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    IR1/CR1 Visa Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 1128 blank avatar dode93
    #2 Bringing an adult nephew from China to the USA
    Permanent Resident Family Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 288 blank avatar moondog1001
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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?
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     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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    Bringing an adult nephew from China to the USA
    9:20 am today

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    I'm US citizen; wife is Chinese citizen with Permanent Residence. We'd like our nephew to come to the US for an extended period of time and possibly also become a PR. Is this feasible? Which visa type should he apply for and can we "sponsor" him in some way? Thanks in advance!



     
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    N400
    9:03 am today

    Arnelyh

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    I had my naturalization interview last March 31. I was approved and says online oath ceremony will be delivered. Today the update says different. Case still being processed. Hopefully I will get the letter today.



     
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    I-751 April 2026 Filers
    6:58 pm yesterday

    JnW

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    Starting a general thread for April filings.

    Sent ours off today, filed online.

    Who else filed in April?



     
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    DCF (Direct Consular Filing) London, due to deployment military emergency
    6:31 pm yesterday

    LoveBetweenUs



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    I was recently accepted to file the I-130 at the U.S Embassy in London due to military emergency (deployment). According to what I have read, this only applies to situations beyond a regular deployment but the Embassy do not specify what they consider this to be. However, our case was accepted and so I am making this post so that anyone in the same boat can ask questions.

    Note that in order to file the i-130 directly using this route, you must not have submitted your I-130 already via the usual USCIS route.

    From start to finish this process will probably take about 4 months.



     
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    CEAC Status Ready.... Do we wait?
    3:20 pm yesterday

    TomAye

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    Today our status updated to Ready but the instructions say to wait until contacted to do anything. I have seen in the past that most just filled out ds160 before receiving instructions. Is this still the case? TIA



     
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