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I have a 14 month old daughter. I am an immigrant on h1b work visa and my husband is GC holder. What are my options. I don’t know what to do. I live in Austin TX . I work full time. My daughter is a US citizen. I don’t have visible marks on my body. I have been preparing for a divorce but I’m nowhere ready. The fight happened because he refused to sponsor GC for me and also something about me not doing dishes last night. It was all verbal but he lost control and hit me in front of my daughter. This is not the environment I want to raise a girl. I don’t want to model this kind of a marriage.

What are my options I don’t want to press charge . But my lawyer told me keeping the police informed or some way to record the incident would help me later in securing child custody , immigration etc.

This is the not the first time he has hit me. This is the 3rd time. I did not press charges before this. I do not have proof of visible marks. I can’t believe am typing this. But when I consulted a law office before she told me to always record incidents and have proof for this.

I was a US resident through marriage almost 20 years ago. I had a conditional green card but before it was time to remove the conditions my marriage fell apart and I left the US.

I recently learned about the i407. I filed and was approved and received a completed status.

I am now a Dutch citizen, I was Dominican back then. Got an approved Esta and would like to take my daughter on a visit to Disney.

Will I have any issues at the border? It is an expensive trip and I would hate to be denied entry. Especially while traveling with a small child.

Hi everyone,

I'm a Ukrainian national currently in the US. I entered at the southern border on humanitarian parole (DT class of admission on I-94). I've maintained continuous lawful status — had two approved TPS periods with no gap, and currently have a pending TPS re-registration filed January 2025 (category C19 EAD still valid).

I have strong petition package ready to go. My petitioner/agent is identified.

My question: has anyone in a similar situation (DT parole entry → TPS → pending TPS re-registration) successfully filed I-129 O-1B with a COS request from inside the US?

My current attorney only knows consular processing and recommends I leave the US — which seems risky given my situation. Looking for any recommendations?

Any experience, data points, or attorney recommendations appreciated. Thank you!

Potential green card holder, $30-$35k annual income, age 75. Tax status would be single no dependents. Looking at ACA the tax credit would be around $1250 a month meaning monthly premiums on Silver plans from $185.

Just looking for peoples experiences in terms of ease of signing up. Any complications with proving life event, getting the subsidized rate etc.

Does the Red Cross visit detainees in ICE facilities?

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!

Hi all,

I have a wedding to attend in Mexico but I have a current expired registration/tag traffic ticket that I may need to go to court to contest. Is it still okay to go? The ticket expiration is in May.

Thanks!

My Indian passport expires on Feb 2, 2027.

I was selected in the H‑1B lottery in March 2026, and my employer is filing my H‑1B cap‑subject Change of Status (COS). If approved, my H‑1B will start on Oct 1, 2026. I am currently in the USA.

Question:

When is the best time to renew my Indian passport in this situation — now, after H‑1B approval, after Oct 1, 2026, or closer to expiry?

Looking for advice from anyone who’s been in a similar scenario. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance based on recent experiences.

My spouse is currently on an H4 visa. She applied for an F1 visa via consular processing, but unfortunately her interview was rejected in March 2026.

We are now considering applying for a Change of Status (COS) to F1 from within the U.S. in April 2026.

I wanted to check:

• Is there any required cooling-off period after a visa rejection before applying for COS?
• Could the recent F1 visa denial negatively impact the COS application?
• Has anyone gone through a similar situation recently? What was your outcome?

Any insights, experiences, or advice would be really helpful.

Hey guys, need a quick sanity check.

I’m a college senior on F-1 OPT and just got picked in the H-1B lottery! My company is doing a Change of Status but they have not filed it yet (they're taking their time before the June 30 deadline).

I really want to take a quick trip home for graduation right now and come back before the lawyers actually submit the petition.

Has anyone done this? Will CBP give me a hard time about "immigrant intent" when I re-enter on my F-1, even though the COS isn't officially filed yet?

Family migrated in CA in a K1 visa I’m a k2 dependent. What am I supposed to do while waiting for our adjustment of status? I’ve been here for 6 months I’ve halted my college studies just to be here. My batch mates are almost graduating I can’t earn my own money to afford my needs and wants with all of the things happening in the world with ICE and Iran War. Is it possible to go to school and volunteer work in someplace? Like church or anywhere really. I don’t like how much time I’ve wasted. And it takes like 10 months for GC to be approved if thats correct? If you were in my situation what would you be doing? I have no one near me who has migration experience to guide us through this journey on what we should be doing while waiting for our papers. Hoping someone can give good advice and answer some of the questions I have in mind. 

I figured I'd share that I submitted my N400 naturalization application on March 30th and today April 4th I received the notification that the biometrics appointment was scheduled.

Either I am the luckiest guy on the planet and my case is very straightforward or USCIS is speeding up. Either way I wanted to share!

I am currently on an F1 visa and will be transitioning to an H1B later this year. My girlfriend had a B1/B2 visa rejection (March 2025) about a year ago. She is now planning to apply for an F1 visa next month (May 2026), having received admission from a reputed University. She is earning very well in India in IT sector with 5+ years of experience.

We are also planning to get married by the end of next year.

I'm very confused about the situation and need your guidance:

1. Given her previous B1/B2 rejection, how might that impact her chances of obtaining an F1 visa?
2. If her F1 visa is rejected, we are considering getting married and bringing her to the U.S. on an H4 visa. Could a prior F1 rejection negatively affect her H4 visa approval?
3. After entering on H4, if she later applies for a Change of Status (COS) to F1 within the U.S., what are the chances of approval? Are prior visa rejections a significant factor?
4. If she successfully changes status to F1 within the U.S. and later travels abroad for visa stamping, is there a risk of visa denial at that stage?

Overall, I want to understand the risks involved in each path and choose the safest and most reliable approach.

Please suggest and guide.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently a European master’s student in electronic/quantum engineering, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the possibility of moving to the US after I graduate.

From what I see, a lot of the most interesting work in quantum technologies, hardware, and advanced R&D seems to be concentrated there, and it feels like the opportunities might be broader compared to Europe. At the same time, I keep hearing mixed things about how difficult it is for international graduates to actually make that move.

I’m trying to understand how realistic this path actually is. Is it feasible to get hired directly from abroad in fields like quantum engineering or related hardware roles? Or is it basically required to already be in the US (for example through a Master’s or PhD there) to have a real chance?

I’m also curious about how companies view international candidates in this field. Is sponsorship something that happens at entry level, or is it extremely rare? And how is the job market overall right now for this kind of specialization?

If anyone here has gone through a similar path, or is working in quantum tech / hardware in the US, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience or any advice.

Thanks a lot!

Hey all

A quick question I’d love some advice with, just a bit nervous at the moment with the climate.

I’ve got an ESTA visa, last year April - May I did a couple weeks in the states on a road trip.

Later on in the year I met and fell hard from an American girl, I came to visit her for 12 days over Christmas period.

I’m now back in America before I move to Canada on an IEC visa, I flew in on the 24th March. I was planning on hanging around for a month doing a bit of travelling and staying with my girl but I’ve been given an alright opportunity to move to Canada early ( 13th April ) but I have plans to be back in America for a concert and a friends birthday (28th April - 1st of May). When I crossed the border I told the officer I was planning on staying for a month and got hit with a fair few questions, I was quite open ended about our plans and only referred to staying with friends at the time.

My question more or less is, do I need to worry as much about the time in / time out of the states if I’m well below the 90 day ESTA period? Would I be better off to stay in the states until May 1st and then leave? If my plans changed from what I told the officer am I going to run into troubles on that potential second entry?

Might be overthinking this all but there’s so much grey area info out there and I’d hate to lose my ESTA now that I plan on living much closer to my girl (NZ > Canada)

Have all tickets for the concert and will have all flights and that sorted. Would just love some reassurance or a wake up call if necessary.

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm currently on STEM OPT and trying to understand whether a specific employment structure would be compliant. I’d really appreciate insight from anyone who has done something similar or understands STEM OPT rules well.

Here’s my situation:

• I may receive an offer from a non–E-Verify company (a nonprofit/research-type organization).
• Since they are not E-Verify, I cannot join them directly on STEM OPT.
• I'm wondering whether it would be possible to instead join an E-Verify consulting or staffing firm, and then be assigned to work with the non–E-Verify organization as a contractor/consultant.

So the structure would be:

• I am a W-2 employee of an E-Verify firm
• That E-Verify firm contracts my services to the non–E-Verify company
• The E-Verify firm completes my Form I-983, provides supervision, and handles STEM OPT compliance
• I work day-to-day with the non–E-Verify organization

My questions:

1. Has anyone here successfully worked under STEM OPT using this kind of structure?
2. Does USCIS allow placement at a non–E-Verify client site, as long as the actual employer is E-Verify?
3. What level of supervision is required from the E-Verify employer in this setup?
4. Are there any risks or red flags I should watch out for when trying to structure employment this way?

For context, this would be a technical/data/database-related role directly related to my STEM degree, not self-employment.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this or understands the compliance side of STEM OPT.

Thanks in advance!

asking for my parents. We forgot to add translator on our application and already paid the fee. Is there anyway we can request a translator at our appointment day ? it is for visiting visa from India.

Hello Friends!

Three years ago, I wrote a six-page declaration for my upcoming EOIR Asylum hearing.

it contains many unnecessary details and translation errors.

I believe only four of those pages are truly relevant to my case. If I remove the extra two pages and fix the translation errors now,

will it help my case, or will it cause complications and extra questions from the judge?

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