Green Card Lottery and other US Visas

I am currently waiting to be scheduled for an interview on a AOS marriage-based application. Ending a relationship hard, and it's hard specially after moving countries and being in immigration limbo for so long. I've decided that I am leaving the relationship and also the country. ​ Before going to a lawyer for more advice, I wanted to run this through reddit first. Could anyone guide me as to what the easiest way to do this would be, without leaving any loose ends? 1) Annulment vs Divorce? (marriage took place in California) 2) How to let USCIS know that I'm not pursuing AOS anymore? Sending them a letter or telling them in person once the interview takes place? ​ If anyone could give me some advice here, I'd appreciate it! Hope everyone is staying safe. submitted by /u/DryExplorer0 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gbc53e/withdrawal_of_aosead_application/

I’m getting a medical exam tomorrow for my adjustment of status and I’m curious of what I should expect. It kind of feels like of an invasion of privacy. submitted by /u/FullGrownHip [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gbbmos/us_medical_examination/

Throwaway here but wanted to share my experience at Blaine POE. I work as a SWE for a medium-size company in Vancouver, Canada. I was in the process of transferring to HQ in California and had paperwork prepared by lawyers for TN application. I have Canadian citizenship and have been working for the Canadian company for 3+ years. As far as I understand, since I am capable of doing this job I am qualified to do this job under the Engineer category under TN status. I asked my company about L1 visa but it seems like they don't do it. I drove to Blaine POE to apply for the TN visa. I provided my paperwork and was made to wait in the car. After two hours of officers asking the same questions like "What are you job duties, why are you qualified, etc". They asked me about why my employer didn't petition for L1 and I mentioned that I'm not aware and it seemed like the employer didn't do L1s. After about 2 hours of this, I was taken inside their building for 3 hours...

Hi all, Filed AOS for marriage in Oct 19, have been on valid work visa status in the US for many years. Have traveled twice since (for work and a funeral) while 485 was pending, always on emergency AP. In March, I needed to leave again (family emergency), but my emergency AP appointment was cancelled as that was the same day all USCIS offices closed due to COVID. Postponed my flight twice in order to get an emergency appointment, but USCIS were in shambles. They finally got back to me when I was boarding my flight... I was flying to a country that was closing its borders, and I had no choice but to leave. I presumed this meant my case was abandoned, and I've been struggling to figure out my next move. My work, marriage, medical care...everything depends on this green card. My husband is abroad with me right now, but has to return to US soon when the lockdown ends. Today, I received notice from the USCIS that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. I still have a val...

Can I get a professional or a collective opinion if the 2x2 pictures we took and edited by using phone apps and printed at Walmart are as per requirements? Please note that all/most professional passport photo services are closed (local Costco etc) I can send a link or inbox to anyone who can help Thanks you all submitted by /u/opsstash [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gbb50q/photo_requirement_for_i130i485_application/

I am currently in US under H1B. My company is allowing me to remote in from my home country (South Korea), so I am planning to fly back and remote from there for a bit. However, My current Visa stamp has been expired and My have been approved for my visa extension. But I wasn't able to get my visa stamped, so my approval letter is just sitting there. Also, US Embassy in South Korea has stopped taking appointments for VISA so I won't be able to get the visa actually stamped in my passport until they start taking appointments again. With these circumstances, If I work remotely from Korea, I will be working with Expired H1B Visa Stamp in my passport and approved Visa Extensions without getting stamped. Is this okay with maintaining my status under H1B? submitted by /u/pyg1991 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gba80h/does_a_visa_need_to_be_stamped_in_order_to_be/

Hello! I am a european citizen and started my OPT in February 2020 in a tech company in the US. Somehow I got selected at this year's h1b lottery and my company's lawyer gave me two options: change of status : I will automatically convert to H-1B on October 2020 consular notification : I will be able to finish my full period of OPT; and apply for a STEM OPT extension, which will give me an extra two years of work authorization before I must change to H-1B. they do recommend change of status . the company does sponsor green cards but it won't start it till the full h1b is almost over. I am conflicted in terms of getting 2 more years of f1 then move to h1b or move to h1b in October. I am wondering what would happen if I postpone the h1b and change job the next year, will I lose my h1b? submitted by /u/k1rd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gba4rt/f1_stem_student_and_got_selected_for_an_h1b_visa/

I'm a Canadian working in the US on a TN Visa. Is there any requirement for me to live in same the city or state as my employer? For example, say my company is based in NY but I want to live in California and work remotely. In a similar vein, would there be an issue with me spending a proportion of my time outside the US. For example, I work at a NY based company but split my time between the US and Canada equally. The fundamental issue here is that I love the place I work but hate the town that I have to live in to work there. Trying to come up with some alternatives. submitted by /u/mstrimas [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gba3xn/tn_visa_residency_requirement_in_state_of_employer/

On average how fast does it take for us to receive the green card? I want to give a generous amount of time to avoid him from overstaying his OPT submitted by /u/MangoPieces [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gb9t5d/i_us_citizen_marrying_so_opt_i_have_a_question/

In his letter to me, he calls me a fellow American and later down about being a citizen. ​ https://photos.app.goo.gl/zA28Qn6qECxV3HJX7 submitted by /u/xavierarmadillo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gb9p0z/im_an_american_so_says_the_president/

OKAY, so this is probably going to be very long, but please bare with me and please only give thoughtful advice. My on and off again boyfriend (27m) was born in Mexico and is an illegal immigrant living in the US. Before I continue this post, yes I have done plenty of research and I don't think he has many options, but I am wondering if there is a "gray area" or an inkling of hope/opportunity for him in this country with his situation. So, he came here when he was about 15. He came over like many do (with a small group of people, traveling on foot, only moving after the sun goes down, minimal water and food, and with a ride waiting for him over the border in Texas). His older brother was already in the US illegally and arranged for this to happen for him. I will not be too specific, but for most of his time in the US he has been living in the Chicago land area, which helps because they are considered very lenient and do provide some opportunity for illegal immigrants...

Due to COVID-19 I'm unable to get a flight back home. All flights including local and international have been halted in my home country. Therefore I'm overstaying beyond my grace period. What options do I have? And how will this affect my return back to the US on a different visa (e.g. J-1)? I called USCIS and they told me to apply for the i-539 extension. But as far as I know, it only applies to students overstaying after graduation and not OPT. submitted by /u/QueenSupreme [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gb8h7n/overstaying_my_opt_grace_period/

International student here. If I am going to be doing unpaid, remote research with a professor this Summer, do I need to apply to and have CPT authorization? This is no formal internship program or anything like that; I essentially reached out to a professor asking to learn and gain experience from him. Very casual. Why would I need authorization for this? How is this any different from doing independent research at home, while being "mentored"/advised by a professor? submitted by /u/SwimmingCap9 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gb7cf5/f1_visa_cpt_for_unpaid_remote_work/

My fiancee's K1 Visa was approved and I was about to head to the Philippines to help her move out of her apartment, then fly back to the US with her. The day before my flight President Durerte lclosed down the Philippines to foreigners coming in and put most of the country on lockdown. Right now, my fiancee can barely leave her neighborhood to go grocery shopping. Getting to the airport would be impossible. We are hoping restrictions will loosen up in mid May. If so, will we have a problem getting into the US on her K1 visa with the ban in place? Should I at least meet her in Japan and fly back with her since she's never really flown before and is nervous about immigration and customs? We've both tried to call the embassy in the Philippines and dept of immigration here in the US, both are closed. Any advice would be helpful Thanks submitted by /u/iamjmeyer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gas05j/can_fiancees_travel_with_k1_...

So... I am not in college yet but I am sure that I will be attending in the US but I want to live there after my graduation too. What’s my best options? submitted by /u/gediwer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/garhs4/want_to_live_in_america_after_college/

As the title says I have an H1B in USA and my spouse has a Canadian PR card. She can't work in USA until I have an i485 and I can't work (I think, correct me if I am wrong) until I have a Canadian PR or work permit. Either of the options would take an year at least looks like. Is it possible for me to work from Canada remotely while still under h1b. My employer is okay with that but I am not sure of the legalities. Can my spouse work in USA using her Canadian PR (remotely may be)? What are our options to live and work together. Thanks! submitted by /u/guptat59 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gar1cp/spouse_has_canadian_pr_and_i_have_an_h1b_in_usa/

I’ve made a throwaway account for this post as it’s a bit personal. I am a female in her early twenties who was raped in October of 2019 by a professor at Columbia university. I don’t want to get into the specifics of the event but after the assault I was apprehended by campus police as i was visibly distraught. Extremely long story short the campus police called NYPD and I was questioned. I gave the police my ID and told them my story but did not end up going to the hospital or filing an official report because of the way it was handled. I did not give the police his first name but did give details on his exact profession, nationality, etc. I had basic details from the professor which made it easy to google him and found out his last name. 8 months later I am coming to terms with my assault and have regrets for not filing an official report. I looked up the professor and he has returned to his home country which is in Eastern Europe. Now I am at a crossroads on what to do. If I fil...

So I have been together with the current company for nearly 5 years. We started green card sponsorship in 2018 and I am expecting to get it within May or June. It’s just a normal distribution company. My question is that am I able to change the company right after getting the green card? There is an infamous rule of 6-month after getting it but it does not say so in any document I read on the government site. The position should be the same (with senior level and higher compensation of course) Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/TylorNgo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gaq8f1/when_can_you_change_employer_after_getting/

I have a straightforward case and absolutely no circumstances that should complicate my I-485. My lawyer will be handling my I-140 and has quoted thousands of dollars to prepare the I-485 for me, but there is so much information online that I'm wondering if it's something I could handle on my own. Has anyone else been in this situation? submitted by /u/throwa4566 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gaq75y/i485_selfprepare_or_use_a_lawyer/

I heard you're not supposed to move to other city or state when before your interview because they'll send your application to a new USCIS office in your new address area. and there is a requirement that you have to live in the jurisdiction you're applying for for at least 3 months. My question is what if you move within the same county but different city? Example pasadena, ca to burbank, ca. Both are of Los Angeles County but different city. How much effect will this have on one's N400 application? submitted by /u/meiondit [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gapgbl/how_does_changing_your_address_affect_your_n400/

Hello everyone, I am new to this reddit, but I have been trying to find some answers for a few months now, and figured I would see if I could possibly get some advice. I will give you fair warning, you may want to get comfy, grab a snack and a drink, because this post isn’t going to be short.. So here it goes... I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Canada, and attending university. My fiancé is a US citizen. We have been dating for almost 2 years, and I have travelled back and forth from Canada to the US to visit throughout the duration of our relationship (he can not enter Canada due to having a criminal record, we will get into more detail regarding that soon) after researching for the last few months, I can not seem to find a definite answer, so I will try to explain and hope someone may have been in a similar situation and can offer some help. After researching the internet regarding immigration, I stumbled across a few websites that mentioned that the petitioners backgro...

Here's an screenshot of the part of the form that is relevant to my question: https://imgur.com/sN0yDoI In Part 5 of form I-864, petitioner is asked for information about their household size. Question 1 asks directly for the number of applicants that the petitioner (my spouse) is sponsoring. The answer to that is 1 as I am the only one being sponsored. Then, Question 2 asks the petitioner to write 1 to include themselves, and Question 3 asks the petitioner to write 1 again if they have a spouse. Questions 4-7 asks for other dependents, which are not relevant to our case. However, in Question 8, the form asks you to declare the household size of the petitioner by adding the responses for questions 1 through 7 . This leads to a problem since I will be double-counted in Question 1 and in Question 3. Adding responses for questions 1 through 7 means we will have to enter our household size as 3, whereas our household size is just my spouse and me (i.e. 2). So, we are leaning on ent...

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/other-ways-get-green-card/green-card-international-organization-employees The page doesn't mention both of these. submitted by /u/techsin101 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gaocwb/do_g_visa_holders_need_form_i864_and_i944/

Hi all, me and my wife are about to get a divorce, however, we just filed for the removal of condition on my green card. I know divorce doesn’t disqualify from getting approved, but do I need to do anything to change the petition I just sent and include a divorce waiver? If not, is it gonna cause any issues when they’re done processing it? As far as interviews etc? submitted by /u/Nihal75 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ganhb8/divorce_during_processing/

Currently approved on OPT F1, I don't have SSN yet, how do I go about completing the electronic I-9 form? submitted by /u/bubbbert [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ganb3s/opt_and_i9/

Hey guys,I am a student on an F-1 married to a US citizen. I will be graduating with my Masters in May. Before the Covid-19 situation escalated, two months ago, I had filed I-765 for STEM based OPT, which is still being processed. However, given the recent upheavals in immigration laws and because of nationwide shutdown, my US citizen spouse and I decided it would be a lot safer to apply for permanent residence through our marriage rather than wait for my OPT to be approved and then seek the H1B route. So, we submitted a family based permanent residence application last week. As part of the family based permanent residence application, we also submitted another I-765 application since OPT-based I-765 and family based I-765 are treated under different case categories. Therefore, my questions are: (1) Will having filed a new I-765 while my previous OPT based I-765 application is still pending cause a problem in our permanent residence application? (2) If USCIS starts processing my pe...

Hello everyone! I want to share our success story because this forum has helped us tremendously. This morning I got the update that our case was approved! (I-485 and I-130). I have adjusted status from F1, my husband is a USC. We sent our application to the Chicago Lockbox on Oct. 17th, 2019. Our first NOAs took longer than a month to come. I did my biometrics on 12/09. Then radio silence until 1/15/2020. That day, we got a RFIE for my birth certificate and a joint sponsor. For the RFIE, they wanted a translation of the birth certificate, which I provided in the first place. However, the translation I provided was done by a translator in my home country who doesn't know how to do a translation for USCIS. They wanted something simpler, so I paid a translator here in the US to do it. My husband is my sponsor and he makes above the poverty line. However, we sent the tax account transcripts instead of the tax RETURN transcripts and so we didn't need a joint sponsor. If you want to...

So I'm going to go into a bit of detail as much as I can and need some help here. I'm currently married and am not living with my wife as were going through a rough patch. She left me back in November and I've been in rehab since then. She is currently here in the US on an H1B visa and 3rd year OB/GYN resident. Now I don't have as much schooling but when I start working again I wont be making as much as her and for the year of 2020 she wan't us to file separately when we do our taxes, I'm not sure if that would be a good idea. Also she wants us to live in separate house holds so we'll have separate address as well. She's thinking about looking for a job that'll sponsor her for a work visa. I don't know how that'll work out. Will any of the above effect her chances of getting a green card. Also if she doesn't go that route and we file together will any of the above effect us as well. I would like any input no matter what . Thank you. ...

I don't know if this is the right place to post but I don't see any other subreddit where I can discuss this (let me know if there is). I am the son of Polish immigrants and the United States is technically the only country I know. My parents did a really good job (probably too good) at raising me as a Pole. In addition to my family, I grew up in a Polish neighborhood and my friends were always Polish-Americans. Right now I am 21 and next year I will graduate college. I am having a hard time because I really want to move to Poland after college and so I can't get myself to make any long-term plans in America. My parents tell me that I am "romanticizing" Poland as being an escape from my challenges in the United States but I really can't stop thinking about Poland and I get anxiety when I imagine having a future in the United States. I guess my parents just can't imagine why I would want to go back to the country that they voluntary left so they could co...

As I was answering another poster about something, I realized what I was stating (that the EO was partly about gutting Family based immigration at the cost of employment based immigration) was not a conclusion reached by many observers yet. First, I am going to state some facts: 1) The vast majority of family based immigrant visas that are subject to quotas (i.e not Immediate Relative) are processed at consulates abroad. 2) The vast majority of employment based immigrant visas (all of which are subject to quotas) are processed as Adjustment of Status. 3) The recent Executive order by the president blocks immigrant visas processing at consulates abroad but does not impact Adjustment of status. 4) The immigration act of 1990 Section 101d states that any unused Family Based immigration visas are added to the employment based visas for the following year. 5) The president has previously expressed an interest in lowering family based immigration and increasing employment immigration. ...

Hi my mom who has had cancer since 2005 and who is terminally ill becusss of it wants to get a legal residence but right now we’re having financial issues. I recently got SNAP benefits but it only qualifies for me. Even though she does not have that help would they deny her based on that alone. I also get ssdi and Medicare since I’m also disabled mentally so I am not sure if that would also be considered. Also even if we didn’t have the services would they disqualify her based of her age and preexisting condition before the public charge went into affect? submitted by /u/Heaven24241 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/galobg/public_charge_worry/

I'm being asked to be the sponsor of 2 of my underage cousins and fill out form I-864 for each of them. Their mom(divorced from my uncle) came to the US legally by means of marrying a US citizen, she's applying herself to become a legal resident. The person that she's marrying doesn't have the means to sponsor both kids, only her. I'd like to help, and have enough income to sponsor them. However, I don't know the mom or the husband very well, and would like to know what are the implications of becoming a sponsor for the kids. I've done some research online about this, but couldn't find much when it comes to minors, one of them is 16 and the other is 13. Could I be sued by one of the parents and be financially responsible for the kids? Any help would be appreciated submitted by /u/pierin07 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gali1i/help_with_i864/

If you don't get selected in h1b lottery how long do you have before you have to leave the US? Is there enough time after not getting selected to get married and have the proper work authorization? Typically will the workplace fire you if you aren't selected, even say if you start the green card marriage process. Process and timeline for GC Marriage? Marry> submit I-130, I-485> Attend interview > Receive green card? Is this right? How long does start to end typically take? At what point in this would one be eligible to work? How does GC affect opt? Can I apply for gc while in opt? If OPT expires before gc is received, is the individual forced to leave US? submitted by /u/pursuingmaterialism [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/galh9e/advice_needed/

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Hey Guys, Just checked my application status and " On April 29, 2020, we approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization" they said they're sending an approval notice. Will this notice include the physical EAD? if not, how long can I expect the physical EAD to take? Cheers!! submitted by /u/RodFlanderss [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gakqma/i765_approved/

can my employer do this, if both are in the same team and same roles submitted by /u/nashvegas01 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gakhc3/keeping_h1b_worker_and_laying_off_citizen/

Hi, I’m an American college student who will be going to the London School of Economics for the 2020/21 year. If classes are online for fall semester, will I be eligible for a T4 student visa? Having a hard time finding information about eligibility of online classes. submitted by /u/EllieRoz23 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gad1wj/online_classes_t4_student_visa_usa_to_uk/

So I submitted my green card application on the 15th using an expensive lawyer which took Upto 6 months for them to complete all the forms, I got frustrated a lot of times cos they kept repeating things and keep asking me to give them paper works multiple times. So they finally submitted it on the 15th and I got a letter on the 24th from USCIS that my application was rejected because they didn’t fill a part that says I’m filing as... and they didn’t pay the right way, I think they use card payment instead of check or money order. I was so mad at the unprofessionalism and I wanna ask if that was a really fast response from USCIS, cos it just took 4 days cos they got the application on the 17th of the same month and I got a letter on the 24th of the rejection, if that mistake wasn’t made, would that have been an approval notice ? submitted by /u/bbimbbo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gacz9z/am_i_right_to_be_mad/

If I apply I-485 for OPT to Green Card, I-765’s Part.1 “reason for applying” is “Renewal” ? with attaching present EAD card? Thank you for your help! submitted by /u/sko1224 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gacr6j/i765_renewa/

I'm Canadian and finishing up my PhD in a stem field at a US university. I have a promising job offer but they would like me to start in July, before I officially finish my degree in August. I'm being told conflicting info about whether it is better to pursue a TN-2 or apply for OPT. Some of the points that have been mentioned to me: -travel ban might make it difficult to do TN (not sure if it makes a difference that I could drive to a border crossing) -OPT processing time is 1.5 to 5 months, and if I'm not going to graduate until August I can't apply until May -I-129 processing time is 3 weeks to 4 months Would appreciate thoughts and general advice about how to know what the "right" thing to do is. Would the company give me pointers? My school's immigration advisor admitted she doesn't know much about TN which makes me nervous. Thank you. submitted by /u/cwould [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga...

Hello, I am an US born citizen. My wife is from South Korea and recently graduated from nursing school by being in the US for years on a student visa (I think OPT). We met in December and married early this month (April). We are wanting to apply for AOS and EAD for her. She is still located in the US on a valid visa. She has done some unauthorized work in the past. My understanding is that these bars are forgiven by the USCIS if the person applying has an immediate relative. We are planning to admit to the unauthorized employment. While it may be true that unauthorized employment with an immediate relative is forgiven, it is still consider illegal. Could there be any other consequences from the unauthorized employment even though she has an immediate relative? Could it appear on background checks when applying for jobs (nursing position)? Would this cause extra barriers when we plan to travel in the future to other countries? Would this void her education she earned with her studen...

I got married to US Citizen this past march and applied for marriage based green card on 13th of this month (april). My OPT expires on December 10, 2020. I'm currently working full time so my question was if the new EAD card takes longer than December 2020 to arrive, what will my option be regarding my employment? Thank you! submitted by /u/Indianfratguy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gab2zc/ead_timeline_with_opt_expiration/

Due to the virus, life's been a bit harder for us. My husband is thinking about applying for SNAP. It asks for any household member's info which includes mine. I'm about to turn in my greencard application this week. So I'm wondering if my husband applying for SNAP is going affect my gc application? I'm not on any other benefits. submitted by /u/pussbazinga [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gab02l/would_it_affect_my_chance_of_green_card_if_my/

Me (Canadian) and my fiance (American) applied for our k-1 visa application January 6th, got our first NOA (Notice of action) stating everything is correct and they will now look at the evidence of our relationship. Just our luck, COVID-19 strikes hard and fast, and now wr are left worried and concerned about oyr paper work and our process in general. How will this whole thing affect us? I have a flight booked to go see her June 29th - July 30th. I'm staying for a whole month. How much longer will out process take? Will I still gey approved? Its kinda sad and worrisome at this point since we really don't know. submitted by /u/UnderMyCumbrella [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/gaa44f/how_will_covid19_affect_our_k1_visa/

do i have any restrictions? Or am i considered the same as any us citizen applying for a job? submitted by /u/ThrowawayUS12345678 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga6x3s/does_opt_differ_from_normal_employment/

I need good arguments for and against (school project) Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/-guz [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga5635/for_a_nation_to_function_it_must_have_a_shared/

When applying for TN at POE, did you fill out a Form G28 if you were not using an attorney to complete your TN packet? I had an attorney prepare my documents last time and the Form g28 document was part of the packet submitted by /u/CuteReturn [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga41ys/tn_question/

My friend came to the US legally as a child and had her green card from her parents. She got caught up with her boyfriends bullshit and was charged with fraud after applying for her N400. USCIS postponed her interview and never got back to her. She was eventually convicted and was served time. ICE picked her from the prison after serving her time and put her in immigration detention. she was charged with crime of moral turpitude and aggravated felony because the loss amt and resitution was over $10k.She was told the only relief she qualified for was CAT/witholding. She applied for that and Immigration Judge in PA granted her. She’s back home now and wants to know the next step and process to adjust back to her green card status and try to get her citizenship. Any advice/ideas? submitted by /u/oluwaking [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga3lkq/granted_withholding_and_want_to_adjust/

Hello friends I'm currently in the US on an F-1 visa. I graduated from undergrad in June 2019. I am currently on a 1-year OPT that is valid until August. I have also been accepted to a PhD program that I am due to start in August, and I have initiated the SEVIS transfer process for that. Once I receive my I-20 I will be allowed to stay in the US until the program end date on the I-20, so my status in the US is secure. However, the F-1 visa in my passport expires in July. I've been told that this doesn't mean I can't stay in the US, and that the visa in the passport is only used for re-entry. I was told that I would need to apply for a new F-1 visa in order to be able to re-enter the country if I leave. I have been told conflicting things regarding the process for application of a new F-1 visa. I have an Indian passport, but I have lived almost my whole life in Singapore, and that's where my family is, etc. I was told by my DSO that I would only be able to apply ...

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Hi all, Appreciate your time in advance. I’m looking to start the green card application process but the final document stopping me is the marriage certificate! Now that courts are closed does anyone know a way to obtain? Few notes: - we are based in NYC - my parent is a US citizen - we are a same sex couple (not sure if relevant but just in case you need it) Thank you!! submitted by /u/MeccaMaxima [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga2og1/how_can_i_obtain_a_marriage_certificate_now/

Can a Canadian cross the border to see family in the US after a medical procedure or is that considered non essential travel? Basically, what is considered essential travel vs non essential? Can someone be told to return back to Canada if they try to enter the US? submitted by /u/sadnessstress [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga1wjs/essential_travel_question/

OK so I'm hoping I'm not just counting my chickens but the "Check Case Status" on uscis.gov says: "My Case Was Approved On April 28, 2020, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxx]. We sent you an approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your approval notice by May 13, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request . If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address." Yippee! For those wanting to know, here's the info for my timeline and some tips from my point of view. Take them with a grain of salt as I'm no lawyer and did make some mistakes, but I didn't use an attorney and filed everything myself. Saved a fortune I'm sure. I'm quite well versed, though, as I had previously filed for E2 visas 5 times between 2006 and 2015 (again without an attorney) and have been a Realtor since 2008...

Hello, has anyone on ESTA/VWP been granted a 2nd, 30-day satisfactory departure? submitted by /u/Tester11223344 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga16p8/2nd_satisfactory_departure_extention/

For Green Card, I’m preparing filing I-485 packet(I-485, 130, 130A, 864, 765, 131, 944).Could I submit a check as all filing fee together with a check paper? Or do I need to put a check in each Files like I-130, 485,....? Thank you for your help. submitted by /u/sko1224 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/ga0utx/a_check_for_filing_fee_for_green_card_documents/

Hello! So I’m a US citizen. The love of my life is from Mexico. We’ve been together for several years. He is currently in the USA with me. Specifically, Texas. I’ve read a lot on what we need to do to tie the knot. There are several contradictions on how or what needs to be done... things are a little different with the current pandemic. Does anyone have any light on what the process is as far as making it legitimate? submitted by /u/inssesant_rants [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9zvwq/current_us_citizen_wants_to_marry_non_citizen/

My mother and father have been fighting their Asylum cases both in the US. Mom is in Pahrump, NV and dad is in Otay Mesa in San Diego, CA. Dad had an unexpected court hearing today for his Credible Fear Interview. He was denied but was told he was able to appeal. He was also told he would have another hearing for Bond and Asylum. Fast forward to two hours later, an inmate called me from where dad is saying that he has been removed from Otay Mesa Detention Center and is now being deported. My lawyers called the Courthouse, Deportation Officers, etc. and they told her that he DID NOT have an order of deportation and that he was NOT going to be deported. Why was he unlawfully deported? Is there anything that I can do regarding this? Thanks in Advance. submitted by /u/Keybowls [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9ztxj/my_father_was_told_he_was_able_to_appeal_his_cfi/

Hello all, I filed NIW and AOS (for wife and myself) concurrently back in Oct 2019. Here is my timeline for those interested: Received NIW/AOS: 10/29/2019 (PD is oct 21st) Fingerprints: 11/27/2019 EAD/AP approved and mailed : 01/16/2020 NIW approved: 03/23/2020 AOS package to new/local office: 04/20/2020 Initial evidence request: 04/28/2020 We have not received transfer notice or request for initial evidence yet. I suspect it is for medicals since we have not submitted these yet. Any other idea or similar timeline/updates? Thanks submitted by /u/dim-pap [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9ylkw/niwaos_timeline_so_far/

Hello, I'm 23M born in the US but left right away after 3 months. I was wondering if I have any privilege since I was born in the US now that I want to go back and build my life up. Any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/gohdjez96 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9ybyy/us_born_living_in_the_eu/

My spouse (US citizen) and I got married in the summer of 2019. I obtained a 3 year H1-B visa at around the same time, and I moved to join her in the US. I was hoping to apply for a family-based GC at some point while my H1-B is still valid, but with enough lag so that we didn't have to go through the removal of conditions process. Obviously this is much harder to plan now with the world exploding, but I at least wanted to clarify the timeline. Which part of the GC process needs to happen 2 years after the marriage in order to avoid a conditional GC? Is it the original application? The interview? submitted by /u/HargrimmPi [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9naya/timing_spousal_gc_application_to_avoid/

My husband and I have applied for Adjustment of Status for him and on March 13 we received the above via their case status website. I know offices are closed to the public, but see conflicting reports on whether or not they are still working. We have submitted everything, biometrics, etc. just waiting on his work visa, travel visa, SSN card, prior to the interview. Anyone know if anything is still happening, or is it on hold completely? We are in NY state. submitted by /u/jbarks19 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9n7dh/march_13_2020_ready_for_interview_now_what/

Hello. I am currently citizen of Azerbaijan. I'm student and studying in Turkey. I'm currently studying my bachelor's degree there. After finishing it I'm planning to study masters degree of my current faculty in UK. Also I was planning to work and take UK citizenship. I checked the UK gov website for instructions but got lost since some rules got changed after the Brexit :( Can someone please tell me all the requirements for studying and citizenship? ​ -Thanks submitted by /u/BruhMoment223435 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9n1q4/uk_immigration_help/

My plan is to finish college in psychology. I have PTSD and it's my dream/goal to finish a psychology degree and do a PhD and research papers on trauma. I only currently finished 11th grade and I stopped at 12th grade. I am deciding to work full-time in restaurants and the like to become independent from my parents and make my own money. I'm planning to finish high school. I'm Filipino. I am 20 and male. What should I do? Do you think it's wise if I study (vocational or in college) what's in demand in Canada or Netherlands for example? Like if it's Caregiving or Truck Driving should I just give up my psychologist goal and just pursue what's needed in Canada? It's my dream to live and move in Canada not because I hate my country, but because I'm trying to escape something. I'm not a criminal. I'm trying to move on from my past, and forget it. Long story. And I prefer the Canadian/Western outlook and climate. What should I do? WHAT SHOULD I...

Basically she spent a lot of money with this company hoping to leave South Africa and move to Canada. Now they have taken her money and nothing. The reviews I found now all say it’s a scam. Is there anything she can do to get her money back? Anyone in the government she can write to? Thanks submitted by /u/redditgemma [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9laz3/my_friend_has_been_scammed_by_uis_canada/

My husband's permanent resident card's status changed to card was produced. What does that mean? And about how long should he receive it? submitted by /u/Li_me [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9l8jt/card_was_produced_greeen_card/

I’m 24 years old, and I’ve been in the country for 20 years since I was a child. My dad became a citizen but because of divorce my mom refused to give him any information about me or what not. He’s not on my birth certificate either, so my siblings are all citizens. I had my biometrics on December. I owed taxes in 2018? And my green card was expiring soon. So I decided to reapply for it before heading over to my citizenship application. So April 2nd I sent in my tax form for 2018, and I’m still waiting for them to update it on their website so I know how much to pay including fees and etc. I plan on getting a lawyer to help me with my citizenship application, just to make sure everything goes smoothly. But because of everything going on, Will my green card renewal get postponed till the USCIS open back up? It’s so scary waiting for them to approve of it. It’s been almost 5 months and not a word, of course my biggest fear is getting deported from the only country I know of.. I ...

For context, my father was born in Mexico and lived there until adulthood. He got his American citizenship because my grandmother was born on US soil. My mother was born in Ecuador, attended college there, and later came to the United States. She took the test and was naturalized. I was born on United States soil, so I hold United States citizenship. I am also under 18. How difficult would it be for me to obtain citizenship from both Mexico and Ecuador. Are there any conflicts there (I.e. not being able to hold more than two citizenships.) If I would be able to, are there any downsides? submitted by /u/AkariAtsuko [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9k4bp/potential_triple_citizenship/

Me, Foreign Spouse, german citizen, interview will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, immigrating to the US ​ currently in process to fill out my IV form ( 260 form) for CR1 Immediate Family. im trying to figure out if i can submit additional evidence, such as new pictures of recent meeting j 1 Visa Waiver support letters from friends and family here in Germany, because they got to meet my spouse for the first time and translations even tho i will have my interview in germany online with the 260 form included with civil documents or can / do i have to bring them to the interview? please ask along for further or any other questions :) submitted by /u/Cali2709 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9jpu9/submit_additional_evidence_nvc_cr1/

The continuous residence requirement for naturalization states that "An applicant for naturalization under the general provision must have resided continuously in the United States after his or her lawful permanent resident (LPR) admission for at least 5 years prior to filing the naturalization application and up to the time of naturalization." ( https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3 ) I left the US in May 2019 while my Adjustment of Status (AOS) application was pending. In June 2019, while I was still outside of the US, the AOS was approved and a green card was sent to my US address. I had a friend mail me the card abroad, and I successfully used it to return to the US in October (less than 6 months after my departure from the US and about 4 months after the green card was issued). For the purposes of continuous residence for naturalization, is the LPR admission date the green card issue date in July (shown on the card as Resident Since) or the ac...

Can someone who has a valid B1/B2 visa and is not from one of the travel banned countries like China come to the US these days? Are there any restrictions other than the scarcity of flights? submitted by /u/DesolateAbomination [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9itrx/travel_restrictions_to_the_us_during_the_pandemic/

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I’m an F1 student married to a US citizen and applying for adjustment of status. I’m a little confused about question 61 (declaration of self sufficiency) on the I-485. If I’m exempt from public charge ( answering yes to question 61), do I have to file form I-944 ? Are you only exempt from filing I-944 if you fall into the categories listed in no 62? submitted by /u/tryingtodave [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9hf3c/f1_student_filing_aos_do_i_need_to_file_form_i944/

I am on H1B cap exempt and a new employer is filing for change of status to H1B non-exempt. I passed the lottery last month. My current h1b is valid for another 2 years. I have a very strong reason (personal/ medical) reason to not change job till end of the year. I wish to start new job in January. I have couple of questions:- With change of status, can I continue to work for my present employer from Oct to December? Or I really have to jump to new employer in Oct? In case I don't join my new employer, can I look for a different employer under non-exempt? This is when my new employer is not willing to wait or something like that. Eager to listen about my options. submitted by /u/bigtimefoodie [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9gk15/regarding_change_of_status_h1b/

Growing up, I traveled to Tijuana, Rosarita and Tecate a lot. As a white American I never really had a problem traversing the border. From a Mexican stand point, how was traveling to San Diego or L.A for you? It’s such a paradigm shift, because being in Mexico I never had a problem with authorities. Are day trips to the U.S a hassle? submitted by /u/Quarintined-bored [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9gjnh/serious_question/

How do you get a new ID when you’ve lost all of them and every place wants an original copy. Has anyone been through this. submitted by /u/SweetThomas [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/g9gf8a/lost_green_card_and_passport/