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I would like to see more angles than the screenshot you shared, but in the end it doesn’t really matter what either you or I think, the investigation will pan out and make that decision. I do feel this may end up bad for the agent considering the political bias in Minnesota, but again, it really doesn’t matter. By the way, shooting at the tires or the engine block only works in the movies, if the vehicle (weapon) is coming at you those types of shots will only get you killed.

1. Keeping the passports is more positive than negative. Frequent updates are hard to say given we just went through the holiday season, but hopefully "Issued" will come along soon. 2. Not been through this, but have seen enough stories of folks going through AP/Refused. Easy answer is no one can answer how long it will take as each case is handled individually. 3. No experience here so I will not add an opinion. 4. I would keep waiting for now as it has not been a month since your interview. Good Luck!

Is there anything non-partisan anymore in any government or government agency? Yes, Noem was wrong, but I noticed you did not call out Walz or Frey for that rapid conclusion of the events. I can give Walz a pass as he wants anything to get the spotlight off his enabling the massive fraud in his state, but Frey should know better just as Noem should, or any other right leaning elected official related to jumping to conclusions. I am curious as to why you did not answer my other questions? Why are these leftist activists focusing their protests on ICE agents rather than the folks that actually make the laws?

Possibly, never read 1984, I did read Animal Farm.

Yep, let the investigation play out, and if a bad shoot, that agent should face the consequences, but I am glad to see your mind is made up. If the investigation does conclude it was justified, will you accept that? I am not sure what Party you are referring to as I do not belong to a Party. Used to be a Democrat (long time ago), but their headlong drive to socialism turned me off them. I am curious as to why these extreme left activists are tracking, following and harassing ICE agents? Are the ICE agents enforcing laws not on the books? Shouldn’t these activists be protesting the actual lawmakers?

Feel free to add your take in the debate, just bring the receipts. An investigation will determine if this was justified or not and investigations take time. I know, Jacob Frey has already made up his mind, but from the videos I have seen, this appears justified, still it is too early to make that full conclusion. What may conclude at least politically, is this is what the Left wants by their bombastic and detrimental rhetoric, and their constant need to portray lawlessness and the folks that support that as victims. Heck, look at the judge that just resigned in WI, according to her, it was everyone else's fault she had to resign except her's. She was convicted of a felony and WI state law prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from serving as a judge. Is a vehicle not a potential weapon? I am not sure what you are talking about being hit again. Are you saying law enforcement agencies do not train to protect themselves along with the public when being attacked? What if the ICE agent had found a way to get out of the path of the vehicle and she had struck and killed someone else? I suspect you might be saying something different, or maybe the agent should have just let her run over him, you know "progress".

Pro "trip"? Is NB rubbing off on you? Regardless, I agree, a 2000+ lb vehicle is definitely a weapon, maybe leftist activists should be restricted from owning one.

Definitely more that 5 days. You do know these things take time.

The ROK is not a success? Have you read the history of how rural the South was at the end of WWII? The DPRK was the more advanced area economically and industrially at that point, and look what it is today (I guess socialism was not done right there). Yes, the Korean Peninsula is only at a state of armistice, but I would say 70+ years of that is fairly stable against they paper tiger that is the DPRK. Also, we have to contend with China and their desire to maintain the DPRK as a buffer. I have been there many times in the last 20 years, and even at times of heightened tensions, I will definitely take the ROK over the DPRK. As to Venezuela, as I said before give it some time rather than making conclusions in less than a week. I will allow Rubio to do his work before I make any judgements

Very perceptive, but of course the many on the right and most of the left don't pay attention to the long-game.

So Maduro was a legitimate head of state? As to Putin, Belova or Netanyahu, that is up to the ICC and their enforcement arm. Last I remember, the US does not do enforcement for the ICC, maybe the Europeans can do it. Maduro's indictment was a US criminal case and had nothing to do with the ICC. I would rather wait and see what happens over time rather than jump to conclusions after only a few days. I heard the leftist pundit Jake Tapper calling for immediate elections, that is simply reckless given that this was not regime change, so time will tell. Btw, I want to revisit the whole country building history discussion. The US does have a few successes when the bureaucrats are not allowed to muck things up. I would cite the ROK, Japan, and Germany as being successes. The ROK especially given where they were at after the Korean War. Of course that is another great example of socialism not working just like Venezuela.

Correct. You can only provide what has been filed. Good Luck!

No Kings! Except for all those British and European royalty (even Prince Harry and his ugly wife) as long as they toe the Leftist/"progressive" mantra!

Topic moved to the Working & Traveling During US Immigration forum. Always a good idea to carry a copy of your marriage certificate with you, but otherwise you should be fine with your valid GC. Good Luck!

Posting this here as it seems to be the Democrats (“progressives”) that don’t want to address the elephant in the room.

Moved to the India Regional Forum as this appears to be country specific.

I am still trying to find out how this is an "act of war" as many on the left are calling it. Seems like it was more of a fugitive apprehension. Regardless, yes, the US does not have a good track record when it comes to nation building (look how the Orange revolution turned out in Ukraine) , so hopefully the bureaucrats do not get too involved, but it will be tough sledding. Regardless, peace through strength appears to be a better position than appeasement. I am curious though, why do leftist ideologies (communists, socialists, etc.) always insist on preserving the remains of their corrupt leaders?

Is this a surprise? I suspect his campaign funds took a hit.

Chuck Schumer sounding positively stooopid! Plus his 2020 comments that did not age very well. Is Schumer the leader of the Democrat Party, or is it Mamdani now?

I do wonder if the teams will be wearing LGBT----- special jerseys.

I agree with the others about waiting to file. Another consideration is what visa did you enter on? If on a CR1 (since the I751 is in process it is either that, a K1, or an AOS from another visa), you need to have been living together in a marital union as an LPR for 3 yrs at the time of filing which can be an issue if a spouse entered on a CR1, so the 90 day early filing could result in a denial (3 months shy of the 3yr marital union requirement). In this time of higher scrutiny, it is best to wait and make sure you meet all the filing requirements. Good Luck!

I agree, you should not worry as when entering, you are using your expired GC and extension letter although CBP should also look at your passport. I also agree, you should start the renewal process on your passport. Good Luck!

I would choose your "Or". Leave it as it is for now, but have the I864 ready at the interview if it is asked for. Good Luck!

A little more on this subject. Iran’s heroic protesters need to hear that America is on their side With the people of Iran once again rising up in protest against their oppressors, America’s leaders should leave no doubt that they side with the forces of freedom — and warn the gang that rules the country that Uncle Sam is watching. “Death to Khamenei,” the crowds are now shouting. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s response began to turn deadly Thursday, with security goons firing on a crowd in the southwestern city of Lordegan, killing at least two. https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/opinion/irans-heroic-protesters-need-to-hear-that-america-is-on-their-side/

Somewhat quietly, at least in the West, a lot of stuff is going on in Iran. I look forward to talking to my colleague who is Iranian to see what he hears, but hopefully, these protesters are not hung out to dry. Iran's Protests are Evolving to Confront the Regime As 2026 begins, Iran is once again shaken by nationwide protests. Demonstrations have spread across major cities, and university students are chanting openly against the ruling system. Economic grievances have rapidly turned into political demands, reflecting a population that no longer believes reform within the existing structure is possible. Outside Iran, many commentators are already defaulting to a familiar explanation. The protests are spontaneous. Leaderless. Another wave of anger that will eventually burn itself out. That explanation is wrong. What is unfolding in Iran today is not simply another eruption of public frustration. It is the continuation of a long-running confrontation between a deeply unpopular regime and an organized resistance that has learned how to survive, adapt, and persist under repression. The real story is not the size of the crowds, but the persistent refusal, particularly in the West, to recognize where real organization actually exists. Inflation, currency collapse, and economic hardship are undeniably pushing Iranians into the streets. But economic pain alone does not explain why protests keep returning in Iran, or why they increasingly target the system itself rather than individual policies. Many countries experience inflation without facing repeated nationwide unrest. Iran is different because millions of people no longer believe that incremental change is achievable under the current regime. Protest has become a political act born of exhaustion with a system that has lost credibility. https://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2026/01/03/irans_protests_are_evolving_to_confront_the_regime_1156561.html