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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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    time frame for duplicate i797 48 month extension letter
    4:26 pm today

    Caleta



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    Recently applied for ROC and received notice in uscis account with extension, however due to either my error or uscis missing apartment number hard original copy not received. ( To be honest didnt realise you would be sent one )

    I contacted online Emma but then referred to tier 2 , and waiting for this call back.

    as its over 30 days i wondered should i just apply for duplicate and has anyone recently done this and how long does it take. I was hoping to travel next month back to Uk

    Thanks for any help



     
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    Family member soon to pass away. Advice needed
    3:32 pm today

    photomile



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    Hello everyone. It's been many many years since I've been on this forums and my own Visa journey. And a lot has happened in these few years.

    Unfortunatley a few days ago I learned that my mother is likely going to pass within the next month or two. This news came as a complete shock, and truthfully, death is always complicated but I fear it's even more complicated living in the USA while a parent is back home. I've no idea where to begin or what I'll need to do on the day it happens, or whether there are lawyers or solicitors I'll need to work with that are specific to expats like me dealing with a family members death in another country.

    In short, I'm lost. And as someone that tries to plan all the time, a coping mechanism for me is trying to get things ready, lined up, for when the day occurs so that I don't have to worry about it.

    I haven't dealt with death of a family member before. And I've no brothers or sisters who can help me. Of course I'm planning to come back to the UK and stay for a while. But yeah... that's about all I know, other than my mother has given me lasting power of attorney.



     
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    How long should visitations be? For evidence
    2:37 pm today

    Hank63452

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    Hi guys, I want to visit my spouse overseas, I m thinking 13-15 days. Is this long enough? I d assume longer the better but the petitioner also have to worry about income requirements.



     
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    Another quick question sorry
    11:24 am today

    SquirtySplashy

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    Just been wondering, how long on average does it take to receive the receipt notice in the post from filling you I-129F and them receiving it?

    if anyone could give me an idea it would be greatly appreciated



     
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    Does spouse of joint sponsor need to fill I-864A?
    10:57 am today

    Joleena



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    My husband and I are currently living with his parents. We would need his mother as joint sponsor for I-864. So does his father need to fill out I-864a?

    His parents file taxes jointly, but his mother herself already meets the requirement (above poverty line). From my research his father doesn t need to fill out 864a even though they file their taxes together, but I ve seen people saying it s necessary and some even got RFE for that. Does anyone have any suggestion or experience to share?



     
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