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  • Trending Immigration Discussions
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    #1 G-1055 "Form"
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 294 Shemp
    #2 Need an I-824? (Split Topic)
    IR1/CR1 Visa Progress Reports
    - popularity rating: 234 blank avatar Nena Lis
    #3 I-129F QUESTIONS (FRANCE)
    K1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 128 blank avatar hoperosss

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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…
    • 22 replies
    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?
    • 32 replies
    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?
    • 18 replies
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    I-129F QUESTIONS (FRANCE)
    12:55 pm today

    hoperosss

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    Hi,

    Is that okay if I put "N/A" for "provinces"? We technically don't have provinces in France but I'm scared they expect us to put something anyway.

    Second question, is that okay if we mispelled the name of the G 1650? I put the correct first name for the petitioner but then for the owner of the bank account I put 3 "l" instead of 2 and now I am really worried.

    Also, still haven't received our notice and the package was delivered on April 27th in Lewisville.



     
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    Need an I-824? (Split Topic)
    12:53 pm today

    Nena Lis

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    Do I need to fill out and submit an I 824 form together with my I-130?
    I am a us citizen petitioning my Venezuelan husband who is living in Colombia.
    our I-130 priority date is Feb5/2025 and after notification of receipt we have not heard anything else, it has been 15 months now.
    I keep hearing about this form, that some people s case is delayed die to not submitting it.
    does anyone know anything about this?



     
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    G-1055 "Form"
    12:37 am today

    Shemp



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    Hello is the g 1055 actually a form that needs to be filled out with your payment or does it just represent a list of form fees? I know the fee, $675, i just need to pay it online with my i-129f form. Why would i need the fee calculator. Might there be other fees included in the filing? Thank you



     
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    Overcoming a 212 (a) (4) charge --- Bkk Embassy
    8:20 am yesterday

    ellenlynnmoore



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    I am sending the following documents :

    Cover letter explaining finances -- self employed online tutor, paid hourly, have used the platform since 2015.

    Form I-134 Declaration of Financial Support

    2025 Form 1099 stating income of $24,971

    2025 Tax Return

    (sister, co-sponsor)

    Form I-134 Declaration of Financial Support

    Letter of Employment Verification on company letterhead from her boss --- stating income of $52,975.

    2023 - 2025 Tax Returns

    3 recent paystubs

    Her/My daughter's passport

    Is there anything else i need to include?



     
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    Tokyo embassy - Refused by Section 221(g)
    8:02 am yesterday

    nleung5

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    Hello everyone,

    My fiancee just had her k1 visa interview at the Tokyo embassy, and she originally thought that the interview went well. She said that she thought that the consular officer didn't request any additional documents and that he said that the results of the interview would be posted on the CEAC website in about 1 week. However, when she got home, she realized that she received a piece of paper that said the visa was denied under Section 221(g) for Administrative processing. The paper didn't request any additional documentation, just that we should not contact them until 180 days after the interview. Naturally, this has gotten us kind of anxious.

    I've read that administrative processing under section 221(g) can be used as a placeholder for routine background checks/security, and that it may be normal to receive this status while they review our documents, but I wanted to confirm that others have experienced something similar.

    My fiancee also insists that we contact the embassy for clarification, but I'm thinking it may be unwise to contact them before the week is up. Would contacting them be a mistake?

    Thanks everyone.



     
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