Audio CD of the Redesigned U.S. Naturalization Test - Please see Citizenship Tools                  Effective Jan. 22, 2009 - USCIS Revised Direct Mail Program for the Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) See HERE                  Update: Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits - Effective March 5, 2008 - See HERE                  New Filing Instructions Form I-130 Effective Immediately - USCIS Update January 18, 2008 - See HERE                  HUGE!! Naturalization Delay Ruling - February 8, 2008... See HERE                  Receipt Delays - Questions and Answers from USCIS - Updated February 16, 2008... See HERE                  How Is It Working For You? The CIS Ombudsman’s Community Call-In Teleconference Series - Upcoming Teleconferences See HERE                  Visa Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2008 - See HERE                  Resubmission After Erroneous Rejection for Improper Fees - How to? See HERE                  One to watch - Bill introduced Jan 4, 2007 - H.R. 78: American Child Support Enforcement Immigration Act of 2006. Read more HERE                
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The IR-1 and CR-1 are the same visa, an Immigrant Visa. It is the length of time married at entry to the US that determines your immigration status. If you have been married less than two years you will have conditions on your Permanent Resident Status and will be granted a two year green card. You must then apply to have this condition removed within 90 days of the two year anniversary of your entry to the US. If you have been married two years or more on entry you will be granted Permanent Resident status with a 10 year green card.

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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.
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Drop in and introduce yourself to our community. Please do not post immigration related questions in this forum.
by Alyxia
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STAGE 1 - USCIS SERVICE CENTERS
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Vermont, California, Texas & Nebraska Service Centers.
For topics relating to the initial filing stage that don't fit into the sub forums in this category. Includes Approvals and Denials
Sub-Forums:
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 
by WAman
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STAGE 2 - NATIONAL VISA CENTER
The National Visa Center (NVC) processes all approved I-129F and I-130 petitions before forwarding to the Consulate/Embassy.
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
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STAGE 3 - FOREIGN CONSULATES & EMBASSIES
Discussion relating to Immigrant Visa Issuing Posts for K-1/K-2, K-3/K-4, and Immigrant Visas.
General discussion relating to the Interview including forms/packets, medical and police certificates. Also includes issues relating to individual Consulates/Embassies.
Sub-Forums:
I-134 AOS & Public Charge Waivers (I-601 and I-212)
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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'.
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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
by Raven
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BACKGROUND & SECURITY CHECKS
At USCIS, NVC and Consulate/Embassy levels
General Discussion on Background/Security Checks, FBI Name Checks and Fingerprint Checks during Petition, NVC, Consulate and Adjustment of Status stages.
09-18-09 03:39 PM Go to last post
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I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
Under Section 213A of the Act
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.
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STAGE 4 - ARRIVING IN AMERICA
POE - Adjustment of Status - Removing Conditions - Naturalization etc.
Port Of Entry (POE) (1 Viewing)
Experiences and general topics related to Port Of Entry after being issued the visa, including Customs.
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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 
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Removing Conditions (4 Viewing)
General discussion and sharing in experiences of "Removing Conditions" for Conditional Permanent Residents. I-751
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US Citizenship (4 Viewing)
General discussion on filing for Naturalization to become a US Citizen. N-400.
Sub-Forums:
Naturalization Experiences 
by Raven
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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.
03-06-10 08:12 PM Go to last post
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'America' in General (2 Viewing)
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 
by TracyTN
Yesterday 01:18 PM Go to last post
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Other Visas & Emigration from the US.
Forums relating to other types of Visas that are not covered elsewhere as well as emigration from the US.
General discussion forum for other visa types. You may be able to find guidance here or be given a pointer to where you can.
by Raven
03-03-10 05:37 PM Go to last post
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US Emigration (2 Viewing)
General discussion Forum on couples and families emigrating from the US.
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FBI News Room
Hot off the press 'Immigration News' - 'Site Related News and Discussion', including suggestions and reports of site bugs.
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 
by Steve
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