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Some give and take diplomacy could put us on the right track. Everyone agrees border security is crucial…

The collapse of bipartisan immigration reform: A guide for the perplexed The team negotiated for four months to produce this bill. It took less than four days for its support among Republicans to collapse. Why? The easiest explanation is that Republicans in both the House and Senate yielded to objections from their all-but-certain presidential nominee, former president Donald Trump. Once the House Speaker stated publicly that he would not allow the Senate bill to reach the House floor for a vote, Republican senators were unwilling to run the political risk of supporting a measure that would not become law. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-collapse-of-bipartisan-immigration-reform-a-guide-for-the-perplexed/

Meanwhile back home …

Mexico withdraws diplomats from its embassy in Ecuador after raid Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy to arrest ex-Vice President Jorge Glas has severed ties between the two countries. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/7/mexico-withdraws-diplomats-from-its-embassy-in-ecuador-after-raid

New York appeals judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to delay his April 15 hush money trial NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court judge on Monday rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial while he mounts a last-minute fight to move the case out of Manhattan, foiling the former president’s latest attempt to put off the historic trial

In his first State of the Union address on January 30, 2018, Trump outlined his administration's four pillars for immigration reform: (1) a path to citizenship for DREAMers; (2) increased border security funding; (3) ending the diversity visa lottery; and (4) restrictions on family-based immigration.[12] In the August 2022 issue of The Atlantic, the cover story wrote that if the architects of the family separation return to power they "will likely seek to reinstate it."[13] …. In August 2016, according to Time magazine, just-unsealed court documents from 1990 showed testimony and sworn depositions revealing that in 1979 and 1980, Trump had personally met with illegal Polish immigrant workers at their jobs, having beforehand instructed for them to be hired through a new company in order to employ them to demolish a building to make way for the Trump Tower in Manhattan. Trump had later toured the demolition site multiple times. The workers did 12-hour shifts, some worked 24-hour shifts, and all were paid between $4.00 and $5.00 per hour—less than half the stipulated union wage at the time. The workers testified to the fact that most of them had not used safety equipment like hard hats. When a dispute over workers not being paid had occurred, Trump had personally met some of the workers and had agreed to pay them directly, according to testimony. Trump's payments had been inconsistent and had led to further disputes with the workers. Daniel Sullivan, a labor consultant, testified that Trump in June 1980 asked Sullivan for advice pertaining to the fact that "he had some illegal Polish employees on the job". Although not part of his official testimony, Sullivan later said that the Polish workers had been receiving "starvation wages". John Szabo, the lawyer for the Polish workers, testified that in August 1980 he had received a call from Trump's lawyer Irwin Durben, who had told him that Trump had been threatening to have the Polish workers deported. In 1998, after a 15-year legal battle over whether Trump had neglected to pay his due amount into a union fund for the Polish workers, Trump settled the case only when a jury trial pertaining to whether he was the legal employer of the Polish workers had become imminent. Between 1980 and 2016, Trump repeatedly denied that he had known that the Polish workers had been illegal immigrants.[17] In November 2017, more court documents regarding the above situation of the Polish workers were unsealed. They showed that a crew of 200 Polish workers had worked on the demolition, and that Trump had ultimately paid a settlement of $1.375 million, including $0.5 million to the union fund, after appealing a judge's ruling that he was indeed the legal employer of the Polish workers.[18] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_policy_of_Donald_Trump

Vicente Gonzalez compares Latino Trump supporters to “Jews for Hitler” WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from McAllen, compared Hispanic Trump supporters to “Jews for Hitler,” prompting fierce backlash from Republicans as he runs for reelection in a mostly Hispanic South Texas district. It’s clearly a vote against self interest. And yes it would be like the Jewish community voting for Hitler before the atrocities he caused. That would never happen. And Latinos need [to] wake up and see a tyrant on the horizon,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez added that Flores “should be calling out Trump” for his remarks about migrants. Trump said in December that migrants were “poisoning the blood of our country.” Fellow Republicans said Trump’s comments were xenophobic and racist. His remarks reflected Adolf Hitler, who said Jews were “poisoning” Aryan blood. Trump denied knowing that Hitler made similar remarks. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/14/vicente-gonzalez-trump-jews-for-hitler/

Let’s see how April 22 hearing on incomplete bond paperwork turns out. According to court clerk, they kicked it back to Defendant because the routine POA (power of attorney)mand Financial Statement was missing …..OOPSY ! I BUT….apparently the handshake billionaire, loves him some press and freely spoke about the timeline of when he reached out to Defendant and offered to pay the entire amount. Oddly that bit of info never made it to the courts 😂….now the Defendant attorneys will need to to quickly do the :

Of course I want you to succeed..as does everyone else engaging in your post. Based on what USCIS public position , not possible …don’t lose heart if they bounce it back … $1,440 for I-485 $ 675 for I-130 So $ 2,115 to resubmit the important bits ASAP.

Something to consider is the possibility that F-2A may become current before you turn 21 . .as had been the case between 2019 and April 2023. Waiting it out to October, beginning of each new fiscal year , may be a good idea https://bizlegalservices.com/2024/03/11/april-2024-visa-bulletin/#:~:text=In the April 2024 visa bulletin%2C we see advancement in,beginning of Fiscal Year 2025.

I understood your point…and also know that getting an F-1 will be real rough… Withdraw it, if you know for certain you don’t plan on waiting 25 years or so for Priority Date to become current . https://visarefusal.com/inadmissibility/40-reasons-for-student-visa-denials/ Ties. As discussed above, the strength of one’s ties are viewed through the prism of age. For young applicants, their parents’ occupations — the “Who’s your Daddy?” test —

Pulling the I-130 won’t erase the challenges ahead of you…as you have to now go back there and quickly put down some roots/ties to a country you have not lived in for a while. Short of finding your own Love American Style Story, give all your suggested options a try https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/i-have-an-approved-i-130-or-i-140-can-i-still-get-a-tn-visa/#:~:text=Pending or Approved I-130,to preserve TN visa eligibility.

Aaa…that’s a different kettle of fish . ..😂 You won’t clear F-2A in time and will likely age out to F-2B … I would have Exhausted all options in getting the F-1 student and change of status …even with a starter program that may not be your ultimate choice . But if your H-4 is already gone …no chance there. Did you consult w attorney before dad filed ? ‘

I was questioning your claim that says you could not adjust with your parent as a child dependent H-4 under 21. Did you apply for I-485 w parents and got denied ?

Did you file I-485 at the same time as your parents and USCIS denied you on basis “ over 18 but under 21”….I will ask that you read the denial and either quote it directly or upload it here The is only one CSPA protection and under that definition a child remains so until 21…

The USC father doesn’t have to be physically present for the CRBA, he is not required to be the applying parent . He can simply sign and notarize the DS-5507 ‘You can do the heavy lifting , prepare the applications and fly with children to the interview. https://www.notarize.com/international/norway#:~:text=Notarize a document from Norway in a matter of minutes.&text=Complete a notarization in 15,%2410 per additional notary seal. https://common.usembassy.gov/en/crba/

Great post , you are a skilled writer. As you noted , misinformation is often bandied about on forums . ‘Most common is the USC petitioner /sponsor’s need to have 3 years of past tax returns. Once again, your experience demonstrates there is no such thing. I am curious however, why you think that foreign spouses qualifying income needs to be 3 times poverty guidelines. …as that applies only to assets. Income level should suffice at the 125% , be it foreign ( and will continue ) or domestic . Did the CO say something to make you believe that?

Democratic congressmen unveil bill to rename a federal prison after Trump The measure comes in response to a group of Republicans introducing a bill to rename Dulles airport after the former president and presumptive GOP presidential nominee. Three Democratic congressmen unveiled legislation Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump. The bill — offered by Reps. Gerry Connolly, of Virginia; Jared Moskowitz, of Florida; and John Garamendi, of California — comes in response to a measure introduced by a group of House Republicans to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after Trump. “When our Republican colleagues introduced their bill to rename Dulles after Donald Trump, I said the more fitting option would be to rename a federal prison,” Connolly said in a statement. “I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J. Trump the only honor he truly deserves.” https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/democratic-congressmen-unveil-bill-rename-federal-prison-trump-rcna146588

Did you attempt to file a new I-130 DCF ( direct consular filing) through Frankfurt after the I-407 completed by USCIS? ‘You need some qualifying circumstances ( review criteria first). If they already denied you for I-130 DCF , then just file the new I-130 online today

They shift workloads to service centers as they see fit…so you won’t know where it lands . Things seem to be looking up so let’s hope speedy resolution coming your way

Wait to file moms I-824 until you have the approval in hand. You need to make sure it also says an I-824 is required. ..

Only one address comes up for I-824..are you checking the correct instructions for USCIS filing, not CBP https://www.uscis.gov/i-824-addresses

They will definitely approve your green card. ..under F-2A if current or as soon as hubby naturalizes. It’s common misconception for attorneys to insist that 2 s I-290 B filings are required …but you stood your ground and got them to do it free. ..so take it as a BIG WIN.