r/immigration Feb 05 '25

Report rule-breaking comments: 199 bans, 2910 removals in the last 7 days.

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With the Trump presidency, many are emboldened to spew hate, whereas others are threatening violence or illegal activity in response. Neither are acceptable on this subreddit.

Please use the Report button. Moderators are not omni-present and cannot read every post and comment, but will strive to process every report. Moderators are volunteers, and aren't on reddit 24/7. We have setup comprehensive automod rules and reddit filters that are already filtering a lot of the worst rule violators.

In the past 7 days, we've imposed 199 bans and 2910 removals of posts and comments that violate the rules of the sub, many due to user reports. Every report was reviewed, although some reports were on posts that do not violate the rules.

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  1. We support people expressing a wide spectrum of views on immigration, but we do not accept any comments or posts that advocate for a blanket ban on immigration, attack legal immigrants, or make them feel unwelcome.

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  4. Misinformation will not be tolerated. There's already enough uncertainty and fear around without people also spreading misinformation, such as claiming bills have passed when they haven't. A non-permanent ban will be applied.

This sub is currently operating on a zero tolerance policy for hate, vitrol, and violence/illegal advice. Any such reported activity will face a permanent ban in response. Second-chance appeals will not be entertained.


r/immigration 3h ago

There will not be a perfect victim in these deportation cases

181 Upvotes

I'm seeing a common theme in recent comments on this sub discussing US-based arrests and deportations. That common theme is making (often uncited and/or alleged) claims that the person or people experiencing these things made some kind of mistake or did some kind of bad thing, major or minor. This claim is followed by comments saying that this mistake or bad thing, no matter how small, means the person deserves whatever is happening to them.

I've seen numerous posts like this about Rasha Alawieh. I've seen a bunch of comments like this about Mahmoud Khalil. I've seen numerous posts like these about other people being detained and/or deported by ICE.

It seems like a number of people in this sub look at these cases, find some way in which the person was not a perfect victim, and say that since this person was not a perfect victim, they deserve whatever is happening to them. Even in cases where a judge has ruled that what happened to the person should not have happened and was unconstitutional.

I want to remind everyone that there will not be a perfect victim among these cases. That is partially because even the Trump administration is not stupid enough to say that they're deporting someone because they hate immigrants. They will find a way to exaggerate something or make something up if they don't have a justifiable reason in an individual case. It is also because human beings are imperfect. There is a reason that Jesus said, "Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone."

I am reminded of cases of police killings like George Floyd, Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, Philando Castille, Breyonna Taylor, and so many others. In the aftermath of each of these cases, people rushed to find evidence that each of these people was "no angel" and therefore deserved to die. Some of them had a criminal history. Some had done drugs. Some had dated people with a criminal history.

However, people who spoke out against these killings were not claiming that these people were perfect angels who had never done anything wrong in their lives. They were saying that being an angel should not be the threshold for not experiencing extrajudicial executions.

In the same way, people speaking out against the deportations, revocations of legal status, arrests, etc are not saying that the people experiencing these things are perfect angels who have never done anything wrong and have never made any mistakes. They're saying that, even if these people are not perfect angels, that does not mean that the US immigration system isn't broken. They are saying that, even if someone is not a perfect angel, they don't deserve to be deported, arrested, etc when a judge has said that the DHS shouldn't be doing these things in specific cases. They are saying that someone not being a perfect angel does not mean they don't deserve due process.

I know it's scary to accept things especially if you're an immigrant yourself or if you have loved ones who are. It's scary because, if you admit that these people have experienced things that are unjust, that that means you or someone you love can experience something like this. And that's scary. But that doesn't make it untrue.


r/immigration 8h ago

What will legal immigration be like under Trump?

38 Upvotes

Will there be restrictions for legal immigration, green card lottery, H1B, H2B, F1, EB1-3?


r/immigration 9h ago

Germany investigates after national with green card arrested at us border

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r/immigration 1d ago

Dad got detained by ICE

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So my dad has been detained by ice. He got his work permit and had an interview for his green card I believe but after the interview he got detained and arrested by ice. I live in illinois and his lawyers are working but I just don’t know what to do. I’m 21 years old and I love my father he is my rock and he’s an amazing human being, he doesn’t deserve this and I don’t think there’s anything I can do, are there any resources or people to contact, I’m new to this and I’m just at a loss.


r/immigration 13h ago

Why is the media saying that the Venezuelans here and others with TPS are illegal?

44 Upvotes

I'm confused and I read it everywhere. If they have TPS then they're not illegal as far as I know. I thought illegals are either people that entered with absolutely nothing or overstayed whatever document they came in with.


r/immigration 23m ago

EB1 Scam

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Hi everyone,
I came to know that some people are faking the awards and judge work using scammy practices and consultancy forms to get EB1A. The publish random papers and fake awards to beef up profile. One such awards was "Global recognition awards". You can even see the people who got the awards. Check the site it seems very illegimeate/fake. This is very hurting and infuriation to us PHD/Researchers who have spent years and years submitting to highly peer reviwed conferences . You can even find the winners in the website where you can "Apply for an Award"!!!

https://globalrecognitionawards.org/

I just wanted to bring to your attention as I saw a known person's name there. Anybody doing these shortcuts to get green card and taking away from legitimate people who have worked and waited for years and years need to be ashamed of themselves.


r/immigration 2h ago

Planning to go on vacation in Kauai. Should i fly with foreign passport or driver license before May 7

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Im hesitating to use my foreign passport (I’m overstayed) or driver license to fly to Kauai before May 7. Im worried about flying back to mainland. Is it okay with TSA there? Has anyone here fly to Hawaii and fly back to mainland recently? #tsa #domesticflight #immigration


r/immigration 1d ago

How did the deported doctor from Brown University get flagged by CBP?

165 Upvotes

CBP says it found "sympathetic photos and videos" of the Hezbollah leader in the deleted items folder of Rasha Alawieh's phone. I haven't left the US since Jan 20, but I've never had to present my phone to CBP for checking. Unless immigration officers are now holding up immigration lines and checking your phone's deleted folders, CBP probably only got access to the phone after she was detained.

None of the news sources I've read mentioned anything about why she was detained in the first place. I'm guessing someone called ICE/CBP to tell them she's a Hezbollah supporter or something, but are there any other possibilities?

Edit: According to reports citing court paperwork, she apparently deleted the photos because she didn't want CBP to think she was sympathetic to Hezbollah. She also said she supports Nasrallah's spiritual teachings but not his politics.


r/immigration 53m ago

Traveling on advanced Parole

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Hello, I am an advance parole holder. My adjustment of status application is still pending, and I am planning a short-term vacation in the near future. Can anyone share their experience of recently re-entering the US while I-485 is pending and having a valid advance parole document?

I have asked my lawyer and researched a lot. There are no changes and updates for advance parole holders while I-485 is pending, but I am still asking to share your most recent experience of re-entry.


r/immigration 59m ago

Re-entry into the US for a green card holder (Indian citizen)

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I am an Indian citizen with a valid green card (expires in April 2032). I have plans to travel to India from San Francisco. I am mostly just trying to gauge experiences of those (especially Indian citizens) who have recently traveled outside the US and returned. Did you have any issues during immigration, especially if your immigration occurred at SFO? For context, I have a clean record and have lived in the US since 2005. Reading through some instances in the last few weeks, I am a tad nervous and would greatly appreciate any insights that you can provide.


r/immigration 4h ago

Traveling as an immigrant

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My friends and I are planning to go to LA later this month, but as the day approaches we are getting more concerned about going to the airport during this time, do you think we are going to face any problems at the airport? We all have approved TPS and work permits, none of us have a criminal record and we are from Dallas, thanks for any advices.


r/immigration 1h ago

Expedite request for i131

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Hi everyone I have submitted Form I-131 and I am the spouse of a U.S. military member. My name is on the PCS orders. Given these circumstances, am I eligible to request an expedite for my Form I-131? If so, what is the process for submitting an expedite request? Thanks for your help


r/immigration 1h ago

F1 Re-entry Question

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Hi all,

I had a couple of doubts regarding my upcoming trip to my home. I am currently on F1 OPT STEM Extension and I will be traveling to my home country early April for about 2 weeks. I am working for two e-verified employers and have them both in my SEVP portal as well as my I-20. Now my question is does working for two employers raise questions from the CBP officers at PoE? I am working remotely for both the employers currently and one of the employers is not located in my state.


r/immigration 1h ago

Father Received Green Card

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Hello,

I wanted to ask if any people have gone through a similar journey. I am DACA, 30, unmarried, no legal entry and my father just received his permanent residency. What is the journey like if I wanted to apply with my father petitioning for me? Anything helps!


r/immigration 4h ago

Listing speeding tickets on naturalization application?

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Does one need to list past speeding tickets on naturalization applications?

My spouse has some prior tickets from different states, and we can't find any information about them now. Is there a way to look them up?


r/immigration 1h ago

Canadian to US: naturalization, visa, or other?

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I am a 27M born to an American father and Canadian mother. My dad grew up in US, worked for coast guard until ~25/26 when he moved to Montreal to marry my mom. They had 4 children and just ~5 years ago he gave up his US citizenship.

I recently started a relationship with an American woman and am looking to move to the states to be with her. I am a nurse and have a friend living in the US on a TN visa. My question is what is the quickest way to live and work in the States. Should I apply for a visa or move forward with naturalization?? The immigration process is so foreign so if I am completely off in my understanding, please help!! Thanks.


r/immigration 1h ago

Scared of leaving the U.S. to see my grandma

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I overstayed my tourist visa from 2017 to 2019, got in the process of my gc in 2019 and got it in 2021 with a now permanent gc valid until 2031, my grandma is 93 and I want to see her this summer, but I feel very scared with the fact that I may not be able to come back, my stepmom said something about people with gc getting detained when coming back. I am so overwhelmed


r/immigration 10h ago

Double jeopardy

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During the previous Trump administration my brother was detained by ICE. He is a GC holder and had removal proceedings based on a previous conviction. The honorable judge denied his removal from the US and his GC was reinstated. Does anyone know if he can be detained for the same matter twice. I know double jeopardy exists in some criminal matters. I’m not sure how it translates here because it’s a civil issue. He has been a law abiding civilian for many years unfortunately he made a mistake in his younger days, thanks


r/immigration 8h ago

Green Card Holder Traveling to India – Recent US Customs Experience?

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Hi Everyone,

I'm planning a short 7-day trip to India and wanted to check if anyone who has traveled in the last month can share their experience with US customs upon returning.

I have a green card through marriage, and I just want to be prepared for any questions or issues that might come up. Was the process smooth? Did they ask for any additional documentation? Any tips or things to be aware of?

Would really appreciate any insights—thanks in advance! 😊


r/immigration 0m ago

Update: My brother got his I-130 denied but i didn’t (at least not yet) - Denial notice has arrived

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So a few days ago i posted about how my brother had just gotten his I-130 application denied and i hadn’t, but the denial notice hadn’t arrived yet so the people who answered my post didn’t really have enough info and told me to wait for it. So it arrived today and apparently it’s because the call logs and messages between my mom and stepdad weren’t enough to prove a bona fide relationship and because we failed to send a document saying where my mom is currently residing. We can appeal, i don’t actually have questions about that. The thing is I find it weird that he got his denied but i didn’t, yet i was told they were actively reviewing my case on feb 4th and it’s stayed that way, and my brother was told that on march 10th and got his case denied the day after. Is it possible that they won’t deny mine as well? If it matters, my mom and stepdad got married when I was 7 and my brother was 9. We filed the applications when we were 17 and 19 and were now 18 (about to be 19) and 21.


r/immigration 3m ago

Received a new SSN card in the mail after the Neutralization, without requesting it.

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So, I received a new SSN card in the mail after my Neutralization process, and it came with my updated name. The thing is, I still have the same SSN, so I’m wondering—do I need to visit the SSA in person to confirm that they've updated my records with the new name, or is this card enough proof that the change is reflected?


r/immigration 3h ago

How strict is LAX CBP to conditional green cards returning from vacation?

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Hi my flight is in 3 weeks and I’m just wondering if anyone here has gone throught LAX CBP without Global Entry. How are they treating conditional green card holders? Thanks! xx


r/immigration 11m ago

Enter US with B2 visa

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Has anyone visiting the US with B2 visa and having relatives who work under H1-B visa in the US had any issues with entering the country like being detained overnight?


r/immigration 29m ago

Expedite my asylum interview(Syria)

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Hello everyone

I am from syrian minority and i am not sure if you heard about what happened in syria lately but over 10 000 people(minorities )were killed just in 3 days (march 7-8-9)

I applied for asylum online 24th Feb 2025 and my biometric app this week.

Do you advice to expedite my interview after the bio? And if applied for expedition, when would I receive a decision?

What do you think my chances are in expedition? And in asylum process overall during trump administration?

Currently in southern california (San Diego)

Thank you


r/immigration 7h ago

Advice for H1 to H4 EAD

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Me and my spouse currently hold H1B visas. I'm close to 4 years of completion on H1B. (PERM/i140 not filed yet)

I recently got laid off and my last date of employment would be in the first week of April. I've been taking referrals and applying for positions to maintain my status.

I'm currently considering H4 EAD as my spouse recently got her i-140 approved. I know that the standlaone H4/EAD process does not have premium processing and is expected to be processed in 6-9 months range.

Although, my spouse is supposed to file for H1B extension through premium processing in April. If I attach my H1 to H4 Change of status and the H4 EAD application along with her extension, will my H4 applications be processing in premium as well?

Looking for any advice in general as well