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    #1 I-130 Beneficiary’s (Father’s) Physical Address
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    #2 Lost My NOA1
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    #3 Should we have changed address if we stayed temporarily for giving birth to baby? Worried about late or non-filing of AR-11
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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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    Reentry permit expired, valid physical GC, suggestions (travel on GC, SB-1, etc)
    1:26 am today

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    Relative has a reentry permit that expired ~2 years ago. Their physical green card is still valid. I am aware of the resident status impact. Relative was stuck overseas due to caring for a chronically ill relative and other family related obligations.

    Some have posted that they were able to board and travel to the US. The question is, what are the chances that they would be allowed entry? I am aware that they can have an immigration judge decide what their status would be, but the issue is that entry may simply be denied? Is SB-1 a better option?



     
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    Urgent need advise
    1:08 am today

    Pink salt

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    Hi to everyone I need your emergency help !

    I married with my white American wife in 2015 in islamabad/ pakistan we did court marriage because of some reason after one year I had interview at islamabad embassy . interview went mix good and bad because lack of marriage pics here in our culture marriages are very traditional and full of joy and we treat like family event and gathering but in our case we had few of our pics in short counsler gave me 221g page submitted evidence w2 certificate and w2 tax returns which I was not able to submitted on the time after six months ours case has been send back to nvc .

    After that so much things happens we both busy on our life and faced covid she got sick there and I was busy with my life in working and did my MBA now In 2025 after 10 years we want to submit out case again we just met once at married after that we did not see each other's physically

    kindly advise us that now we have to start over again ? It more doffult now or we get any compensation they will treat our case the same way they did last time . We have to organize our marriage ceremony as traditional way or there is not need for marriage ceremony or more family photos and personal photos kindly advise us what we have to do in this stage after 10 years . I am so worried any your small advise will be very very helpful thank you so much !!



     
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    N-400- 3 Year rule eligibility
    11:02 pm yesterday

    user0009

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    Hi members ,

    spouse became a US citizen on 12/6/2022 and I became a LPR on 12/9/2022 . Can I apply for naturalization after 9/10/2025 under 90 day rule or do I need to wait until 12/6/2025.

    thanks much



     
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    Employed upon k1 entry
    10:47 pm yesterday

    bingi2



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    Hi everyone! Looking for some opinions/ anyone with experience with this seemingly gray area..

    I will be entering via k1 visa at the end of September. My physical last day is in a few days, but the official last day according to the schedule is actually in October. I work for a place that offers a yearly 'mental health week' where you can choose to book a whole week off and get paid; it is treated as a PTO. My job cannot be done remotely (think Restaurant), so technically when I enter the States, I will be still an employee, but I will not be performing any work (taking that mental health week). My paycheck would include days after my entry (those PTO days).

    Would that be considered unauthorized work? I worry that during AOS it will look suspicious that I-94 shows September entry but last day of work is in October. Or should I treat my last day at work as my last physically-worked day?
    What do you guys think? Am I overthinking or should I ask for my official last day to be before departure?

    Thank you in advance!



     
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    Form I-864 RFE for Disabled Veteran Sponsor
    7:41 pm yesterday

    MJ Basa

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    Hello!

    I have a question for form I-864. My husband is a disabled Veteran and we've received an RFE regarding the Affidavit of Support. It says they can't confirm if his income is above the poverty guidelines. Since the amount we added is only the annual amount he receives for the year (above 125% poverty guidelines), how can we reflect that in the form?

    Initially, on this part, we checked retired and added the his annual income. Or should we have checked unemployed instead and indicated $0 on the annual income since VA benefits are tax-free and he is not required to file for W2.

    Should we add the VA benefits amount in Part 7 instead and submit the evidences? Thank you for your help. We greatly appreciate it.

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