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Aquabac#2 Peruvian Birth Certificate for I-130 denied
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James Alexander#3 LPR applying for a spouse
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Paul&Oxana#4 June 2025 i-130 filers! (no AOS)
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dualcanus#5 Flu vaccine?
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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?"- 20 replies
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 DiscussionsLPR applying for a spouse
5:56 am today
Paul&Oxana
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3 RepliesHi,
My daughter is an LPR , a year ago she applied for her husband after they married outside of US.
How long it will take review the petition I 130 for them?
Thank you in advance
June 2025 i-130 filers! (no AOS)
12:03 am today
dualcanus
Read 74 Times
2 RepliesHi y all, I wanted to start a thread for those like me who filed an i-130 in June 2025.
My infant daughter is still waiting to be approved but my 2yr old son and husband have submitted documents to NVC.
(she s behind because she was just born in 2025)
Share your timelines, thoughts, etc!
Flu vaccine?
11:54 pm yesterday
ope
Read 57 Times
2 RepliesHi, I was wondering if I would need to have the flu vaccine for the green card interview? I had my K1 medical before flu season so didn t need the flu vaccine so it was marked as complete, but my green card interview will be in flu season.
Thank you!
Friend was scammed. Is there recourse?
7:43 pm yesterday
Aquabac
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4 RepliesMy friend was scammed.
IMO This is a perfect example of why USCIS demands so much evidence
Here's the background:
He met a woman online years ago.
They got engaged like 6 or maybe 7 years ago and while at the beginning I saw many red flags they seemed happy and it wasn't my business.
I even met the woman when I visited my GF at the time and she seemed very nice.
She was certainly a drama queen though and always sick with mystery ailments.She kept postponing her visa appointments due to illness and even lied about her CFO.
She told him that she failed because they asked her if she knew the Filipino consulate's phone # in the state in the US she would be in and because she did not have it memorized they failed her. Yeah. BS
Then she got approval and my friend booked her flight and her mother supposedly had a stroke and was in a Coma. So it was further delayed.
Then her visa expired. He was mad and they broke up but kept speaking.
He thought she just didn't want to leave her family
He went on vacation to Thailand and she surprised him and met him there and they rekindled their relationship
They tried to reapply or reinstate the K1 visa but of course there were problems and more delays.
Then he was contacted by another American.Seems he was dating her for several years too.
Gave her an ipad and for whatever reason he suspected something and checked it.
Turns out she was seeing 4 or more guys and had photos and correspondence on the ipad.
He found my friends info and contacted him.
Shared photos of her with him and the other guys to prove she was a scammer
He has notified USCIS and revoked his support for the K1 visa.
My question is this;
Does he have any recourse to make a fraud complaint with USCIS so she is on file as a scammer?
This may help the next poor SOB if she gets engaged to another American.
Does USCIS even care about this kind of thing?
Peruvian Birth Certificate for I-130 denied
3:59 pm yesterday
James Alexander
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4 RepliesHello, my wife who is now a US Citizen applied to bring her mother to the US from Peru. We received a request for additional evidence saying her birth certificate did not meet the requirements. The letter includes several requirements and then says "All certificates must bear the seal of either the Provincial or District Council and, for immigrant visa processing, must be certified by the Chief of the Registro Nacional de Identificacion Y Estado Civil (RENIEC) office that certifies the documents. Her birth certificate was issued by the Municipalidad Metropolitana De Lima and carries the seals and certification as well as a stamp that states it is a legal copy of her original birth certificate.
Does anyone know why this document was rejected and how to get the proper version? We are confused and do not know what to do next.


