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    #1 Insurance when you move to the U.S. with K1 visa
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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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    I-130A Question
    5:39 pm today

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    Hello I am at the end of filling out the docs for I-130 and the I-130a. I'm a little confused with the part of the I-130a where it asked about an interpreter and preparer.

    Does anyone know, if I the (petitioner) am filling out the form for my spouse (beneficiary) , can I be the interpreter and the preparer.

    There's a question on the I-130a that says to use the same person that was listed on the first form...I-130a There was no person used on the first form. I-130 so do I answer this part or no on the I130a

    Someone please and thank you for any and all responses.



     
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    Lost green card need to travel Urgent
    4:52 pm today

    Vamp.nz



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    Help!!! I m in the process of having restrictions/conditions removed on my green card.

    We ve been married almost four years and have filed for removal of conditions but it s held up in processing.

    i have to urgently travel on Wednesday from NC to New Zealand as both my elderly parents are very unwell. My Dad is terminal. My mother cannot be alone as she is housebound.

    i cannot find my daughters or my green cards.

    i have torn the house apart twice. I ve bee. Searching for days and I cannot find them.

    I HAVE to travel and I m desperate in need of some advice.




     
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    AOS process with K1 Visa
    3:13 pm today

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    Hi everyone,

    I currently have a pending K1 Petition for my Fiance in Algeria. With everything going on with the trump administration, what are the possibilities that he will be denied AOS here when he applies? Also, I heard this new thing about received government assistance by the petitioner anytime in their life will affect their AOS process. Not sure how true this is but it left me worried because I was received govt assistance all my life growing up and during college i received food stamps. Any advice helps. Its been about 5 months since the application has been pending. No RFE's or nothing yet.



     
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    US Tourist Visa Renewal
    11:44 am today

    Ponty

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    Can someone else go on candiate's behalf to drop the documents at Dropbox for B1/B2 visa renewal (candidate got Interview waiver letter)? Or is the candidate's going mandatory for dropbox? Will an authorization letter from the candiate work?



     
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    Insurance when you move to the U.S. with K1 visa
    9:48 am today

    Turquoise



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    Hello!

    I was wondering, what kind of insurance you had when you moved to the U.S. with K1 visa?

    I'm searching about it on the internet and I'm confused.

    Do you have any experience and could you recommend any insurance companies when I get to the U.S.?



     
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      Hello @Cesarr. I hope you are doing well. I wanted to check with you to ask if you've received any news from the NVC? Some people with DQ dates in October have started to receive appointments. Did you receive a message? 
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      Buenas Tardes, @AndreaJR. Quise preguntarte si recibiste una cita? Ví en facebook que algunas con DQ fechas en octubre ya han recibido un mensaje asignando su cita. 

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      you received a NOIR NOT NOID
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