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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 DiscussionsCFO registration - are these zeros or letter O 
9:30 am today
Broke Government
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3 RepliesRegistering for CFO. We have to enter the visa number. Usually a diagonal line through the character means its the number zero. However, other characters other places within the visa are clearly number zeros but they don't use the diagonal line. This is stupid. Look at the issue date and expiration date, clearly those must be number zeros in the issue date and expiration date. Even in the control number itself, the first 4 characters must be all numbers to indicate year 2025, and yet there are no diagonal lines through them.
Your recommendations about what kind of documents I should take with me before I move to the U.S. 7:59 am today
Turquoise
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2 RepliesHello!
A new day, a new question
I wanted to know what are your recommendations about what kind of documents, statements, apostilled documents should I take with me to the U.S.?
For safety reasons, I'm thinking to order a statement that I am not married that is translated in English (from a legit translation company) and get that document apostilled.
I know I will need to redo my drivers license in the U.S., but I was thinking to order a statement in English to at least show them that I have a drivers license from my country.
I'm thinking to order a certified copy of my birth certificate which is translated in English and Apostilled. I already have a translated and apostilled birth certificate.. would it be worth it to make a copy too? Or it would be just a waste of money?
What are your thoughts and recommendations?
I really appreciate all of your previous answers to my questions before! It's really nice that VJ is such a big community that are willing to help each other.
Current NVC processing timeline 2:28 am today
REO-Sparks
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1 RepliesIs there somewhere here on this website that shows the current NVC processing status updated regularly? Does our timeline automatically provide estimates as it did for the USCIS?
Process for bringing kids under 21 to USA 12:14 am today
IsabelleFredrick
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3 RepliesMy teenagers want to live with me in the USA. I moved here 6 years ago on a fiance visa, and have since obtained citizenship.
What is the process for me to apply for my children to move here to live with me?
Will my husband be allowed to sponsor them? His income is more than mine.
I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - Adult Un-Married Son - Korean 7:15 pm yesterday
David-1
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3 RepliesHi,
My wife who is a naturalized US citizen submitted the I-130 for her adult son on 26 Jan 2023 and its gone quiet.
How long should we expect to wait for this?
Thanks for any help and guidance you can offer.
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@jorgesalazar818 I wanted to check in with you again and ask if you've received any news from NVC? You are the next person on my list who should be receiving an interview assignment. I'm sure you are worried about the government shutdown - like me - but I am thinking of you and your spouse. I hope you get news soon!· 0 replies
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K1 visa holder but didn’t able to get married within 90 day timeframe because of differences. Later on we realized that we really love each other despite of the differences and wants to continue the marriage. Since my I-94 now is expired a week ago and still want to continue the marriage, what is the best thing to do now?· 2 replies
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@jorgesalazar818 Welcome to fall. I hope you and yours are doing well. I wanted to check in with you to see if you have any news from the NVC? I keep all the people on my tracking list in my mind, and I send to you my best wishes. Keep me posted.· 0 replies
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