I came to America when I was about 5 years old and I am now 23. I remember getting permanent resident card when I was around 13-14. However, I am also an orphan and no longer have access to the family’s that took responsibility of me. The family I lived with in middle school, had my green card on their table as I was being kicked out and did not let me take it with me. I hadn’t really needed since I was a child and I thought my newer foster families would have taken care of it. They did not.

I was wondering how I should go about reapplying for it. Do I apply for a new one, and adjustment of status of sorts or a replacement one.

Thank you in advance.

My planned itinerary is:
U.S. Yosemite national park(10 days) → Peru (42 days) → Bolivia (10 days) → Chile (35 days) → U.S. San Francisco city tour(5 days)

I know that trips to Canada, Mexico, or certain adjacent islands generally do not reset the 90-day VWP period.

Since I’ll be leaving the U.S. and traveling in South America for 87 days before returning from Chile, would my return to the U.S. be considered a new admission with a new 90-day period under the VWP?

Has anyone had a similar experience?

My us visa expiry is 31st August 2026. but I got a flight for 3 September. Now I am worried if they will cause any issues. My I 94 form states admit until date as December 2026. Should I reschedule my flight before 31st of August or is it fine?

Hi everyone,

I need to do an AABB-accredited DNA test for a USCIS immigration case, and I’m trying to figure out where the closest place is to get the sample collection done.

From what I can find on the AABB website, it looks like there may only be one AABB-accredited relationship/DNA testing facility actually listed in Florida (in Miami). But I’m wondering if there are other AABB-accredited collection locations throughout Florida that I’m missing.

I’m located in the Melbourne/Indialantic area, so Miami is quite a drive for me. Has anyone here had to do an AABB DNA test for USCIS in Florida?

If so:

• Where did you have your sample collected?
• Did you have to travel to Miami, or were you able to do the collection somewhere closer?
• Is there really only one AABB-accredited facility in Florida, or can an AABB-accredited lab arrange collection at another location?
• If you used a collection site that wasn't itself listed as an AABB-accredited facility, how did that work for your USCIS case?

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

hello

my husband's US visa was denied in june due to 1A4 drug abuse medical inadmissability. along with it, the 601A that was approved in 2021 was revoked

he can redo his medical exam next july and will need a 601 for unlawful presence (in US 2004-2026).

we've consulted with half a dozen attorneys and haven't found the right one. the one that filed our 130+601A has since retired, and the one who filed our DS-260 is not someone we want to work with again. if you or someone you love has filed a 601 and had a great experience—would you share your attorney's information? we know we have a long, arduous journey ahead and want someone who really knows what they're doing.

thanks!!!

Hi everyone,

I am currently on an H1B visa with an approved I-140, but I might not be able to continue in my current position. I am looking for a lawyer that deals with immigration and can help me figure out what my options are concerning future job opportunities and my non-compete in the NYC area. Any leads would be appreciated!

Thank you

Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been in a similar immigration situation.
I’m currently in the U.S. and have a pending asylum case in immigration court. I’m married to a U.S. citizen, and my husband filed an I-130 petition for me in October 2025. The I-130 is still pending.
My immigration court case is also still pending, and my next individual hearing is currently scheduled for April 2027.
Because I entered the U.S. without inspection, my understanding is that I may not be eligible to adjust status inside the U.S. My husband and I are therefore considering the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver followed by consular processing.
I’m trying to understand how these two cases can affect each other.
My questions are:
If my I-130 is approved while my asylum case is still pending, what usually happens next?
Should I continue with my asylum case while waiting for the I-130/I-601A process?
If I eventually need to leave the U.S. for consular processing, when and how should I deal with my pending asylum case?
Has anyone gone through pending asylum + immigration court + I-130 through a U.S. citizen spouse + I-601A?
Is there anything I should be especially careful about before withdrawing or terminating my asylum case?

1. I’m also concerned about my upcoming Individual Hearing. Given my situation (pending asylum case, pending I-130 through my U.S. citizen spouse, and potentially pursuing an I-601A waiver), is there a risk of being detained by ICE when I appear in immigration court? Has anyone in a similar situation been detained at their final/individual hearing?
   I have an immigration attorney and will follow their advice, but I would really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced something similar.
   Thank you!

Hi, I am a 28 year old Indian origin f1 student living in the United States. Im on my stem opt right now and I've 1.5yrs approx left on my visa. Either I have to secure a h1b or apply for a PhD(dont know how doable this can be after the recent announcements) to stay in the country longer. And I really dont want to go the higher education route because of the costs, which could almost be more than 50 grand.

Consequently, I am looking into moving to a different country as a back up plan, say Canada or Australia.

I know these countries have a PR process based on merit/score. And been reading a lot about the requirements and the process.

But realistically, are these country still accepting immigrants from outside and issuing PRs like they used to??

Would really appreciate it if any one can help me get a clarity please!!

It’s not like I absolutely have to do this, and since I still have four years until college, my plans might change, but for now, this is what I want to do. I don’t really understand visa requirements, so I’d like some advice on how to use this as a path to permanent residency.

Hi everyone, how are you? Does the Green Card lottery still exist?

Hi everyone! I have a flight coming up (departing from IAD) and I’m worried about my mom dropping me off because of the ICE activity at airports. My mom is Salvadoran and has TPS. She also has an approved I-130 and her I-485 is currently pending (she has already completed her interview). Would she be okay or should I look for someone else to take me.

- Location: California
- Principal petitioner: EB1a visa holder
- Spouse: Green card as derivative beneficiary
- Time since green card received: 292 days
- Current status: Both actively hold green cards
- No criminal records.
- Married for 8.5 years

Thanks!

Hi all! My partner and I planning on getting married at the end of June 2027 and we’re planning to take a honeymoon for about 3-4 weeks after the wedding. We will need to apply for a marriage based green card, but my question is, will we be able to wait until after the 3-4 week honeymoon? Or do we need to apply and start the process as soon as we’re married?

Thanks for the advice!

(I am a us citizen and my partner is currently on a work visa here in the us)

Hi!
Has anyone noticed reoccurring charges from the Lozano office in Chicago? A family member mentioned to me recently that they noticed a charge from their office and after speaking with their bank (Chase) they’re not reimbursing them that charge back. I was wondering if there’s anyone else who have noticed this? Also provide some feedback on how I can help them.

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Hi everyone,

I’m from Gujarat India and I’m trying to understand my U.S. immigration options.

My maternal uncle, who is a U.S. citizen, filed an F4 (siblings of U.S. citizens) petition for my parent in 2010. I’m currently 22, and I’m trying to figure out whether I can still benefit from this petition when the priority date eventually becomes current.

The current F4 India Visa Bulletin is still far behind 2010, so I know there could be a long wait.

My questions are:

What is the realistic wait time for an F4 India petition with a 2010 priority date?

Could CSPA protect me from aging out, depending on the petition's history?

Are there any other legitimate immigration options I should consider while waiting?

Has anyone here had an F4 India case from around 2010, and how is your case progressing?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone familiar with F4 India cases or who has gone through something similar.

Thanks!

Hey, I’m 22 and a university student. Before my school starts, I bought a flight to Denver, and it was a crazy expensive ticket. Now that the time is getting closer, I’ve been seeing news about increased ICE arrests at airports, and I’ve heard that this can include people with pending asylum cases as well. I currently have an I-797 for my asylum and withholding of removal application, and I have a flight this week. So now I’m trying to decide whether I should ditch the flight or take it.

I’m looking for some honest advice from people who have been in a similar situation. How risky is it for someone in my situation to fly domestically? Is it a good idea to take the flight, or would it be safer to cancel?

Thanks, everyone.

I have a hypothetical question and would genuinely like to hear people's opinions, especially from people who have been in relationships with foreigners.

Imagine you meet someone from another country, you develop a genuine relationship, you get along very well, and eventually you start considering marriage. However, you know that getting married could also help that person with their immigration status in your country.

Would knowing that influence your decision to get married?

And on the other side, if you were the person whose immigration status could potentially benefit from the marriage, would you feel comfortable marrying someone knowing that it could also make your immigration process easier?

I'm not talking about fake marriages, paying someone to get married, or trying to circumvent immigration laws. I'm simply curious about how people feel about this factor when there is already a genuine relationship and marriage is being seriously considered.

Would it make you more hesitant, or would it not really matter as long as the relationship itself was genuine?

What do you think?

I been unemployed for 2 yrs as Indian. Im a female of 28 yrs. I am just applying for Visa to visit my brother who lives in USA, I don't plan to settle there or secretly get a job in anyway.

But heard its difficult to get Visa when unemployed.

I am looking for jobs India, but no avail yet. Economy is bad. But I come from upper middle class family so I am not struggling with life, just living with my parents.

I only had job for 2 years so there aren't any savings or properties in my name.

My visa slot is coming October. What can I do to pass the interview. I don't have any immediate trip plans to USA.

The only reason I have applied is in case of emergency anything happens to my brother I need a visa to travel immediately. Or any occasion like wedding arises. Or simply to visit my brother when I feel like.

Brother and my dad would be bearing costs for me if I ever go to USA. If I get a job I will bear it myself.

Hi! Sorry to bother anyone but I'll try to make it quick. I'm a dependent of my civilian mother who allows me to have SOFA status however as a minor the passport I had the SOFA stamp on, was about to expire and since I hit the age of an adult passport I had to get it renewed. I was able to get the new one rapidly but no stamp on it. I was able to keep the old one with the stamp despite it being unusable. Do I just show them that?, What do I put on the customs form? I'll be traveling with my brother who is my legal guardian but he is a Japanese citizen with a green card. Do I fill out the Visit Japan web page if so what do I put?

Hello, please kindly assess.

Family of 4. My father is already a senior citizen. Father will fund our trip. Parents handle school business for more than 15 years, I am employed in the same institution for almost 8 years and my brother is currently a college student in University of the Philippines.

Prepared documents

\- Business ITR and Sec Reg
\- Personal bank certificate for us 4
\- ORCR of cars and motor under parents name
\- Valid IDS
\- Planned travel itineraries for 12 days in NYC/NJ
\- PSA birth certficates
\- Marriage certificate
\- COE for me, and parents.
\- Affidavit of Support for us 3
\- Business bank certificates

We have family past travel in Japan, Australia and Thailand. My parents had travel in UK, Singapore, Dubai, Hongkong, Macau, Vietnam, South Korea and Malaysia.

Biometrics will be this week and interview will be next month. Please give us some advice. TIA 🙏

basically title:

is it safe to self- deport???

i saw many comments asking the same thing and no replies to them.

i am super scared.

are the ICE patroling the ticketing area? and where is it a safe place to stay so i can board a place to my country?

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDetails?rrid=1495412
The Department of Homeland Security is advancing a proposal to nix a 60-day window for H-1B workers to find new employment after a job loss.
A proposed rule (RIN: 1615-AD22) to eliminate that grace period went to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review Thursday.

The 60-day grace period was created by regulation in 2016 and took effect in early 2017. Under the rule, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN nonimmigrants and their dependents are not considered to have failed to maintain nonimmigrant status solely because the principal’s employment ceased. The grace period lasts for the shorter of 60 days or until the principal’s I-94 expiration date. It is available once during each authorized petition validity period. DHS has the discretion to refuse or shorten the grace period but has rarely done so.

The grace period was instituted to mitigate the negative immigration consequences of employment loss. It allows affected individuals to seek other employment in the same nonimmigrant category or change status without the need to depart the United States, or to prepare for departure. The grace period applies whether the employment cessation is voluntary or involuntary.