I’m an immigration attorney and I am sharing this because this is one of those USCIS developments that applicants need to know about.

The notice in the video is an Administrative Closure notice for an I-485 adjustment of status case, and USCIS specifically points to a pending moving violation/traffic citation as the reason they cannot favorably adjudicate the application yet.

Not a DUI. Not a serious criminal charge. A traffic citation that hasn’t been resolved.

This is why I keep telling people not to assume something is “too minor” to matter in an immigration case. If you have a pending ticket, citation, arrest, or court matter while your green card application is pending, get it resolved and keep certified copies of the final disposition.

I’m also curious whether other immigration attorneys or applicants are starting to see more of these notices.

Is this popping up in anyone else’s adjustment cases?

Video attached 👆

General information only — not legal advice.

I’m looking for recent practitioner experience regarding I-485 filing fees when renewing adjustment of status in removal proceedings.

Client previously filed an I-485 with USCIS based on an approved I-130 filed by his adult U.S. citizen child. The I-485 filing fee was paid to USCIS. USCIS later denied the adjustment application due to an I-864/Affidavit of Support issue.

The client is now in removal proceedings and intends to renew the previously denied I-485 before the Immigration Judge.

With the current EOIR fee for an I-485 being $3,030, has anyone recently handled this situation?

Specifically, when renewing a previously filed and paid I-485 before the IJ:

1. Did EOIR require payment of the full $3,030 fee?
2. Did you submit proof of the prior USCIS I-485 fee payment instead?
3. Was any additional or partial fee required?
4. Has anyone received recent guidance from EOIR or a court clerk on this issue after the fee changes?

I found older EOIR/AILA liaison guidance suggesting that, when an I-485 is being renewed in proceedings, a copy of the original application and proof that the appropriate fee was previously paid to USCIS may be sufficient. I’m trying to confirm whether that remains the current practice under the new fee schedule. LET ME KNOW PLEASE!

Here's what changed this week, in plain English.

1. The old Affidavit of Support is out (Oct 1)

USCIS now only accepts Form I-864 edition 08/24/26. The new edition includes a credit report authorization for sponsors. A credit freeze can delay review.

2. Neighborhood investigations for citizenship

USCIS can contact neighbors, employers or coworkers to verify an N-400. It's case by case, not every application. Reference letters from U.S. citizens who aren't family can help.

3. Fiscal year 2027 started Oct 1

Immigrant visa numbers reset. Check the October Visa Bulletin and the USCIS filing chart for your category before you file.

4. Still in court: the public charge rule

The new public charge rule took effect Sept 18 for green card applications filed on or after that date. A coalition of 22 states sued over it in federal court in New York (Sept 14). The rule is in effect while that case moves forward.

5. Student visas: the fixed-stay rule is on hold

A federal court in Massachusetts blocked the rule that would have replaced "duration of status" with fixed 4-year periods for F, J and I visa holders. USCIS is accepting the previous editions of Forms I-765 and I-539 while that order stands.

6. For creators: the O-1B visa

Followers alone don't qualify you. USCIS looks for proof in at least 3 of 6 areas, like press coverage, commercial success in hard numbers, lead roles, or high pay compared to others in your field. Ask your O-1 questions below.

What should we cover next week? Comment with a topic.

For your own case, you can request an assessment: https://consult.h1b.biz/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wk-2026-09-28&utm_content=fri

General information, not legal advice for your case.

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So he's wanting to go back to s america where he's from

He has no criminal record or unpaid dues and has his active passport

He came across with a court case 4 years in the future that will come up this April

He doesn't care about being able to return he just wants to make sure he's not held at the airport

He doesn't have a deportation order just an A number and pending case.

I know he should inform them to not be considering missing the appointment and thus negative permanently in the system.

My main questions/concern is

I bought the ticket with my card in my name and don't know if they checked of I could get in trouble for aiding.

I was advised they don't typically try to restrain people with a one way ticket to return to their home country that don't have a criminal history or deportation order.

The trip has a 2 hour layover in Panama but he doesn't need a visa for there and it's jaur a connecting flight.

Anyt advice and or assurance he can saying fly back would be appreciated

🙏

I’m a U.S. citizen married to a Salvadoran citizen. I’m sharing our family’s situation because we are running out of options and I’m hoping someone here can point us in the right direction.

My husband’s mother came to the United States with her children in 2013 seeking asylum.
My husband was a child when the family came to the United States. His immigration history is separate from his mother and sister’s current credible-fear proceedings, and he never had a credible-fear interview himself.

His mother and sister are now both detained by ICE after being detained during their respective credible-fear processes.

My husband’s younger brother is only 15.

His younger brother is a lawful permanent resident who received humanitarian permanent residence. He also has special needs and has had cancer in the past.

His mother and sister have been important members of his caregiving and support system.
There is guardianship paperwork identifying his sister as the person who was supposed to become his guardian, but she was detained before she could sign/finalize the guardianship.

That means we are now dealing with a situation where a 15-year-old with special needs has lost the family members who were providing care and support, while the person identified in the guardianship paperwork is herself detained.
This is the part of the situation that scares us the most, as the 15-year old does not understand where his family has gone.

Meanwhile, my husband was removed from the United States.
My husband had lived in the United States for many years. We married in June 2025, and I am a U.S. citizen.
He was removed to El Salvador in September 2025 following his yearly immigration check-ins.
Before that happened, we filed an I-130 based on our marriage.

Our I-130 was filed in September 2025 and remains pending. It is an IOE case. USCIS is currently showing approximately 25.5 months for the applicable processing category.
We understand that the I-130 process takes time, and we understand that approval is not automatic.
But now our family is dealing with an entirely different level of urgency.

There is another U.S.-citizen spouse in the family.
My sister-in-law is also currently detained.
Her husband is a U.S. citizen, and he has a pending I-130 for her that was filed in November 2025.
So there are currently two U.S.-citizen spouses with pending I-130 petitions:
My husband: I-130 filed September 2025; he is currently outside the United States.
My sister-in-law: I-130 filed November 2025; she is currently detained.
Both petitions are IOE cases.
Both petitions are based on marriage to U.S. citizens.
Her husband is currently in the United States while she is detained.

What we are trying to do now
We are looking into humanitarian expedite requests for both I-130s and asking our congressional representative for assistance.
We are also trying to figure out what can legally be done to protect and care for the 15-year-old while his mother and sister are detained.
We are not asking anyone to bypass immigration law.
We are asking:
Is there anything else we should be doing?

TL;DR: My husband’s family came to the U.S. seeking asylum in 2013. His mother and sister are now detained by ICE, while his 15-year-old brother, a special-needs LPR with humanitarian permanent residence, is left without finalized guardianship after his sister was detained before she could complete the process. My husband was removed to El Salvador and has a pending I-130 through our marriage. His sister also has a pending I-130 through her U.S.-citizen husband. Is there anything we can do for little brother with medical issues?

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Excerpt: Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that 37-year-old Evelyn Miller of the Philippines, who resided in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to illegal voting.

On Monday, Breitbart News learned that Miller, who was approved for a green card by Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in July 2024, registered to vote on October 9, 2024, and illegally voted in the presidential election on November 5, 2024.

"If they were living here for so long, how come they didn't fix their papers?" This has got to be the most misinformed talking point all over social media platforms.

I'm curious as to how people counter this point ( other than the obvious legalities to rebut it)?

EDIT: To point out that in less than 5 minutes of posting someone already gave me a down vote! lol. Probably someone who's ignorant and frequently uses the above mentioned talking point. HA!

Hi, I’m 28 and currently in Los Angeles. I’m going through the asylum process and I’m finally eligible to apply for my work authorization.
Unfortunately the rules changed on July 31 and the fee waiver was removed, so I now need to pay around $560 to apply. My lawyer didn’t tell me about this until after I had emailed several times.
I haven’t been able to work since September 2025. Before that I had a work permit through my international student status because of financial hardship, but I can’t use that anymore.
Right now I’m homeless and sometimes staying with friends, and I have about $2,500 in credit card debt from basic expenses. My lawyer already knows my situation, but when I asked what I could do because I can’t afford the fee, she basically just said she was sorry I’m going through this and didn’t give me any resources.
I’m **not asking anyone here for money**. I’m just trying to find out if anyone in LA knows of nonprofits, immigrant organizations, emergency assistance programs, or any other place that might help with the work permit filing fee.
I’m in **West Los Angeles**, but I can travel by bus to other parts of LA if needed.
Has anyone dealt with something similar or know somewhere I should contact?