.
We definitely typed it correctly. Are we doing this correctly? Maybe we have to wait until the civil documents are processed?
Thanks for the advice.
Chris