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    #1 CR1 - i130 filing
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    - popularity rating: 2170 blank avatar Macci222
    #2 Traveling as Green Card Holder
    Work and Travel Discussion
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    #3 Can she travel to Hawaii or wait?
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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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    Issue adding receipt number to my wife's existing USCIS account - Currently in Removal of Conditions stage
    9:18 pm yesterday

    CG DK



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    Hello, hopefully this is the correct location to post this question. My wife is currently undergoing her removal of conditions review and has received the notice in the mail with a new receipt # to add to her USCIS account, which was previously created during the Adjustment of Status, etc... But when attempting to add the receipt number to her existing USCIS account it gives an error that the case can not be added because it already exists on a different account. Is there any potential issue with creating a second USCIS account for her to monitor this new case for her RoC? Has anyone else experienced this happening? Can/should the two account be consolidated, or should I just leave it alone and move forward with the new one?



     
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    Can she travel to Hawaii or wait?
    8:55 pm yesterday

    Chene

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    So my family is traveling to Hawaii in july 2026.my wife has 10 green card plus California id.her Dominican passport expires in june.can she travel or she needs to get the Dominican passport renewed? Shes in the process of renewing the Dominican passport.its a long slow process (long story)



     
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    CR1 - i130 filing
    1:17 pm yesterday

    Macci222

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    Recently, my wife and I have decided to apply for a spouse visa for me through the CR1 visa program. We're currently weighing our options: doing it ourselves, hiring a lawyer, or using an online service.

    Here are our concerns:

    * Doing it ourselves: I'm worried that we might make mistakes that could jeopardize our application. Since we've never gone through this process before, it feels a bit overwhelming. My wife believes it's manageable because she's watched some YouTube tutorials, but I still have doubts.

    * Hiring an immigration lawyer:This seems like the best option, but the lawyer we contacted quoted us $8,000, which we simply can't afford right now.

    * Using an online service like RapidVisa: I've read many reviews, and unfortunately, most of them are good worse and not pleasant, infact through reviews alot of people advice to DIY instead of RV

    I would really appreciate your opinions and advice. How did you file your application? Which option did you use.

    We've been hesitant about this for a while, and I could really use a bit of guidance or motivation to help us decide on the right path.

    Thank you so much in advance!



     
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    Traveling as Green Card Holder
    6:42 am yesterday

    orzxela

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    Hello Everyone,

    My wife has been a green card holder since March 2024 when we entered on CR1 (consulate processing).

    We have filed for I-751 and have received a 48 month extension letter.

    Since obtaining and immigrating to the US we have been traveling quite often - mostly for work.

    We attend a twice a year trade show for work (work together under my LLC) in Asia. Once in the spring and once in the fall.

    So we are out of the country for two months in the spring and two months in the fall as we visit and stay with her family in South Korea while we are in Asia.

    Usually we travel to a couple more countries while we are in Asia as we enjoy traveling as one of our hobbies.

    Would this raise an issue with CPB if we are out of the country 4 months out of the year in this pattern? We do get a bit nervous everytime we return home to the US and are in line for immigration even though we know we should be able to pass through without much problems.

    We currently do not have Global Entry so we are looking into applying if it makes things easier. Will also be filing for N400 later on in the year.

    Any advice or insight would be appreciated! Thank you!



     
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    Email update
    6:44 pm yesterday

    Franklocks2000



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    I am the petitioner and just received an update that our K-1 has been forwarded to NVC. However, I undesrtand when the case is ready, NVC with serve the interview notice via email. Given that the I-129F package has only the petitioner's email address, is there an avenue to notify NVC or update the application to include the beneficiary's email address? Your VJ community input are always appreciated.



     
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