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Community SpotlightDV Lottery of K1 Visa - Can I file for both?
Petrisaint Mpaka posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures,
I applied for the DV lottery 2025 and hope to be selected this year. My fiancé and I discovered that there is a fiancé visa for the USA. Do you think if we apply for the K1 visa but are selected for the DV lottery that we can stop the fiancé visa process? What are the timelines and options here :)?-
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Confused about steps after marriage
SP1988 posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,
My fiancee arrived last month on K1 fiance visa and we got married yesterday. It seems from what I have seen online that I made a mistake by not getting SSN prior to marriage? I am going to the SSN office on Monday to gather more information... also worried about employment authorization and travel authorization(s). Thanks for any insights!-
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Tourist visa cancelled by CBP agent. Can we still get a CR1 or K1 Visa?
yotajeeper posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
Upon my gf's most recent arrival, her tourist visa was cancelled at the airport due to her frequent visits last year and suspicion of working here. She was denied entry and sent back same day. Is a CR1 or K1 visa process an option still? I would appreciate any advice or tips you can provide!-
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Recent Immigration DiscussionsB2 Visa to Green Card after change in plans (overstaying duration of stay) 11:45 am today
EscapeFromTheLoop
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5 RepliesThis situation is about a change in circumstances, not using a B2 visa with the intent to immigrate. The situation is:
Father: Permanent resident
Mother: Previously a permanent resident, abandoned green card to live overseas for a few years, now here on a B1/B2 visa with her duration of stay expiring in December
Me: US citizenIn June, my mother traveled to the US on a B1/B2 visa and in that time, my father was diagnosed with severe health problems, so she has decided to apply for a green card again to live here with him. However, her duration of stay is up in December, and it's not safe to leave him alone, so she wants to stay here and not have to fly back.
My understanding is that since I'm a US citizen, if I petition for her/do concurrent filling so that the I-485 is in progress ASAP, the overstay will be forgiven, but I really don't want the legal obligation that comes with being a sponsor for personal reasons. I'd rather that my father be the petitioner/sponsor. If my father is the petitioner/sponsor, is her overstay still forgiven? Or is there anything else that can/should be done that can keep my mother here safely?
Also, when submitting the forms, should we submit a statement/proof that she intended to return originally? Or is that something that will be explained later (like in the interview)?
Bank statement 11:20 am today
nikaM
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3 RepliesJust need some advice.
So my spouse and I only been for 3 months and only have 1 month's bank statement with both names. Should I still include the statement for my AOS?
Canadian with American Citizenship wanting to move back to Canada with American Husband 8:35 am today
madj22
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3 RepliesHi,
My husband and I have been living happily in the USA for many years and I have received my American citizenship a couple years ago. We are thinking of starting a family and I would like to move back to Canada with my husband. I'm not sure if I'm in the Canada part of this website, but I tried to. He is worried he would have to renounce his American citizenship. When I got my Canadian citizenship I didn't buy I've heard of you are a USA citizenship moving to Canada you have to. Is this true? Is there a way to have both still for him? Does anyone know anything about starting this process?
Traveling through Texas inland border checkpoint while adjusting status? 7:05 am today
aureliano
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1 RepliesMy wife has her K1 visa, which has expired as we are currently adjusting her status.
She has had her I-795 approved. We are waiting on I-485 approval and have the 797c AOS letter.
I see posts from several years ago stating passport + 797c AOS letter is sufficient to pass through inland border checkpoints.Just wanted to make sure that nothing had changed and/or find any official source, thank you!
Clarification on Embassy Visit, DS-260, and I-864 Forms 4:47 am today
khan2024
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2 RepliesI have a few questions regarding our upcoming interview and embassy visit:
1. Can we visit the embassy in our own vehicle since we have Diplomatic Enclave passes? Our children attend school within the Diplomatic Enclave, and we also have friends residing there, so parking should not be an issue.
2. Is it necessary to update the DS-260 form now that my husband has retired and started a new job? We've already updated our residential address.
3. Do we need to bring a separate photocopy of the I-864 form for each family member during the interview?