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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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    K1 Visa - Petitioner Filing with Criminal History
    6:02 am today

    2welve



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    Hello VisaJourney Team,

    I recently joined your community and am looking for guidance regarding my fianc s K-1 visa process. My USC fianc has a criminal history dating from 1996 to 2020, but there are no recent or pending cases. I would like advice on:

    1. How to properly prepare the K-1 visa packet considering this history.

    2. How to obtain official records of his past criminal history for submission.

    3. If there are any sample K-1 petition packets or templates shared by members that I could reference to understand how they filed successfully.

    Because I'll be the one who will do the documentation on his behalf. And I am fully aware of the other documents needed, I just need to know when regard to his Criminal History to avoid RFE. I'm kind of skeptical, tho I have started to gather all our information to compile some of our requirements needed.

    Any guidance or resources you can provide on these topics would be greatly appreciated.

    I want to share his Criminal History here, but I doubt if it's a good idea. coz I know there were some really serious cases. What do you think?

    Thank you very much for your time and help!



     
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    RFE Response
    2:12 am today

    bigxxxxxx

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    I got RFE. In the letter it says mail it to an address. In the USCIS account , it gives me option to upload it online. Who has been in this situation and what was your experience ? What did you do?



     
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    Question about DUI that my fiancé got twice
    1:54 am today

    Turquoise



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    Hey hey!

    I was wondering if we needed to send the I-129f case with both DUI documents? Although we were able to add only one of them because the other one was deleted in the system.. or I m just overthinking.. if anyone has an experience like this, please share!

    (Both documents as he got DUI twice)

    Oh, and we got an RFE, we re waiting on the letter, but I m guessing it s about asking for the CERTIFIED court documents and police records.



     
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    When is the right time to apply citizenship?
    9:56 pm yesterday

    BOKURAGAITA

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    Hi VJ,

    Our ROC (mine & 3 kids) are filed and being process, when is the right time to apply for citizenship? My ROC was filed earlier this year and has been pending ever since and when its possible is it all four (4) of us will file? Any details are appreciated, thank you.



     
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    NVC places a hold on my case
    8:05 pm yesterday

    Layla lamine

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    Mom is a green card holder and applied for I-130 on March 4 2022 and I was born on April 6 2001. USCIS sent an approval Notice on October 6 2024 and Documents qualified on December 8 2024. I notice that NVC changed the classification of my visa to F24. Please help!!



     
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      you received a NOIR NOT NOID
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