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    #1 Wrong application
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 2035 blank avatar narayan333
    #2 My spouse is going back home for good - do I need to report it?
    Changes in Family Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 1939 orangeneko
    #3 Oath ceremony questions.
    US Citizenship Progress Reports    		 - popularity rating: 798 blank avatar new68
    #4 Proof of relationship - paper, digital?
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 510 thewildeguys
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    Abandoned AOS and now regret it

    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?
    • 32 replies
     US Citizen with Foreign Fiancé: When and How to Get Married?

    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?
    • 18 replies
     Expired K-1 visa and have not started adjustment of status

    Expired K-1 visa and have not started adjustment of status

    Saved by Grace2 posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,

    A relative of mine came to this country 13 years ago using a K-1 visa and after 90 days she got married to her now husband... but her American husband didn't start her adjustment of status. Would she face deportation?
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     N400: Admitted to Weed during Green Card (was it a crime I was not arrested for?)

    N400: Admitted to Weed during Green Card (was it a crime I was not arrested for?)

    Left Over posted a topic in US Citizenship General Discussion,

    To start, marijuana is illegal in my country of origin. When I was applying for my green card I admitted to trying marijuana when I was in my 20's (I'm 49 now). I got my green card and have lived in the US for 5 years. I'm in the process of applying for citizenship. What answer should I give to the question: "Have you EVER committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? Yes or No" given that I admitted to past marijuana use during the GC process?
    • 30 replies
     Fiancée threatened with deportation by customs agent after arriving at airport for false accusations. How concerned should we be?

    Fiancée threatened with deportation by customs agent after arriving at airport for false accusations. How concerned should we be?

    deletedUser21321 posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports,

    Firstly, I want to get some things clear because I know everyone will say this otherwise:
    We are seeing an immigration attorney for consultation soon. We've already printed out several documents to prove that my fiancée is not coming here with the intent to live here for the future until they get the K-1 Visa... Now, Heres the actual story...
    • 53 replies
     Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?

    Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?

    KandB posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,

    I'm 23F 🇨🇿, my partner is 29M 🇺🇲
    We want to get our visa going sometime this year and want to be together as soon as possible but we are still unsure which visa would serve us better. I'd like to get married in my home country but on the other side i wouldn't mind getting married paperwise in the US and waiting for my work permit and etc if it would allow us to be together faster and then save up for and have our dream wedding in my home country. 

    What do you think ? All of this is so overwhelming and confusing and we just want to do the right thing. 

    I asked the same question on reddit, so many people recommended me to go with fiance visa, two suggested marriage visa. I need more input and advice  from experienced people. Thank you
    Ps: is it possible to have dual citizenship so i don't lose one from my home country? How does that work ? 
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    I-130 petition for spouse
    1:48 pm today

    Jonywatson

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    Hi there,

    I am filling a petition for my spouse who lives outside the United States. I came across this question- How many times has your beneficiary been married?

    This is my beneficiary's first marriage, so I answer 1 time; but when I proceed further I encounter a request to provide evidence of my spouse's prior marriage.

    I would be grateful if someone can please help me on how to proceed with that question?

    Thank you



     
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    Applying for Naturalization with no Permanent Resident Card
    12:41 pm today

    Mr_Bridge

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    We are starting the Naturalization Process and we just noticed that my wife never received her Permanent Resident Card. And in the application it says we need a copy of front and back of card.

    Post office says they need never got it. USCIS say they sent it so we need to declare it lost and request a copy (Form I-90 at $465). Imagine that.

    My question is has a yone applied for Naturalization successfully without having a physical copy of the Perm Res Card?

    Thank you.



     
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    Oath ceremony questions.
    10:27 am today

    new68

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    Oath ceremony scheduled in Troy Mi. The appointment letter mentions "No guests ". Can my husband come In at the uscis location at all or should he wait in the car? 2. How early to arrive before the scheduled oath ceremony? Like its scheduled for 1pm,should I come in at 12pm,11am or earlier? 3. When exactly are you supposed to complete the n445 questionnaire (does it need to be done in front of the uscis officer or can you complete it before arriving to the office)? And when to sign it. ....Anyone who had oath ceremony at this location, can you please share your experience. Thanks.



     
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    Proof of relationship - paper, digital?
    10:15 am today

    thewildeguys



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    Hello I am still very early in my journey but wanted to do some planning. For Proof of relationship, do we need to print all chats, emails, etc? Or is digital format accepted?

    Thanks!



     
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    Wrong application
    10:05 am today

    narayan333

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    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 will uscis see that she is already in USA and void the application? Because I ve already gotten a letter saying they have received the papers I am confuse on what to do. Someone with some expertise help me



     
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    • AlaMike

      AlaMike

      Well, the Journey is over. My wife became a US citizen on July 1st 2025.
      I want to thank all the people here for the help along the way.
      When we started this, I was just looking for information about the different visa options. And stumbled on to this site.
      Little did I know, that I would actually find a "second" family of friends, helpful resources and people willing to actually help a Newby along the way.
      We did all the paperwork from beginning to end ourselves; and yes some mistakes were made that costs time and money but it was learning experience and I hope that anyone reading our timeline, learns how to avoid them and make the right moves for their journey.
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      Hi everyone,
      I’ve already received my NOA2 and have been waiting for my case number for about 2 months now.
      I’m planning to submit a public inquiry to the NVC, but I’m wondering:
       
      1. is it okay if the beneficiary submits the public inquiry to ask Case Number, or does it have to be the petitioner?
       
      2. how long does it usually take to receive the case number after submitting the public inquiry?
       
      Thanks in advance for your help
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      Hello all,
       
      just a quick (and may be a silly one) question on time line for case status with USCIS.
       
      when you see “Estimated time until your case decision:” is updated; how you interpret the months shows? E.g., if “Estimated time until your case decision:“ shows 11 months, does it mean that 11 months are from the original receipt date? Or is it from the day the status was updated?
       
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    • MADE24

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      Hello everyone I really need help right now my case is in US consulate Montreal but was placed on administrative processing but I’m back in my home country Nigeria and I’ve been having difficulty communicating with them in regards to the transfer of my case 
      if anyone knows their mobile number and email address for Immigrant cases please let me know 
      thank you for your assistance in advance.
       
       
      and another thing it’s been about two years since I went for my last interview and was refused based on the fact that I had outgrown my category and was told to wait 
      while transferring to another consulate do I need to also contact and NVC and notify them about it and does it affect my case in anyway.
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      Hey! I tried to go back to the thread where we were chatting about the increased timeline, but can’t seem to find it.
       
      anyway I wanted to spread some hope your way. I’m apart of several k1 visa groups, some of which are on Facebook and ppl have been talking about the increased timeline there too.
       
      one person shared this and 🤞🏽they are right. Just wanted to share with you because I know we were both feeling a bit hopeless.

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