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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 JULY 2025 PETITIONERS
K1 Visa Discussion- 
Ruthi#2 N400 interview scheduled - but no mention/annotation of pending i751 application on the notice
Removing Conditions Discussion- 
PC0338#3 Translate documents for DCF
DCF Discussion- 
Orion42
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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 DiscussionsN400 interview scheduled - but no mention/annotation of pending i751 application on the notice
2:45 pm today
PC0338
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4 RepliesHello Visajourney, a few days ago I received my interview notice for my N400 application. It does not annotate my pending i751 application though. Does this mean I won't get a combo interview?
I would prefer a combo interview and assumed they knew about both applications and would combine them without me asking.. Should I get ahead of any potential issues and upload a letter requesting a combo interview including the i751 extension letter? My N400 was filed online by me and the i751 application was submitted by an attorney.
Or is my only option to go to the N400 interview on April 27 and see what happens?
Any advice appreciated!
JULY 2025 PETITIONERS
1:51 pm today
Ruthi
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5 RepliesWe got our NOA1 on July 14th 2025 and can see many in August 2025 have already got their NOA2's - It appears that they could of skipped a batch - Is anyone else that got their NOA1 in July still waiting ?
Translate documents for DCF
12:51 am today
Orion42
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1 RepliesHello ! My husband (USC) and I are planning to file a DCF and I would like to know if we have to translate all the documents into english ?
All my documents are in French (birth certificate, child birth certificate, our IDs/passports etc).
Also what other documents do we need to send the embassy through the 1st email ?
Thank you for your help
Warsaw Embassy for Russian Beneficiary
1:58 pm yesterday
BlakeC85
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7 RepliesHello y'all, My fianc and I just received notice from the NVC that our K1 case has been sent to the Warsaw Embassy. My fianc is a Russian citizen, and Poland is not currently approving Schengen Visa applications to Russian citizens.
We've spent some time gathering information and want to know if anyone has recent personal experience to verify these things:
1) We got our NVC receipt on March 24 stating they'll be sending the case to Warsaw. - Currently the CEAC website won't let us use the "Visa Status Check" despite having the WSW#### case number. This can take a few days/weeks to populate, correct?
2) I've seen information stating that the Warsaw Embassy will allow us to choose an interview date once they've processed the case. Is this true, and is there any way to see how far dates are pushed out at this time?
Not directly K1 related questions:
3) Regarding Russians needing a Schengen visa, is France still one of the easier countries to get approved by, or which are?
4) Has anyone had trouble with getting a Schengen from a different country to Poland and then travelling to the Warsaw embassy for their interview? I've seen there are rarely 'border checks' between Schengen countries, so as long as you get the Schengen you can comfortably move between their countries.
5) Of the 'more likely to be approved' Schengen countries, which is the easiest to travel to Poland from? The ultimate goal is to get her to the interview and be approved, not necessarily to tour Europe.
While it is likely futile we will attempt to explore asking another embassy to take our case.
Any other tips/tricks regarding travel to Poland/Europe are appreciated and we thank you for your time.
NBI / Police Clearance for Interview?
12:25 pm yesterday
Trent and Rose
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5 RepliesAs I (Trent) recently mentioned, we are DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED. We are waiting on interview assignment for the Manila embassy. I had an NBI Clearance done prior to our marriage which has now expired and has status as single. Do I need to get a current NBI for Rose to take to the interview?
Thank you
Trent and Rose


