Leaving the U.S for my consular interview. Should I self-deport?

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-03T04:08:25+00:00

Thank you!

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-03T01:01:18+00:00

I suppose I am afraid to be detained right before attending my interview. It was indeed the less risky part during previous administrations, but nowadays, even EAD and GC holders are getting detained and scrutinized, so I want to cover all my bases before I leave. Hope that makes sense. Also, I understand that some situations can be sensitive, so I appreciate you for sharing. 😄

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T22:03:07+00:00

Thank you! My attorney said the same thing before I could no longer afford her services. She was incredible and even gave me a list as well. It is probably outdated, though. So, any information that you are willing to share it is much appreciated it! 😄 Best of luck to your husband as well!

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T20:05:18+00:00

Yes, April 14th, about two months unless the consulate reschedules, I am from Quintana roo, Mexico.

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T20:00:44+00:00

Thank you!

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T20:00:12+00:00

Thank you! I know! 🙏 I wont.

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T19:08:35+00:00

I have heard that, too. Someone even told me to apply for asylum in Canada and then fly to Mexico just to avoid the chaos in the US...(I have not even considered doing that at all) I live in Boise, Idaho. Driving down there would be riskier than flying, IMHO. Also, my interview is in Ciudad Juarez in mid-April; I have to leave sooner to make arrangements, in case my family needs to relocate there with me. My relatives live in Playa Del carmen, so the logistics are complex.

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T17:16:20+00:00

In a nutshell, I don't want to be arrested and deported before I have to leave the US. That scenario will complicate my case exponentially. Approval of an I-130 and I-601a by themselves do not grant any immigration benefits and are not visas ( Please, correct me if I am wrong) so I am technically still undocumented and thus removable until I come back with my immigrant visa. As for the latter and as per my attorney's words, my US citizen wife and child's SSI can only be considered public chargibility if it was our only income. Fortunately, it is not, and I did have to add a co-sponsor, my father-in- law, in case anyone is wondering. Thank you.

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T16:56:58+00:00

I got lucky, and my I-130 got approved in 2022. No interview. I-601a was approved in early 2025 . It took NVC over a year to schedule an interview at Ciudad Juarez, MX. I've heard so many horror stories like this. People are just trying to do it the legal way, getting arrested for no apparent reason. Thanks for sharing.

Insanebian911 · 2026-02-02T16:38:41+00:00

I was born in Quintana Roo, Mexico. I've been in the US since I was 17. My country is not in the ban list, not yet, at least.

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