US Immigration from France

I found this website after submitting the I-129F. Because I did not find anywhere about what was needed to show divorce decree, I sent in the 1st page (showing Agreed Final Decree of Divorce and the date) and the last 2 pages signed by judge, me, and ex-wife. I realize now that they are probably going to want my entire 42 page decree. Should I just wait for the RFE or is it possible to go ahead and send the full 42 page copy to add to my original packet?

Dear VisaJourney forum users,

I have been reading chats for days, and firstly, I would like to say I am impressed by the quality of the pieces of advice and shared experiences I have found on here. This is the BEST US Immigration forum I have found til this day :)

I would like to receive your advice & guidance on the following topic please:

My Case;

I have been a US permanent resident since 2012.

I first entered the U.S with a student visa (F1 if I remember well). After 4 years being a student I got sponsored by my ex wife in 2011, and got my Green Card this way.

In April 2019 I went back to my native country (France) due to major personal & family issues. I did not file for a re-entry permit because my trip was temporary.

I decided to extend my stay in France because my grandpa was dying from a brain tumor and was diagnosed with less than 12 months left to live, and I wanted to be there for the funerals and to be with my family.

At the time my grand father passed away, I had been out of the country for about 10 - 11 months.

This is when E. Macron, our President, declared the state of emergency and restricted the ins & outs of the country.

Knowing I'd be in trouble to go back to the U.S later on, I filed a Returning Resident visa (SB-1).

It took a very long time before I actually got an appointment with the U.S embassy based in Paris.

My case got declared eligible, and after gathering all the requested pieces of evidence and taking the medical exams, I finally got an appointment for the second round of interview.

Within less than 5 minutes the immigration officer denied my visa and gave me back my Green Card.

I asked if I could make an appeal and/or go back to the U.S, and he told me it was not possible because of the denial.

He said I failed proving of my intent of coming back before departing the U.S, so I assumed he meant I was accused of abandoning my permanent residency, which I of course contested.

My petition for a Returning Resident visa (SB-1) was denied at the end of Feb. 2021.

After the denial, I immediately started searching online to see if there would be a way for me to get back and challenge the verdict. I of course realized it is totally up to the CBP officer I'd have in front of me.

Honestly I got scared because there is no guarantee I'd be let in, no matter what I do at a U.S port. of entry.

In addition to the fear of rejection, the vaccine against the Covid-19 was mandatory to travel to Los Angeles and was mandatory to come back to France in case I'd be rejected at the POE.

I finally got vaccined on Oct. 2021.

QUESTIONS:

1) If I go back to L.A now, do you think I have a chance to enter the U.S even with a denied SB-1 visa on my records?

2) Do you think a CBP officer would let me in if I request a hearing before an immigration judge?

3) Do you think a CBP officer would let me in if I voluntarily sign a form I-407 in order to voluntarily abandon my permanent residency?

4) If I end up signing a form I-407, does it have any negative consequences later on if I ever petition for permanent residency again, and/or for naturalization purposes?

5) What would be the best strategy to do in my case?

I thank you in advance for sharing your experience & knowledge with me.

I already contacted 3 immigrations lawyers as soon as my SB-1 got denied, and none of them have been helpful.

I can't wait to hear from you,

kind regards,

Anthony ~

Hi there!

I have a quick question as I am confused about the advance parole.

One of my friends who were under E1/E2 visa, just get their 10 years GC. So now his wife and kids are allowed to work. Their lawyer told them when they applied for the GC, as well as EAD and Travel Permit, that their GC won't give them the right to travel. I thought that the GC allows everyone to work and travel and there was no restriction.

Could someone clarify this for us?

Thank you!

Hi all !

Because of personnal reasons, we had to apply for my daughter (i-130 for a child under 18) way after mine (IR1).

And now we would like her case to join mine at the NVC stage. What could we do ?

Do you think a request for expedite would work ?

I also saw that I could file for a K4 visa but I don't understand how it would work as this visa is link to the K3 visa and I don't need a K3 visa.

Thank you for your precious help !

I checked the forms, and it looks like the form only allows change of address for the petitioner (me). https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/addressChange.do

I also couldn't find any forms to update he had a son about 3 years ago.

Do I need to update his file at all? If so, it looks like I may have to call in or find the correct form? Thank you all in advance!