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Community SpotlightTraveled 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 Case Filing and Progress Reports,
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 DiscussionsAnnotation on my cr1 visa 8:52 pm today
JJM97x
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3 RepliesHey!
So I received my passport in the post with my temporary visa/greencard. On the bottom it says Class B req attn of USPHS at POE 212 (g) (2) (B)
any idea what this means? Or if anyone else has had this? I move to America in 16 days and I m nervous.
Confirming what city to put as the city I completed the questionnaire in 7:54 pm today
new68
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2 RepliesOath ceremony upcoming in uscis field office located in Troy Mi. When I googled the address it came up as "USCIS Detroit Field Office". Should I put troy mi as the city I completed the questionnaire in or detroit mi. My understanding is Troy mi is correct and I'm probably just overthinking haha. Anyone who has completed oath ceremony in thr same location? Thanks
K-1 Status "Approved" on CEAC, but K-2 still stuck at "Application Received" 7:12 pm today
JPeck
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1 RepliesOur K-1 visa status on CEAC recently changed to "Approved" but the K-2 status (4 year old daughter) is still stuck at "Application Received." Has anyone else experienced this? Do you know how long it might be until K-2 changes to Approved? I'm only concerned becuase we are on such a tight schedule / need to fly out by the end of this month (July) due to pregnancy flight restrictions. Thanks!
B2 Tourist Visa Renewal. My mom is a South African Citizen Currently in the US, Can she renew her Visa here? 1:01 pm today
Tommy27
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4 RepliesFor logistical reasons, her going back to South Africa to renew her visa isn't a good option. It's incredibly complicated.
She is currently in the US visiting me and her visa expires this year.
Is it possible to renew or reapply for a US visa here in the US?
N-400, interview & Selective Service question 12:46 pm today
bdglen
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3 RepliesI'm looking for helpful advice. My Husband just received his appointment for naturalization (August 1, 2025). We've only been preparing for his interview the past few days as the notice just came, it was delivered to a address a few blocks away from our home by mistake. I'm genuinely freaking out however because of an error I made.
For background, he arrived in the US on June 4, 2019, he was 25 years old at the time. We were married on July 17, 2019 I knew it was my responsibility to register him with the Selective Service, but never did so. On August 5, 2019 shortly after our honeymoon, my Mother died and to make things worse my husband thought he killed her. He cooked dinner for her the day before her death and he was wracked with guilt. By the time things settled down from our marriage, honeymoon and my mothers unexpected death, my husband turned 26. (December 14, 2019) Covid 19 was upon us and registering for the Selective Service was the last thing on my mind. (It was a crazy time)
I'm really afraid that my error is going to cause problems for him during his interview. On the N-400 application,
Question # 22a states: Are You are a male who lived in the United States for anytime between your 18th and 26th birthday I answered (YES)
Question # 22b states: If you answered Yes to question 22a, did you register for the Selective Service? I answered (NO) Both answers to 22a & 22b are truthful.
The instructions for N-400 further state: If you answered No to 22b and you are:
31 years of age or above (or 29 years of age or above if you are applying based on being the spouse of a U.S. citizen)
My husband is now 31 and applying for citizenship based on his marriage to me a US citizen.
N-400 instructions state: Then, you do not need to provide a statement explaining why you did not register or a status information letter from the Selective Service.
As I read the letter of the law, it would seem we are ok with having mistakenly not registered with the Selective Service and further do not need to explain why. But, I am really worried all things considered that this may present a problem for my husband. Any thoughts, ideas, reassurances or suggestions would truly be appreciated.