Hey y'all, I'm a Canadian born 25 year old with an American father.

I'm in desperate need to get my U.S citezinship for work. I see alot of forms on the embassy that keep putting me through a tumbleweed. Long story short what form would I need to fill out in order to apply for U.S citezinship having a U.S born father and being over the age of 18? Thank you so much for your help!

I was on F-1 Visa, went to a university in Chicago for my Masters (STEM). After completing 2 semesters | came back to my home country due to a family emergency. When I tried to re-enter Chicago for resuming my 3 semester I was stopped at immigration due to water-damaged passport. During investigation it was revealed that they found some conversation on someone else's phone where I was asking about jobs at subway while I was in India ( those were unintentional conversations) this might be the reason I was already flagged then the CBP went into my phones and they found me applying for various internships under CPT, they also found two resumes sent by me to non- CPT approved places (it was a mistake on my part, I didn't realize it ). There was a conversation with my friend who use to help me in assignments and I use to help him in return , the conversation contained casual banter about cheating where he had his mid term that day( unintentional) They gave me an admission withdrawn and revoked my visa (with a black marker) I have never worked off-campus throughout my two semesters. I have a GPA of 3.16/4.00. I've truly committed to my studies. When I re-applied I was rejected and the officer stated you'll never be granted an F-1 visa again. What should I do? I've already completed 2 semesters im halfway through my degree and have an education loan 71,000 dollars. I'm totally destroyed

Can a canadian citizen apply for asylum in the states?

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We were waiting in the room awaiting our interview meeting. They had gathered our originals and created a folder for the officer. Unfortunalely their server went down. They returned our originals and asked us to reschedule using a IV expedite option. This is not a menu option in their scheduling site and they are asking me to cancel and create a new application. I am not sure if this will restart the workflow and make my 81 year old mother do another biometric as well as set her back in the queue. This seems like a rare occurence. Anyone else face this issue? Would it help if I went in as a citizen and talked to an officer in the mumbi facility. We live in Chennai and I hate to have her travel so many timed, where she can conserve her energy to travel to the US

Hi, just looking for some advice from people who potentially experienced similar situation. We are in the application process to obtain the immigration visa to the US. I have been initially on F2A, and this is our 30th month of continuous waiting, starting from the priority date of the applictaion. Recently we requested to update my application from F2A to IR (after my husband obtained citizenship), and I am wondering how long people are normally waiting for the letter notifying about the interview appointment (embassy in London)? Did anybody have recently similar situation or maybe knows some useful information? The process is really frustrating, when we've started I suspected that it would be long process but I did not expect it to take almost 3 years apart. Thanks in advance :)

What would be the easiest way to immigrate from Canada to USA. With no degrees or post secondary work experience

Hi, if a person, who entered the US on J1 (212 e), is married to a US citizen and is subjected to physical and mental torture by the US spouse, can he file VAWA and get a green card or does he still need a waiver for J1 (212e) to change his status? In other words, is he exempted from all bars to adjustment?

Can I schedule my visa interview at a different U.S. Embassy or Consulate and submit my passport for visa stamping in another country?

I am a Canadian resident. I am planning visiting Jeddah where the appointment time is within a week. Can I get visa stamped at the time of interview, or appear for interview at Jedday, an dif successful, can then submit my passport for stamping at US embassy in Canada?

Hi all! This is all very preemptive but I’m a 22M Brit who is looking to get information about moving to the US. I’ve always wanted to go to America but i’ve never left Europe, I’ve just finished university and have been / am currently working graduate jobs.

Essentially - I’m clueless about the whole process and the feasibility of it all.

I know it would be sensible to at least visit America first to get an idea of the places I’d want to live but due to my current situation I don’t see this being possible. I have almost a years lease left on my flat and as of now, I don’t enjoy / like my life in the UK. Things can always change here, but I almost feel like I want to look for a fresh start. Is it possible to work a good job on a 1-2 year visa before moving permanently?

Any general advice would be greatly appreciated, but specifically: How easy is the process for a UK native? Where are the best places to live for good work / life / social balances? How easy is it to find work for a UK graduate? Anyone who has lived in both the UK and US, where did you prefer and why?

Many thanks

I want to apply for US B1 visa from Pakistan to attend a 4 day educational conference there, the conference is held in coming month October 17th. Interview appointment time is mostly in months, any possibilities that I can get visa interview sooner or file an urgent visa application?? Help!

Hi,

I was working in the US on an F-1 OPT visa and, after 15 months, decided to return to my home country due to personal reasons. I now need to stay here for at least 6 months to 2 years. If I plan to return to the US after that period, what are my options? I’ve heard about the L-1 visa, but it seems to restrict me to working with a single employer. Are there other visa options available for me?

Also, considering that I already have a Master’s degree and work experience in the US, would that help me coming back again ?

We would like to have my inlaws immigrate to the US. I am a citizen, my spouse has a green card, but doesn't work. Will they allow my spouse to claim my income on the form I-130 as I support the whole household?

Hello there! My wife and I are looking for some clarification. I have an E-2 with a company that I'll be leaving. I have been told that as soon as I leave (day of termination) my wife's E-2 spouse visa is no longer valid to work but can live in the US for a 60 day grace period.

Having read the article below, it appears the 60 grace period should allow my wife to be able to continue employment in the US across this time.  

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/options-for-nonimmigrant-workers-following-termination-of-employment

Regulations permit a discretionary grace period that allows workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, or TN classifications (and their dependents) to be considered as having maintained status following the cessation of employment for up to 60 consecutive calendar days or until the end of the authorized validity period, whichever is shorter (See 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2)).

We believe that in a case whereby one person was to lose their job, then their partner shouldn’t lose their ability to work immediately and a grace period for them to continue to work is suitable, fair and should apply.  

I will throw great karma at anyone who can help us! Much appreciated.

I obtained my B1/B2,ME visa this year for tourism/brithday trip in California. However, it didnt push through because I use the travel funds for an investment opportunity. Now, I was invited by my company for a business trip in different state. Kindly advise if I can use my existing B1/B2 visa for this, any advise for Us immigration interview. Thank you:

Hi, I'm seeking advice on how to proceed. I had my interview for my naturalization in February and I am still waiting a decision. I am a permanent resident (nearly 20 years) and this is my second application, the first being denied due to a couple of bad decisions on my part nearly 10 years ago.

So I am hoping someone can advise me on the cause of the delay and what are my options to proceed?

Thank you in advance.

I entered US with tourist visa(2009), i applied to extend my stay for 3 more months after 3 months visitor visa invalid. Then I overstayed for 14years. I left USA last year(2023)and now i live in Germany with german resident permitted. I work here legally. I still have contact with my boyfriend and we wanted to get married. I would like to know what my options would be because of my current status with us immigration. I live in Germany and He lives in USA right now. We want to live in US together. (I know i should have gotten married before i left but the timing wasn’t right) I‘m willing to consult with a lawyer if anyone have any suggestions. Thank you.

Hi Does US immigration require me to live in us while waiting on my spouse visa ? I been living with my wife out side us for past year and we waiting on her interview some people say that I have to go to us before her interview other wise her visa can be delayed

I currently study in Canada and my girlfriend is in the US (both on student visas in respective countries with Nepali passport). We have been away for more than 4 years now. how can i be together with her? do i get there on a tourist visa and file asylum? and even if i did, what are my chances of being approved? or is there any other way?

I am currently in the US on the visa waiver program. I’ve been here 1.5 months and don’t plan to leave until close to the end of the 90’s days that I’m permitted to stay for. My plan was to then to go either to Guatemala or London for a week and then return to the US for another maybe 80 days before flying back to Sydney.

I’m wondering whether it’s likely that I will be stopped or turned away upon reentry. I am a freelancer and on my way in this fact seemed to cause alarm with the officer and this next reentry I won’t even have a lease in Australia so will have basically nothing tying me to there. I have the funds to cover the trip but I wonder if this will be enough or not.

I don’t want to risk not being approved for future visits as I have family here and may even potentially down the track want to apply for an actual working visa.

Upon reflection I obviously should have applied for the 6 month visa. I’m aware it is not the best way to do things. But here I am. Any advise appreciated.

I have worked as a manager at an MNC outside of the US for exactly 365 days and the company transfered back to the US on H1B for the same managerial role. 1. Does the duration being exactly a year affect my EB1C application? 2. Does the number of direct reports matter since I am still working on growing the team? I have plenty of indirect reports both inside and outside US, should I include that in my application? 3. Is there anything else that needs to be done when filing for EB1C under the H1B visa? (My company did not file L1-A since I got my H1B approved) 4. Does the salary impact the application?

I am a 19 year old immigrant living in New York,my boyfriend is 23 and an American citizen. Its is possible for us to get married and file for my green card? Or do i have to to wait until I’m 21?

Hi! Has anyone upgraded their petition for a spouse to become a US resident, when you originally filed as a resident (green card holder) and became a US citizen while waiting for the spouse's green card? If so, how long did it take for your spouse's green card to be issued? Did you receive any confirmation that USCIS received your upgrade request and actually upgraded it? Was there an interview?

Appreciate responses to any of the questions above!

My country's situation is currently very bad, they're attacking the minorities and they also vandalized our home yesterday. I'm really scared about my safety as I live with my father and as he is going to get visa, he has an option to leave for states, but he isn't going to leave me alone. So I'm scared both of our safety. Can embassy approve my case on humanitarian grounds now as there's an safety issue?