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    #1 K1 casablanca was told accepted at the interview
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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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    I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (K1)
    3:10 am today

    lexdacs7



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    Hello,

    I applied my Wife AOS and now It's still in NBC. I can't even look at the Case Processing Times because I don't know where the Field Office is.

    Any document we received from USCIS did not indicate a specific Field Office. I've also read that USCIS NBC delegates this to Field Office(s) for further processing. I wonder what is going on? I know this is a case to case basis but a friend of ours (petitioned his fiancee too) already got theirs after 1.5 months albeit they applied June 2024. They had the same situation as we have.

    Here's our timeline:
    December 30,2024 -> Received by USCIS, Receipt Notice Set

    January 18, 2025 -> Biometrics Appointment
    January 18, 2025 -> RFE Notice
    January 26, 2025 -> Received Reponse from RFE
    February 3, 2025 -> Case still being processed by USCIS

    It has been a year and I was wondering if someone here has similar experience with their AOS application. At least I want to know if I can track it, get a glimpse of what we need to expect.

    Thank you!



     
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    After approval on i-130 guidelines
    8:27 pm yesterday

    seck101

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    Hello,

    apologies in advance if incorrect section. My wife's parents are approved on i-130 form. Its been a long time since I did anything immigration. The parents are outside the US. The form says fill out i-824 if thats the case. But when I search around im told to do ds 260 and affidavit i864 i believe. So im a bit confused on what to do. Can anyone assist?

    any help would be appreciated

    Just now, seck101 said:

    Hello,

    apologies in advance if incorrect section. My wife's parents are approved on i-130 form. Its been a long time since I did anything immigration. The parents are outside the US. The form says fill out i-824 if thats the case. But when I search around im told to do ds 260 and affidavit i864 i believe. So im a bit confused on what to do. Can anyone assist?

    any help would be appreciated

    We are citizens



     
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    K1 casablanca was told accepted at the interview
    5:40 pm yesterday

    AgandSa

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    Hi, story short , is there any december 2025 k1 applicants that was told accepted at the interview, but still waiting on that text/email to go collect the passport/visa off aramex casablanca ?

    We had our interview in late december, they told my fiancee accepted and took her passport and told her everything is alright, now it's been 4 weeks and still haven't heard none from them, they still got her passport tho. I dont wanna hear that January ban thingy because it isn't about k1 and second is because out interview was way before that. Anyone from December still waiting to collect thier passport/visa .

    Feels like it's taking forever.



     
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    Can I update my name after filing I-751? (Name change not finalized yet)
    3:15 pm yesterday

    S&H from Japan

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    I ll be eligible to file Form I-751 in two weeks.
    I currently have a 2-year conditional green card based on my marriage to a U.S. citizen.

    My court hearing for a legal name change is scheduled for mid-March, and my conditional green card expires in mid-May.

    Can I file the I-751 first and update my name later once the name change is finalized?
    Would I need to file Form I-90 in this case?
    Or is it better to wait until the name change is completed before filing the I-751?



     
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    Police Clearance Certificate vs Certificate of Good Conduct
    2:27 pm yesterday

    Ethan G

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    When applying for getting a police certificate for our upcoming k1 interview, we found that there are two options on the online application (Uganda). We can either get a "Police Clearance Certificate" or "Certificate of Good Conduct". They give you a dropdown box for the "Service Type" you wish to get. Does anyone know the difference? I see a lot of research using both terms in the context of immigration.



     
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