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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Did i make a mistake on my K1 filing by only putting one nationality?
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OurJourney_SWE_US#2 Beneficiary Birth Certificate paper or digital copy for documents (Merged threads)
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Sunny3#3 Personal Information Not Found - Change of Address
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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?"-
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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).
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 DiscussionsOriginal Certificate - Combo Interview 
12:29 pm today
anitka
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1 RepliesHi guys,
My interview is scheduled for this Tuesday.
However, I cannot locate my original marriage certificate.
I was sure I had it organized in my prepared file, but I only have the original copy that is not a legal document.
We got married in Las Vegas in 2021.
I do have the copy in polish of my name change and everything else, as well as the printed copy of the original document.
I am so upset with myself, I have no idea what happened to the original document?!
Will that mean an automatic RFE?
Beneficiary Birth Certificate paper or digital copy for documents (Merged threads) 10:15 am today
Sunny3
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5 RepliesDo I need the physical copy of my Birth Certificate or it can be the digital PDF version of it? And does it need to be apostilled and legalized?
We're on the NVC stage for CR1 visa, preparing documents to upload.
DS-260 NBI Clearance Question 8:40 am today
Trent and Rose
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2 RepliesWe need to submit a NBI Clearance with the DS-260. We are not currently in the Philippines and Rose's NBI had expired. We ordered an updated one online and they shipped it to a family member. The new NBI was received today but it has Rose's maiden name and marriage status listed as single. ChatGPT says send it to NVC as is. Obviously, that would be our preference rather than a flight back to Manila. What does the brain trust here say?
Thank you,
Trent
Personal Information Not Found - Change of Address 3:06 am today
JamesandCeline
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3 RepliesMy fianc has tried several times to update his address online, but it keeps showing Personal Information Not Found. We double-checked and made sure all the details were entered correctly. Does this happen often?
I also read that mailing the AR-11 form may not be helpful, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has experienced the same issue and found a way to successfully update their address online.
Thank you!
i 1 30 petition for alien relative 12:42 am today
simplykay
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2 Replieshello everyone i applied visa for my mother in the year of 2024 april till now my case is being processed she's a somalian passport holder living in dubai has any one got approved i been waiting this for so long how long does this process take
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