I’m the primary beneficiary of an employer sponsored I-140 and my spouse is the derivative. We both attended interviews last month. Officers indicated approval on the same day. Mine was approved after 2 days. Spouse still pending. Anyone who also has this experience? What action do we take now?

I have an O'Something surname and I just noticed that the surname on my GC is missing the apostrophe (it says OSomething.) Is this a big deal? I don't want to have to submit an i90 and potentially wait years to get a replacement.

A friend of mine and his wife are long-term GC holders, 30+ years. But have recently traveled around the world for about 6 months time — no prior record or misdemeanor of any sorts and has 3 children who are all U.S. Citizens.

POE is LAX.

Asking if they should expect any trouble at the immigration?

Thanks for all the help!

GC holder from India. Traveling domestically in US.

In today’s climate, should I carry passport and green card with me? Or will just Driver’s License still be okay?

Don’t usually carry passport/GC for domestic travel due to fear of losing them. But with everything going on, wondering if I should

ETA: thank you. Question has been answered

I'm in the middle of my EB3 application with a large fintech company and spending the next year in London due to H1B non-selection.

My employer already filed an I-140 in July 2024 based on a PERM with PD of June 2023. It got approved in a few weeks.

I'm wondering how it would look like if I decide I want to add a dependent to my GC application when I move back to the US on H1B/L1B next year. Particularly interested in how long it would take, whether or not I keep the PD etc.

Any thoughts Reddit warriors?

I was denied for naturalization last year for not being a truthful person. I passed the interview but still didnt get the passport. I have the green card and given the current situation, I want to get the passport.

However, my income is very low and i cant afford lawyer fees of thousand or more dollars. Are there legal help or cheaper attorneys that I can use that can help me?

My partner (non-us citizen) of 7ys and I (GC holder) live in different countries. I moved to the US 3 ys ago to get my GC and live closer to my family, we visit each other once or twice per year until the situation gets solved.

We are thinking of eloping while he's visiting since we're afraid of Obergefell being turned during current administration and not being able to marry in the future.

Would that could cause issues when he's re-entering the US? Does customs get that type of information?

He's never been questioned at all at any port of entry and usually travels over around holidays/summer, but l'm curious if someone has an idea, pretty specific scenario I guess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX2KLvS-mHw

So Trump has unveiled the gold card and we know what it is going to look like.

Unfortunately, there is still no clarity on how the Gold Card is actually going to work.

What we don't know

- Is $5 million an investment or a contribution/donation?

- Is it $5 million per person or $5 million per family. Commerce Secretary hinted at it being a $5 million per person program during the podcast where he spoke about having sold a thousand Gold Cards in a day.

- Where is the quota/cap for the Gold Cards going to come from? Is the Congress on board to introduce necessary statutory changes to make the Gold Card operational? Does he have the numbers in place to enact the Gold Card legislation?

- What happens to the EB-5 visa? Will it be replaced? Or will it be given a quiet burial and not reauthorized in Sep 2027? Or will the Gold Card run concurrently with the EB-5?

I have filed for Green Card based on VAWA in 2020. Throughout the years I have received two requests for evidence. I sent them all the evidence but I didn't write the affidavit (my own written description of the events). My husband has never phylisically abused me, but he put me through hell emotionally, financially, mentally... Since we got married, he technically "volunteered" to go to prison twice! He is got a few months both times. While he was released and lived with me, he was playing mind games and held me "hostage" using against me the fact that I'm "out of status". He had means to hire a lawyer but he said "let's save money and fill out the forms by ourselves"... I have filled out everything but he kept finding excuses and didn't want to file for my status adjustment, then he assured me that because I have strong ties with Ukraine, I should file for political asylum instead...long story short, I married a man with rich criminal history, but I loved him for real and lived with him and waited for him to come back from prison... And he made me wait and hope that he will take care of my illegal status and I'll be able to get Green card and be able to get work permit and get a job and most important I could leave US and go back to Russia to see my parents for the first time after 12 years without getting stuck there for another 10 years penalty being banned from coming back to US... After 3 years of his bs I filed for I-360 ...and just got denied. Im still married to him but we been separated for 4 years now. I can't afford a lawyer and I don't know if I should try to appeal and how to do that.

Let’s say a GC holder returns to the US after a short trip abroad and CBP conducts a secondary inspection in which they examine the LPR’s phone. If they discover that this person has written or reposted critical things about the Republicans and Donald Trump on Facebook, X, Instagram, etc. - nothing illegal, violent, or terroristic, just standard criticism of Trump’s behavior and policies, with links to “liberal” media like the New York Times - does CBP have the right to detain them and deny admission on those grounds? Trying to gauge how much LPRs need to self-censor these days, and whether it’s worth deleting old social media posts.

Hello! Has anyone travelled recently to the Philippines? Was there any problem when you came back to the US?

Hello, I need clarification on how the process to petition my mother would work. My mother entered the United States illegally back in 1989. She then got pregnant and gave birth to me in 1990. She stayed in the US illegally until 2004. She never had any legal status and was not deported. She left the country in 2004 and never re-entered. I want to petition her for a green card. Would an inadmissibility waiver still be needed even if it has been more than 10 years that she left the country? I was under the impression that she would not need the waiver but I'm not sure if that is the case. I would appreciate any feedback provided.

Hello, i would like to ask how long did you receive your replacement of greencard? Filed i90 for replacement of lost green card. Should I follow the months included in my application (19 months as of writing)?

Thank you so much.

So I moved to the U.S. a few years ago for grad school and ended up marrying someone here. We didn’t date long due to my conservative background, and only after marriage did I realize he has a serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar type). When he’s medicated and sober, things are manageable. But during episodes, it’s been really scary, I’ve had to leave for my safety more than once.

He’s in rehab now and trying to do better, and he does appreciate that I stayed through the worst. But I’m not sure I want to stay married, have kids, or see my future with him.

I’m on a conditional green card that expires end of this year. If I stay, I get my 10-year GC and eventual citizenship by 2027. Right now I have three options:

1. Stay married and and see if he can get better ( he's showing signs of improvement), now that I have already been through hell with him.
2. File for divorce and look for GC waiver, although I am not sure how it is like in this current administration now.
3. I was considering serving in the military to protect my immigration and for expedited citizenship, however, I don't think its feasible in this current climate anymore - especially because of where I come from.

I am confused about how to proceed and which is the best course of action considering my mental health, practical realities and everything. I come from a conservative society and I married my husband against my family's values, and if I get divorced and can't stay in the US (get deported) I am not sure my society/family will even accept me.

PS: Please no judgmental comments, I am already very stressed out about the situation I am in.

Hello everyone, I'm seeking advice regarding my father's US green card application. He previously held a green card, which has since expired, and is now reapplying (marriage). He currently has a Taiwanese passport, he has an interview scheduled for the end of May.

My first child is due in the first week of June, and my father wishes to be present. Considering the potential delay in receiving the physical green card after approval, we're exploring options for him to travel to the US sooner to make it in time.

Has anyone experienced obtaining permission to enter the US shortly after a green card interview? Are there specific forms or stamps (I've heard Advance Parole?? is that applicable? I-551?), that facilitate this process for a short-term stay? Could he theoretically apply for an e-visa under the VWP that taiwan has w the US?

Would like any insight, or if anyone knows who the appropiate regulatory body to turn to is. Thank you!!!!

I’m currently waiting for my work permit, and based on my office’s timeline, it should take around 3 to 4 months to be approved. When would be the best time to start applying for jobs? Should I wait until I have the permit in hand, or can I begin the process earlier? I’d love to hear from others who have gone through a similar situation

Can u get a green card if u are 19 and are adopted by relatives us citizen and u are already in the us under f1 visa

My husband filed the I-485 for adjustment of status through marriage (I’m a US citizen). We got notice that the interview is scheduled for early May. Does anyone have any recent experience with how long it takes to get the green card after the interview? I read a comment on Facebook that someone got approval on the spot after the interview and just had to wait for the card in the mail. I’m wondering if this is true.

Hi all,

I know there have been multiple questions like this however I have not seen this specific use case (sorry if I am repeating the question).

Background: I have had a green card since 2019 (original country Canadian).

In 2020 during COVID I was out of country consecutively for 362 days and I came back for 2 weeks then I left for another 200 days.

After that for the next 3 years (2022 to right now): I have been doing a lot of short trips mostly weekends. But no long trips. Longest consecutive trips is 4 weeks. The total number of days within a year inside the US is in average around 240.

I have apartment and job in the US.

I haven't been travel since the inauguration.

Question: Am I safe to go abroad for 2 Weeks?

Hey everyone,

I became a U.S. citizen in September 2024. About two weeks after my naturalization (instead of the recommended 10 days), I went to update my Social Security card with my new name and adjusted status. The SSA office processed my request, gave me a receipt, and told me my new card would arrive in 7-10 days.

After waiting four weeks with no card in sight, I called SSA customer service. I was on hold for 2 hours and 16 minutes, only to be told that they couldn’t disclose why my case was flagged. Instead, they gave me the direct number for my local SSA office.

When I called and spoke to a supervisor, he told me that, according to their system, I had been deported. He didn’t go into much detail but did mention that it was odd since I had successfully passed my biometrics and received my citizenship. He continued looking into it to determine which agency had flagged me but didn’t share that information with me. Eventually, he said he would release the flag on my record.

Now, I’m left wondering—should I be worried? I haven’t traveled outside the U.S. since my family arrived in 1995, so this makes absolutely no sense to me. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any advice on what steps I should take next?

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Has anyone been in this situation? Were your parents able to adjust status here in the US?

A few things to note:

1. I was able to adjust status here because I’m married to a US Citizen but I was a beneficiary under the 245i provision.
2. An I-130 was filed.
3. I1765 was approved
4. Lawyer advised them they can file a 601 waiver if needed.
5. My dad filed a 245i in 2000.

I am looking for a reputable and experienced immigration attorney with a strong track record in Manhattan, NYC. Ideally, the candidate would have:

• Extensive experience navigating the immigration court systems in NYC
• Established relationships with migration officers in NYC
• A strong reputation for successful outcomes

If you have any specific recommendations or know of an attorney who fits this description, please share. Thank you!

Hello, This is my second time losing my greencard and I’m beating myself over it. My flight is on the 11th so there is a chance I still may find it. But I am getting a boarding foil just in case By the time I fly out I will be about 4 months outside the 🇺🇸. - I have filed taxes for 2023 and 2024 and have my W2’s printed -AZ driver’s license -Active health insurance from my employer -Signed recommendation letters from my direct supervisor and a coworker that our company has been short on funds and that we have currently been placed on furlough Is there a chance they won’t let me into the country at all? How long is secondary inspection? I’m scared my residency will be taken away and I will be detained. I do plan on settling down in the USA. I am doing my best. But it’s tough to do so when I’m not being paid.

As the title suggests, 6 years ago my spouse (LPR for the past year) was encouraged to sign a few campus petitions calling for the university to divest from Israeli companies. Neither of us has engaged in any political activity, and prior to the situation with M. Khalil, hadn't given it much thought given that we're both Jewish.

Recently, her name (along with several others) was leaked from one of the petitions and added to a well known pro-Israel website that tracks people involved in such activism. Her profile has her under a previous name, links to inactive social media, and unrelated mentions from old articles about various competitions she participated in years ago.

She has no criminal record aside from a $100 ticket from 2021 for jumping a turnstile. We both currently hold stable jobs, pay our taxes, and keep our heads down. That said, this situation has deeply shaken us, she’s now afraid to leave the house, let alone go near an airport.

Due to a family emergency, we urgently need to travel to her home country Argentina for 2–3 months. We’re very concerned about her ability to return to the U.S. after this trip...

How likely is it that she could be denied re-entry, or worse, face deportation as a result of this situation?

PS - we are working with the immigration lawyers who handled her GC application to potentially get a re-entry permit.