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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 DiscussionsUSCIS Requirement to notify change of address within 10 days of move
2:35 pm today
ChelseaW
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2 RepliesHeya everyone,
hoping to use the hive brain here once again, since my search of the forum did not come up with any specific recent answer to this.
I am currently living in the US under CR1 spousal visa. Currently no open petitions, removal of conditions is still a bit away.
I was made aware that it is my responsibility to notify USCIS of any changes of address, if my husband/I move.
Since our petitions were filed through my husbands USCIS online account (as he is the petitioner) - Can we use his account to notify address changes, or would that only count for him? Do I need to create my own account and link any previous petitions in order to have that track record of changing the address?
I can t really find a whole lot about the online change of address process. Only that there is a paper form we could file..
Has somebody recently moved and any insights?
Thank you
Divorce procedures after green card was approved and received.
10:43 am today
FolieADeux
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8 RepliesHello,
I'm wondering if there are procedures anywhere for how to go about filing for a separation and divorce after one year? I live in North Carolina and even though my husband came over on the k1 visa and received his green card last year, I have discovered that he is abusing substances, I caught him lying to me and hiding things from me more times than I can count and overall he is not who he promised he would be and I'm done giving second chances and tolerating his behavior. He is fully capable of going back to his home country and as soon as he leaves the separation would begin, but I don't know how to make this official and notify USCIS of this, also within the state of North Carolina. If someone can give me any advice on this I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Delays on oath ceremony?
10:24 am today
TheRollinStones
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2 RepliesHey all. I had my interview/test for citizenship in San Antonio back on December 4th which was approved. I have not received a letter or have an update on USCIS website. Anyone else in the same boat?
Invoice number
9:32 am today
S2N
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4 RepliesNVC just sent us an email telling us to submit our documents online, which said we should have already received a welcome notice with case number and invoice.
I was able to make out the case number from the subject of the email, but both of us have searched all of our email folders and spam folder and can t find anything with an invoice number on it. Reached out to NVC, but also wanted to check if anyone had seen this before.
Does your 'Exemplified' Los Angeles Cnty Court decree have Raised seal?
8:29 am today
heynow
Read 42 Times
1 Repliescan't find any online so anyone actually have one and can you feel any of the stamps or seals same as a raised notary seal pressed into the paper anywhere any page?
not the 'certified true copy' for 15$ but the 50$ 'exemplified' copy
And actually same question for your State Apostille from Sacramento if you have one of those, mine is all flat stamps in red ink and wet signature but Manila is nuts.
Thanks!


