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Petrisaint Mpaka posted a topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures,
I applied for the DV lottery 2025 and hope to be selected this year. My fiancé and I discovered that there is a fiancé visa for the USA. Do you think if we apply for the K1 visa but are selected for the DV lottery that we can stop the fiancé visa process? What are the timelines and options here :)?-
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Confused about steps after marriage
SP1988 posted a topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas,
My fiancee arrived last month on K1 fiance visa and we got married yesterday. It seems from what I have seen online that I made a mistake by not getting SSN prior to marriage? I am going to the SSN office on Monday to gather more information... also worried about employment authorization and travel authorization(s). Thanks for any insights!-
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Tourist visa cancelled by CBP agent. Can we still get a CR1 or K1 Visa?
yotajeeper posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
Upon my gf's most recent arrival, her tourist visa was cancelled at the airport due to her frequent visits last year and suspicion of working here. She was denied entry and sent back same day. Is a CR1 or K1 visa process an option still? I would appreciate any advice or tips you can provide!-
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Recent Immigration DiscussionsFiling Out Form I-485 10:52 pm today
AHRA
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1 RepliesHi everyone, I was just wondering what should I answer in Form I-485 Part 2
2. Are you applying for adjustment based on the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i)? YES or NO?
and what does it mean by Supplement A? Does it mean I need to file Supplement A too?
EDITING FORM DS260 -IV APPLICATION IN NVC PORTAL 8:23 pm today
Winter_water
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1 RepliesPlease how can I edit just one line under background and declaration section of form DS260?. Form completed but the entire document submission by the applicant is not not done yet.
I-131 Travel Permit for green card holder - RFE 5:20 pm today
Mira_Singh
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2 RepliesMy mom is a green card holder and had applied for I-131, she had to travel overseas due to death in the family. She recently came back to the US after 10 months without any issues at entry.
We just received an RFE related to the I-131 application saying the following
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Please check the appropriate box regarding if there is a new G-28. Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, additional fees, additional forms etc.
Yes there is:
A New G-28
Additional Forms
Additional Fees
Other:
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We are very confused since we are not using any sort of lawyer and did not have a G-28. I am not sure what to select in the above options and how to respond to this RFE. Any help is greatly appreciated
Would remarrying someone from the same country cause issues when I apply for citizenship? 1:23 pm today
jgrocio393
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5 RepliesHi everyone,
I have a 10 year green card that I got in 2023, from being married to my ex spouse (we were married for 5 years). We finalized the divorce this April and I started dating someone long distance from the same country I immigrated from (Canada) a few months later.
I was wondering, would there be a problem when I apply for citizenship based on physical presence if I were to hypothetically marry this person from the same country before I apply?
Thanks!
Submitted I-130 online, do I still attach marriage certificate with I-485? 12:53 pm today
John130
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2 RepliesHi all,
I recently got married to a USC and currently preparing my AOS application (from F-1 OPT to LPR).
I submitted my I-130 application (online) couple weeks ago and now wrapping up my I-485 (paper), but wanted to make sure whether I need my marriage certificate with the packet.
(Page 12 of I-485 instruction)
The instruction for I-485 says to submit the marriage certificate if I'm filing as the derivative applicant spouse (which I am not, I'm the principal applicant & immediate relative of USC). My understanding is that I don't need to include my marriage certificate since the I-485 doesn't require it and I already submitted all of it in my I-130 application.
Is my understanding correct, or should I still attach my marriage certificate?
Thanks for your help in advance!