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    #1 Anyone with FTA1 from August still waiting? Vegas FO
    		 - popularity rating: 264 blank avatar Nuni like Bubi
    #2 Issue With usvisa-info.com?
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 204 blank avatar SomethingCreative
    #3 Documents required
    		 - popularity rating: 194 blank avatar nickymicky
    #4 Timeline NVC entry
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 63 Nagpetisyon
    #5 Change passport delivery method - Frankfurt consulate
    K1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 35 Chloé.O98

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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this

    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).

    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!

    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?

    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

    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?
    • 32 replies
     US Citizen with Foreign Fiancé: When and How to Get Married?

    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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    Change passport delivery method - Frankfurt consulate
    9:54 am today

    Chloé.O98



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    Hi everyone,

    I have scheduled my K1 visa interview at the Frankfurt consulate for December. I initially chose the option to have my passport delivered to me once it's ready but I'm now thinking it will be easier to just pick it up at the consulate.

    I see that on the usvisascheduling.com website, the option to change the delivery method is available. Can I just go ahead and change it there? Will that be enough?

    Thank you in advance!



     
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    Anyone with FTA1 from August still waiting? Vegas FO
    1:10 am today

    Nuni like Bubi

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    Hi everyone,

    I had my marriage-based AOS interview on August 7th at the Las Vegas field office.

    Right after the interview, my status showed FTA1 (Interview Completed) and since then I ve had zero updates. No RFE, no review hold, nothing at all.

    I m now a little over 3 months of silence, and I m starting to get anxious.

    Are there others from August (especially Las Vegas) still waiting after FTA1?

    Or anyone who waited 4+ months with only FTA1 and still got approved in the end?

    Any similar timelines or experiences would really help. Thank you!



     
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    Documents required
    10:27 pm yesterday

    nickymicky

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    Hello I am here on non immigrant worker visa and my child is my dependent. What are the forms required to be filed for me and for my child after getting married to a US CITIZEN.

    Thanks



     
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    Issue With usvisa-info.com?
    9:20 pm yesterday

    SomethingCreative

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    Is this a buggy error or am I just missing something? My fiancee's visa got approved and issued(!) at the Bogota embassy, and now it's time to schedule an appointment to pick it up. The email from the embassy says to use this site. Every time I log in, this is all I see. Just the groups page. The blacked out name/email is my fiancee's info - it's plain text, not a link or anything. I've tried with different browsers, even tried using my phone, nada.

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    Timeline NVC entry
    6:12 pm yesterday

    Nagpetisyon



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    Would like to update my profile now that NVC has assigned a case number. But I don't know the date NVC Received my info, only the date case # was communicated to me. Is "NVC Receive" checklist item the date I receive case number?



     
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      Josh B K  »  Cesarr

      Hello @Cesarr. I hope you are doing well. I wanted to check with you to ask if you've received any news from the NVC? Some people with DQ dates in October have started to receive appointments. Did you receive a message? 
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      Buenas Tardes, @AndreaJR. Quise preguntarte si recibiste una cita? Ví en facebook que algunas con DQ fechas en octubre ya han recibido un mensaje asignando su cita. 

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      Thank you for your kind response. Please do you have an idea on how long it takes the USCIS to make a decision to the noir response
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      JeanneAdil  »  Oluchi 1

      you received a NOIR NOT NOID
      you do include the notice when you send your evidence back
       
      you will need to submit it according to the letter you receive
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