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    #1 N-400 Online saved information
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    #2 DCF can the petitioner fly before completing the whole process
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    #3 J1 Trainee extension
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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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    Change of Address while waiting for NVC case number after USCIS approval
    1:07 pm today

    Ethan G

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    My I-129F petition for my foreign fiance (who is from Uganda) got approved and I'm waiting to receive a case number from NVC. She is about to move from the address that I used when filling out the I-129F form. How should I handle her change of address?

    Thanks!



     
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    DCF can the petitioner fly before completing the whole process
    6:47 am today

    BGROAD26

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    My wife is american and we are doing a DCF process in Brussels for me (the huband).

    My wife has a new job, in the usa, and we werre in the embassy on friday. Now we have to do a medical check, fill in the affidavit of support, etc.

    we are looking at flights.

    My wife starts in januari 5th and she wants to fly to the states end of december, to get set up.

    but we do not know when i will get my greencard.

    Can she fly ahead, or does she have to be here for the whole process?



     
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    Global Citizenship of Indonesia
    4:31 am today

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    https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-grants-unlimited-stay-permit-former-citizens-lieu-dual-citizenship-2025-11-24/

    ...former Indonesian citizens, foreign nationals of Indonesian descent up to the second degree, and children from mixed marriages would be eligible to apply.



     
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    J1 Trainee extension
    12:28 am today

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    I m from Montenegro and I m on a J-1 Trainee visa in the software development category. When I applied, I had the option to choose between a 12-month or 18-month program. I chose 12 months, but now I want to extend it to the full 18.

    My DS-2019 says I am not subject to the 2-year home residency requirement. My question is: if I extend my program to 18 months, could that change and make me subject to the 2-year rule?

    I m asking because my coworkers who are from Jamaica, Colombia, Brazil, etc. are on 18-month programs and they all have the 2-year requirement.



     
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    N400 Fee Reduction
    9:56 pm yesterday

    kkeys

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    Hello!

    I am filing for my N-400 under the 3 year marriage rule.

    I am not sure how to decide if I am eligible for the fee reduction.

    Do we go off the last filed year taxes? Or what this year should be? Or what?

    My income is 58k, salary based.

    My husband's income is where we are confused. He quit his retail job in March 2025. He has been self employed since. He is a sole menber LLC. We have not filed taxes for 2025 yet. This is the first year that he has been fulltime self employed. We have a gross amount the business has taken in this year. We're confused on what/how we would report his income for immigration, if at all.

    Do we calculate what he pulls each month as a paycheck? Say nothing? Say last year's tax numbers??

    I feel like we should be asking a professional about it, but I'm not even sure what professional to ask...? An immigration lawyer ? An accountant??

    Appreciate any and all insight!



     
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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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      you received a NOIR NOT NOID
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