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Hello All,

I made two different FOIA requests in my name for proof of LPR status. The first one came with a response of no records.

The second came with this information based on my previous request (the no records one):

Upon further review, we discovered that your request had been duplicated within the system. The original request SMP********** was closed on January 5, 2026 and a copy of the requested records were released to you. Please contact us if you have not received a copy of the records.

Now why does it say "copy of the requested records", because the only response I got from the previous one was no records. Does "copy of the requested records" mean that there are actual documents or is it the no records response they are referring to?

Thanks!

Hello all, I applied my N400 on March 30 and got my Biometric scheduled notice on April 5th. It is a online notice I havent received the physical paper yet.

Upon checking the location for my biometric it is 150 miles away from my home. I live in Columbus and it is scheduled in West Virginia. Is this normal?

Hello! I am currently filing my I-485 (Green Card through marriage) and I’m confused about the Employment and Education section.

1. I am currently on OPT and working as a volunteer (unpaid). The form asks for the 'source of financial support' if unemployed. Since I’m a volunteer, I don't get paid—do I need to list a source of income here even though I'm 'working'?
2. What about periods where I was only a student and not working at all? Do I still need to provide the source of financial support for those years as well?

I’m trying to make sure I don't leave anything blank that might cause any problem. I’d love to hear how others filled this out! Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of filing my I-140 (PERM already approved), and I’m facing a situation with my education-based experience documentation.

My attorney provided a draft “experience verification letter” (EVL) for my master’s program that includes detailed technical skills (Python, SQL, big data, etc.) gained during the program. However, my university is not willing to issue or sign anything beyond a standard registrar letter confirming:

•	Degree

•	Dates of study

•	Basic program learning outcomes

They also shared a course catalog, but nothing with detailed technical skills.

Most of my professors have left the university, but I was able to contact one former professor who is willing to sign the exact draft letter (same content from attorney), but on their current organization’s letterhead, not the university’s.

So my final documentation would be:

•	Degree certificate

•	Transcripts

•	Registrar letter (generic)

•	Course catalog / learning outcomes

•	Detailed EVL from former professor (not on university letterhead, but includes full contact info and signature)

My questions:

1.	Has anyone been in a similar situation where the university refused to issue detailed letters?

2.	Is a professor letter (not on university letterhead) generally accepted by USCIS?

3.	Did this lead to an RFE or approval in your case?

My attorney seems okay with proceeding, but I just wanted to hear real experiences from others.

Appreciate any insights—thanks in advance!

I’m currently working on building my EB1A profile and wanted to ask — are there any organizations or societies that actually help with overall profile development?

I’d prefer opportunities like conference involvement, reviewer roles, membership or other active contributions. Basically something that helps build a profile across different verticals, not just one aspect.

Does anything like this exist? Would appreciate any suggestions or experiences.

Hello all, newly approved PR here.

I was asked if I can go to china for a science job by a company I applied to. Is it recommended given I will be applying for citizenship later? Thanks all!