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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Which evidence to include for I-130 long distance
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jma132#2 Affidavits by at least 2 people required as evidence for I-751 submission?
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Artuicune#3 K-1 Visa - DS-260 Requested?
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Kayush#4 Domestic air travel in 2026 During AOS (marriage based)
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Aquabac
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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 DiscussionsDomestic air travel in 2026 During AOS (marriage based)
8:29 am today
Aquabac
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2 RepliesLots of different stories out there regarding US Air travel within the country today.
Wife came here on K1 and we were married within the 90 days.
Filed for AOS and have had our interview but everything is still pending
Her I-94 has expired.
Her Philippine passport is still valid.
She does not have driver's licence or state ID yet
Can she travel by air domestically without risk today with only her alien passport, and NOA of AOS application?
Which evidence to include for I-130 long distance
12:47 am today
jma132
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9 RepliesHello,
I want to know which evidence to include in our I-130.
Context:
- We met back in high school around 2012 in the Dominican Republic
- We started talking again around 2017 (I was already in the US at the time)
- We dated long distance from 2018 until 2024 (we still have chats from 2020 to 2024 as well as gift receipts from both of us).
- In 2024, we decided this was not working out due to the distance. She later started another relationship and I also went my way.
- In March 2025, she applied for a B2 tourist visa. At that time, we were not dating.
- Around June 2025, her relationship ended and around July 2025 we reconnected.
- In September 2025, she decided to visit for 1.5 weeks. This was our first time seeing each other again in person since 2012. We engaged that same month. She returned to the DR.
- April 2026 we married in the US and she returned shortly after.
Me: US citizen
Her: Dominican citizen
Open questions:
1. Do we need joint finances at this point? I am planning on including her as a beneficiary of my life insurance and 401k. Should we open a bank account?
2. She is worried about the breakup and reconnection. She is suggesting we scrap all the info prior to 2025 and start from there (meaning way less evidence). My point of view is that life changes and excluding all previous evidence will hurt the case more.
3. In her US visa application she put her previous non legal partner as common-law partner. In the Dominican Republic, common-law is not a legal status. Her concern is that USCIS might scrutinize that and ask why she visited me. In my opinion, I don't think that will get scrutinize. They might ask to clarify the common-law status and we can clarify that it is not a legal status and provide evidence.
Thanks in advance!
Affidavits by at least 2 people required as evidence for I-751 submission?
3:07 pm yesterday
Artuicune
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4 RepliesIn preparing my I-751 submission and the evidence for Bona Fide marriage, I saw the instructions specify affidavits by at least two people are required as evidence:
QuoteAffidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least two people who have known both of you since your conditional residence was granted and have personal knowledge of your marriage and relationship. (Such persons may be required to testify before an immigration officer as to the information contained in the affidavit.) The original affidavit must be submitted and also contain the following information regarding the person making the affidavit: his or her full name and address; date and place of birth; relationship to you or your spouse, if any; and full information and complete details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge. Affidavits must be supported by other types of evidence listed above.
Can someone shed light if this is a recent addition? The I-751 edition is stated as 4/1/2024, but I found forum topics mentioning Affidavits are not necessary that seem to be younger than that.
K-1 Visa - DS-260 Requested?
10:01 am yesterday
Kayush
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2 RepliesMy fiance completed his interview with the embassy, and we submitted all requested documents, but received everything back with the below letter requesting a DS-260. Is this an error? I understood the DS-260 would be completed when the green card process starts.
FIANCE WITH CRIMINAL RECORD
6:25 am yesterday
Hmeratia
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13 RepliesMy fiancee had criminal records.. he had weeds related case when he's in teenage before..because that time it was illegal..but now today it's legal now in their,and he have child neglect case,because their parents house is messy.. he just receive the email says guilty and ,said that u should clean the house and they let his kid stay with him.. he never been in jail
Is there still a chance that we approved in K1-VISA ?
Btw my fiancee is from Chicago Illinois


