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    #1 USCIS Policy Memorandum "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances"
    News    		 popularity rating: 63000 Edward and Jaycel
    #2 I-485
    		 - popularity rating: 324 flyboyof3
    #3 Changes to AOS
    		 - popularity rating: 184 S2N
    #4 Expat Meetup Site?
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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this

    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).

    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!

    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?

    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

    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?

    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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    I-485
    12:42 pm today

    flyboyof3



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    My now wife came here from the Philippines in Feb. 20th 2026, we married Feb. 28th 2026 and now I want and need to do the Change of statis I-485. I can not afford the 1500 dollars to do that now so how long do we have to file that and still be legal. Her Visa expired the 20th of this month.



     
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    Changes to AOS
    12:20 pm today

    S2N



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    USCIS just released a memo (PDF link) encouraging IOs to deny AOS as an act of discretion if an immigrant visa is available through the ordinary consular process.

    The memo itself isn t as intense as the press release, but I think it s fair to say ESTA or B-1/B-2 to AOS is over.

    The biggest question for me is how it impacts people on employment and student visas trying to transition to green card status, since that seems like that would create chaos if the foreign spouse had to return home after their 5 year status was up after working and studying.



     
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    USCIS Policy Memorandum "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances"
    10:02 am today

    Edward and Jaycel



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    45 Replies

    WASHINGTON U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country. Officers are directed to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief.

    We re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation s immigration system properly. From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency, said USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler.

    Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process. Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the State Department at U.S. consular offices abroad and frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under its purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities. The law was written this way for a reason, and despite the fact that it has been ignored for years, following it will help make our system fairer and more efficient.

    For more information, see the policy memo to USCIS immigration officers.

    For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit uscis.gov or follow us on X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact Us page for phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

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    Expat Meetup Site?
    9:18 pm yesterday

    spicynujac

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    At some point during our Visa journey, I found a site, I *believe* from a posting here, that was a worldwide directory of meetups for foreigners. I recall checking my wife's country of the Philippines and they had a very large meetup group in Manila (30+ attendees at a recent meeting), and a smaller one in Cebu.

    The site facilitated regular in-person meetings for foreigners who are now living in a different country from their birth, to meet and network with other foreigners. I would like to begin planning for a long term move abroad and would like to attend several of these meetings across Asia. The problem is, I never bookmarked the site and haven't been able to find it. Any ideas?



     
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    U.S. Citizen spouse received 221(g) solely due to 75-country ban — APA + TRO viability question
    9:02 pm yesterday

    am am

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    U.S. citizen here. Wife had IR-1 interview May 18. Officer said paperwork was perfect. Got 221(g) white slip purely because of the nationality ban no individual issue found.

    IOM medical expires October 21, 2026. 155 days left.

    Aware of Sangster v. Rubio (D. Nev. Jan. 28, 2026) where TRO was granted in 7 days on similar facts.

    Questions:

    How strong is an individual TRO citing Sangster given the officer made zero individual inadmissibility finding?

    Does medical expiry in 155 days hold up as irreparable harm or will judge say "just redo it"?

    Individual filing vs joining a group lawsuit which is stronger right now?

    Anyone filed TROs against this ban how fast did government respond?

    Ready to retain a lawyer immediately. Looking for flat fee quotes for APA complaint + TRO motion.



     
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