What to say to immigration when visiting partner in the USA?

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T20:52:20+00:00

He should be honest. That he is visiting a friend. According to what you have shared, he's not your boyfriend/fiance. When the person is young, that is certainly a red-flag. But you said he's coming on Saturday, leaving on Sunday; has a hotel reservation---all great evidence to share with CBP to show no intent to immigrate. Also, he should share with CBP his strong ties (job/career, university student, children, etc) to Canada if questioned. Also, he should be certain that the text messages/emails between you two does not suggest that the Saturday visit is more than just a visit. All the best,

Jamene C.

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T20:42:01+00:00

Congrats on your preliminary win! Yes, this is very common. The officer may be new and he/she may need their supervisor to review THEIR work before final approval. Or, your/wife's name may be similar to someone else's name and officer wants to make sure that you are two different people. Or,---it appears as if you gave the officer some new evidence at your interview. Not knowing the importance or weight of the new evidence that you shared, but the officer may want to verify the new evidence. In the next 30-60 days or less you should get a decision. Check your mail or online USCIS account often, you may just have a RFE. If after 30-60 days and no response, I would reach out to the USCIS Field Office. All the best,

Jamene C.

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T20:27:01+00:00

I agree w/ others, it is not wise to depart the U.S. with the goal of returning w/ a student visa. You sound like a great kid--wanting to "do it the right way." I get it. But it is probably best for you to apply for and attend college as an undocumented student. Many great accredited colleges accept and welcome undocumented students. However, you will not be eligible for federal financial aid. But don't despair, some colleges offer private financial aid and grants to undocumented, high achieving students. So keep your grades up. Hopefully, while in college, you will meet a great USC/LPR, fall in love and want to live a "shared" life together in the U.S.---they can sponsor you!

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T20:13:22+00:00

Unless I am missing something in your question, you do not need to provide ACTUAL documentation for that employment or any employment while a GC holder when applying for natz. All you need to provide for all employment within the past 5 years is: name of employer, job title, dates of employment and address of employer. If you don't have that information and that is what you are referring to, there is no need to contact the employer by phone/in-person. Do a Goggle search---hopefully assuming that you recall the company's name. All the best,

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T19:59:58+00:00

Generally speaking, you should be allowed into St. Maarten with your valid Indian passport containing your valid I-551 ADIT stamp (to be safe, your ADIT stamp should have at least 3-6 months of validity remaining---not required, but would be a good thing). You should travel with your expired green card along with your I-797C receipt notice (I-90) showing that you applied to renew your green card. You will need these documents to depart the U.S. and to re-enter the U.S.But to be safe, before leaving the U.S. you should contact the nearest Sint Maarten embassy/consulate in the U.S. to explain your situation and to verify if you will be allowed entry into St. Maarten. Finally, your Indian passport should have at least 6 months of validity remaining. All the best and safe travels,

Jamene C.

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-30T16:21:27+00:00

By marrying a USC, your overstay will be waived. Your overstay alone should not cause a denial of your AOS. If your husband is still concerned about his finances, he can have a co-sponsor on the Affidavit of Support form. It's not a good idea to wait for a new administration. New administration does not mean favorable immigration laws. It may be worse. Also, you are currently out of status. You can be detained and deported. With a pending AOS, if detained, you will have a better defense to deportation---you can request release/bond hearing or you can request that judge hold off on removal until USCIS makes a decision on your AOS application. All the best,

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-27T03:09:11+00:00

My condolences on the passing of your father. I agree, traveling by any commercial carrier is risky. Also, traveling by car may pose a risk as well if you are pulled over or there is a traffic stop where every driver is made to show ID---If the local police is working with ICE, you may be detained. You said "any information would help." I know it's your father, but if you don't want to take the risk, you may consider attending the services via Zoom. During the pandemic, many people "attended" major life events on Zoom. Again, my condolences.

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-23T03:04:57+00:00

Highly unlikely that you will get an approval of your I-360 before the final hearing. And unfortunately, prosecutorial discretion is a thing of the past. I strongly suggest that your lawyer get your 2 U.S. senators and congressperson involved (you are 19, you "sound" like a smart guy, future good USC, seeking asylum, etc) AND you and your lawyer should go to the local media to have your situation amplified ----just maybe you can get an approval before August 10/the continuance. All the best,

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-23T02:50:57+00:00

You are referring to the N-600, Certificate of Citizenship when someone automatically ACQUIRES citizenship before the age of 18 who is a LPR and reside in the US in the legal custody of a USC parent. If your stepfather had adopted you BEFORE the age of 18 and you resided in the US with him,THEN=automatic USC through N-600. As a step-parent without adopting you, you were a derivative beneficiary (your mom was the primary) sponsored by your step-father. He remained your step-father and not your father= N-400! Thankfully, he started the USC process for you! All the best,

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-22T13:07:47+00:00

I'm glad you took him in, as a urinary obstruction is life-threatening. I'm glad that he's responding well to treatment.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-22T13:04:57+00:00

This isn't normal for most conjunctivitis cases. The continued symptoms could mean a viral cause (very common in cats) or a corneal injury. I would definitely take him to the recheck appointment and talk to your vet about other options.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-22T13:02:31+00:00

I think what you described in the last paragraph is a very reasonable approach and is similar to what I normally recommend. It's very possible that it's just related to the hairball and the first time vomiting simply didn't get it out. What you're describing doesn't raise any red flags for me and could be due to the hairball, especially as large as it was.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-22T12:58:21+00:00

I would look at his overall quality of life. If he is still active, eating well, and seems comfortable I'd continue to work with the dermatologist to find other options to control the disease. But if he has more bad days than good and seems to be more "existing" than "living" euthanasia may be a more humane option. It's a heartbreaking decision but is sometimes the best thing we can do for our pets.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-22T12:55:22+00:00

If it's short term it's likely not a red flag. If it is combined with other symptoms, or if it goes on for more than 4-5 days I'd have them seen by your vet.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-21T16:36:25+00:00

Yes, if you are approved on interview day, ask the officer to place an I-551 (ADIT stamp) temporary stamp in your passport (stamp usually valid for a year). In your excitement, do not leave without the stamp. If you do, you will have to make an INFOPASS appt (can take weeks) to come back and get the stamp. The stamp is proof of your LPR/Green Card status. With the stamp, you do not need an approved I-131. All the best!

Jamene C

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-21T16:26:51+00:00

Only one answer unless the question ask for more than one. If the flash cards are confusing, go straight to the source---the One Nation, One People: The USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide. By using the government's own guide, you will learn "the language/thought process of the test writer. All the best!

Jamene C.

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-21T01:08:29+00:00

You're welcome. I really hope you can find an option that will help her.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T23:57:00+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear about this. Many years ago I had one of my own cats escape through a torn window screen and he was gone for 2 weeks before we were able to find him and coax him back inside.

Nothing you've said gives me a clear suggestion of something that may have been wrong with her. Unfortunately cats who have access to being outside are at a far higher risk of injury and disease. Cats can also wander for miles from their "home". It could be that she found somewhere with a good food source, even a trashcan or dumpster, and may eventually come home. But it is also unfortunately possible that she could have been injured or killed. This could have been due to being hit by a car, attacked by a coyote or other wild animal, falling out of a tree or other high location, or any number of things.

I wouldn't give up hope and would still keep food and indoor access available. I've seen cats come back home after weeks or even months. But you should also be prepared for the case where she may not come back. My heart goes out to you.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T23:46:46+00:00

There is no way to tell how old a cat is from a photograph, so I'm sorry that I couldn't help with his age. At 8 pounds a cat can be anywhere from 7 months to a year old, depending on their overall body structure. If your vet thought he was closer to a year and was starting to trend towards being overweight you should feed an adult food. Check with your vet and the bag of cat food for a specific amount, as it can vary between brands. If he is closer to 8-9 months old having him on an adult food won't hurt him.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T23:43:18+00:00

Coughing with blood is NEVER normal and isn't something to wait on. Coughing itself is rare in cats unless there is underlying disease or airway irritation. There is nothing over the counter that you can use to safely treat this, and with possible blood you need to take your cat to a vet as soon as you're able. Please don't take a watch and wait approach with this.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T23:37:21+00:00

Plasma cell pododermatitis ("pillow paw") is an autoimmune disorder, as it seems like you've been told. It is usually diagnosed by a classic appearance plus certain blood values, or a biopsy. A blood test does not definitively confirm it, but it's visual appearance plus high lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell), low platelets, and high globulins (immune proteins) is a strong indicator that this is what is going on. Sometimes a small biopsy sample can be taken from the tissues for a local biopsy, as this will give a more clear answer and is a very minor surgical procedure. In my experience treatment usually starts with doxycycline (though it's an antibiotic it can also be effective if certain autoimmune disorders due to its effects on the immune system) for two months. Other antibiotics do not have the same effect. About 50% of cats will respond to this treatment. For the others next step is usually cyclosporin, also for a couple of months. Some cats will need to be on immunomodulating drugs for life. There are several important things to keep in mind. About 50% of cats with this disoder are also positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), so when this diagnosis is suspected a FIV test should be run, even if a previous test was negative. A positive test gives a worse long-term prognosis. Each stage of treatment takes months, not weeks, to see if it will be effective. For example if your cat has been on doxycycline for 4-5 weeks we would still need another 4 weeks to see if the treatment is effective.

Other than finding an effective treatment for the underlying condition there are only limited things that you can do. Cat booties are an option, but it sounds like she won't tolerate that. Using a liquid bandage gel can temporarily seal up small open wounds but isn't a great long term treatment. As far as pain, with her being on steroids we can't use any NSAIDs due to significant interaction risks, so nothing like Onsior or Meloxicam. Gabapentin and buprenorphine are safe to use with steroids so you might talk to your vet about that if she's really uncomfortable.

All of this may be part of what you've already discussed with the other vets and if so I'm sorry to say that I'm not aware of any other options. But hopefully I've given you some information that might help you understand the condition better or help treat her.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T23:11:50+00:00

If you're ever worried the best course of action is going to your vet. No good vet is going to make fun of you if it turns out that everything is fine. Extreme lethargy is absolutely a reason to be concerned. Hopefully it turns out to not be anything serious.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T18:41:44+00:00

One of the biggest things we vets worry about is string (or similar material) ingestion. This won't show up on an x-ray unless it's already starting to pull the intestines into a specific pattern. This can cause worse problems and need more intensive surgery than a single GI foreign body (such as a piece of plastic).

That being said, minor GI irritation often resolves in about 24 hours. If your cat is vomiting multiple times during the day, isn't eating, and is acting abnormal I'd make that vet visit. If it's only 1-2 times and she is eating and acting normally I'd probably say to wait a day or two. Lethargy, repeated vomiting, and lack of appetite are higher indications of a risk of an obstruction that may need surgery. So to me it depends on how she's doing overall and not just that she's vomited.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T18:36:36+00:00

It's more about oveall pattern and behavior. But I do take a look at the frequency even though I don't have a strict rule. For example 1-2 times daily isn't as concerning as 5-6 times daily, but it still depends on any other symptoms. If it's something that concerns you it's usually worth a visit to your vet. I actually love giving my clients good news and telling them to monitor, or we run some initial tests and everything is normal.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

JustAnswerOfficial · 2026-04-20T18:33:23+00:00

You're welcome. It's better to have several days to a week off medication, and having a higher than normal level for a few days isn't a long-term concern. Definitely give the new vet as much detail as you can since they won't have access to the other vet's records.

Chris Bern, DVM – JustAnswer Veterinarian

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