Gary Rich

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( This Administration is cracking down... I just got this email from USCIS, website. Please be careful when submitting any documents or other materials. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is restoring robust screening and vetting processes to detect aliens seeking to defraud or abuse the immigration system, including aliens who make false claims to U.S. citizenship. We are also actively increasing public awareness among aliens and the public about the consequences of committing immigration fraud. Aliens who use false information or deceitful practices to unfairly obtain immigration advantages will face serious consequences. We are updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 8, Part K, Chapter 2, to clarify the application of Matter of Zhang, 27 I&N Dec. 569 (BIA 2019), to the false claim ground of inadmissibility. This guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after the publication date. The clarified policy guidance: Specifies that the decision in Matter of Zhang supersedes all prior DHS policy and guidance that provided a defense to the false claim to U.S. citizenship ground of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) based on an alien’s knowledge or legal capacity; and Explains how we consider age, knowledge, and mental capacity when determining whether an alien had the subjective intent to achieve a purpose or benefit under the INA or any other federal or state law. The guidance contained in the Policy Manual is controlling and supersedes any prior guidance on the topic. For more information, see the Policy Alert. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k-chapter-2

We’re still waiting, but we’re staying prayerful and keeping life as normal as possible. My advice is—don’t let your mind run in circles. Keep moving forward, one day at a time, and trust the process. We’ve found that focusing on small, positive things helps. For us, our daughter is starting school next week, and that’s where our energy is going right now. Finding something good to look forward to can make the waiting a little easier.

Good Morning Visa Journey Family, I just wanted to share a small update with you all. This week, my wife and I heard from our attorneys regarding our case. They told us they’re working to have all fees waived for our refiling. Since we already paid once—and have proof of that—they believe we have a strong chance. They also pointed out that our case is so weak against us that the judge may remove it from her calendar entirely, meaning we might not even have to go through a video hearing. In their pleadings, our attorneys are asking the judge to approve our green card status and order USCIS to approve our case as well. But from what I’ve learned, USCIS (under this administration) seems to care more about money than anything else. We’re still being prayerful, and I’m doing my best to keep my wife calm through it all. Thank you all for your support—it means a lot to us.

There are so many red flags here. First of all, you haven’t even met each other in person. And by the way—please stop using COVID as an excuse. I met my wife during COVID and still traveled to her country in the middle of that whole mess. If you’re serious, you’ll make the effort. If I were you, I’d take some time to really listen to the seasoned Visa Journey veterans. They’ve been through the process and know what works and what doesn’t. USCIS and consular officers aren’t going to ignore a relationship that exists only online—especially when there’s a significant age gap. That will raise eyebrows at the interview, and you better believe they’ll dig deeper. Here’s some specific advice: Meet in person before filing—a strong in-person meeting with photos, travel history, and time spent together is key. Document your relationship—save call logs, messages, video chats, and any evidence of ongoing communication. Be honest and consistent—your stories need to match during the interview. Prepare for tough questions—especially about age, culture, language barriers, and financial stability. Don’t rush into filing—immigration officials can easily tell when a relationship is being forced for a visa. This process is hard enough when everything is legit. Make sure you're both on the same page and fully understand what you're signing up for. Still, I wish you both the best and hope it works out in a real and honest way.

yep..and re-file fast

I wanted to share a recent and important update regarding our immigration case. Earlier today, my wife and I were informed by our attorney that the judge has confirmed they will be making the final decision on our case. This is a significant development for us, as it marks a turning point in what has been a long and emotionally challenging journey. Our attorney explained that the government’s case against us is considered weak and, in fact, it was the judge who made the decision to remove the matter from the active court docket — likely an indication that they did not view it as requiring prolonged litigation. Based on this development, our lawyer will now move forward with resubmitting our I-485 Adjustment of Status applications directly to the court. We were advised that once the I-485 is resubmitted, the judge may choose to render a decision immediately during the hearing or shortly afterward. If all goes well — and there are no unexpected issues — both my wife and daughter are expected to have their green cards approved through the court process. This would provide them with lawful permanent resident status and finally offer our family the stability we’ve been praying for. We remain cautiously optimistic and hopeful that this long process will soon come to a positive resolution. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Good Afternoon, Just wanted to provide a quick update on our case. Our attorney is currently working to have the case administratively closed so we can refile the I-485. As of now, the case is still on the court docket, but from what we’ve heard, the judge doesn’t appear very interested in hearing it—apparently, it's considered a weak case. That said, we’re trying not to get ahead of ourselves and are staying cautiously optimistic.

Next Hearing Information There are no future hearings for this case.

Update: There is currently no new information available. The case remains cancelled, and no new court date has been scheduled on the court’s calendar. Our attorney is still waiting as well. From what I’ve heard through outside sources, the court is currently overwhelmed with other immigration matters, and it appears that our case may not be considered a priority at this time. But in truth, no one knows for sure. Our lawyer informed us that we will need to refile the I-485. He plans to present my wife's new I-485 directly to the judge, who will then make a decision—hopefully on the spot, without the need for another hearing.

Yes, we did hire an attorney..

Good Afternoon, As some of you may already know, my wife was recently summoned to appear for an immigration court hearing. We retained an attorney and submitted the required documents to him last week. Today, we received notification that the hearing has been cancelled, and that we will be issued a notice with a new date. Has anyone else experienced this kind of situation or received a similar notice? We’re just trying to understand what it could mean and how best to prepare moving forward. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

That's the thing tho.. we did refile an I-485 in April. 2 month to this day!

Good afternoon everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve been on this site, but I’m reaching out now because I’ve run into some complications with USCIS, and I’m seeking advice and guidance. Let me explain: My wife arrived in the U.S. last year on a K-1 visa, as some of you may already know. We filed her I-485 (Adjustment of Status), I-131 (Travel Document), and I-765 (Work Authorization). She was approved for both the EAD and the travel document. However, we received an RFE (Request for Evidence) regarding the I-485. USCIS claimed a page was missing from the application. We resubmitted the requested page, but a few days later, we received a denial notice. The reason? The page wasn’t signed and dated. In the denial letter, they gave us the option to either appeal or refile. We decided to refile the entire package. Today, we received a new letter in the mail stating that my wife has to appear in immigration court because she overstayed past July 2024. This is extremely confusing and stressful because we got married on June 6, 2024, well within the 90-day window required under the K-1 visa. Can anyone please explain why she would now be placed in removal proceedings despite our marriage being valid and timely? I’ve attached the letter to this post for reference. Any insight, experience, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, visa journey.pdf