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 Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Looking for guidance on best visa option for my SO 
 IR1/CR1 Visa Progress Reports   PurpleGold PurpleGold#2 Questions about I-130 
 IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion-   Asker19 Asker19#3 Visa Fee help 
 K1 Visa Discussion-   Zeke3211 Zeke3211#4 Joint sponsor and wife tax transcript 2024 
 IR1/CR1 Visa Progress Reports-   Word Word#5 How can u get "interview appointment letter" 
 US Citizen Family Discussionnew   jan23 jan23
 Community Spotlight  PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of thisspicynujac 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 itMariammaria 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 DiscussionsHow can u get "interview appointment letter"  10:13 pm today 10:13 pm today
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 1 RepliesIm waiting for this Letter forc4 months now. I don't know if I supposed to scheduled it my self and get the letter. Pls enlighten me Here what I gathered from the website U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines - MNL
 Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Step 1: Register online and schedule a Visa Application Center (VAC) appointmentAfter receiving your interview appointment letter, create an online profile at www.ustraveldocs.com, register your visa delivery address, and schedule an appointment for your photo and fingerprints to be taken at the Visa Application Center (VAC). The date of your VAC appointment needs to be before your interview. 
 Joint sponsor and wife tax transcript 2024  8:01 pm today 8:01 pm today
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 1 RepliesHey guys i hope u all have a beautiful day so my question is in i864 last most recent year our joint sponsor add only last year 2024 and he didnt anwser on question marks and bcs he didnt file for 2022 2023 the nvc accept it but do im im gonna have problem in the consulate? second my wife tax transcript 2024 still processing like i said nvc accept our documents without it , but in the consulate do they gonna ask me about the tax transcript 2024 of my wife ? Or noo!! Only joint sponsor and thank u so much guys for help 
 where can i attend my interview as a russian for k-1 visa?  2:46 pm today 2:46 pm today
 anniebanani 
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 2 Replieshello! recently we got our NOA2 confirmation (yay!) for a K-1 visa, didn't receive a physical letter or anything yet. 
 
 i have a question, since recently there was a change about visa interview appointments: it's stated that the designated NIV location for interview for russians is Warsaw and Astana, and for IV is Warsaw, Almaty and Tashkent (for IR-5).
 getting a schengen visa for me would be extremely hard, extremely expensive, the worst logistical nightmare ever, and i feel like i have low chances of approval. which part of this change is applicable to K visas? they are listed as a non-immigrant kind everywhere, does this mean i can ask for a transfer to Astana? if so, at which point should i submit a public inquiry? do we need to have an NVC number?
 Visa Fee help  2:30 pm today 2:30 pm today
 Zeke3211 
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 3 RepliesHi, I received my NVC case number today along with INV ID and Beneficiary ID. When I log in to CEAC website to pay the visa fee, I land on a summary information page stating that a DS160 needs to be filled out. I've already filled it out and I have the confirmation for it. Is it possible that is not letting me pay because my case is at the NVC stage? 
 Questions about I-130  1:08 pm today 1:08 pm today
 Asker19 
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 8 RepliesHi everyone, I'm new here. I am a USC living in Nigeria with my husband. I moved here in 2021, we met in 2022 and we wedded in August 2023. I changed my last name here in Nigeria to his but because I haven't been back to the US since we wedded, I am still recognized by my maiden name in the US. I filed for i130 with my maiden name because it says use what's on your US passport. USCIS just sent an RFE yesterday asking for evidence of a bonafide marriage. The evidences I have are our driver's license with matching addresses, bank statements with our matching addresses. Pictures from our 3 weddings (court, Catholic and Nigerian traditional) with both families and several outing pics of us out and about. For the lease issue, my Dad willed a house to me here and we both live in the house. How do I use that as part of the evidence, do I upload my Dad's Will as part of evidence and the electric bill being paid by us but it is still in my Dad's name? Please, I would really appreciate your answers 

 
   
   
   
   


















 
						
							 
						
							


 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	