US Immigration from United Kingdom

Hi all,

I'm from the UK and my wife is the USC. We submitted our I-130 in Q4 of 2024 and are currently waiting for a response. Given how long the processing time can be, I m trying to reduce any chance of an RFE.

I just realised that some of the supporting evidence we submitted (like joint bills, auto and vacation insurance policies, and other miscellaneous documents) includes my shortened first name, rather than my full legal name. However, all official documents, such as our son's birth certificate, the I-130 form itself, and my driver's license use my full legal name.

I've seen posts on Reddit where people received RFEs asking them to clarify name discrepancies, and I d really like to avoid that if possible.

Would it be a good idea to proactively submit unsolicited evidence to clarify that the shortened/preferred name and my full legal name refer to the same person? I was thinking of drafting an affidavit stating this, and attaching scans of my passport, driver s license, and birth certificate in a concise PDF. Or is that unnecessary at this stage?

Thanks

I am a UK citizen living legally in the US on a PRC, having married a US citizen back in 2022. The visa process was long but straightforward, and I've been here almost a year now.

At the end of January 2026, the 90-day window opens for me to file to remove the conditions on my PRC. Given the current climate and issues in the US currently, I'm concerned they won't process this at all, or delay it until my current PRC expires, then make me leave.

The fact I'm here legally doesn't seem to be the safety blanket I hoped it would be...

Anyone have any thoughts/advice/experience with this? Should I be worried?

TIA

My husband came to America in October 2024 on a K1 visa. We married in November. He went "Out of Status" in January and we are working on applying for his Adjustment of Status. We weren't able to file before January but have most of the application complete aside from the I-693 because we have to get his HepB shot and see a civil surgeon.

This may be a silly question but I'm just hoping for a bit of reassurance because we're very anxious. A federal judge is allowing the current administration to move forward with a requirement for illegal immigrants to register with the federal government and carry documentation. We're both worried that his "Out of Status" classification means that he is here illegally and will be required to register.

I'm hoping you all might be able to explain how this works and where my husband would fall into it, if at all. And of course, we're working on getting his AOS application completed ASAP!

Thank you so much for any help you might be able to give us.

Hi all!

Sorry for any formatting, I'm rather upset right now.

I entered the US on the 19th of March with my CR1 visa (got stamped in by my visa as CR1). All is good on that front.

I still haven't received my SSN so I rang up yesterday to make an appointment for today - it's after my appointment now from my local SSA Office.

Turns out that was absolutely pointless... apparently there's a freeze on Social Security numbers for permanent residents and other similar people at the moment for up to 90 days. There's nothing they can do at present. I have to try and see when I can expect my green card, go back to them, then they can try and expedite it. Currently? Nothing can be done, ridiculous. And they didn't even tell me about this freeze or anything!

Is anyone else in the same situation that can give any advice, kind words, or words of support?

Thanks,
Matthew

PS. I'm a British citizen married to my US Spouse (US Citizen)

Hi VJ

I couldn't seem to find a thread for April 2025 AOS filers so thought I could start it off.

We only sent everything off yesterday (April 7th) evening, so I have no timeline updates to share yet but look forward to doing so.

We had hoped for a March filing, but life got the better of us. Better late than never, even if only 10 days from the end of my lawful presence!

If you have filed this month and have any questions or info to share, please do-so!

On this topic, I'm curious to see how Trump's pause on GC processing will affect us - and anyone who files in subsequent months. I am anticipating a looooooong wait...