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    #1 USC Living Abroad filing I-130 & bad experience with preparer who has sowed doubt
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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this
    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).
    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!
    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?
    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
    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?
    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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    need help :(
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    I m dealing with a confusing situation. I emailed the Israel embassy to have the police certificate sent to the consulate, which should have been done anyway, and we also got our own copy. Then I received a message saying, Please replace this with an acceptable police certificate from the correct issuing authority. Please use our Document Finder at https://nvc.state.gov/find for acceptable documents guidelines. It was frustrating because I followed their instructions and waited so long, only to get that response. Later, another message said, The police certificate required for Israel does not need to be submitted through CEAC. The issuing authority will send the police certificate directly to the interviewing consulate or embassy. Please use our Document Finder at https://nvc.state.gov/find for acceptable documents guidelines. Now I m wondering are there other police clearances I need to get, and if so, from where?



     
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    Post-K1 VISA Interview Address Change for Petitioner
    9:05 pm yesterday

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    Hey all,

    We have already received approval on our visa and my fianc e has booked a flight. In the mean time, I (the US citizen petitionary) am about to move to a new address.

    I'm seeing a lot of conflicting information on how exactly to notify USCIS of this. There's mentions of doing it online through the USCIS portal, but (as shown below) USCIS says don't.

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    I've seen AR-11 mentioned, and I-865 mentioned, but still not sure exactly which or what I'm meant to do.

    Also, once my fianc e moves over, does she also need to fill any of these out?



     
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    Amending DS-260 questions
    6:41 pm yesterday

    Lexie1764



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    Me and my husband have realized we made a few mistakes on his DS-260. We have to adjust the dates of a few of his jobs, and add one. We finally got ahold of his education records, and need to add them.

    Will this be an issue? We plan on amending to fix it before his interview, but just want to be sure.



     
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    K-1 visa proceedings status in banned 75 countries
    4:50 pm yesterday

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    Hi all! My beneficiary is from Pakistan and it is one of the 75 countries that has an immigration pause imposed on them. However, I keep getting mixed responses on whether K-1 visa is also affected as a result of this pause. My question is: for K-1 visa beneficiaries that have gotten an interview date and completed their interview since the pause was imposed, have you been granted a visa? Or were you sent home as a result of this pause with a letter stating that immigration to the U.S. is on hold?

    Also, I will be submitting my I-34 (declaration of financial support) for my fianc when she goes to her interview. However, even though I make double the poverty line for my household income, I don't have enough savings to show my financial strength. If I decide to add an affidavit of support from a family member along with my I-34, would that negatively impact my K-1 case?

    Would appreciate all help/insight on this matter. My fianc and I are currently looking at interview dates to schedule her interview. Thanks!



     
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    K-1 visa proceedings status in banned 75 countries
    4:29 pm yesterday

    sma1600



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    Hi all! My beneficiary is from Pakistan and it is one of the 75 countries that has an immigration pause imposed on them. However, I keep getting mixed responses on whether K-1 visa is also affected as a result of this pause. My question is: for K-1 visa beneficiaries that have gotten an interview date and completed their interview since the pause was imposed, have you been granted a visa? Or were you sent home as a result of this pause with a letter stating that immigration to the U.S. is on hold?

    Would appreciate all help/insight on this matter. My fianc and I are currently looking at interview dates to schedule her interview. Thanks!



     
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