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Got DQ today for my husband's CR-1... I was curious to see if anyone has received the IL earlier than expected, which I believe right now is 6 months according to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

We are feeling the fatigue since we started this process last August, I know there have been worse cases and we are grateful that things are moving along. Just missing him a lot since I haven't been able to see him since April this year. Thanks for any insight!

Has anyone had an K1 interview as the beneficiary but had a conviction. My partner is stressing about the interview and I want to gain insight to calm nerves.

• How was the experience?
• What questions were asked?
• What documentation did you take alongside your police records?
• Did you get approved?
• Did you use a lawyer?

Thank you in advance!

Hi all! My fianc (USC) and I (PH) submitted our I-129F petition in October this year, and we received the I-797C notice 5 days later. Now we're just waiting for our case to be approved. Does anyone here have experience with processing their K-1 visa in Japan? Not necessarily PH passport holders, but the same situation as mine. How long did you wait for your case to be approved?

What are the important things I should do while waiting for our approval?

I currently work in Japan, so we're processing the K-1 here.

I appreciate your input. Thank you!

My fianc e was denied K-1 due to drug abuse. She is eligible to go back next month for another medical examination and to complete the interview using the same K-1 application. The consulate could not give me any information when I emailed them. I m wondering if anyone knows what paperwork should actually be updated and what is fine to take from the first packet.

A gentleman on here told me his lawyer said to update the DS-160 and letters of intent with the dates now. I don t understand how to update the DS-160 considering there s no way to make another appointment using the first K-1 application process.

Anything regarding a second medical examination/interview attempt helps here- I have little to no information.

Hi everyone,

I m hoping to get some advice on what would be the next best steps regarding my husband's (LPR) N400 application/his process to naturalization.

My husband (LPR) recently submitted his N400 application (October 2025). We have separated (same household but officially no longer together) and started divorce discussions. Technically, he will hit the LPR 5 year mark in April 2026 as (received his conditional green card in April 2021; conditions removed in 2023).

He has not received an official interview date yet.

From all I have read so far, right now it seems like he should wait until his interview and answer everything truthfully. So I guess my question is - should I wait to file divorce until after his interview? Does it even matter since he will need to answer truthfully about the separation?

I recognize he may get declined during his interview (depending when it is) and have to reapply as a 5 year applicant. I also read there is a potential his naturalization could move forward if he s at 5 years+ when the interview happens.

Any advice on would be greatly appreciated. For the record, my husband and I are still on good terms but our relationship is irreconcilable so an urgent divorce filing is not needed, although I would prefer to not delay longer than I might need to.

Thank you!