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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 DiscussionsFiance lives in Hanoi, what to put for Consular Processing Information on application? 
4:16 pm today
sluchie88
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1 RepliesHowdy all,
I'm filling in the petition for my fiance to kick this whole process off. One thing I am hung up on is the Consular Processing Information because we're getting conflicting information. I've been told by some that she must go to HCMC for her interview and visa process. But she's talked to other Vietnamese women who live in Hanoi that have gotten their visa's through the Hanoi consulate. From what she's found, there's a line around central Vietnam that determines which consulate you would go to, and since she lives in Hanoi she would go to that consulate.
I dug into things a bit more and found that the Ho Chi Minh City consulate is the only one listed on the travel.gov page for Vietnam that processes K-1/K-3 visas. But I also found information saying that the HCMC will have that Hanoi consulate conduct interviews as well.
I'm just really confused with all of this, can someone help me figure out what city I need to put for
Your beneficiary will apply for a visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate at:
City: ___
Country: Vietnam
Thanks!
NVC case lost? 4:13 pm today
Hemmalot
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2 RepliesGot my k-1 FTP on March 24th, ever since then the status on CAEC said "IN-TRANSIT". But on April 12th when I tried to track on CAEC for a ready status it just keeps saying "Your search did not return any data." Im not sure whats going on is there something to worry about or its normal?
Bringing my son adult 12:59 pm today
Lo&jo
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11 RepliesHello all,I would like some immigration advice from the community. I came to the US in 2012 on a K-1 visa. In 2017 I became a U.S. citizen and have been living in the USA with my husband, who is a native U.S. citizen (we have been married for 14 years). Now we are thinking of bringing my adult son, along with his two children (ages 17 and 14, Polish citizens), to live with us. How much money do we need to sponsor them? What category would they fall under, and how long would they have to wait? In my K-1 application, I mentioned his name just in case he would try to join us. Is it possible to get them green cards and have them live legally in the U.S.?
NBI confusion 8:48 am today
RonMari
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2 RepliesI have searched the forum for an answer on this but I get conflicting answers. My wife's interview at the Manila embassy is scheduled for May 21, 2026. Today we received another email from IVU Manila requesting a clearance with an AKA of her previous married last name. Her current clearance was uploaded to CEAC and accepted during the NVC application.
But there is no AKA for the previous last name. Is it a requirement that the AKA name be actually printed on the certificate? It's my understanding that the NBI does not list an AKA on the certificate.
Now I'm concerned her current clearance might trigger a 221g.
2 year prior relationship requirement to file K1 8:43 am today
DVP
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4 RepliesHi all members,
is it true information that we have to be in relationship for at least 2 years prior to file K1 petition ?
Because I am not sure about that information as we have biased information,
please,let s us know the right information.
Thank you
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Good Afternoon all... Can anybody point me in the right direction... I am a New Yorker (US citizen) I filed my I-130 for my Dominican spouse in Dec. 2025. We are now expecting. How does this change my application... Or what changes do I need to make/take. The baby is due around November 2026. By then my wife will probably still be waiting for the NVC interview. How would I then add a child to my application if I already sent it in? Can I at all get my child a US Passport or because they will be born abroad have the citizenship of that country DR. Please be easy with your responses and not rude. This is a learning process for me.· 2 replies
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