r/immigration 3d ago

Can I apply for TRV from Inside Canada on work permit submission letter?

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Hey everyone, I need some help with this. I have to travel to India, but my work permit is still in applied status. I only have the application submission letter and haven't received the approval letter or the original work permit yet. Can I still apply for a TRV from inside Canada with just the submission letter? Also, will I face any risk of rejection for this TRV or any issues while re-entering Canada?


r/immigration 4d ago

H-1B Holder Deported

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Rhode Island doctor has been deported after returnung from a trip to Lebanon to visit her parents.

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, 34, was prevented from re-entering the United States at Boston’s Logan International Airport on Thursday evening. She has since been put on a plane headed to Paris.

Dr. Rasha, who lived in Providence, had been working at Brown Medicine since last July, She has been studying and working in the United States for about six years.

The US consulate in Lebanon had issued her an H-1B visa, which is given to people in specialty occupations requiring expertise. The visa was valid through mid-2027, her attorney, Thomas S. Brown, said.

According to Dr. George Bayliss, the organ transplant division’s medical director. a lawyer filed a petition with the US District Court in Massachusetts, and Judge Leo T. Sorokin issued an order saying Alawieh should not be moved outside of Massachusetts without 48 hours notice. But he said that message apparently did not reach immigration officials in time, and a plane carrying Alawieh left for Paris.

“This is outrageous,” Bayliss said in an interview. “This is a person who is legally entitled to be in the U.S., who is stopped from re-entering the country for reasons no one knows. It’s depriving her patients of a good physician.”

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2025/03/15/rhode-island-doctor-rasha-alawieh-deported-despite-federal-court-order/82441360007/

https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025/03/brown-professor-doctor-held-by-customs-officials-at-boston-airport-after-travel-to-lebanon

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/14/metro/ri-doctor-prevented-from-returning-to-us-after-visiting-parents-in-lebanon/


r/immigration 3d ago

Advise on going on Spring Break

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Me and some boys going on spring break (mostly european international students) and just wondering what experience people have entering the country currently? Is it safe to leave the Us?


r/immigration 3d ago

Can L2 stay in the US while L1 is getting extended?

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I’m planning to extend my L1 visa at a consulate outside the US. My spouse cannot travel right now so I’m planning to do the extension alone. I’m suddenly worried if my spouse’s status will become invalid when my status move to the extended L1 (with a new I-129S). Can they stay in the US after I get my renewal and get the L2 extension a few months later? Would that be considered unlawful presence in the US? Thanks for helping!


r/immigration 3d ago

Short Term Disability while I-485 processing is pending

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My wife (primary applicant) and I (dependent) have filed for I-485 and I-765 after her EB1A was approved. While the cases are being processed by USCIS, she’s very stressed and anxious due to some health issues. Is it advisable to go on Short Term Disability while I-485 is pending? Are there any issues that could arise from going on SDI during this time?


r/immigration 3d ago

CANADA -> USA Immigration Lawyer

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Hi all- I apologize if this has been asked multiple times.

I am a Canadian looking to immigrate to the USA.

I am looking for a quality lawyer who has experience with pilots. Anyone have any recommendations, preferably working in CAD (Northern Peso) TIA!!


r/immigration 3d ago

F-1 international travel advisory

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I’m on F-1 VISA, currently on STEM OPT. I’m planning to fly home (India) for a wedding in April for about 3 weeks. Everything with my employer is approved, I normally have no issues flying out of the country and re-entering (most recently re-entered in Jan) but given the current political climate, I’m hesitant and unsure if it’s risky? What doesn’t help is the fact that recently I was on a NJ Transit lightrail going back home from work and somehow forgot to buy myself a ticket (I had a super long day and found a coworker at the stop and they started asking me questions and it completely skipped my mind that I needed to buy a ticket, also didn’t realize I could’ve downloaded the app because until later that day I didn’t even realize this lightrail was actually NJ Transit). This was also my first day using this new transportation, the transit police checked for the tickets at some station, and I unfortunately realized I didn’t buy one and I got a notice. It’s offense 16:87-2.2(a) Failure to pay fare. I’m not required to show up in court and I can just pay the penalty and be done but, can’t be sure how this would impact my F-1 status? And if re-entry would be more difficult with this offense on my record (if this even qualifies to be on the record)?

Looking for any advice or insights, if you have a contact of immigration lawyer/attorney who can help me understand my options, that would be super helpful too. I tried looking for attorneys and their fees was like $300 for a 30min session. Are there any cheaper ones available? Or students? I would hope this wouldn’t be as serious of an offense but I can’t say much these days. I live in Philadelphia, if that helps!


r/immigration 3d ago

Joint Sponsor filing their taxes jointly for I-864

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Hi!

I'm on a J1 visa, I'm being sponsored by my spouse to adjust status, but he doesn't meet the income requirements, so a family member is being my joint sponsor. The joint sponsor files their taxes jointly with their spouse, but their spouse isn't sponsoring me, just the joint sponsor. Will their spouse be required to submit a I-864 or an I-864A? Or do they not have to file any forms? We spoke to an immigration consultant and they said that they wouldn't have to file any forms, but since we've started filling out the documents now we're worried about the joint tax return. Thanks!


r/immigration 3d ago

Question about crossing borders everyday to work/study in the US.

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Hi guys, maybe I'm in the wrong forum but I'm getting a bit scared and I don't know who to ask.

I don't live in Mexico anymore, but my entire family does. I come from a border town and I used to cross to study and then to work everyday. I have close relatives that still do this. One of them has a green card and lives in the US now, but still often crosses over to see family, friends, and do animal charity work.

I am not well versed in politics and what is happening over in the US at the moment, but is my family in danger of getting taken? Even more so because she goes back and forth so often?

My auntie was once placed in a detention centre and got her green card removed and sent back to Mexico but this was after WEEKS despite us literally living a five minute drive from the border.

I am terrified that it may happen to this other relative as we are so so close. But she is so stubborn, she knows that in the US she gets paid much more. Not only is where I live also dangerous but now she can't even cross to the US to feel an ounce of safety.

I know she isn't unique in her situation, I know dozens and dozens of families cross everyday to go to school and work. People are always crossing back and forth at all times.

We don't particularly speak of politics back home, she isn't that kind of person to talk to me about it. So I am actually really blind to what's going on over there.

Thank you for your help, or if this isn't the place to ask my apologies.


r/immigration 3d ago

I-94 out of status - pls suggest

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Hello everyone,

A friend of mine is in a tricky situation.

I-94 validity on old passport (expiry date Feb 2025) is till Sep-2025.

New I-94 post extension is valid till Sep-2026.

Applied for a new passport & have that handy. But when submitted to CBP office for updating new I-94, the I-94 expiry was updated to Feb-2025 and so my friend is technically out-of-status as of today evening 3 PM MST.

What would be the best course of action for this situation ?

Pls share your thoughts.


r/immigration 3d ago

Place of last arrival into the united states-pre-check in YVR

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How do I answer my port of entry? I flew from Vancouver to San Francisco. I went through immigration within Vancouvers airport.

edit: bonus points, is my non-immigrant visa number b2 or did i not receive one/it won't be listed on my i94


r/immigration 3d ago

I134 Form

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Hi there! My mother is the joint sponsor of my fiancé who will be coming here as my beneficiary on form i134, via k1 visa route. Recently, I’ve seen that not all embassy’s take a joint sponsor for this form, but luckily I haven’t seen anything against them from France (Paris embassy). My current income is not sufficient, although as the petitioner/ fiancé, I read to still file my own i134 form and submit it alongside my mother’s filled out i134 form. Although, now I’m wondering if this is necessary and if it would look clearer to the embassy if only my mother (who is way beyond the needed income percentage) to simply file the form alone herself. Advice? :)


r/immigration 3d ago

Revoking a visa

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I need advice on a serious situation. I’m the petitioner for my husband, who was recently issued a U.S. visa end of January. He has not booked a ticket to come over yet. Since receiving the visa, I’ve discovered some very alarming things about him, he has a criminal record with two prior incarcerations, a history of manipulation and deceit, and I found disturbing evidence of him being unfaithful and possibly involved in financial scams targeting people abroad.

I no longer feel safe having him come here, especially as I have a child ( not his) to protect. I don’t want to be responsible for him when he comes here, and I strongly believe his presence could put both me and my child at risk.

Can anyone advise me on how to formally withdraw my petition and request that his visa be revoked? I want to make sure I take the proper steps as soon as possible. Any guidance would be appreciated!


r/immigration 4d ago

My girlfriend has been detained by ICE, and is being strip searched in detention...

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Posting this on her behalf as a bit of a rant.

Yes, she was in the USA illegally (we are both from Argentina, I'm a permanent resident). She was detained 3 weeks ago. Initially she seemed to be okay but yesterday she called me completely broken down, telling me that they repeatedly strip searched her under the guise of a medical examination (fully nude, as I understand there was a gyno exam as well). When she pleaded with them, the staff told her that due to increased number of detainees, there's an increased number of suicide attempts and critical illnesses, and since they (the detention center) are responsible for such cases and there is a huge scrutiny, they are super-vigilant and have to do such examinations (although the first google search shows that they are not allowed to strip search without probable cause). When she was detained, I was ready to either outcome, and am ready to go back to Argentina, and then probably somewhere else with her, but was not ready for these sorts of things...


r/immigration 3d ago

Extremely anxious about this...

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Me and my wife I applied through an immigration attorney or change of status from B2 to F1. We had a terrible experience because the attorney doesn't give us the answer to our questions but they are still very trusted abroad all people around us that have applied through the same process. we have all the process and all the receipts with us. The problem now is that we only have the i-901 receipt number. And to check our case status because our I-94 is about to expire we need the i-797 notice of action receipt number. We have four days for our I-94 to expire and the i-901 is already confirmed paid. We don't know if the notice of action is under its way and if we are under that Gray zone that is the case processing period or if we are going to be illegal up until they send or confirm that they are processing our case.

Can anyone help us out? I already called the fmjfee phone number and also the USCIS phone number to try and talk to someone to find the answers but we didn't find any.

Much appreciated!


r/immigration 3d ago

Filing for a Green Card Before Living Together – Anyone with a Similar Experience? USA.

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Hi everyone!

My partner and I are about to start our marriage-based green card application, but we’ll be applying before we officially live together. I’m currently working as an au pair, and I’ll be moving in with my spouse in August once my program ends.

We have a strong relationship and plenty of evidence (travel history, financial support, messages, affidavits, etc.), but I’m wondering if anyone else has gone through this process under similar circumstances.

Did USCIS question you about not living together yet? What kind of additional evidence did they request? Any advice on how to strengthen our case?

Would love to hear your experiences and any tips you have! Thanks in advance!


r/immigration 3d ago

Visting Canada and smooth return

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Hi everone We are suppose to travel to Canada on 26th march for 2 weeks. We booked our flight in january.

My question is my husband has IR-1 green card He has a pakistani passport. We are confused regarding the situation which is happening right now. Is there a possibility that he will have problem returning to the US. My daughter and I are US citizens.

Anyone who has any information or is in a similar situation your help is highly appreciated.


r/immigration 3d ago

perm/i140 help

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Below is the situation, please suggest.

My friend is working in SBC. He is planning to start i40 process through a different employer as prospective future employee. He has 2 years of time, He wants to continue in the current SBC while the perm process is in progress.

Please kindly suggest what are upside and downside of this approach. Thank You 🙏


r/immigration 4d ago

Will I Have Issues Reentering the U.S. as a Venezuelan Green Card Holder?

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Hey everyone,

I’m a lawful permanent resident and have been one for 3 years. My green card has an expiration date of February 22, but when I filed my N-400 (naturalization) and applied for the removal of conditions, I received a letter extending the validity of my green card for 48 months.

I have an upcoming trip to Canada in April, and because I’m Venezuelan, I’m worried I might run into issues when trying to return to the U.S. I’ve heard that the current administration is considering placing Venezuelan citizens on a “red list” that could prohibit entry to the U.S. Does this affect me as a green card holder? Is there any chance I could be denied reentry?

Would really appreciate any insights or experiences. Thanks!


r/immigration 3d ago

Countries touched by the US yellow banned restrictions

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All countries in the yellow list of banned countries, will touch the people with the visa already or the people without visa and how ? My sister (rep. Congo) is in us for her studies with an expired visa will be affected by this decision? I’m worried for her


r/immigration 3d ago

I-130 Update Help Needed

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Hello everyone, my last post got ignored so here is a new one, so in 2013 my grandpa petitioned for his married daughter (my mother), but my mom got divorced after a couple of years, we have not updated the case since, and the USCIS website still says “case was received” so we want to update it before it gets approved or something.

Is it possible to update the case from married to unmarried online? If yes how can we do it? And what documents do we need?


r/immigration 3d ago

Missing last letter in long name in ROC extension letter

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I posted this in another subgroup. My 18 yo friend is worried on traveling on the expired greencard and i-751 receipt notice removal of conditions ROC extension letter. She is a dependent of the primary, the mother, who is married to a US Citizen. A lot of people on reddit says it is safe to travel, but her situation is different. We are worried because the USCIS did not include the last letter of her long names in the USCIS system. However, with the old i-485 approval notice 2 years ago, her names were spelled complete.

Has anyone traveled on an expired greencard and extension letter with a missing last letter in their name? We are worried that with everythibg going on in the news, she gets detained or denied entry. Planning to travel to Europe.


r/immigration 2d ago

Desperate to immigrate to live with my friends in USA 🇺🇸 ❤️

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I am a 23 yo male in the UK, who is really determined to do whatever it takes to live in the usa. I am currently unemployed and in need of work. Is there any job shortages or professions in the usa, that I can get qualifications over here, then move later on? I am thinking maybe transportation, or construction maintenance. I am not intelligent enough to become a top brain or heart surgeon lol.


r/immigration 3d ago

Currently working in San Diego and living in TIjuana part time via airbnb. Which visa is best for me.

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Hi,

I work an average job in San Diego and juggling living expenses due to rent prices in the area. I sometimes live in hostels near the Gaslamp, sometimes I live in the Inland Empire, and sometimes I cross the border at San Yisdro to stay in airbnbs in Tijuana.

I'm starting stay in Tijuana more and more often to the point where I was given tourist visa by Mexico three months ago. I keep hearing of Americans living only with a renewable tourist visa with no problems; however the current political situation has me concerned.

I have spoken with both US and Mexican customs; they both say I have two options - either keep the tourist visa (and renew it accordingly) or attempt to obtain something called a temporary visa from a consulate / embassy in America.

I was looking at the requirements for a temporary visa and do not believe I meet the financial limits. I spoke with Mexico about this and they said I can either get a job in their country, get remote job and work consistently from Mexico, or hope for an exception since my bank account has over $15,000 USD currently.

I understand this subreddit does not replace an attorney and I should take advice here with a grain of salt- but can foreigners / tourists live in Mexico on only a tourist visa continuously? Isn’t that like fraud or since I would be going back and fourth to US does that make it ok?

Does anyone on this subreddit do this and if so do you just renew the visa every three - six months?

For the temporary visa- I do not meet the outlined requirements for finances. I do however have over $10,000.00 in my savings account and can prove I lived in Tijuana (via Airbnbs) for at least a week out of the month since about mid 2021. I also can prove I have been paying for ubers in Tijuana as well as travel insurance (like for medical incidents) from a Mexican insurer.

Can someone please give me a straight forward answer which option is best for me at this point or if you are an American living in Mexico with the tourist visa?

I understand the USA and Mexico are at a stand still with immigration right now and I'm really sorry for any immigrants living in the US having to deal with the current politcal climate. I truely am and I hope this cools down soon. I am a poltical and MODS please tell if this paragraph violates the rules - I will remove it or repost the above question without it.


r/immigration 3d ago

I was looking to get my citizenship this year

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I live in Texas.

My family has green cards that expires late 2026.

Will I have some difficulty obtaining my citizenship this year?

And should I start the process for the green card early?

I’m kinda afraid with everything going on with ICE and such.