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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).
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 DiscussionsTransfer immigration visa case from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to the U.S. Consulate in Dubai 
3:03 pm today
RedOxygen99
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1 RepliesI filed a U.S. immigration petition for my sister, and the priority date is October 30, 2008. The priority date is now becoming current under Chart B (Dates for Filing). We expect the National Visa Center (NVC) to contact us soon to pay the Immigrant Visa (IV) fees, submit the Affidavit of Support, and upload the required civil documents.
my sister is a housewife currently residing in Dubai with her husband. they moved to Dubai about 8 years ago.
At this stage, can she request to transfer her case from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to the U.S. Consulate in Dubai?
How long does a case transfer typically take, and what is the process to request this transfer?
When to file i130 2:11 pm today
nolanjoy1123
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3 RepliesMy husband has an outstanding of four year unpaid taxes. I dont want to risk applying for i130 for me and my daughter if application will be denied due to red flag.
does he need to pay full his taxes or 3 years of payment for taxes with outstanding unpaid of four years will just be enough for us to be petitioned.
Passport application pending,don't have the certificate of naturalization (original is sent in with the application) 1:23 pm today
new68
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2 RepliesCan I still register to vote online? I do have digital copies of certificate of naturalization that I can upload. Anyone aware of the process in michigan? Also,will they send a voter ID?
DS-260 Vaccination and Birth Certificate Question 1:10 pm today
BeefedRamen
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2 RepliesHi!
If we lost our vaccination documentations for the NVC stage, will we have to get all of our vaccination for America again?
Also, my (the petitioner's) Philippines Marriage Certificate mistakenly has my birth place inconsistent with my US birth certificate. Does that mean we have to redo our Philippines birth certificate for the NVC stage?
Thank you for answering.
N400 employment history 8:32 am today
EricLT
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4 RepliesHi if a job is paid cash with no taxes taken out and no w2, should I still list this on the n400? I'm concerned because I did not list it and interview is coming up. Would this be considered self employment income?
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Hey you OldUser: Can you help remind me where on VisaJourney we can go an view applicants with similar Visa applications to get a real idea of where we stand in the line? Or maybe it is easier to go somewhere on the USCIS website?? We applied for my Wife's adult brother some 12 years ago and originally we thought it was going to b a 20 year process....it sounds like it might be a much longer process putting in jeopardy his ability to bring his under 21 year old children along with his wife. Thanks, Eric· 0 replies
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need help everyone. thank you!· 1 reply
1. i am so confused between these two. the first one states I should include my husband’s current annual income and he got a higher annual income now since he got promoted to a new position in the company a week before our wedding.
and the 2nd one shows his recent 2024 annual income and it’s a different amount from his previous position in the same company. is it ok if both amounts are different?
2. hubby had jr in our petition but it was omitted on our marriage certificate, for i-864 and i-485 should we continue using our last name with jr?
3. in the i-864 should we include hubby’s current job position in the same company, even it it’s different from the i-134 job position he has?
thank you
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I have a question. my i485 was denied because of affidavit wasn't done incorrectly. but my son case still pending. should I refile for him or just myself? when I refile should I add him on the new affidavit even though his case still pending? what's the best way to fill out a i864 with a joint sponsor if my spouse doesn't meet the requirements? Is my son case on Hold till I sort my stuff out? or will it be denied? sorry a lot of questions thanks in advance· 0 replies
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I have my Citizenship Interview tomorrow and just want to make sure I'm fully prepared. Here's my full list of documents and supporting materials - am I missing anything?· 0 replies
Interview Notice (Form I797-C)
Green Card (Original + Back to front copy)
Tennessee issued Driver's License
Current + expired passports
Copy of N-400 application and supporting documents
Marriage Certificate
Our daughter's birth certificate
Tax Returns (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
My i-94 wouldn't load for some reason, so I compiled all my travel outside of the US since I entered on my K1 visa back in 2021
Employment History summary
Employment verification letter from my work
3 Months of Pay Stubs
Proof of Address
Thanks all!
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Well, the Journey is over. My wife became a US citizen on July 1st 2025.· 0 replies
I want to thank all the people here for the help along the way.
When we started this, I was just looking for information about the different visa options. And stumbled on to this site.
Little did I know, that I would actually find a "second" family of friends, helpful resources and people willing to actually help a Newby along the way.
We did all the paperwork from beginning to end ourselves; and yes some mistakes were made that costs time and money but it was learning experience and I hope that anyone reading our timeline, learns how to avoid them and make the right moves for their journey.
Special thanks to @Hank who hasn't been online in a couple years but I think was the most informed person here on anything about the Philippines and to all the ones that answered my questions no matter how simple they seemed to be.
Although we have made to the end of our rainbow, I will be checking in and hopefully get to use the things I have learned to help others along their Visa Journey.
Thank You again,
Michael and Angelica
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