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Hello all

I m freaking out a bit

we filed for my parents to move here permanently after I became a US citizen. I had my last name changed legally after becoming a US citizen because I thought it would be easier. The legal name change happened a few months ago (around 3-5 months). Today the i130 petitions were approved for both parents and when we logged in we realized we did not update the last name we completely forgot and it is totally my fault. Any ideas on what I should do now ? I feel like a total idiot.

My mom recently had her immigration appointment in Ju rez Mexico but got denied because upon her crossing she also brought into the USA 3 kids (hers of course) but that s considered smuggling. She needed 2 waivers but her lawyer only did one for her overstaying pass the 365 days, so know we need the I601. The lawyer is saying that with that waiver now an immediate citizen/ resident family member my dad in this case would have to proof hardship? But I also spoke with another lawyer and his saying all that needs to be done is the filing of the I601! Anyone that know of have experience same situation?

Hi everybody!

My NOA1 is from May 25. When we sent our packet, we included the certified court records. On January 3rd, my fianc received the biometrics appointment notice, and about one week after he completed biometrics, we received an RFE. In the RFE, USCIS acknowledged that we submitted the court records for his charge. However, they stated that we did not submit the police records, nor a statement detailing the events that led to the arrest.

The RFE specifically states:

Please submit certified copies of all police arrest records, showing the charges and dispositions for every offense. The documents must provide information explaining the circumstances, places, dates, and outcomes for each incident of arrest, citation, charge, indictment, conviction, fine, or imprisonment. This is required even if your records were sealed, expunged, or otherwise cleared and regardless of whether anyone, including a judge, law enforcement officer, or attorney, told you that you no longer have a criminal record.

In addition to evidence establishing the court documents are not available, submit a notarized statement detailing the events that led to the arrest, the arresting agency, what charges were filed by the arresting agency, the final disposition (guilty, not guilty, etc.) of all of the charges with a list of the charges, the location of the court and any punishments.

We are having difficulty obtaining the arrest record. My fianc went to the Sheriff s Office and the Police Department, and they informed him that they do not provide this document. One employee was not even familiar with what this document was. Would submitting only a notarized statement along with the FBI Identity History Summary (rap sheet) be sufficient? If anyone has gone through a similar situation, we would truly appreciate any information or guidance you can share.

Hi everyone, looking for some insight or experience regarding my parents' situation.

Background: My parents visited the US for 6 months/year for the last 3 years on B1/B2.

GC Timeline: We applied for their Green Cards in June 2025 after deciding they will move here permanently; they were approved in August 2025.

Travel: They went back to India in October 2025 (2 months after getting GC) to wrap up personal business. They returned to the US in December 2025 (stayed 2.5 months).

The Issue: Upon entry in Dec 2025, the CBP officer advised them to get a Reentry Permit because they are "spending too much time outside the US."

Questions:

Why would they be warned for a 2.5-month trip? Is it because of their previous history as visitors, or the fact they left so soon after getting the GC?

They have a 2-week trip to Ireland planned for Sept 2026. They won't travel internationally at all between now and then.

Should they apply for a Reentry Permit just for this 2-week trip? Or was the officer just looking at their overall "footprint" from the last few years?

Has anyone else s parents received this warning for relatively short trips? Thanks in advance!

My wife had a interview today, we have a joint sponsor who filed her taxes with her husband, we gave a note to say she didnt want o use him as a sponsor, her income was enough for 5 people, at the interview they denied my wife and said my joint sponsor didnt make enough and because she doesnt have a phone couldnt call me then they wouldnt let her back in to try to make her case and show the documents again proving that here is the w2s, the letter saying no need for husband to be a joint sponsor and we had transcript, my wife is pregnant and we got expedite because it is high risk