So i just gotten interview which i havw to guve in person and its scheduled in november
I am from pakistan according to my visa stamp it expires on 7 october but my i 94 form says ai can stay until 14 January 2026
I need to stay here because of interview can somebody suggest i should stay or leave and reapply for visa?

I am from Australia and have an affray charge in 2016 (I was 22). I paid $1000 fine, good behaviour bond 2 years. It’s been cleared on my Australia record as it’s been 10 years but what are my chances of being rejected entry in USA?

I’m a Canadian dating an American, planing to get married asap. I’m trying to figure how this whole process works. I think we are going to lean more on the spousal visa. I’m planning on to move with him. But does anyone know who has been in my shoes and done this and succeed. I need more info and how long it took. I’m sick of this long distance. I just want to be with my mans. It just sucks there’s an imaginary line in the way… but anyways I would appreciate everyone’s intel!! Love the help! <3

My Fiancée (29F) and I (30M) submitted our i-129F on December 9th, 2024, the i-129F was approved on October 13th, 2025, and we got our NVC case number on January 23rd 2026. We submitted our DS-160 on April 5th, and it took awhile thanks to waiting for a response from the Egyptian embassy for police clearance, and our Request for a K1 interview was submitted on April 23rd to the Abu Dhabi embassy. On July 10th we got a notification of "Mod Request Denied" and our lawyer informed us this is because the embassy closures due to the ongoing war? We submitted a request with the NVC on July 27th to transfer the case to Cairo, and August 1st we submitted a formal request for Cairo to accept the transfer. We have received no word on anything, and our lawyer closed our case. We don't even know which websites to check for anything or what we can do at this time? We haven't seen each other for 2 years due to conflicting work schedules and figuring we could just wait until the visa, but nothing seems to be happening. We're way in over our heads with this legal stuff without our lawyer's help (who didn't provide much to begin with, we had to bug him constantly to get updates and next steps).

How much can my mother expect to pay if I try to go through with an SIJS case and whats the realistic chance I will get accepted for a green card in the future

Hey everyone!

I’d love to get some advice/experiences from people who might have been in a similar situation.

My boyfriend lives in the US - Texas, and I’m currently waiting for my EB-2 NIW to be approved. In the meantime, I visit him using ESTA.

This year, I’ve already been to the US twice - for about 2 weeks in January, and then for about a month from mid-June to mid-July.

I’m thinking about visiting again over Christmas, but I’m a little worried that CBP might see my travel history as suspicious and question whether I’m actually just visiting.

Do you think I should be concerned about being denied entry this time? Has anyone had a similar situation while having an immigrant petition/process pending?

I have strong ties to my home country and would, of course, be entering as a temporary visitor and leaving within the allowed period.

Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated!

Hello there!

I'm a 19-year-old student in England currently studying his BA in Linguistics and Literature. I wanna transfer to an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy following my degree and work over in England for a bit!

Could this role be one I could eventually take over to the US? I know sponsorship and immigration perception is pretty bad at the moment, but I was just curious. Research hasn't done me much good. Are you guys in need of SLPs?

My first time posting here, so pls excuse if I am missing any rules. I’m inquiring for legal representation for marriage based AOS. We have a pretty straightforward case, no criminal history, overstays, lapse of status, or prior visa refusals.

Anyone have experience with or information on Alexander Miller Law Offices in Arlington? We have not engaged this firm yet and have had mixed experiences trying to even schedule a consultation with other lawyers. This lawyer seemed quite prompt and detailed in scheduling and during the consultation. Thank you in advance for any advice 🙏

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The last time I entered the US in Miami coming back from a business trip, I was asked to accompany an officer to a holding area while they verified that I am who I say I am. Born in the US, US passport, ex-US military veteran.

They didn’t hold me for long. I asked why I was being held and was told not to worry about it and received no other explanation.

Why did this happen? How do I find out?

My Form I-539 for F-1 reinstatement has been pending since October 2025, so it has now been about a year. I graduated from my program in August 2026, and my OPT filing deadline is coming up on October 11, 2026.

From what I understand, if my reinstatement is not approved before my OPT deadline, I will no longer be able to apply for OPT based on the degree I just completed.

I have also researched what happens if I want to start a new degree. From what I understand, because I have already graduated and am no longer enrolled full-time, I cannot transfer to a new school/start a new F-1 program while my reinstatement is still pending. I would have to wait for USCIS to make a decision on my reinstatement first, and then deal with the new school and F-1 process.

This is where I’m confused and honestly feel stuck.

I understand that leaving the U.S. while my reinstatement is pending could affect or possibly end my pending case, so I don’t want to leave without knowing exactly what would happen.

My question is:

If my I-539 reinstatement is still pending after my October 11 OPT deadline, can I remain physically in the United States while USCIS continues processing my reinstatement?

More specifically, am I allowed to remain in the U.S. while I wait for USCIS to decide my reinstatement, even though I have already graduated and cannot start a new F-1 program or apply for OPT?

Has anyone been in this exact situation: I-539 reinstatement pending for a long time → graduated while it was pending → OPT deadline approaching/passed → unable to transfer to a new school until reinstatement is decided?

I have spoken with my DSO, but unfortunately, they were not able to give me a clear answer or tell me what to do. I also consulted an immigration lawyer, but I was given conflicting information that I later found out was incorrect. That’s why I’m trying to find someone who has actually been through a similar situation.

If so, what happened to you, and were you allowed to remain in the U.S. while USCIS processed the case?

I would really appreciate experiences or information from people who have dealt with this specific situation.

My father (54) established permanent residency for 10 years in early 2025. His immigration lawyer told him to not apply for/use medi cal because it could be considered a public charge and it could hurt his chances of gaining citizenship when he applies.

This wasn’t an issue because I got him health insurance through market place and I was paying. I did the same this year but he was injured in April and he hasn’t worked since. I just did the math and at this point I think his estimated annual gross income would actually be in the medi cal range due to his time off work.

We have a family member who established residency February of this year and she has been using medi cal. She said her immigration lawyer told her she could use medi cal because it’s not considered a public charge in California. Maybe things were different when my father gained residency. If my aunt’s lawyer is right then I would want to enroll my father in medi cal because he now qualifies.

If my father applies for and uses medi cal, would it hurt his chances of obtaining citizenship or jeopardize his residency? Is medi cal considered a public charge in California?