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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 DiscussionsHow to reschedule NVC interview?
2:46 am today
bamboofish
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5 RepliesHi, I got a family-based immigrant NVC interview scheduled in 7 week's time. I'll need to cancel/reschedule it. After registering the interview appointment on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/, there seem to be no option available to cancel/reschedule (see attachment below, that's the only option available). Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Preferably, I'll like to move in 2 years time. What is the best option, can I keep rescheduling the interviews, or is there a hard limit to the number of times I can do it?
Many thanks.
Balikbayan stamp traveling alone
10:43 pm yesterday
BB Family
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1 RepliesIs it possible for my wife to meet me at immigration after landing in Manila so I can get a balikbayan stamp?
we will be traveling together the first trip, but due to work obligations I have to return to USA. I ll be going back a few months later and staying for about 4 months. I know my spouse has to be with me to get the balikbayan stamp, so has anyone been able to have their spouse come into the airport to meet them at immigration? Or go to immigration after the fact to get the stamp before leaving the airport? Thank you.
Missing Info on I-751 Receipt Notice
6:38 pm yesterday
Terdals
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1 RepliesWe filed online the I-751 Removal of Conditions for my wife and stepkids in mid February 2026, green cards were set to expire in March 2026. We finally received the Receipt Notice for the application, it arrived in mid April and says that it officially extends my wife s green card by 48 months. I have two concerns about it I m hoping someone can clarify.
First, when we submitted the application on the myUSCIS portal, it disappeared after a few days and I was told by various USCIS agents when I asked about it that when the receipt notice arrived it would have the case number and online access code needed to add it back, well our case number is included on it, but the online access code isn t there. So that s something I ll have to call them again to get, right?
The second and biggest concern is that the receipt notice only lists my wife, and does not include the names of my kids on their at all. My wife s and kids green cards were all issued on the same day. They were both included on the I-751 application and both boxes checked stating that they are living with my wife and they are applying with her. So they should appear on the I-751 receipt, right? How would a CBP officer know that their green cards are extended too unless their names are included on the receipt notice? Assuming that I m right and it s a problem, what are the best steps to take to remedy this?
Thank you in advance!
90 days - how to count
4:53 pm yesterday
LadyGRAY2026
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1 RepliesHi again,
New member here, is the 90 days to marry 90 calendar days or business days ? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I have searched and can't find it.Thanks
Stefanie
Cost of 129-F [merged threads]
4:19 pm yesterday
LadyGRAY2026
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7 RepliesHi All -
I am a new member to the group, just mailed our 129f Monday 4/22. Can anyone share the the total $ amount of US Dollars spent on this process from start to finish? Thank you so much
Stefanie


