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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).
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!
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?
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
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?
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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Recent Immigration Discussions129F Processing time 
3:18 pm today
Zeeshan0321
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2 RepliesAs of Nov 2025 the I130 processing times on the USCIS website is around 17 months and processing time for 129f is 10 months. I know in past K-3 was thought to be useless to apply, as in most of the cases I130 would get approved before k-3.
But as now with I130 time being greater than K-3, wouldn't K-3 should be useful now ?? Any thoughts ?
Biometrics, CR1 12:56 pm today
cluelessinny2
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3 RepliesMy wife has to travel for the interview/biometrics i noticed it was a 2 day wait, my question is what is the furthest it can done, our plan was she has to travel a month before for her physical then back for interview but i seen its at least a two day wait to do Biometrics, can we do them when she is there for medical
K1 fiance visa - may 2025 filers? 8:12 am today
Dominic828
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3 RepliesI'm so sorry if there is a thread for this I couldn't find it.
But has anyone who filed in May 2025 been approved? Any updates
Swedish Personbevis, does it need to be apostilled? 5:41 am today
Linn_Carlos
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1 RepliesHi there!
I have searched online for hours and hours including in this forum and have gotten none the wiser. So I thought i could attempt to get the info by making a post.
Is there any fellow Swede here that knows if the Personbevis needs to be apostilled? If yes, only for the visa interview?
Do they also accept the Personbevis if you present the English version that Skatteverket provides and stamps? Ive read that some people had to request it in Swedish and then get it translated... which makes zero sense!
Thank you so much in advance!
GHANA(ACCRA), current DQTO IL timeline update? 3:52 am today
KukusWife
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2 RepliesHello VJ family, please does anyone know the recent timeline in Accra, Ghana after DQ? How long did it take from Documentarily Qualified(DQ) to receiving interview Letter(IL)? Thank you.
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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· 0 replies
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you received a NOIR NOT NOID· 3 replies
you do include the notice when you send your evidence back
you will need to submit it according to the letter you receive
with actual proof that each and every issue the CO came up with is mistaken
Example: actual proof is sending dated messages that prove your case -not just saying "we talked of that" or "we did that"
proof of all visits are boarding passes not itinerary
read flags?
like big age difference
little actual in person time together is limited
marriage on 1 st trip
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