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VB100901#4 Can another green card holder file an affidavit of support?
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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 DiscussionsQuestions about filling out I-130
5:52 am today
noumeno00
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2 RepliesI (US citizen) am filing an I-130 for my wife (Italian citizen) through the Naples Consulate due to exceptional circumstances (short-term job relocation in the US). I am still in Italy and will be in the US on December 1st. I have the first appointment at the consulate on November 21st where I need to bring the I-130, I-130A and all that other good stuff.
On the second page where it asks for Mailing Address and then later Physical Address, do I put my current address in Italy where I'm currently residing, or do I put the address I will be at once I arrive in the US? If the former,Should I be using the "In Care Of Name" section to name my wife in case mail arrives after I have left? Sounds like I'm overthinking this maybe.
Thank you in advance, this community has been invaluable for preparing us, not sure what would have happened if it didn't exist.
K-1 Online Marriage
10:02 pm yesterday
VB100901
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4 RepliesMy fianc e has K-1 Visa already and she s about to fly over here in the upcoming week.
We are trying to expedite the process of getting a marriage cert using Utah online marriage due the fact we are on a time crunch (I m going to deploy real soon) and we already did a really big wedding ceremony (not on paperwork).
I m just wondering is that going to mess up our paperwork or anything by doing this route instead just do an official normal ceremony where I station at?
Can another green card holder file an affidavit of support?
8:27 pm yesterday
BootLoxes
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4 RepliesTo make a long story short I was let go from my job during the summer, it was well-paying and allowed us to live off savings until I got my new job which starts tomorrow.
We received the notice of action telling us to go to the Immigration Services next month and if requested, show the last 2 months of paystubs. I don't have that unfortunately as I was unemployed for half a year.
Her brother is here in America and is a green card holder and does very well financially. Could he file the form in replace of me? I will make enough to support us again but I am worried my recent unemployment could mess things up.
I864 mistake
3:28 pm yesterday
Word
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3 RepliesOur joint sponsor made miskate he chose that he is the petitioner instead of he is the joint sponsor we get dq like that and i am having the interview soon what i should do? Its very important to get another signature from him ? Idk what to do
Sponsor wife on SSD
2:02 pm yesterday
Sunny3
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6 RepliesWe're married for 5 years and have a child. My husband was working and meeting the income requierement for CR1/IR1 visa, but his chronic illnesses got more severe these past months. He's looking into social security disability as his health limitations are not letting him work. Can he sponsor my CR1 visa being on SSD? We're about to submit the civil documents and pay fees for NVC, he's still working but would apply for SSD in a month and get approved in 6 months. We're new on this, I appreciate your answers


