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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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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?)
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?-
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Fiancée threatened with deportation by customs agent after arriving at airport for false accusations. How concerned should we be?
aerokkaido 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...-
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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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Recent Immigration Discussionsgreen card deliver back 
10:03 am today
Dgantunes
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2 RepliesHi
My green card was sent back to the USCIS because the insufficient address. but I'm 100% sure my address was correct and i have a name on mailbox.
its hard to get that card back because I don't have a number to contact them.
what should I do???
Gabby
129F Date Format Typo 9:36 am today
JSB555
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2 RepliesHey everyone, this may be a bit neurotic but on my 129F, I just noticed on a single item (date marriage ended), I accidentally put in the date as 24 (yy) instead of 2024 (yyyy).
The date shows up correct on the divorce decree.
I believe I m still a couple months out from getting the application looked at, is it worth doing anything about it at this stage?
I-130: Certified copy of Marriage Certificate UK Require Apostille? 7:49 am today
ArtUK
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1 RepliesHi all,
Apologies if this topic has been done to death but something I saw on reddit regarding a couple having an RFE as their marriage certificate that they submitted didn't have a "seal".
For my online I-130 I submitted a scan of the Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage document which came from the council. This document has been totally fine for our UK visas but I was wondering, do I need to get and submit a certified copy with an apostille. Want to do as much as I can to reduce the risk of an RFE!
Interview preparation issue 2:13 am today
ChadW
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2 RepliesHello everyone,
I've received the email to schedule our interview but a prior problem has come up again. During the application process in the CEAC portal a police clearance was required from Saudi Arabia. We don't have the documents required to obtain the police clearance. I submitted the application and checked the "not available" box, and listed the reasons why. It was accepted and the process continued.
I recently received the invitation to schedule the interview but in the email it says to upload that missing document or the interview "may" be canceled. I've called the embassy information line but it's just a call center. I've emailed the embassy directly but no response for 2 weeks. I've emailed the Saudi Arabian ministry of Interior and The Department of Migrant workers in the Philippines to see If they can provide any of the documents.
Does anyone here have any experience with or suggestions for this situation?
Return of Original documents 2:00 am today
ChadW
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2 RepliesHi everyone,
When are my original documents supposed to be returned? My case is at the embassy now but I never received my documents back.
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My fiancé and I just got married and we are now completing the AOS part of the visa (quite more stressful than I would have imagined), and I am running into a pretty complicated situation with the I-864. I have just finished my Masters and I am starting my first job next week. According to the I-864 and a lawyer on JustAnswer, I have to complete the I-864 as the petitioner despite not having any previously filed tax returns, W2S, pay stubs, etc. However, I am aware that my father can file a I-864A (joint sponsor) and provide his income. I am nervous about this process but I am hoping I am not the only one who has been in this situation. I would appreciate if anyone has any insight or has been through this situation.
(BTW my father does meet the income requirements so it is not that I am scared we will be denied because of that, I am just worried I will be denied for not having been employed).
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