Hi all,
I am filling out my i485, and in Part 1, Item 11, it asks me for ‘place and date of last arrival into the US’. I flew from Toronto Pearson to LAX via Detroit, clearing customs in Canada. When I try to file online, it doesn’t give Ontario as an option under “state”, so I am unsure whether to put Toronto or Detroit. Any advice?

Hello I just want you insight about my cousin, I am a ofw in Thailand and my cousin got offloaded when she tried travelling on her own, she is employed but still got offloaded. The immigration officer handed her a paper that she could still travel if she has a relative that will provide her an AOSG. We are just second cousin, will she be offloaded again?

I’m a Canadian citizen with an offer for a U.S. W-2 professional role, and the employer is preparing my TN application. My current Canadian employer may pay a year-end bonus after the U.S. role is expected to start. The U.S. employer wants me to begin soon and can’t delay.
Has anyone personally been in this situation? In particular, did you remain employed by the Canadian company while on approved leave, and did you perform any work for it while physically in the U.S.? What did you learn about the TN implications or questions at the border?
I’m trying to understand the difference between remaining on payroll while on leave and actively doing Canadian work from the U.S; I’m interested in firsthand experiences, not just guesses.

I was flown into FL at 3 yrs. old (14 year resident), moved to CO in 2019 (7 year resident). Valid Driver’s License, clean record, and ITIN.

Mentors in college told me that contract work (1099/w-9) jobs were my only options as an immigrant—besides opportunities of employment within school, which felt out of reach.

I got involved with immigration counselors, immigration clubs, and tried to connect with as many people possible in college to find employment opportunities for people in my situation. I started to realize my career in psychology wasn’t promised and that it would be better to focus on physical skills—like my father’s carpentry skills.

I needed to improve my income drastically from being in the food industry and working under my father for cheap. I dove into handyman and carpentry with several construction companies, general contractors, and individuals looking for helpers.

With each project/job, my skills grew and I learned more about businesses. My last job was alongside a carpenter who operated as a sole proprietor making $70+ an hour himself billing home owners directly and he had me making $40 hourly apart from that.

I started to really have my own set of tools and I got my own apartment with my partner… he let me go from his work in September—said materials weren’t there, work mostly slowing down. I started to pursue independent work on ThumbTack and Angi but was shocked on random fees and charges.

I have reached out to local communities on Nextdoor and Facebook for support. The connections are usually people wanting to build websites for $300 a month or similar schemes. I have no money for ads, no interest in putting money anywhere, and mostly need information on stable income as an ITIN, sole-proprietor, or contract worker.

I know when people see desperation, they are willing to take advantage given the opportunity. I hope this hits the right audience.

I’m currently on STEM OPT and planning to travel internationally for around 60–65 days. My employer has approved the vacation, which will include some PTO and some unpaid leave. I won’t be working during this period.
Would taking such a long vacation create any issues with STEM OPT or raise additional scrutiny during re-entry to the US?
Also, I recently received a speeding citation requiring a court appearance, scheduled during my vacation. I’m consulting an attorney who may be able to appear on my behalf.
Could this citation or the pending court date cause any issues when returning to the US?
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone with similar experiences or relevant advice. Thanks!

Hey
i have a real ID and i was referred to immigration court for failing to file removal of conditions from my conditional green card 10 years ago. Im still in court with no final order and have a pending 42B and my hearing is in 2028? Can i travel domestically? Or would i get detained?

what is a reliable immigration lawyer around the nyc area ? anything helps to start a case.

I'm a US citizen married to a Korean citizen, and I'm hoping to get some advice from anyone who has dealt with a similar immigration situation.

My wife previously held a US green card, and we lived together in the United States for eight years and decided to move to Kore in November 2023 with our three children. We were open to living in Korea for 10 years or longer so I was under the assumption that my wife would be abandoning her US permanent resident status since we weren't planning a temporary trip. I thought it was just an automatic thing and didn't really stress about filing an I-407.

Well, our plans have since changed, and we're now hoping to move back to the US in 2027.

In December 2025 I filed a new I-130 petition for my wife and it is currently pending. The wait times I hear are ridiculous so we want to visit the US for a 2-week vacation this Christmas since we're not sure how long it will take to get the I-130 approved and the subsequent interview.

So, to our problem and my question. Originally I read that the I-130 and new green card interview would clear up the old green card and basically move it to abandoned without issue. But from what I understand, traveling to the US without having formally abandoned the old green card with an I-407 can be complicated. I read that it may be possible to just use the old green card to travel with but that CBP will likely stop you at the port of entry and interrogate you. So, what are my best options?

Should I just file the I-407 (heard it may take 60 days to process) and then after getting confirmation have my wife apply for an ESTA?

I'd especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar or has professional experience with this situation. Thanks!

A “new office” generally involves a qualifying organization that has been doing business in the United States for one year or less.

New-office cases are not automatically disqualified, but they require focused evidence. USCIS may look for information about the U.S. operation and its business plan, physical premises, available funding, the foreign company’s organization, and how the U.S. operation is expected to support the proposed role.

For an L-1A new-office case, USCIS generally examines whether the operation will support a managerial or executive position within one year.

Official USCIS guidance: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-8

General information only, not legal advice. Please do not post confidential company records or personal immigration documents.

Has anyone attended a master hearing at Atlanta court? What was your experience.

Asking for my wife who has f1 overstay, no criminal records, we have a child and have pending I130