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Trending Immigration DiscussionsTopic Popularity Poster #1 Change of Citizenship
K1 Visa Discussion- 
Devoted 5976#2 Green Card Expiring but need to return to UK
Changes in Family Discussion- 
QueenComley#3 I-751 filed jointly, then divorced and needs ammendment.
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Sorai833#4 Is ~$39K income enough for I-864 (household of 2) â recent experiences? - 
mark1212
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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 DiscussionsIs ~$39K income enough for I-864 (household of 2) – recent experiences? 
12:26 am today
mark1212
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1 RepliesHi everyone,
I m in the process of filing a marriage-based green card and wanted to get some insight from others who ve been through this.
My spouse is the sponsor, and our household size is just 2 (no dependents). Based on the latest tax transcript:
Total income: ~$39,000
W-2 income: ~$37,800 (stable employment)
Small additional self-employment income
From what I understand, this is above the 125% poverty guideline for a household of 2, but I ve seen mixed experiences online.
Has anyone here successfully filed with a similar income level?
Did USCIS accept it without issues?
Were you asked for a joint sponsor anyway?
How important was current income vs tax return income in your case?
Any recent experiences or advice would really help. Thanks in advance!
I-751 filed jointly, then divorced and needs ammendment. 6:59 pm yesterday
Sorai833
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2 RepliesHello all,
Just want to get confirmation that I'm doing this process right. We filed the i-751 jointly, but then got divorced a year later. Once the divorce was approved, I immediately sent in a letter to request the i-751 to be amended to a divorce waiver, and then I also uploaded the final divorce decree through the online portal. Is going through the online portal good? Do I need to send the amendment request letter and the final divorce decree through the mail? Is there anything I'm missing?
Thank you,
Change of Citizenship 6:42 pm yesterday
Devoted 5976
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9 RepliesI submitted a petition for K1 and K2 for my Chinese citizen fiance and her daughter both residing in Canada on tourist visas. The daughter was born in China and had Chinese passport as does her mother. I filled the petition requesting interveiw in Canada. Petition was filed in August 1025. Since then Daughter has now received her Canadian citizenship and passport due to her father being Canadian citizen. Should i somehow file an "amendment " showing daughters new status ?
Green Card Expiring but need to return to UK 9:43 am yesterday
QueenComley
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4 RepliesI am originally from the UK. I have a 10 year green card - It needs to be renewed March 2027. I have just received the news that my Father has Lung Cancer. I will be returning back to the UK this summer for a few weeks to be with him. Right now he seems in good spirit and is undergoing various tests to see how advanced the cancer , if it has spread and what the treatment plan will be (We find out next week). Once I have made my initial visit back to the UK I plan to apply to get my green card renewed. I have heard that there is a long wait time for this - I'm scared I will get the dreaded call to come home while my green card is in the process of renewal and that I have not received my new one. Is there a document that USCIS can issue for me to travel back and forth to the UK while my new green card application will be pending?
Paying for green card processing 8:01 pm yesterday
AileenRico42
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4 RepliesHave anyone receive a notice to pay for green card processing after arriving USA? Is that the next step?
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