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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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    Things we should talk about this weekend before the big day
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    We have our AOS interview scheduled on monday. We printed all the papers, made copies of every important (and not-so important) document and organized them into folders so that we can pull whatever we are asked for.

    3 more nights though, how should we prepare, what sort of questions should we ask each other, and does anyone have any advice for us?



     
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    Booking k1 visa in Jamaica
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    Hello. Looking for some help and guidance. We are at the stage now of booking an appointment at the Kingston Embassy in Jamaica. I get to the calendar to book our K-1 interview appointment and we get an error message saying, system is busy try again later. Is anyone currently trying to book a K-1 interview in Jamaica and have this issue? Or has someone experienced the same issue before? Please help.



     
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    DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
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    Edward and Jaycel



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    Changes to work permits would reduce meritless applications, processing times, and backlog

    WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations.

    For too long, a fraudulent asylum claim has been an easy path to working in the United States, overwhelming our immigration system with meritless applications, said a DHS Spokesperson. We are proposing an overhaul of the asylum system to enforce the rules and reduce the backlog we inherited from the prior administration. Aliens are not entitled to work while we process their asylum applications. The Trump administration is strengthening the vetting of asylum applicants and restoring integrity to the asylum and work authorization processes.

    Applications for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application have reached a historic high, straining U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) resources. Nearly every illegal alien attempts to exploit the system by applying for asylum. USCIS currently has more than 1.4 million pending affirmative asylum claims, which is equal to the entire population of the state of New Hampshire.

    This rule, if finalized, would reduce the incentive to file frivolous, fraudulent, or otherwise meritless asylum claims by changing filing and eligibility requirements for aliens requesting employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. The agency would focus more of its finite resources on reviewing pending asylum applications, including backlog cases and other pending applications and petitions, and allow our asylum system to prioritize those actually seeking refuge from danger.

    The proposed rule supports President Trump s Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion.

    For more information, please see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register. The 60-day public comment period starts following publication of the Notice.

    DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers


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    Link to the proposed rule: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03595.pdf



     
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    n400 online and documents checklist
    2:31 pm today

    tahm



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    I want to file the n400 online but as soon I as click the form there is a requirements list before you begin that only mention stuff about the 5-year rule. No mention of 3 years rule (which is the one I'm going to file under). Is it still ok for me to file online still?
    Also is this list of documents ok?

    LPR Card (Green Card): A copy of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) (both sides)
    Continuous Residence and physical presence documentation for the last 3 years:
    1. Rent or mortgage statements,
    2. Bank, credit card, or loan statements showing regular transactions; (Do I have to upload all of the statements for 3 years?)
    3. Proof of car registration and insurance.
    4. Your passport showing entry and exit stamps; (Do I have to upload all pages even the blank ones?)
    A copy of your marriage certificate.
    Evidence of U.S. citizenship for spouse for the last 3 years, generally a copy of your spouse s:
    1. U.S. birth certificate.
    Evidence of Commingling of Finances
    1. Statement of Joint Bank Account
    2. IRS tax transcripts
    3. Copy of Joint utility bills - electricity
    4. Copy of joint health insurance
    5. Copy of joint auto insurance
    6. Copy of life insurance beneficiary
    Photographs (Is it necessary for n400? I didn't read anything about it on the official list of documents)

    Am I missing anything? And about a letter requesting the combo interview with my pending I-751. Do I send it with the documents for the n400 or do I file it first and send it later?



     
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    Hello anyone checkin at 12/2025
    12:10 pm today

    tylerMI

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    I checkin at denver airport 12/2025. Payfee for greencard at 11/2025.Until now ( 2month) im not receive my greencard, check status still Already payment fee. How can i check my greencard. Thank you.



     
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