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    #1 Documents to bring to marriage based AOS interview
    Green Card Discussion
    - popularity rating: 490 Aquabac
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    K1 Visa Discussion
    new popularity rating: 34 J/G
    #3 i-751 Random Form Questions
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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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    Withdrawal notice received
    3:56 pm today

    J/G



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    Hello Folks,

    I received a withdrawal notice for my i129f via email today. But I did not initiate any action on my end.

    I ve become a naturalised citizen since 2021, my petitioner whom I was married to in 2017, passed away from cancer in 2024.

    I ve lived in the U.S. since I arrive here with my K1 in 2017.

    was this sent by mistake by uscis? Has this happened to anyone?

    im a little worried. Please advise.

    best,

    JG



     
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    i-751 Random Form Questions
    3:41 pm today

    A031



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    Hi, for the i-751 form I have 3 questions:

    1) Should I put NA on all of the blank spaces? I am using Adobe Reader and it is hit or miss whether it lets me put it in.

    2) Page 6 and 8 have a weird prefilled signature (pictures attached). It shows my first 2 initials, then my last name. However, my wife has no middle name and it just puts "N" for the middle initial. Not sure if I should leave that as is.

    3) It is only asking for addresses my wife has stayed at since having permanent residency. Should I include the address we were at for only a few months when she first got here in the additional information section? Technically she did not have permanent residency status t that address yet.

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    Interview/DS-160
    11:32 am today

    Pedro26

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    First, I want to thank this website for the connections that are made with all the helpful information. Here is where I am at. We received the approval notice for our K1 Visa application on March 2, 2026. We just completed the DS-160. Do we wait for the interview notification or do we schedule the interview on our own? Any information will greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    Pete G.



     
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    Documents to bring to marriage based AOS interview
    8:48 am today

    Aquabac



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    Wish us luck, This Monday is our AOS interview for my wife.

    We have uploaded a preponderance of evidence , IMO anyway.

    We're bringing copies of everything we uploaded as well as originals and extra copies of all documents required.

    I-94, passpors, Birth certs, marriage cert. NOA notices, etc

    In 2026 with the advent of greater scrutiny, I'm wondering if anyone was asked this year for any documents they already supplied.
    You'd think with the ability to upload they would not need or ask for any copies other than to see original of the few specific documents required but you never know.
    We are definitely bringing copies of all the evidence that was uploaded but we're discussing if we need to bring copies of everything that was supplied with the original application.

    We did not make any additional copies when we made her AOS package and I wish I would have.
    I intend to get it printed now anyway since better safe than sorry, but many are telling us the copies of the orig filing is not needed.
    Some say they kept it on their phone and during the interview if a document was needed they would ask the officer if they could turn their phone on.
    I doubt that's a good idea. Might work with some officers and not with others.

    Why risk it?



    Anyway, I was just wondering what others did since the new administration has made AOS marriage based interviews basically mandatory.
    Anyone here go through the interview in 2025 or 2026?
    I'm wondering too if anyone was asked to supply all the copies of the photos they already submitted

    I will post our experience after the interview for those interested



     
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    Police record/certificate of good conduct - translation needed? (Dutch beneficiary, but interview will be in Germany)
    4:09 pm yesterday

    STDEV

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    Does a certificate of good conduct in Dutch require a certified translation either for the document upload or the interview? Interview will be in Frankfurt, so the certificate won't be in the local language of the interview location. Thanks.



     
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