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    #1 Canadian Police Certificate from Australia and Vaccinations
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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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    Manila Interview Appointment after TB Treatment
    8:28 am today

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    Done with my 6 month TB treatment. Told by clinic that I cannot schedule my interview until I get my final sputum result which is in 3 weeks, Jan 20.

    i m done with my biometrics back in May 2025. I can schedule my remedical on Jan 21. But then, the medical results will expire on April 20.

    How can I get an interview slot as early as February so I can make it to the medical results expiry, when as of today, February and March slots are already taken?

    I HAVE A DEADLINE TO CATCH. I HAVE TO BE IN THE US BY APRIL 20.



     
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    Canadian Police Certificate from Australia and Vaccinations
    5:14 am today

    CamBla

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    Hello, I am looking for information from anyone who has applied for a Certified Criminal Record Check For Personal Use from the RCMP in Canada from overseas with a view to supplying this as evidence during the IR-1 visa process. My understanding of the process is as follows:

    1. Fingerprints from Police Station
    2. Send to RCMP through third party website
    3. RCMP review and send the criminal record check back via mail.

    The issue I am having today in Melbourne, Victoria, is that I visited the police station to get the fingerprints and I did not get the fingerprints on a Canadian form but on one that is letter headed Police Victoria. Does anyone know if this is sufficient?

    Separately, the vaccination list on Travel.State.Gov is as follows:

    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Influenza
    • Influenza type b (Hib)
    • Measles
    • Meningococcal
    • Mumps
    • Pneumococcal
    • Pertussis
    • Polio
    • Rotavirus
    • Rubella
    • Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
    • Varicella

    I have checked with my doctor and I have not had a tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, is it recommended to get vaccines before the medical examination before the interview? Additionally, I haven't received a Varicella vaccine because I had chickenpox as a child and the Rotavirus vaccine isn't recommended for adults, has anyone encountered this before?



     
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    Travel to philippines with 10 yr gc
    1:46 am today

    Shams2322

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    Hello all,i am planning to travel with wife for 15 fays this month to Philippines.i received my greencard lastyr.Any thing i need to bring or di ba mahirap pabalik sa US?



     
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    software to help with N400 writing test
    9:13 pm yesterday

    steeeeve

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    I just wrote this app to help people with the N400 writing test

    https://n400helper.itch.io/n400-writing-helper

    This is free, no ads, I'm not advertising a commercial product here, I just wrote this to help my wife study and wanted to share it with the community.

    If you find this useful, please share with your friends and on the internet and let me know if you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvement.

    A note to the mods, is it possible to make a sticky post for software tools to help with N400? Not just mine, whatever is relevant and useful. I'm writing another app for civics test help and will post that in a few days and I may even do one for yes/no question definitions.

    Thanks



     
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    Updated Form I-765, Application for Employment Application Edition
    4:38 pm yesterday

    Edward and Jaycel



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    FYI... Email update from USCIS on a new form Edition

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services <uscis@messages.dhs.gov>

    Good afternoon,

    We recently updated the following USCIS form(s):

    08/21/2025 09:29 AM EDT
    Edition Date: 08/21/25. Starting March 5, 2026, we will accept only the 08/21/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the 01/20/25 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

    For more information, please visit our Forms Updates page.

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