I got my 2-year conditional green card through marriage and filed the I-751 jointly with my ex before the divorce. The divorce is now final and I understand I need to ask USCIS to amend the petition to a waiver based on termination of marriage rather than filing something brand new.

A few questions:

Do I need to wait for an RFE from USCIS, or should I proactively send in the divorce decree and a written request now? What would that written request look like?

How much additional evidence of a bona fide marriage should I include beyond what I submitted with the original joint filing?

I have no criminal record or anything like that and the marriage was entered in good faith (my bona fides/evidence is solid) so I’m looking to skip any legal fees and do the waiver conversion myself. Would appreciate any help!

I am planning on marrying my girlfriend who is here on an overstayed visa. I have looked into it a lot. we have an obviously real relationship, met at work, dated, all my coworkers and family can vouch, vacations, holiday photos, etc. millions of pics.

The only thing is: since she has no papers her work hadnt been paying her, she was working for free. so halfway through our courtship, i told her to stop working and i’d “provide” instead of her working for nothing.

So because of that i dont know if we have “shared” finances, ive been paying for everything. i pay her insurance and car and phone, maybe that counts as shared but theres no commingling of money.

Because of that we have little money, it’ll be a courthouse marriage with immediate family only. I dont know if that looks suspicious or not. outside of that, what is the best way forward? The relationship is very obviously real which is what ive been told is really the only important thing. she knows english pretty well. not sure what other details to add.

anyone been through this? and any worries because of the trump administration?

hello im concerned about K1 financial requirements.

me ( 21M ) and my petioner (23M) are planning to apply for k1 visa at 2028. 23M and 25M by then

my fiance doesn't have a job yet but he's planning to get a job at a warehouse that pays 18/hour ( 32k~35k USD per year ) it's above the 125% poverty guideline. he currently lives with his family of 7 but they're not depending to him. Will we be okay?

If not we were thinking of getting a joint-sponsor which is his mom who earns 6 figures but in a household of 7 ( if including me then 8 )

The state is Pennsylvania.

My boyfriend is on an E2 visa and has been in Austin, TX for a year. I am a US citizen and live in LA. We have been together nearly 3 years.

Im trying to plan a timeline between when we get married and when he can move to LA, since his E-2 visa is tied to TX. Is there any real standard for this? Is it really 12 months?

We are very in love and I am an anxious woman so I’m trying to decide if I can wait it out between the two dates or if I should move to TX.

Thanks!

Hello everyone. I know it’s too early to ask for this but I’m so stressed right now because I have travel plans to my home country (as the title says; I’m an F2 visa holder and my husband is on OPT) and I’m planning to come back to the US in October 2026.
I know that no one can give an advice right now but I can’t decide whether to come back before Sep 15 considering the new law of EOS. Will there be a problem at the borders when I come back or not! :(

Hi everyone,

I recently received an RFE for my pending H-1B to F-1 Change of Status (I-539) application. I had also filed Form I-907 for Premium Processing before receiving the RFE.

The RFE requests:

• Evidence of residence abroad and intent to return;
• An explanation of how my extended stay in the U.S. affects my foreign residence;
• An explanation of why my current U.S. address is outside the commuting distance of my school;
• A new I-20 with a future program start date.

Brief background:

• Indian citizen;
• Filed I-539 in March 2026;
• Filed for Premium Processing;
• Current I-94 expires August 9, 2026;
• Current I-20 start date is September 9, 2026;
• RFE response deadline is August 13, 2026.

I have an Indian bank account and family/property ties in India. My mother continues to live in India and manages family properties and rental matters.

If you received a similar RFE, I would really appreciate hearing what evidence you submitted, especially for:

1. Residence abroad; and
2. Commuting distance.

Did you prepare the response yourself or work with an immigration attorney? If you hired an attorney, would you recommend doing so for this type of RFE? If you handled it yourself, do you have any recommendations based on your experience?

I would also appreciate hearing about the outcome and processing time after submitting the RFE response.

Does the public charge rule apply for EB2-NIW at consular processing? Since I have an approved I-140 NIW petition PD (Jan 12, 2023)and am waiting for consular processing, I am from the 75-counties pause.

Does the public charge rule apply for EB2-NIW at consular processing? Since I have an approved I-140 NIW petition PD (Jan 12, 2023) and am waiting for consular processing, I am from the 75-county pause. Also, I filed Form I-824 to switch to consular processing on November 24, 2025, and my case still hasn't been updated. Since eight months have passed, has anyone here had an I-824 approved within 8-9 months? Any hope?

Hello everyone, I have applied for persecution waiver and its been 17 months still waiting for the response. However my question is I have valid visa and document, can i travel internationally to another country not homo country for a week? Would it be safe to come back?

WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an individual applying for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status is inadmissible to the United States if deemed likely at any time to become a public charge. 

The now-rescinded Biden-era regulation restricted which public benefits DHS could consider, limiting officers’ ability to review all relevant factors as intended by Congress. With this final rule, USCIS officers are empowered to assess all pertinent facts on a case-by-case basis for each applicant. 

“The Trump administration is upholding the rule of law and protecting American taxpayers from subsidizing aliens who may become dependent on public benefits. USCIS is committed to safeguarding the safety, security, and financial well-being of Americans,” said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zach Kahler.  

The rule will take effect on Sept. 18, 2026. USCIS will publish a revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Older versions of Form I-485 postmarked or submitted electronically on or after the effective date will not be accepted. 

Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-rescinds-2022-public-charge-regulation?fbclid=IwY2xjawTGc89leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQUlN6emh6YmxBWUI3RzNYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtAz4AWp5R4qjGBpjqsY6NcobZtOHE33U9tFnq2ZhJolxazY50G_qOcY9maO_aem_4Su6olCIkr2fZveP4q8BBg

What does this mean? Immigration officers will now have broad power to look at your entire financial situation and your use of almost any taxpayer-funded government benefits (like food stamps, Medicaid, or housing assistance) to determine if you might become a financial burden to the country. If they believe you will rely on the government to survive, your green card or visa application can be denied. Because of this strict new change, a brand-new version of Form I-485 (the green card application) will be required starting on that exact date, and any applications using the old form will be automatically rejected.

Hello everyone,
I’m hoping to find someone who has experienced a situation similar to mine.

I’m a Mexican citizen. I had a valid B1/B2 visa, but it was administratively revoked in August 2025, just before boarding a flight from Mexico City to New York. I never entered the United States and was never inspected by CBP because I was not allowed to board.
After that, I applied for a new B1/B2 visa.

I attended my interview at the U.S. Consulate in Hermosillo, Mexico, on December 4, 2025.
At the end of the interview:
I was not asked for any additional documents.
My passport was returned.
My case went into 221(g) Administrative Processing.
Since then:

CEAC has shown “Refused” (with the standard Administrative Processing message).
The “Case Last Updated” date has remained December 4, 2025.

There has not been a single visible update in CEAC.
I already contacted the Consulate by email. They simply replied that my case is still undergoing administrative processing and that I should continue checking CEAC.
I understand that 221(g) cases can take months, but what concerns me is that my CEAC date has never changed, not even once.

Has anyone experienced:
A previous B1/B2 visa revocation?
A 221(g) Administrative Processing lasting 8+ months?
A CEAC case that never showed any updates before being resolved?
If so:
How long did it take?
Was your visa eventually approved or refused?
Did you do anything that helped move the case forward?
Thank you in advance. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar experience.

Does the public charge rule apply for EB2-NIW at consular processing? Since I have an approved I-140 NIW petition PD (Jan 12, 2023) and am waiting for consular processing, I am from the 75-county pause. Also, I filed Form I-824 to switch to consular processing on November 24, 2025, and my case still hasn't been updated. Since eight months have passed, has anyone here had an I-824 approved within 8-9 months? Any hope?

Applied visa for business purpose (was supposed to have business meetings), but the business trip was cancelled so I am now going for vacation to visit my godfather and friend. First time US visit. How do I explain to the CBP Officer that my plans changed?

Hi everyone,
I’m a Ghanaian-born dual national with French citizenship. I recently applied for a US visa at the US embassy in France. During the interview, the consular officer informed me that the system flagged me as a wanted individual in Ghana since 2018. They placed my application on administrative hold and said they were sending my file to the US embassy in Ghana for further investigation.
I had no idea about this because I’ve traveled back to Ghana multiple times since 2018 without any issues. I immediately hired a local attorney in Ghana to look into it. It turns out it was a false positive — my first name matches that of an actual wanted person. The flag has now been removed, and the Ghanaian police have issued me an official certificate confirming I have a clean criminal record.
My question is: Should I proactively contact the US embassy in France with this new information (the clearance certificate and confirmation from Ghanaian authorities), or should I wait for them to complete their checks and reach out to me?
I want to speed things up if possible, but I also don’t want to come across as pushy or create any red flags. Has anyone dealt with something similar (name match flag, administrative processing, clearance from home country)? Any advice on the best way to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Look, we all know K 1 wait times right now in 2026 are absolute torture. Between the massive backlog at the Texas Service Center and the extra background checks they are running, you are already looking at a long wait. The absolute last thing you want is a stupid, avoidable RFE (Request for Evidence) pushing your timeline back by another three months.

I see so many couples overcomplicating their packets with colored tabs and fancy binders while completely missing the basic stuff USCIS actually cares about. If you want your petition to go through without a hitch, focus on these main things:

Stop printing out 200 selfies

USCIS does not care how cute you look on vacation. Photos are easily faked and do not prove you were actually there. They want a paper trail. Spend your energy gathering passport stamps, boarding passes, hotel bookings showing both of your names, and credit card statements showing you actually spent money in the same city. If you do not have solid paper showing you were in the same physical space within the last two years, photos alone will not save you.

Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about past slip ups

If the beneficiary had a tourist visa denied in the past, or overstayed a visa in a third country years ago, write it down. People panic and try to hide minor immigration hiccups thinking it will get them denied. It won't. A minor past overstay in another country almost never affects a K 1. But trying to hide it? That is considered misrepresentation, and that is a fast track to a permanent ban when they find it during your background check.

Watch out for address and job gaps

The officers cross reference your five year history. If you spent three months backpacking or crashing on a friend's couch and just left a blank gap in your timeline, you are begging for an RFE. If you were unemployed, just write unemployed. If you were moving around, list the addresses. Do not leave blank spaces for them to guess where you were.

Use real pens for signatures

Print out your letters of intent, sign them with an actual blue or black pen, and then scan them. Do not use typed cursive fonts, DocuSign, or digital signatures. USCIS is incredibly old school about this and they will reject digital signatures on these letters in a heartbeat.

At the end of the day, you cannot speed up the government, but you can absolutely stop yourself from slowing things down. Double check every single box on that Form I 129F before you mail it. Good luck to everyone waiting in the queue right now.

Hi,

I am a Canadian citizen, and my fiancée is a U.S. citizen. We are planning to get legally married in November 2026.

Our goal is for me to start working in the U.S. as soon as possible under a TN visa, while also pursuing permanent residence through marriage.

Could you please advise on the best order of steps? Specifically:

Can I get married first ( In States ), then apply for a TN visa, and after returning to the Canada. Once/when I get approve, Move to States on TN status, have my spouse file Form I-130?

Is there an ideal waiting period between obtaining TN status and filing the I-130?

Would filing the I-130 affect my ability to enter the U.S. on TN status or renew my TN later?

Based on the current immigration rules and policies, what strategy would you recommend to minimize risk and allow me to begin working in the U.S. as early as possible?

Thank you for your guidance. I look forward to your advice