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What difference between RTD and Reentry Permit
I applied refugee travel document (RTD) with Green Card holder. But today I got a friend who applied for Reentry Permit with GC holder too. Her permit approved and valid for 2 years and she said my RTD will validate for 1 year (I already know that). Now, I want to understand the difference. We both (she and me) applied with green card holders, let me know your experience please 🙏. Thank you 😊
Booking Visa Slot
My H-1B petition was recently approved (Oct 6, 2025), but my I-797 document may take 1-2 weeks to arrive as per my employer attorney
. I have a time-sensitive trip to India next month for my wedding, and I need to complete my DS-160 and book a visa interview soon.
My question: Can I use the petition receipt number I currently have when filling out the DS-160, or must I wait for the I-797 document and use the receipt number listed on it? Are those two numbers the same or different?
I need to know if I can submit the DS-160 and schedule my interview before the I-797 arrives.
Thanks in advance for your prompt advice!
#H1B #H1BVisa #H1B2025
CAN I FILE I485 IF I130 IS STILL PENDING?
I filled I130 for my father in August 2024. Yesterday I got biometrics notice. His I130 is still pending. My dad is currently in USA on tourist visa, expiring in January 2026. Can I file I485 now so he doesn’t have to leave the country or should I file after I130 approval?
IR-5
U.S. citizen filing for a parent
Total Days: 467 days
Case
2024-08-21
2025-12-01
I-130
467 Days
California Service Center: I-130
second interview
USCIS sent me a letter for second interview 2 years after I passed everything. when I appeared the IO ask why I’m there. after looking deep inside my case. he told me I have two options withdraw my application or wait for decision because at the first interview I started to separate from my spouse which not qualify for 3 years rule. and my case will be denial for sure 95%. I don’t know what should I do. I’m in Charleston South Carolina. are there any immigrant lawyer can help me which this?
finally
after years of waiting and many pains, I can finally say we are greened. Thanks to everyone who has shared about their experiences and insights on the process. I hope many more of us find success too
EB1-2
Outstanding professor or researcher
Total Days: 598 days
Case
2024-01-26
2025-09-15
I-140
403 Days
I-765
80 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-765
documents request post asylum interview
Do you know if an asylum officer will request documents after the interview if he plans to deny your case? my husband is the main appliquant. our interview was eight days ago but the officer just sent me a letter yesterday asking for all my previous and current passports and my original birth certificate with the translation? Is this good sign?
Address Change
Hello friends, I am working in South Carolina right now. I have Oklahoma address in USCIS account. I was in SC before too and moved to Oklahoma for some time and I am back to work now but never changed the address. When I chat with emma, it says my case is in Oklahoma city field office now which was moved last month. I do have my wife in the Oklahoma address. I am in great dillema if I need to update address in USCIS again because its in the oklahoma field office and now they have to send it to South carolina again and that is making mine waiting time even longer. Anyone here recently have an interview with the same situation as I am in?
