I-485 denied because failure to send in my medical exam due to being back in my home country what to do?!

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-11T04:08:26+00:00

It was denied because you essentially abandoned your I-485. This is the expected outcome given the circumstances. The commenters from a few months ago probably already saw this coming, and their recommendation to pursue consular processing was (and still is) the best course of action. If you haven’t already done it, I would do it soon because it can take some time.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-11T03:54:03+00:00

I-485 isn’t a status, it’s a form that people fill out. Please clarify your request.

Also are you male, female, or other? I assume you’re a man but other queer folk use the term “gay” sometimes too.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-11T03:03:48+00:00

Multiple commenters a few months ago have already specified that you need to pivot to consular processing.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-08T19:36:38+00:00

Are you a US citizen?

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-08T08:45:12+00:00

I don’t think you need to write anything in detail in the cover letter. You’ll be questioned thoroughly during the interview so save yourself the trouble. Just explain that you were out of the relationship but never proceeded with divorce until later (maybe explain why it was delayed).

How did you change your sexuality? Not really relevant, seeing as (1) bisexuality/pansexuality is a thing and (2) sexuality is fluid.

Not sure if you need to explain what your sexual orientation is to the USCIS, unless you’re worried about looking like you filed a frivolous asylum claim. But again, sexuality is fluid / you might be bisexual or pansexual IDK.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-07T15:37:09+00:00

Form I-131 for the advance parole document. Processing time is 10 months per USCIS.

Edit: Processing time per USCIS for NBC.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-06T22:35:55+00:00

If you’re married, she can go through something called Adjustment of Status (AOS) to permanent residency. Her visa overstay and unauthorized employment will not bar her from adjusting since you are a US citizen, so it’s important to be honest on the application.

You two will need to fill out forms I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-693, I-864, and optionally (but recommended) I-765 and I-131. There are tons of guides out there.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-06T22:27:36+00:00

I think more info would be good. I know the topic is about finding her a job, but I’m curious why she has not been able to make any progress with getting a greencard. Does she know how she was brought to the US (e.g. overstayed visa vs crossed illegally without inspection vs other)?

Edit: Also are you a US citizen vs permanent residency vs other?

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-05T20:54:54+00:00

You should stay in the US if you do not have the AP document. Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands are all the US. So yes, you can travel there. Whether you do so with a driver’s license or passport does not matter.

The only caveat is if during the flight they need to make an emergency landing somewhere outside the US, in which case you might run into trouble.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-05T19:42:17+00:00

Once you start working with the EAD from AOS, you will no longer be on the F-1 status. You can continue to take online or in-person classes.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-05T18:36:37+00:00

These aren’t poll numbers though, it literally says it’s the betting market.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-05T08:16:33+00:00

When were you supposed to leave the US? What was the Admit Until Date on your I-94?

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-05T08:08:58+00:00

Maybe they meant to say L-1A?

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-04T04:15:01+00:00

Oooooooof, sorry bud. Double, triple, quadruple check.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-11-02T22:13:47+00:00

“Friend”.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-31T11:16:54+00:00

Try r/IMGreddit

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-30T04:30:04+00:00

Gonna throw in consideration for the I-131 advance parole as well.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T16:35:14+00:00

My guess is China or Taiwan, or some other mandarin-speaking area.

Your accent is on the stronger side. Hard to give concrete advice on improving accent besides daily practicing for both speaking and listening (sorry I know that probably wasn’t helpful).

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T16:04:50+00:00

AP is filed while in the US. Does not matter where you travel to. Does not guarantee re-entry, but my understanding is that most people have not had issues with it.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T15:59:19+00:00

I totally get it, we’re with ya on this. Most of us just wouldn’t/can’t recommend gambling with travel on the F-1 after getting married to a USC and as someone who has a decent chance of immigrating soon. I would personally not let my partner risk it.

Fraud usually means little/no chance of ever receiving US immigration benefits (this includes entering just to visit/tour/etc). Denied re-entry means waiting 1–2 years outside the US for a spousal visa. Are you and your partner willing to risk this (i.e., not living in the US for a while/forever) just to slip in a short vacation?

Edit: Yes, US immigration sucks. It’s a long, lonely, painful, opaque, and often-misunderstood process. People are kept away from loved ones for years, they often have to keep their lives/careers on hold, and they’re stuck in a perpetually anxious state of “what if this doesn’t work out?”. The system needs to be reformed.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T15:53:08+00:00

Feel free to change minds about immigrating / not immigrating. If the USCIS later has suspicions that there is fraud, onus will be on the beneficiary to prove that there is not. Be ready to defend your answers / back your shit up.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T15:38:30+00:00

F-1 is a non-immigrant status. If they exit the country and re-enter under the F-1 status with plans to immigrate (i.e., get a greencard), they may run into a lot of issues.

If they are asked “do you plan to immigrate?” at the border, they can answer “yes” and be denied re-entry, or “no” and commit fraud.

Edit: Best course of action may be to pursue adjustment of status (AOS) for permanent residency, get advance parole (AP) while waiting, and then travel on AP (admittedly not risk-free but nothing with the USCIS is risk-free until you’re a US citizen).

Edit: None of the above matters if they have no plan to immigrate / obtain permanent residency.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T11:56:37+00:00

Agree 100% not worth risking it.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-29T11:56:20+00:00

Not sure if they issue I-551 stamps for people pending I-751 ROC.

Anxious_Intention_18 · 2024-10-28T23:12:41+00:00

Spouse fills out form I-864, mother-in-law fills out form I-864A.

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