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    #1 Advice on k1 vs spouse visa for my situation
    Selecting a Family Visa    		 - popularity rating: 2772 blank avatar Glight101
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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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    I-130 receipt number
    9:37 pm yesterday

    Joshimrahman

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    I petition for my wife about 20 months ago. Still no decision.

    I applied online so I do not have any clue which field /service center is processing my application. I sent it from ALABMA though.

    At the beginning three letters IOE than some number. Is it possible to find out which service center is processing my application?



     
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    K-3 form
    9:13 pm yesterday

    Joshimrahman

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    I want to apply for K-3 visa. Can some one send me the form or send me the link? I could not find the k-3 form to download.



     
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    USCIS portal technical difficulties when filling out USCIS Form N-600 - No Section under "Evidence" titled "U.S. citizen parent's proof of legal or physical custody" appears
    8:31 pm yesterday

    butmajor-leagueas

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    Hi all,

    Context - INA 320 USC as a "biological child of a U.S. citizen parent" trying to fill out USCIS Form N-600 via the online portal.

    However, I am unable to submit evidence of my "U.S. citizen parent's proof of legal or physical custody", although it is REQUIRED to do so in my case as in the sidebar under "Evidence", there simply is no section named as such that is made visible in the user interface.

    This is how it looks like for me:

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    I am unable to proceed onto uploading that specific piece of evidence. Has anyone else encountered this issue? If so, what was your solution?

    Thanks!



     
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    i693 - potential incorrect entry by the preparer
    5:55 pm yesterday

    ssey

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    Hello all,

    I noticed that in I-693, Part 5, Applicant's Identification Number, the preparer entered:

    Form of Identification: Passport

    Document Identification Number: "Here they entered my 'Personal Identification No.' available in my passport"

    However, I am pretty sure they needed to enter the Passport No. right? I am using my passport no. in other files such as i485 and so on, I am not sure why they entered my "personal identification no" that I have never used outside my home country. Is this part important, should I ask them to re-do the whole thing? They put so many vaccination evidence etc. too so I do not want them to miss something else in the second go. Any help or experience with this is appreciated.



     
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    New Interview Waiver Update
    5:02 pm yesterday

    JD2

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    There's a new interview waiver update: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-july-25-2025.html. My brother-in-law appears to qualify but he has 2 years left on his B1/B2. He's an Indian citizen and in New Delhi it is taking 8 months for interview required visas per the State Dept. website. They don't publish interview waiver wait times. Should he apply for a new visa before expiry to make sure he gets into that 1 year window in case processing times are longer than published? He has plenty of ties to home country and has no interest in living in the US but since his first B1/B2 my spouse became an LPR (and will likely be a USC by the time he applies).



     
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