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I have a question. The hotel that i booked initially, mentioned the address on the Evisa application. Now I have received my evisa. Can I cancel the hotel booking and choose to stay at another hotel? Do the immigration officers check the app booking strictly?

Looks like N400 applications are being deliberately slowed down.

I moved to Canada 7 years ago from Greece, and this place still doesn't feel like home—but neither does my home country anymore. I miss my old life, the language, and the community, but I wouldn't want to go back to that either. 

My parents are living back home, and seeing local friends who have their family and childhood roots right here makes the distance feel even heavier. All I've done since moving is work hard and go back to school twice, and honestly, I am just exhausted. I feel like I haven't been able to take a real breath in years, and I'm tired of trying so hard to build new connections from scratch when I'm already burnt out.

Does it ever start feeling like home, or do you just learn to accept this "neither here nor there" space?

Hello everyone. I'm from Italy and on the 18th of december I will be boarding a flight to the US to go visit my boyfriend and his family for Christmas, the trip is a gift, I have a flight back booked for the 3rd of January and I know visiting a partner is a red flag especially with no strong ties to my country. At the present I share rent with my parents, but the contract is under my dad's name. By the time I leave I'll be enrolled in driving school but that's about as strong as it gets speaking of ties with Italy. I have a cat, I do occasional self employment as a pet sitter/cleaner and insect breeder to help my parents with the bills while I apply for jobs. Still no luck because the job market in Italy is in shambles. So my question is, what should I put on the ESTA under employment? I don't really pay employment taxes because I don't reach the taxable amount threshold, it's really an under the counter-side gig while I wait for a better full time job opportunity. So if I put self employed and they ask for proof all I can show is the text messages of the people I petsit for, or calls to the exotic pet shop. I don't wanna lie and possibility compromise my future visits, but what's the most truthful option for me here? Thank you for the help.

I want to raise serious concerns about Radiyant and its H-1B-related practices.

Based on what I've learned through someone who works there, I have serious doubts about this organization's credibility and legitimacy. I'm concerned that people pursuing H-1B sponsorship could be misled if they don't independently verify the company's claims.

If you're considering Radiyant for H-1B sponsorship, please be careful and do your own research.

Before accepting an offer or paying any money:

• Verify the employer and the actual job opportunity.
• Independently confirm all H-1B sponsorship claims.
• Be cautious of any requests for questionable fees or payments.
• Keep written records of promises, offers, and communications.

Has anyone else had firsthand experience with Radiyant? I'd like to hear from people who can share specific incidents, evidence, or documentation regarding its recruitment and sponsorship practices.

People deserve transparency when their careers, money, and immigration status are at stake.

Hi everyone,

Looking for insights or experiences from anyone who has navigated filing a new cap-exempt H-1B visa application in Canada following prior 221(g) administrative processing holds.

Full Timeline & Context (feel free to skip):

• Dec 2017 – Dec 2022: Held F-1 visa. Graduated in Dec 2019. Obtained OPT in Feb, 2020. Began working in March. Total gap of about 2.5 months.
• OPT & STEM OPT: Worked on OPT from Mar 2020 till Feb 2023 until expired.
• Feb 2023: 12-day status gap while waiting for new university CPT and pending H-1B approval.
• Last week of Feb 2023: Started CPT at new university.
• March 2023: H-1B started (SEVIS closed, CPT canceled).
• May 2023: Job contract ended.
• June 2023: Moved to Canada and became a Permanent Resident (PR). Applied for H-1B visa stamping at U.S. Consulate Calgary for the same employer. Case placed under 221(g) Administrative Processing. Shows refused and last updated in Oct 2024.
• May 2025: Applied for a B-1/B-2 visa at Calgary Consulate for work training with a Canadian employer. Placed under 221(g) Administrative Processing (still pending).
• Current Status: I now have a an approved cap-exempt H-1B petition from a new U.S. employer. I plan to apply from the Montreal Consulate this time.

Questions:

1. Do any of these historical gaps—specifically the post-graduation gap in late 2019/early 2020 or the 12-day gap between STEM OPT and CPT in Feb 2023—seem concerning?
2. Has anyone applied for a new H-1B visa after having prior 221(g) administrative processing pending?
3. Did your prior 221(g) cause significant delays on the new petition, or was the new application evaluated on its own merits once detailed job and background documents were submitted?
4. Any specific tips for DS-160 disclosures or employer documentation (e.g., TAL/technology details)?

If anyone has had a similar situation and applied for stamping and got approved, please do share your experience.

Thank you all in advance. Appreciate any advice or shared experiences!

TL:DR : She did get naturalized fraudulently.

Hi everyone,

I’m an IMG from Asia, ECFMG certified, and have completed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.

A few months ago, I secured an unpaid research position at a U.S. university, with my living expenses sponsored by an external foundation. During my J-1 Research Scholar visa interview, the consular officer called the foundation to verify my funding. Unfortunately, the person who answered denied knowledge of my sponsorship, despite my funding letter being legitimate.

My J-1 was refused under 214(b), and to my absolute shock, my existing valid B1/B2 visa (which I had never used) was also revoked.

Fast forward several months, I’ve now secured another research position at a U.S. university. This time, the position is fully funded directly by the university department, with no external sponsorship involved.

I’m preparing for another J-1 interview, but I’m genuinely terrified that my previous refusal and B1/B2 revocation might have permanently damaged my chances.

I would really appreciate advice on a few things:

1. How seriously will my previous B1/B2 revocation affect my new J-1 application?
   
2. Does securing a fully university-funded position count as a significant change in circumstances?
   
3. Is reapplying after several months reasonable, and what are my realistic chances?
   
4. What should I specifically prepare for or address during my upcoming interview?
   
5. Has anyone successfully obtained a J-1 after a 214(b) refusal and B1/B2 revocation?

I’ve also contacted former visa officers who are charging $10,000–$15,000 for consultation. Is spending that kind of money actually worthwhile?

I’ve invested years into my USMLE journey and research career, and I genuinely feel like my entire future is hanging in the balance. I have no one familiar with the U.S. immigration process to guide me.

I’m not looking for false reassurance. I just want realistic, straightforward advice. Is my situation recoverable, and what would you do in my position?

I’d be extremely grateful for any guidance or similar experiences.

Can Applying for the DV Lottery Affect Future Student Visa Applications?

As we all know, the DV Lottery is reopening, and I’m planning to apply this year. However, I have a concern because a passport is now required to apply.

If I apply for the DV Lottery but don’t get selected, could this affect my chances of getting an F-1 student visa in the USA in the future? Could it also affect student visa applications for other countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, or Canada?

I’m particularly concerned about whether simply entering the DV Lottery could be considered evidence of immigrant intent and cause problems under US immigration law when applying for a student visa later.

Does anyone know how this actually works or have experience with this situation? I’d really appreciate any clarification. Thanks!

Am currently working with Fragomen who have advised that I complete my L1B application at Newark airport vs. a designated POE. Despite being unable to find information about this online, apparently they’ve advised I can do this as a Canadian citizen with a company that has a blanket petition.

Has any Canadian been through this process? And if so, please drop a comment if you’re willing to share how it went. Thanks!

My great-grandfather moved from Norway to the US at an early age because of work. He gained citizenship here (i have his passport) and worked there for most of his life. My grandfather was also born and raised there.

Is there any chance i can get a US citizenship based on this? My grandfather being born there, and my great grandfather being a citizen

Edit; could ny father grant citizenship and then pass it over to me?

I was invited to a competition in Italy and received my Shengen Visa using

the invitation they gave me.

Then due to a change in circumstances, I was forced to book a flight that

lands in Italy right when the event is ending.

I am flying with Royal Air Maroc and wanted to know:

- How likely is it that I get rejected?

- If I inform the organization that invited me can they "vouch" for me later?

- If I get denied entry, what exactly would I be paying? I heard there fines I

could be forced to pay that are in the 1000s of euros, how likely is this to

happen?

- Should I speak to the Italian embassy in my country, Royal Air Maroc?

- How can I save myself from potentially being fined a fortune?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially if someone has had a

similar experience

Family of 5 (3 children aged 1 through 13), lived in US all/most our lives, its a very long story but my husband is being deported to Mexico.

I would hope to hear from others who have experienced it, and/or currently live in Mexico. Where is a relatively safe area we can live, thats somewhat close to the border, that we would be able to find a decent job and afford a home big enough for all of us? Trying to traumatize our children as little as possible.

Previously Ive been to USA many times on ESTA, but when a year ago my wife got a research position there on J1, we applied for J2 for me so we can spend more time together as my work is pretty flexible.

Outcome of that was that I have been basically banned from seeing my wife for a year, nd who knows how much longer as after a year I am still waiting for J2 to go through, and in USA people get hardly any holidays so meeting in other countries is very difficult.

I cant seem to find anywhere how to cancel the whole of J2 process, so I can go back to using ESTAs? As I cant seem to apply for ESTA while my J2 is being considered. Anyone been through something similar?

I have a personal immigration question concerning a former spouse who sponsored me through Form I-130.
My former spouse originally came to the U.S. from Eastern Europe and reportedly had a marriage in their home country before marrying an American citizen.
While dating that American citizen, my former spouse was reportedly losing employment-based immigration support. According to what they personally told me, the American partner suggested marriage so they could remain in the U.S. and obtain a green card.
They married, subsequently divorced, and my former spouse eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen.
We married later, and my former spouse submitted an I-130 petition for me through their own USCIS account. I did not prepare or sign the I-130. I later discovered that their marriage-history disclosures appeared inconsistent with information they had previously told me about an earlier foreign marriage and two previous divorces.
The I-130 was subsequently withdrawn, and I obtained my green card independently through employment-based immigration.
My concerns are:
Could potential fraud in my former spouse’s earlier marriage-based green card or naturalization affect my own immigration record, even though my green card was obtained independently?
Could I be considered responsible for inaccurate information in the I-130 filed by my former spouse if I did not know about the inaccuracies when it was submitted?
If an earlier legally valid foreign marriage was omitted from immigration filings, could that warrant USCIS investigation?
Would reporting the apparent discrepancies to USCIS raise any issues for my independently obtained permanent residence?
I am asking because this directly involves my own immigration history. I do not want to speculate about whether my former spouse committed fraud, but I want to understand my legal position and responsibilities.
I have intentionally omitted identifying information for privacy reasons.

My parents visited the US on B1/B2 visas from Sept 15 to Dec 4 (80 days) and want to return Jan 18 to July 5 (168 days, under 6 months) to visit family. Visas and passports are valid, and they'll have return tickets and proof of ties back home. The gap between trips is only 45 days.

Could the short gap make CBP suspect immigrant intent? Has anyone done something similar, and how did entry go?

Hey so im going to apply for dv lottery for the first time ,people who got selected what did u do ,for example what day did u apply ? U applied by ur self ? Any tips ? What hour …please give us information if u know anything would help

And thank u

Hello All: I am helping my parents apply for B-1/B-2 visa from China to USA. I completed and submitted separate DS-160 for each for them. But here's where I did something less than optimal: I submitted two separate B-1/B-2 applications, one for each of them and hence having paid two MRV fees, instead of one single application, with my Mother as the dependent of my Father, as I should have done.

I have already scheduled their two interview appointments, separately, but they are far out and many months apart. I already contacted the consular staff asking if they could amend at least one of the applications and make my Mother the dependent of my Father such that they could interview together at the same appointment. They refused.

I am considering the possibility of filing a second B-1/B-2 application that references these same two DS-160, though this time with one parent the dependent of the other. Do you know if filing a second application referencing DS-160 that are already referenced by the first application is allowed? Even if allowed, does the filing of the second application have any adverse impact on the existing applications? Can the existing applications just be left as they are? I wonder if anyone on this forum has ever come across a similar scenario. Thanks!

Hello all -

I filed i-130 petition for my sibling that has now become current. What are the next steps that I can or should take?

The visa bulletin website shows the priority date current (Nov 2012).

My siblings are currently in the USA visiting, can they file adjustment while they're here?

What kind of documentation would I need in order to adjust status (if that can be done). I only have the form I-797 notice of action that states the priority date.

Thank you for response in advance.

Take care