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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Paris Embassy; Case at CEAC Says Ready but No Communication Received from Paris
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Danicka
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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 Discussionsafter marriage 
9:24 pm today
flyboyof3
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1 RepliesMy wife and I got married 2 weeks ago. what do we do now after the marriage for the next paperwork.
Unpaid Leave/absent and Affidavit of support 9:22 pm today
Sunny3
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1 RepliesMy husband is currently working, but he has been for almost 2 months without a paycheck because of an issue with a badge at work. Can that be a problem when we have to complete the Affidavit of Support? Should he mention that?
K1 Visa Processing Time 8:11 pm today
Danicka
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2 RepliesHello! I am new here and I'm please to meet everyone. It has been 7 months and 2 weeks since we had our NOA1 but until now, we still haven't got our NOA2 yet USCIS is already processing for August 2025 fillers. Can I ask if someone is going through the same case as ours? Can we even inquire to USCIS about this or we just wait?
Paris Embassy; Case at CEAC Says Ready but No Communication Received from Paris 9:25 am today
VinceW17
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8 RepliesHello, I just wanted to see if anybody else had this experience working with the paris consulate, I searched back and got mixed results. I contacted NVC initially in January and they said the consulate had not received it yet, and I contacted them start of this month because I had not received any communication from Paris and they gave me my case number. I checked CEAC and the status was already "READY", but me or my fianc has not received any paper letters or emails from Paris, and my NOA2 says it expires end of this month. Are we good to go ahead and try scheduling the interview, doing medical and such? I want to make sure she doesn't need a specific interview letter or anything. Is there a good way to contact Paris in case I need an extension? I sent ParisIV email address an email but I have yet to get a response.
Thank you very much!
LPR applying for a spouse 5:56 am today
Paul&Oxana
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4 RepliesHi,
My daughter is an LPR , a year ago she applied for her husband after they married outside of US.
How long it will take review the petition I 130 for them?
Thank you in advance
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