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Community SpotlightDV Lottery of K1 Visa - Can I file for both?
Petrisaint Mpaka posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures,
I applied for the DV lottery 2025 and hope to be selected this year. My fiancé and I discovered that there is a fiancé visa for the USA. Do you think if we apply for the K1 visa but are selected for the DV lottery that we can stop the fiancé visa process? What are the timelines and options here :)?-
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Confused about steps after marriage
SP1988 posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,
My fiancee arrived last month on K1 fiance visa and we got married yesterday. It seems from what I have seen online that I made a mistake by not getting SSN prior to marriage? I am going to the SSN office on Monday to gather more information... also worried about employment authorization and travel authorization(s). Thanks for any insights!-
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Tourist visa cancelled by CBP agent. Can we still get a CR1 or K1 Visa?
yotajeeper posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
Upon my gf's most recent arrival, her tourist visa was cancelled at the airport due to her frequent visits last year and suspicion of working here. She was denied entry and sent back same day. Is a CR1 or K1 visa process an option still? I would appreciate any advice or tips you can provide!-
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Recent Immigration DiscussionsK1 - AOS Proof of Address 8:36 pm today
ScarletWitch6x
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1 RepliesHi there, I have a potentially stupid question.
My fiance is coming here on his K1 Visa in December. I am trying to get everything in order that I can before he is here in order to make everything a bit easier for him. Most banks and other agencies will require a proof of address, and I believe the easist is going to be adding him to a utility bill. I'm hoping/thinking I can get him added to at least one without a SSN.
My question is....is there an issue with adding his name to utility bills too early? Would it have a negative impact somewhere along the line?
Thank you!
My lawyer wrote “shred” in the back of my original i-797 7:51 pm today
angelasspadaro
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1 RepliesHe mailed the notice of action 3 months ago and I just noticed that he wrote shred in the back of it. And I need to travel next week? What s my solution here?
Do they call from private numbers? VJ shows overdue and worried I missed a call from USCIS 7:30 pm today
Drew3435
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1 RepliesHello. VJ is showing my approval is now past due.
I had two missed calls on October 5th from Private Number. They were blocked and I didn't notice them. I was expecting that if/when they did call it would come from a 202 area code number.
My case still shows 4 months estimate in the portal. I have heard they will put minimal effort into contacting you and then just close the case out due to being unreachable. I tried calling in but it won't send me to an agent, and the portal says I can't send a message to check on case status.
Was this USCIS trying to get in touch? Will they send correspondence through the portal or mail before closing the petition out? Is there anything I can / should do proactively?
Thanks.
Looking for Whatsapp group for Brazil for CR1 process 6:55 pm today
Laurc05
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1 RepliesSorry if this is the wrong place to post this...
Wondering if anyone knows of a WhatsApp group for people in Brazil waiting for CR1 or IR1?
I-130 51a, Beneficiary's Employment Information for PhD on Stipend and F-1 Visa 6:48 pm today
fujifabric
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2 RepliesMy beneficiary and spouse who is currently in a PhD program with a stipend (which means filling in W-2 forms every year). Are they considered "unemployed" because they are technically a student, or do need to count their university as an employer due to the stipend?
Thank you!