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RFE AOS through marriage

My lawyers filed my application Feb 27, received by USCIS March 9. Lawyers sent in 2022, 2023 and 2024 taxes. I’ve gotten a RFE from USCIS for the 2025 taxes and issues with one of the USCIS forms. I feel like the lawyers should’ve know at the time of filing that the 2025 taxes should’ve been included and not make any mistakes on the forms. Now I have to pay for them to do the RFE and correct the forms which I shouldn’t have gotten if they did it properly at first. I have to pay them to correct their own mistakes

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u/asocial_social — 5 days ago

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USCIS Tightens Deferred Action Rules in New 2026 Policy Update

TL;DR: USCIS says deferred action is still available, but approvals will now face much stricter case-by-case review.

USCIS updated its policy on deferred action starting May 8, 2026, calling it an “extraordinary” form of prosecutorial discretion.
The agency made clear that deferred action is not lawful status and should only be granted in compelling humanitarian or exceptional situations.
USCIS also pushed back against broad programs covering large groups, saying requests must get individualized review instead.
Common hardship alone will usually not be enough, applicants now need stronger evidence and detailed documentation.
Immigrants with medical issues, humanitarian concerns, or strong equities may still qualify, but legal strategy matters more than ever.

Do you think USCIS moving away from broad deferred action programs will leave more immigrants without realistic protections?

u/CompetitiveAct1417 — 10 days ago

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Public charge rule

am a legal permanent resident with a 10 year green card who came into the us married to a us citizen who filed for me. I got to the usa on December 27th 2024 I had a baby and my job at the time didn’t have any health insurance benefits and my husband couldn’t add me to his benefit because the time for spouse enrollment had passed and i needed it asap because i had a very difficult pregnancy My question is will that put me in trouble (deportation) proceedings if i have health insurance from the government as a 10 year green card holder and also recently applied for snap benefit according to the new public charge policy im seeing online

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u/Pure-Difficulty4282 — 11 days ago

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F1 to EB2/Eb3

Hello. I’m currently in the U.S. on an F-1 student status and may be sponsored by an employer as a physical therapist under EB-2 or EB-3. Can I adjust status in the U.S. from an F-1 student status through employer sponsorship (EB-2/EB-3 for physical therapists), or would I still need to go back to the Philippines for a consular interview? Curious what determines whether someone can do Adjustment of Status vs consular processing.

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u/Formal_Link_7318 — 13 days ago