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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 No USCIS Online Account Number on I-130 NOA1, NOA2, nor myUSCIS webiste?
IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion- 
STDEV#2 Sponsorships/Subsidies - 
Charz54#3 Vaccination for elderly parents
US Citizen Family Discussion- 
polk2233#4 Do we need to live in the same address to apply for AOS and Work Authorization?
K1 Visa Discussion- 
Turquoise#5 Double checking: for immigration medical, vaccines administered in multiple spaced out doses, only the first is required if too soon to get the additional doses?
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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 DiscussionsDouble checking: for immigration medical, vaccines administered in multiple spaced out doses, only the first is required if too soon to get the additional doses?
5:17 pm today
STDEV
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2 RepliesWe just wanted to confirm with experienced members the following about the medical and vaccinations requiring multiple doses over a period of time; specifically that the below snippet is still indeed current and in accordance with other visajourney member experiences. If the visa applicant has not had a full vaccination series at the time of the exam, but has had at least one dose, that there will not be any problem completing that portion of the medical and proceeding to interview (assuming the rest of the medical passes). We were basing this off of the following:
https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements
"Q. Certain vaccine series can only be completed with multiple visits to the civil surgeon. Am I required to complete the entire series before the civil surgeon can sign the Form I-693?
A. You are only required to receive a single dose of each vaccine when you visit the civil surgeon. You are encouraged to follow up with your private health care provider to complete the series. Once you have received the single dose appropriate at the time, the civil surgeon can sign and certify the Form I-693."
Do we need to live in the same address to apply for AOS and Work Authorization?
2:36 pm today
Turquoise
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2 RepliesHey hey!
Is it ok that on 129f we put my fianc s address where I ll be living in but on DS-160 I put his Mom s (she s a joint sponsor) address because our plans changed about the address. He got a seasonal job and since it s in Montana, I ll be staying with his mom for a while. Is that ok?The internet brain is saying that we need to provide proof that we both live in PA. Is this true? His house is in Wyoming, but since he s working in Montana he won t be there for a while. And I m staying at his Mom s house in PA..
Does anyone know or have had experience with this? I would like to hear any info, this is really important! Thank You!
Vaccination for elderly parents
10:50 am today
polk2233
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5 RepliesMy parents 77 and 82 yo are heading to Kazakhstan/Almaty for their IR-5 interview. Have to take medical exams there as well, a few days before the interview. No vaccination records available at all. Everyone in all Soviet Union countries got those immunization shots those days, was a standard practice. Realistically, what's going to happen at the medical exam in Almaty? Will they get any/all shots at that age? Obviously, would like to avoid getting so many shots at once at their age. Anyone with experience please share.
No USCIS Online Account Number on I-130 NOA1, NOA2, nor myUSCIS webiste?
3:33 am today
STDEV
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6 RepliesIs this normal? I'm a US citizen petitioner. The only form I've filed is this I-130 (accepted and case closed -> sent to NVC). It was filed online and this is the only reason I have a USCIS account
I have checked both NOAs; the "home" screen including the I-130 case status, history, and documents tabs; inbox; settings. No OAN that I can see anywhere. Only number I can see is the IOE receipt number in some of those places.
Sponsorships/Subsidies
7:54 pm yesterday
Charz54
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4 RepliesBased on past experience of my moms sponsorship for my Filipina wife (now divorced in America while she remains in the Philippines) is basically a written promise (and proof of sponsors income) that they'll help out with any financial assistance that could be needed because of shortfall of revenue. What happens if one doesn't have the minimum financial revenue that is USCIS requires? Are their any agencies/registries that can help assist in the application process that will state that if I experience a revenue shortfall that they'll step in fund the difference?
I currently live in government subsidised housing where, rent, electricity, water, which more than makes up for any shortfall that USCIS would probably not be privy to their calculating minimum financial standards. In other words, I have enough funds each month to cover all our living expenses, but I don't think USCIS has a formula for calculating my subsidised rent and utilities differences (about 80% below market rate), and my no premium each month for Medicare.


