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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 DiscussionsL-1B and Marriage 
9:31 am today
Tracey&Greg
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3 RepliesHi wonderful people!
I have a question for my friend. She has been dating a wonderful man from the UK here in the states for a while now and they are trying to figure out their next steps. Her boyfriend is a L-1B visa holder. Is there a path for them to marry? If so what's their process?
Thanks in advance!
2 IP addresses making appointments? 9:23 am today
WRJ2522
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2 RepliesI hired a consultant in Cebu to make the appointments for Biometrics, Medical, and consulate. She has already messed up by not scheduling my fiance and her son together. So she has had to cancel appointments made. It has now been over 2 months since getting our Welcome Letter and we are back to 0.
I told her I want to help her here in the USA to make new appointments. At first she agreed but now says if two IP addresses log into the scheduling website it could cause problems.
Does anybody know if this is true?
The travel question on DS-260 -- all travel or only work travel? 3:43 am today
STDEV
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3 Replies"Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years?" is in the "Work / Education / Training Information" section of the DS-260 online.
Does this question pertain just to work/education travel, or to all travel destinations including for leisure?
K1 or Cr1 12:58 am today
Nazgulslayer
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3 RepliesGreetings all,
I have a brother from Ghana, he lives in Canada with a work permit. He wants to marry an American Citizen and file for Green Card.
He has a 5yrs B1/B2 visa. Visited US once and never over stayed.
He needs advice on the best route to go about it.
B1/B2 renewal UAE 8:43 pm yesterday
Survivor123
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2 RepliesSo my parents b1/B2 for 10 years was nearing expiry and I applied last year - we made a mistake on one of the forms about 10 finger printing and didn't get a visa waiver. We kept trying to get a date for interview date and life happened.
Eventually their visa expired - they are in a 5 month window now - but as we know the UAE embassy has been closed due to the Middle East situation. My parents are currently in India (Mumbai) and I have started a new application for them... Its says Photo will be taken at the ASC - is this the default for all and doesn't necessarily mean they are not getting the visa waiver? I don't mind paying again but really want at least a chance at waiver...
They meet all the criteria for Visa Waiver.-
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