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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 DiscussionsN400 Interview Over 5 months Ago 
1:38 pm today
paco5
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1 RepliesHi All,
Thank you everyone for your time and help.
To give a background of my case please read my earlier post
I attended N400-i751 combo interview 5 months ago but no decision was made (i751 self-petition to remove the condition married for 4 years but filled under 5 year GC)
Did anyone can tell me is it normal or can i contact USCIS customer care ask for escalation.
I don't want to Sue USCIS in the court, please tell me any other place to start, I will appreciate any help or support.
Thank you in advance.
US Tourist Visa Renewal 11:44 am today
Ponty
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1 RepliesCan someone else go on candiate's behalf to drop the documents at Dropbox for B1/B2 visa renewal (candidate got Interview waiver letter)? Or is the candidate's going mandatory for dropbox? Will an authorization letter from the candiate work?
Insurance when you move to the U.S. with K1 visa 9:48 am today
Turquoise
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5 RepliesHello!
I was wondering, what kind of insurance you had when you moved to the U.S. with K1 visa?
I'm searching about it on the internet and I'm confused.
Do you have any experience and could you recommend any insurance companies when I get to the U.S.?
About old passport 9:20 am today
HKJ
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3 RepliesHi, quick question
I'm the foreign beneficiary, my husband is the USC petitioner and our I-130 is pending.
I am traveling to see my husband over the holidays. I'm traveling on ESTA.
Our I-130 was filed under my maiden name. Now my lastname has changed to my husband's name and I have a new passport with my updated lastname.
Should I bring my old passport with me also when I travel? I believe I need to bring it to the interview eventually but just wondering if I need it with me now when traveling too?
Many thanks for your help
I-693 10:31 pm yesterday
Grandpa Ed
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4 RepliesI m confused about the requirements for a medical exam and the language of the I-693 form. I d appreciate any help I could get.
My grandson s new wife came over with a K-1 visa and, now that they are married, is filing for adjustment of status. She had her medical exam at St. Luke s in Manila and is well within a year of that exam. My understanding is that she does not need to undergo a new medical exam. Is an I-693 required at all? The instructions seem to say it is required only if the vaccination record was not properly completed but does that mean none is required if we have no reason to believe that the vaccination record was not completed properly?
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Thank you for your kind response. Please do you have an idea on how long it takes the USCIS to make a decision to the noir response· 0 replies
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you received a NOIR NOT NOID· 3 replies
you do include the notice when you send your evidence back
you will need to submit it according to the letter you receive
with actual proof that each and every issue the CO came up with is mistaken
Example: actual proof is sending dated messages that prove your case -not just saying "we talked of that" or "we did that"
proof of all visits are boarding passes not itinerary
read flags?
like big age difference
little actual in person time together is limited
marriage on 1 st trip
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