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Visas - What are your options? Which visa is for what purpose and how they compare. If you are unsure of your options, this is the forum for you.

Drop in and introduce yourself to our community. Please do not post immigration related questions in this forum.

For topics relating to the initial filing stage that don't fit into the sub forums in this category. Includes Approvals and Denials

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I-130 Only - USC, LPR, Family Preferences - for IV	I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition (USC) - for K1 visa
I-129f + I-130 Spouse of USC - for K3 Visa

For topics relating to the National Visa Center that do not fit into the sub forums in this category.

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I-129F Petition (fiance and spouse)

I-130 Petition - NVC Process for an Immigrant Visa

General discussion relating to the Interview including forms/packets, medical and police certificates. Also includes issues relating to individual Consulates/Embassies.

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I-134 AOS & Public Charge	Waivers (I-601 and I-212)
221g Administrative Processing

DCF or Direct Consular Filing is the colloquial term for filing an Immediate Relative (spouse, child, parent) petition I-130 overseas, rather than through the US Service Center. Note: Medical and Police Certificate questions or discussion should be directed to the General 'Interview, Medical and Police Certificate Forum'. Interview experiences should be posted in the respective'Interview Experience Forum'.

Please post your interview experiences here. Try to make them as detailed as possible so as others can learn from your experiences. Please DO NOT post questions in this section.

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Africa Interviews	The Americas Interviews
SE Asia & Pacific Interviews	Europe and Eurasia Interviews
ME/NA Interviews	Central & East Asia Interviews

General Discussion on Background/Security Checks, FBI Name Checks and Fingerprint Checks during Petition, NVC, Consulate and Adjustment of Status stages.

An affidavit of support, USCIS Form I-864, is required for all immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (which include parents, spouses, and unmarried children under the age of 21) and relatives who qualify for immigration to the United States under one of the family-based preferences. Includes discussion on I-864A, I-864EZ and I-864W.

Experiences and general topics related to Port Of Entry after being issued the visa, including Customs.

General discussion about the Adjustment Of Status (AOS) process for those who entered the US on a K visa as well as those that entered on other visas eg J-1 , H1B and are adjusting status through marriage to a USC. Also includes EAD, AP and SSN, and general discussion of Permanent Residency.

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Medical Experiences

General discussion and sharing in experiences of "Removing Conditions" for Conditional Permanent Residents. I-751

General discussion on filing for Naturalization to become a US Citizen. N-400.

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Naturalization Experiences

General discussion of the effects on immigration after a divorce or the death of a spouse. Includes abuse and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This is not a 'how do I get a divorce forum'. For legal matters you should seek legal advice from a divorce or immigration attorney.

Topics relating to - preparing for your move to America, adjusting to life in America, work, travel, obtaining a drivers licence, credit, schools & college, language, public means tested benefits, insurance, medical, housing, getting married, bringing your pets to the US, etc

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Taxation

General discussion forum for other visa types. You may be able to find guidance here or be given a pointer to where you can.

General discussion Forum on couples and families emigrating from the US.

DHS, USCIS and DOS Updates and News effecting the immigration processes. Also includes proposed Bills effecting immigration and Federal Registry entries.

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Immigration In The News & Stories

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Polls