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Travel back to country of origin

I am a former asylee and a Us citizen now. I traveled to my country of origin a very short visit for 5 days due to family problems there and that was.

What is the status of my K1 visa application?

I am in the process of the K1 visa with my fiance but I have not heard of any updates since April 2025 and I don’t know how to find out the updates.

I NEED A SPOUSE VISA FOR A AMERICAN CITIZEN. THE MARRIAGE IS IN INDIA

AI NEED A SPOUSE VISA FOR A AMERICAN CITIZEN. THE MARRIAGE IS IN INDIA

Should I start working for my employer or maintain F-1 status?

I am on F-1 status, i have filed for 485 adjustment of status, already got my ead, my lawyer recommends starting work for my employer because its stro

Renewing O-1 while having a pending I-485 (marriage based)

I currently have O-1 that will be expired in June. ago I'm married to USC and filed green card applications and am waiting for I-485 for final step. W

When can I file for family reunification and a green card after winning asylum?

I won my asylum case in the United States. My wife and daughter are outside the U.S. I want to know when I can file I-730 for family reunification and

Who does the USCIS new memorandum affect?

Hi. I am a USC & I petitioned for my EU-citizen husband who entered the US through ESTA a few years ago but overstayed his visa. We later met & marrie

Can applicant be arrested by ICE while affirmative I-589 pending and issued NTA ?

1. Applicant filed affirmative asylum in Oct 2024 2, never scheduled for interview no decision made, arrested by ice in July 2025 and released on bond

Can I still apply for a green card while staying in the US?

Hi! I am an international student and just graduated couple weeks ago. I get married to my husband and we have 1 daughter, a US citizen and about to a

Hi, I was wondering what does it take for me to “fight” for my mother’s papers?

I’m a 20-years-old girl, she had me and my siblings in US territory, then she took us to her home country when we were still babies. Now that we are all grown ups, we’d like to start the process so she can come with us whenever she wants to. I’d like to know the process and an estimate how how much we might spend.

Marriage based green card case question

I am a U.S. citizen and my fiancée is from New Zealand. She is currently in the United States on a work visa for an entertainment‑related position. Sh

Green Card

My friend, who is a 46-year-old U.S. citizen living in Arkansas, is planning to marry her 27-year-old fiancé who is currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa. His visa is in good standing but will expire in about three months. They are concerned about potential complications due to their age difference. Currently, they are living together and working on joint bank accounts. He has all his visa documentation in order, and she has all necessary proofs of U.S. citizenship. What steps should they take to ensure a successful green card application after marriage?

How long uscis takes to make final decision after interview?

i130 was filed under f2b in 2016 (mother is green card holder) and I filed i485 when i was on f1 status in 2022. Since 2024 i am on h1b. I completed.

Confused about reinstatement and asylum

So l came. as an f1 student, got out of status but had a pending asylum and got my ead. I then applied for a f1 reinstatement and after a year out of.

Denied asylum - sponsorship

Hello. I am the principal asylum applicant, and my husband was included as a derivative beneficiary on my case. One week ago, my asylum case was denie

Pending asylum cancellation help

I have pending asylum in the United States for about three or four years. However, the government of my country has changed, and I feel safe returning

What's the impact of the new law on Green Card Application?

I am just about to apply for my AOS based on my approved I140, do I have to now leave the usa before applying based on the new law? Also, I am current

What will happen to my pending I485?

I have had pending employment based I485 since 2022. I have followed all laws and rules and been staying in the US. Based on these new policy will my.

Can I adjust my status even though I have 2 I-94's and overstayed the latest one?

I entered the US in 2000 with I-94 and left the country. Returned in 2001 with I-94 and overstayed, do I still qualify to adjust my status through an.

Can I travel using the passport of my home country from which I seek asylum to go to Umrah?

I and my two parents are green card holders after approval in 2023. Would it be safe to travel on simply our passports instead of getting refuge trave