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    #1 Marriage while on U.S. visa
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    #2 Emergency Immigration Memo - should I stop application?
    IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion
    - popularity rating: 2167 Edototo
    #3 Moving abroad while pending I-130
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    #4 Seems impossible for my wife to get a US visitor visa while a CR-1 is in process?
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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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    Any requirements before the 90 days expires after getting married and filing the marriage license with the county?
    10:44 am today

    Scorpio82



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    Hello,

    I know about the Adjustment of Status, the Employment Authorization, and the Advanced Parole.

    I am trying to make sure there is no paperwork or anything we need to do before the 90 days expires AFTER we have gotten married, obtained a signed marriage license, and filed the license with the county.

    From what I understand Adjustment of Status is the next thing, but it isn't REQUIRED before 90 days, correct? Is there any paperwork we need to file, any form, to prove we fulfilled the requirement for getting married in 90 days?

    Thank you.



     
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    I need help on DS260 FORM
    10:14 am today

    zhellzhelle

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    I need help with the DS-260 form. I m filling it out, but the problem is I only know the year her school started, not the exact day or month. Is it okay to leave it as is or just estimate, since it s been so many years?



     
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    Is I693 Necessary for AOE from K1 to Green Card
    6:18 am today

    bnjmblzpeptus

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    My wife and I were married in November, 3 weeks after her arrival to the United States on a K1 Visa.

    She received a DS 3025 from her vaccinations and medical exams in September of this year.

    Do we need to submit an I693 (and go to a civil surgeon to have it completed)?

    Or can we just submit her DS 3025 with the I-485 packet?



     
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    I-751 filing from countries on “pause” list
    4:14 am today

    Dan and Akari



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    I realize the ink is still wet on the recent order to pause processing of green cards and citizenship requests from the 19 countries listed in the travel ban earlier this year, but I would like to start a conversation now to get feedback from anyone caught in the middle of this debacle. I assume I-751 applications will potentially be paused as well since te I-751 is in the path from Visa to citizenship.

    My wife is from Myanmar, and our I-751 filing window opens May 7, 2026 so we are preparing everything now.

    I will refrain from pontificating on why Myanmar is even on this list because the reality is that it is on the list.

    We are keen to hear about anyone s experience that can help the community.



     
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    K1 Visa Help Process
    12:18 am today

    gmf3000

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    Hello,

    I am trying to help my friend as the instructions are not clear. He filed the DS160 for his fiance. Received a confirmation page.

    Its a bit confusing. Was told to schedule the imterview but no dates are available or does the embassy do it for you? After getting the interview date do you then book the medical a few days before? Also is it a seperate date for the biometrics? If so, how do you schedule that or is it at the same time as the interview?



     
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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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