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    #1 Form I-797C
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    - popularity rating: 472 flyboyof3
    #3 N400 Part 9 Question 4
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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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    Wrong USCIS application form filed by my lawyer!
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    Seeking advice for Thai/US couple - What US visa path to take?
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    Abandoned AOS and now regret it
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    N400 Part 9 Question 4
    11:13 pm today

    vvfr



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    Hi Fellow Visa Journey members,

    I'm preparing my N400 application under the 3 year rule (married to a US Citizen).
    I'm reading the instructions and the N400 form (I'll fill it online, but I'm familiarizing myself with it beforehand).

    There's a question that bugs me (see below + attached screenshot):

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    Part 9 q4: "Since you became a lawful permanent resident, have you called yourself a nonresident alien on a Federal, state, or local tax return or decided not to file a tax return because you considered yourself to be a nonresident?"


    I've filed all my federal and state taxes every year (using HRBlock) to make sure everything was in order for each tax year.

    Context: My wife and I got my visa from the UK where we both lived (consulate processing), and moved to the US together mid-year in 2023. So I effectively became resident in the US mid-year 2023 onwards -- when we entered the US.

    Now when filing taxes, my accountant filed for me (Married Filing Separately for tax year 2023) using a 1040 dual-status (since for the first half of 2023 I was not yet a US resident). Similarly for my state return, the accountant filed a 540NR (non-resident or part year resident). This is such that I only paid taxes on my income from the time we arrived to the US (not including any income prior to me arriving in the US since I wasn't a resident then -- e.g. my UK income from early-to-mid 2023).

    Because the the State form is specifically called `540NR (non-resident or part year resident)`, I want to be extra cautious as to how I answer the question Part 9 Question 4 on the N400 form.

    I'm leaning towards assuming that I can safely click `No`, but I would love to have the reassurance of VJ members that I'm doing the right thing. I assume this is the standard way people file with the IRS every year when they move to the US mid way through the year?

    All the best,

    Screenshot 2026-03-07 at 19.54.59.pdf



     
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    Form I-797C
    5:51 pm today

    Franklocks2000



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    We are awaiting for our NOA2 and I just received Form i-797C to appear at a support center for biometrics for further acction(s) on my application. Has anyone experienced this istuation before? And if so, what are some of the expectations, if any? Your input are always welcome.



     
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    My Fiance my Wife!!
    4:21 pm today

    flyboyof3



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    This may be out of category but letting everyone that I started the K-1 process back in July 2024. it took a while. She went to the American Embassy in Manila August 2025 for her interview. she was shot down because her name on her birth certificate did not match her passport, drivers lic etc. So she had to come home to have all that redone etc. It was done! She is here with me now here in Avondale Arizona and we got married Feb. 28th. All that took longer than I thought and I got scared, worried but Praise God it all went thru and I have the love of my life with me and my family. Now we have to take the next steps to allow her to work etc. I did everything myself and did not go thru a lawyer or third party. Gary and Junnette Phillips.......PS. I want to thank everyone who gave me info etc to help us along.



     
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    No slots available for interview
    9:43 am today

    MichaelMechieME2



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    Our petition was received in Manila, 160 were completed and paid a week ago, but everyday while trying to schedule the interview it shows no slots available. We've checked more than 3 times per day, at different times, but no change. I thought maybe they needed my payment to post, but that occurred 2 days ago.

    Is this like getting Taylor swift tickets on ticketmaster - do we need to log on at a specific time to have access to limited availability?



     
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    Retired IR-1 Sponsor Seeks Advice on I-864 Affidavit of Support
    6:37 pm yesterday

    Josh B K



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    I'm a retired us citizen sponsoring my spouse for a permanent resident visa (IR-1). I am seeking confirmation or advice on how to represent my income/assets on the I-864.

    In my initial I-864 submission, I reported my annual adjusted gross income which exceeds the requirements over the past 3 years, but all of my income is from interest, dividends, and capitol gains on my savings. I don't have a salary. The NVC accepted my documents but said "The income reported as stated on form I-864 is insufficient to overcome the public charge grounds of inadmissibility for visa issuance". They invited me to submit an updated I-864 with other income and assets.

    I updated my I-864 to report all my financial assets that bear the interest and dividends on which I support myself. I also included all my real estate (primary residence and two vacation homes). I provided account statements and property valuation/tax records as my supporting evidence. Have I gone about this correctly? Is this how a retired sponsor should complete the I-864?

    How does the state department determine the sufficiency of a sponsor's assets when they don't have a salary income? If there is still concern about my affidavit of support, will the contact me and tell me what additional evidence they need before my spouses consular appointment?



     
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