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    #1 Overstayed k1 visa by 1 month but green card approved
    Work and Travel Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 1899 blank avatar mmillar26
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    Citizenship Discussion    		 - popularity rating: 560 CTCarGUY
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    PSA: If entering the USA 2 years after marriage, kindly remind the immigration officer of this

    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).

    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!

    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?

    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

    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?

    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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    I-751 Process
    8:53 am today

    CarlosV



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    Didn't know where to submit this.

    My wife visa needs to be renewed in March 2026. Plan to file this form in January 2026.

    Do we send a payment of $1,050?

    Do we need to submit evidence?

    Any idea how long it takes to hear back? How long the process is?

    Any info is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks



     
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    Anyone else waiting on NVC? Nearly 60 days.
    1:39 am today

    hamorflic247



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    We're hoping this week they FINALLY give us a case number and send the k1 petition to manilla already. I'm not sure why it takes 60 days (according to them) to do this but I'm also not sure why it took almost 9 months for uscis to do their job. jeez we would like at least this stuff to be done before the end of the year, see SOME progress. Been here since may with my fiance and this thing hasn't even left the usa left. It's always so crazy to me how the us gov expects people to just wait and keep their life on hold.



     
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    Adjustement of statutory since 2024 of January no update
    10:29 pm yesterday

    EBBC

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    Did someone already request a case transfer to Hialeah and still waiting for an djustement and never have any update for form c09. And i485



     
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    I-129F/K1 Rejection
    7:04 pm yesterday

    Lizzie2809

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    Our K1 petition was filed this week, my fiance didn't expect them to try to take the funds till next week so he didn't put it on the CC yet in cause other random things hit. He was going to put it today (sunday), however USCIS tried to run the payment on Friday so of course it was declined as the funds weren't on the card yet. We know that the policy is they try for the payment once then reject according to the USCIS website and send back the package. Has anyone had this happen? And if yes how long did it take for them to send the package back? Should we just try to refile with a new package?



     
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    Citizenship After Divorce
    6:10 pm yesterday

    CTCarGUY



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    Hello guys and girls. I just applied for citizenship in October. My timeline si

    Marriedto USC Aug 2016

    Received 2 year GC in Feb 2018

    Applied jointly for ROC Jan 2020

    10 Yr GC received in Nov 2020 No Interview

    Divorced in May 2021

    Remarried in December 2022 to another USC

    Have a baby in 2025

    was married for 4 year and 9 months the first time around. Been married almost 3 years now.

    am I gonna face some scrutiny during my interview? I ve heard yes and also have heard no since I was married for almost 5 years and ROC was approved jointly with no interview.

    Just very anxious here. How should I prepare myself.



     
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      Sad. Mailed cancellation request to NVC because beneficiary does not now want to marry or come to USA. 
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      Josh B K  »  Cesarr

      Hello @Cesarr. I hope you are doing well. I wanted to check with you to ask if you've received any news from the NVC? Some people with DQ dates in October have started to receive appointments. Did you receive a message? 
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      Josh B K  »  AndreaJR

      Buenas Tardes, @AndreaJR. Quise preguntarte si recibiste una cita? Ví en facebook que algunas con DQ fechas en octubre ya han recibido un mensaje asignando su cita. 

      Tienes noticies? 
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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
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      JeanneAdil  »  Oluchi 1

      you received a NOIR NOT NOID
      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 
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