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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Any requirements before the 90 days expires after getting married and filing the marriage license with the county?
K1 Visa Discussion- 
Scorpio82#2 Need help to reschedule Visa Interview appointment - Due to Medical Issue - Pakistan
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AK84#3 Health care
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Rod6844#4 I need help on DS260 FORM
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zhellzhelle#5 Uploading additional information prior to I-485 AOS interview - 
MollyBob
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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?"- 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 DiscussionsF2B from unmarried son to married then divorced
7:57 am today
hayam
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1 RepliesMy mom filed for my brother on 01/2017 by green card and he got married on 2018 then divorced I think 2019 or 2020. My mom got citizens on 9/2024
On 11/18/25 we got message from NVC to go online and pay fee and send all documents. We paid for AOS and IV packet then I'm afraid should my brother state he is "SINGLE" or "DIVORCED then send divorce document?!!
We notified them that my mom got citizens this week and wants the case to stay under F2B and are looking for her citizens document which I haven't sent yet.
Please help if someone had same case and still got approved.
Health care
8:31 pm yesterday
Rod6844
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5 RepliesI'm having problems finding my fiance health insurance here in the US, either its temporary insurance, which doesn't include prescriptions and wellness.
But comprehensive insurance plans require you to have a social security number.
How does one overcome this?
Uploading additional information prior to I-485 AOS interview
2:56 pm yesterday
MollyBob
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2 RepliesHello! My child (16) and I have our GC interviews next week with our US citizen spouse/stepdad.
Just received a "courtesy" email saying we should upload additional evidence prior to the interview, then stating examples under the headings of I-130 and I-485.
Our I-130s are already approved as we did not file concurrently, our I-485s were filed after approval. Do we need to upload additional/updated evidence if we're already approved? It's been almost two years since we filed the I-130, it was approved end of April, and we've been married for 2 years.
Under I-485, it asks for immigration documents, we provided all of those with our application, so I assume there is nothing to add here? The other thing it asks for is police records and that doesn't apply either.
Need help to reschedule Visa Interview appointment - Due to Medical Issue - Pakistan
12:28 pm yesterday
AK84
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10 RepliesHi all,
I need some help. My parents had their medical exam for their green card, and the doctor said my mom needs a sputum test, which takes a while. They told us to reschedule the visa interview that s in January 2026, but I m not sure how to do it.
I don t have a link or instructions to change the appointment. Does anyone know the steps to reschedule? do i need to sign up account under US travel doc
Any help would mean a lot.
Thanks!
Any requirements before the 90 days expires after getting married and filing the marriage license with the county?
10:44 am yesterday
Scorpio82
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15 RepliesHello,
I know about the Adjustment of Status, the Employment Authorization, and the Advanced Parole.
I am trying to make sure there is no paperwork or anything we need to do before the 90 days expires AFTER we have gotten married, obtained a signed marriage license, and filed the license with the county.
From what I understand Adjustment of Status is the next thing, but it isn't REQUIRED before 90 days, correct? Is there any paperwork we need to file, any form, to prove we fulfilled the requirement for getting married in 90 days?
Thank you.


