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meesu#4 K-1 Refused 221(g) in Riyadh (Pakistani National) due to Jan 21 Freeze - Need Post-Freeze Approvals
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CarlosV
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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 DiscussionsI-751 - Green Card Question for Documentation
9:36 pm yesterday
CarlosV
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3 RepliesMy wife is here on 2 yr visa. Daughter on 10 yr visa. Instructions says to submit both green card copies front and back. My wife has hers. Can't find daughters. I do have a photo of the front. Looks like I need to file a I-90 for daughter to get new card. What do I do? Send front and back of wife and front of daughter stating can't find and we ordered a replacement?
NVC questions. Confused rn. Please help :-)
8:17 pm yesterday
Joe Bear
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2 RepliesOk I have questions. Please help. A little confused right now
So our petition was sent to DoS on Feb 5th.
NVC stated they received it on Feb 18th
Today (Feb 25th) we received our NVC case number (after asking for it).
When I try to log in to CEAC it says not found ?
I read somewhere to use just the nvc case number and to put NA in passport number field. I tried this and it accepted it and showed me the following message
IN TRANSIT - Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center
Q1. Is this 100% accurate? NVC have forwarded our case to the consulate just 1 week after receiving it? This website says average time is currently 35 days?
Q2. Why does it say interview date has been provided by NVC? Is this just a generic/standard response?
Q3. I ve heard and read multiple times that you can submit your ds-160 and pay the fee when your status shows in transit . You don t have to actually wait until the consulate receives it as it only takes 5 days to get from nvc to consulate. Should I submit mine now and pay or wait some more?
Thanks in advance for your replies people. I am so confused rn! lol
K-2 Consent Issue
6:55 pm yesterday
ThatJoshGuy
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8 RepliesMy apologies if this is the wrong spot, I didn't see a K-2 section.
Help! So my fiance and her daughter have their interviews next week. My fiance has gathered up documentation and receive medical exams etc. The girl's father has suddenly decided not to sign a notarized letter of consent. We are freaking out a bit because she already has an appointment scheduled. Can she move forward with the interview appointment and take the husband to court afterwards? I'd imagine this will complicate things, but I just don't know to what extent or if we can overcome it. My fiance is from Mexico.
I'm assuming canceling the appointment wouldn't be a good idea either?
K-1 Refused 221(g) in Riyadh (Pakistani National) due to Jan 21 Freeze - Need Post-Freeze Approvals
6:00 pm yesterday
Dallas_Petitioner
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4 RepliesMy fianc e had her K-1 interview yesterday (Feb 24, 2026) at the US Embassy in Riyadh. She is a Pakistani national.
The consular officer issued a 221(g) hold, explicitly citing the January 21 immigration pause for the 75 countries. However, as we all know, the K-1 is legally classified as a nonimmigrant visa and is therefore exempt from this freeze.
Has anyone from Pakistan (or any of the other 74 affected countries) had their K-1 interview after January 21 and were approved, either in Riyadh or elsewhere?
We have had a few people tell us and they were kind enough to share proof that they were issued a K-1 visa after January 21 while belonging to one of the 75 countries impacted by the Immigration Freeze.
I am putting together a packet for my local Congressman/Senator to initiate an inquiry and prove that the Riyadh embassy is misapplying the State Department's directive. Any links to timelines, redacted screenshots of recent approvals, or similar experiences would be incredibly helpful to build this case. Thank you!
Adam Walsh NOID on marriage-based I-130 – harassment conviction only
5:55 pm yesterday
Milinka
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2 RepliesHi everyone,
I m hoping to connect with anyone who has been through something similar because this has been extremely stressful.
My husband (U.S. citizen) filed an I-130 for me (marriage-based AOS, filed August 2025). We just received a Request for Evidence / Notice of Intent to Deny under the Adam Walsh Act.
Here s the background:
In 2020 he was arrested for third-degree assault, child abuse, and domestic violence after an argument with his ex-girlfriend.
The child involved was their infant daughter who was present in the room during the incident.
The child abuse charge was dismissed.
He was ultimately convicted only of misdemeanor harassment.
He successfully completed probation.
There were no injuries to the child and no sex offense involved.
USCIS is now saying that based on his conviction of a specified offense against a minor, the petition may be barred unless he proves he poses no risk beyond a reasonable doubt.
We have an attorney and are preparing a response, but this has been overwhelming.
Has anyone here:
Successfully responded to an Adam Walsh NOID?
Had USCIS treat a non-child conviction as a specified offense because of underlying conduct?
Been approved after proving no risk ?
I m especially interested in real outcomes approvals vs denials ?


