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    #1 Financial Institution Having a Hard Time Providing Evidence for I-134
    K1 Visa Discussion
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    #2 No updates 50 days after interview
    - popularity rating: 112 blank avatar Mer20250
    #3 Getting ready to file I-751 in March...
    Removing Conditions Discussion
    - popularity rating: 75 blank avatar Jeep_Key
    #4 N400 Jan 2026 - NYC only
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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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    No updates 50 days after interview
    7:16 pm yesterday

    Mer20250

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    Hi, we had a good interview last December in Baltimore and we did not received any updates since then, in the account still show as interview scheduled I know all cases, offices are different any advise



     
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    N400 Jan 2026 - NYC only
    4:56 pm yesterday

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    thought I d start an NYC thread knowing that speed of processing/updates are FO specific

    N400 submitted - 1/10/2026, same day NOA1

    Biometrics appointment notice: 1/17/2026

    Biometrics: 2/06/2026



     
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    Financial Institution Having a Hard Time Providing Evidence for I-134
    2:31 pm yesterday

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    Hello, I'm at the point in my K1 journey where my fiance needs me (the petitioner) to fill out form I-134. The instructions in that form ask me to provide evidence of my finances, which is not a big deal at first, but my main financial institution is having a really hard time trying to fulfill this request of evidence.

    I've given them the exact instruction from the I-134 instructions:
    "File evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:
    1. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details
    regarding the account:
    A. Date account opened;
    B. Total amount deposited for the past year; and
    C. Present balance."

    For the last threes weeks, the update I've requested weekly from an agent at my financial institution is "we're reaching out to our higher ups to figure out how to provide this information."

    I'm wondering if current petitioners filling this form out or past petitioners that have, also had a hard time with this?



     
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    Getting ready to file I-751 in March...
    12:28 pm yesterday

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    Hello friends!

    Just curious if anyone here has filed recently using the new online form? Is it easy to submit all the evidence as .pdf files?

    My husband can file after March 1st but I hadn't seen anyone start a thread for Jan or Feb of this year with any details or experiences.

    Thanks!



     
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    Bringing mom to US
    9:39 pm yesterday

    kjc22

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    ok i m back again. going to officially start the process of sponsoring my mom to come to US from DR. I see mixed reviews of i130 and i130a. what is the i130a and is it necessary? Second thing is her current name is the exact same that s on her passport, cedula and my birth certificate that shows she s my mom. however she was married and since divorced for a time in between. does that affect things and when do i have to prove that? Lastly, for translations of documents what s the best and easiest way to do that? Thanks!!!



     
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