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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 CEAC status stuck in Ready
Permanent Resident Family Discussion- 
aman46#2 rent or own property, does it matter
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steeeeve#3 DS-160 Confirmation number.
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KuyaREIN
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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 DiscussionsDS-160 Confirmation number.
11:08 pm yesterday
KuyaREIN
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1 RepliesHello, I booked my k-1 visa interview appointment last week, and noticed that I used a different Ds-160 number for scheduling my appointment and the one I sent to the consulate via mail. Is there gonna be any issues at all regarding them being different, both info on Ds-160 numbers are the same. Do I need to cancel and create a new application with the same ds-160 number( the one i sent to the consulate).
rent or own property, does it matter
8:13 pm yesterday
steeeeve
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3 Repliesin the n400 interview, does the officer ask about if you rent or own your house?
i ask because i'm thinking of selling my house and moving into a rental but i don't want that to look like we are somehow less permanent in the US
thx
CEAC status stuck in Ready
3:45 pm yesterday
aman46
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4 RepliesI was issued a 221(g) after my interview, and I submitted the requested documents. In late November, I was asked to complete a medical exam and submit my passport because the medical exam I had done earlier had expired.
On December 17 (about two weeks later), my case status changed from Refused to Ready. Since then, the last updated date keeps changing, but the status still shows Ready.
Has anyone had a similar experience? What was the outcome?
K1: What can we do to show proof of relationship in our next visit together.
3:29 pm yesterday
Austin86
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4 RepliesMe and my fiance are both rather boring people who don't do much nor do we have a work/life balance that lets us spend a lot of time together in person.
We will be together again for 2 weeks soon and wanted to use this time together to better document our relationship as we don't really have much to so for given how boring and simple we are. As of now we just have call/text logs and a few trips spend together, a handful of photos and nothing more.
Would anyone have some general advice or tips on things we could do to better.
Thanks in advance
Marriage/name change in Brazil
12:16 pm yesterday
Camdally
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2 RepliesMy wife and I got married last October via Utah Online wedding. She is currently living in Brasilia. We have apostilled documents such as marriage certificate/license.
Wife is trying to register her marriage and name change in Brazil to get updated documents like passport, CPF, ID. She got the marriage certificate and license translated.
However, she is having issues with the name change. She's at the local cart rio, but because the marriage certificate we have only lists her maiden name, they won't allow her to change her name and get updated documents. The thing is US marriage certs list maiden names and not married names.
What can we do?


