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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Lawyer is advising my wifeâs petition could be denied because I removed my name from it.
Removing Conditions Discussion- 
Kaleb8082#2 Change passport delivery method - Frankfurt consulate
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Chloé.O98#3 J1 Hardship Waiver 2023-2024 Timeline - 
Hardship2024#4 What is the "Aramex/courier confirmation page", and do we need it for our interview?
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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 DiscussionsWhat is the "Aramex/courier confirmation page", and do we need it for our interview?
12:40 am today
BoWrite
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1 RepliesHey all, we've received our interview letter, but it requests some stuff we don't have-- and don't even know how to get.
Mainly, it asks for an "Aramex (courier) document delivery confirmation page", which we don't have. We've filled out the DS-160 and have the confirmation page, and we have everything filled out in usvisascheduling (we've been waiting at the "No Slots Available" for a couple weeks now).
That being said, we only just realized that we don't have the 'courier confirmation page', whatever that is. In the videos and guides we've looked up for K-1 visas, no one has ever mentioned them.
What is the courier confirmation page for? Do we even need it?
Any advice would be great, thank you.
J1 Hardship Waiver 2023-2024 Timeline
4:00 pm yesterday
Hardship2024
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2 RepliesIt is time to start a new thread for the more recent J1 Hardship Waiver applications. My USCIS receipt date was Dec 2024. No updates after that so far.
Lawyer is advising my wife’s petition could be denied because I removed my name from it.
2:09 pm yesterday
Kaleb8082
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11 RepliesMy wife and I are currently separated and in the process of finalizing the divorce.
I filed for separation a while ago, but we ended up trying to reconcile during the mandatory waiting period. This included counseling. Because of that, we did not notify USCIS of the separation at the advice of a lawyer.
But now we decided to proceed with the divorce and I sent a letter to USCIS requesting my name be removed from the petition. But her lawyer is now very concerned. He said that once they process that, they ll send a RFE for the divorce decree. But being in California, she likely won t have it in time. So he said her petition will be denied and she could go into removal proceedings.
This is a nightmare. I don t want her to get deported. I just wanted use to go our separate ways.
What are her options at this point? How can she avoid potentially be put in removal proceedings?
Change passport delivery method - Frankfurt consulate
9:54 am yesterday
Chloé.O98
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2 RepliesHi everyone,
I have scheduled my K1 visa interview at the Frankfurt consulate for December. I initially chose the option to have my passport delivered to me once it's ready but I'm now thinking it will be easier to just pick it up at the consulate.
I see that on the usvisascheduling.com website, the option to change the delivery method is available. Can I just go ahead and change it there? Will that be enough?
Thank you in advance!
Health insurance for spouse immediately after arriving?
2:33 am yesterday
David John
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1 RepliesI went through something similar when my spouse joined me in the US. Usually, employer health plans allow you to add a new dependent outside of open enrollment if there s a qualifying life event in this case, her moving to the US counts. You might not need to pay for coverage until she actually arrives, but you can notify HR ahead of time so the paperwork is ready. Once she s in the country, you should be able to add her retroactively without waiting for the next annual enrollment. Definitely double-check with your HR, but that s generally how most plans handle new spouses arriving.


