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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 How Likely Is My Egyptian Mother-in-Law to Get a B2 Visa?
Tourist Visa Discussion- Laura and Taha
#2 Processing time for I 130
IR1/CR1 Visa Progress Reports- Billlove
#3 Register your appointment online
IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion- srkicarinho
#4 Marriage Certificate needed? 5-year rule
Citizenship Discussion- mrfer
#5 Question: Do I need to have my fiancé´s original BC?
K1 Visa Discussion- Daniela Figueroa
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?"- 20 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 Discussionsrescheduling UK embassy interview 8:16 pm yesterday
muellz
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2 RepliesI need to move date that was assigned to me for an interview at the UK embassy. Looking online, I found instructions suggesting there would be some way to do this through the online portal where you register your appointment. However, I didn't see any option on the website, and upon contacting technical support they said I should miss the interview date and only then would I be able to reschedule. I guess I don't have a reason not to believe this instruction, but it seems very odd that they wouldn't want to know if someone wasn't able to attend. And it makes me very nervous to just be a no-show without prior warning.
Has anyone else applying for an immigrant visa in the UK had to reschedule and had this experience?
Biometrics Appointment to proceed N400 3:05 pm yesterday
RIchard83
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3 RepliesHi - I have submitted my N400 a couple of weeks ago from the UK as my spouse is living here and working for DODEA which is an approved employer to apply from the UK.
USCIS have sent me a notification saying I need biometrics to proceed further and to arrange getting my fingerprints taken on an FD-258 card and to contact the US embassy or a US military base as there are no USCIS offices in the UK.
Has anyone had to do this and made arrangements to do so? I am planning to contact the embassy tomorrow and as my spouse works on a US military base I am going to contact them also tomorrow. I am struggling to find any information online that confirms exactly what I need to do.
Thanks
How Likely Is My Egyptian Mother-in-Law to Get a B2 Visa? 2:37 pm yesterday
Laura and Taha
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16 RepliesHi Everyone!
My husband and I are expecting our baby in January. I m a U.S. citizen and my husband is a permanent resident who is expected to receive his citizenship next year. I would really love for my mother-in-law to visit after the baby s birth, both to meet her grandchild and to help out, as I don t have any family nearby.
My question is, how likely is she to be approved for a visitor visa? She s a stay-at-home mom and has never traveled outside of Egypt except to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah. She s married, and her husband owns a business. She also has land in her name, and their home is jointly owned by both of them. My father-in-law wouldn t be traveling, as he needs to stay and manage his business.
I know the U.S. Embassy in Cairo can be quite strict with visitor visa approvals, so I m curious if anyone has gone through a similar experience or has any insight.
Thank you!
Processing time for I 130 1:18 pm yesterday
Billlove
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8 RepliesHello , I filled the petition I 130 for my wife on November 2024. Since then i haven t heard anything or received any other documents except the receipt notice .
any ideas ?
Question: Do I need to have my fiancé´s original BC? 12:03 pm yesterday
Daniela Figueroa
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4 RepliesHi All, I m seeing contradicting information so I want to get answers from people that already got their visas.
Do I need to have my fianc s original Birth Certificate for the interview or is a copy enough?
I m still waiting on NOA2 to but need confirmation on that. Thanks.