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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 SSN After Marriage (K1 VISA) - 
MoriCra#2 DHS halts TSA Precheck & Global Entry
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EatBulaga#3 In my situation, is it required to file Change of Address?
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Bubbles19687
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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 DiscussionsTrips over 180 days 
4:15 pm today
Bubbles19687
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1 RepliesAnyone got any experience on trips over 180 days applying for N400. Trip was to care for mother who needed end of life care. How long do I need to wait after trip to apply?
In my situation, is it required to file Change of Address? 12:01 pm today
Baasirf
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2 RepliesI am an LPR and have filed I-130 for my wife who is also in the US. Just now, I have moved to a different state for employment while wife staying put at our permanent address in Connecticut for now (temporarily). That permanent address is what we both have listed in all our I-130 and I-1485 filings and in our respective USCIS online accounts.
My current situation is that I might move back to CT if the new job in the different state does not work out well for me in the next 2, 3 months. For this reason, I am also not planning on changing my driving license. In this situation, do I still need to file the USCIS Change of Address (even if only for physical address change and not the mailing address)? and would this physical change of address cause our I-130 case to move to some other processing center and/or cause delays?
DHS halts TSA Precheck & Global Entry 7:57 am today
EatBulaga
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3 RepliesNot a good time to travel, especially with this very short notice. LPR and US citizens are eligible for both TSA Precheck and Global Entry.
I have been advocating both programs for years with the extra background check by the DHS to complement the immigration journey.
Hope this temporary suspension ends soon for the sake of all travelers.
SSN After Marriage (K1 VISA) 6:28 pm yesterday
MoriCra
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14 RepliesI would like to ask if it's OK to apply for SSN after marriage. My fiance's arrival would be around end of march and were applying for marriage license by 1st week of April and 3rd week of April will be our wedding ceremony. will there be any issue with this steps?
Parents Name i-129f 2:30 pm yesterday
avlfutbol
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4 RepliesBasic Question-Petitioner mother has remarried and changed her name. On question 32a-32c, would I use her name as born, her name at my birth, or her remarried name? Thanks in advance.
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