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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

300 points proberts | 2 comments | 14 Mar 25 14:39 UTC | HN request time: 0.428s | source

I'll be here for the next 6 hours. As usual, there are countless possible topics and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with but as much as possible I'd like to focus on the recent changes and potential changes in U.S. immigration law, policy, and practice. Please remember that I am limited in providing legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll try to do the same in my responses. Thank you!
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pcl ◴[14 Mar 25 15:12 UTC] No.43363420[source]▶
What are the pitfalls to watch out for when following the I-130 process? I’ve read a bunch about applying for a green card from within the US, but not as much good info for the I-130.
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proberts ◴[14 Mar 25 16:35 UTC] No.43364301[source]▶
If you are applying for a family-based green card while outside the U.S., then the main challenges are timing - these take longer than U.S.-based applications - and travel to the U.S. - while travel to the U.S. is fine while in the I-130 process abroad, you should expect to be questioned when you enter the U.S. about your plans; CBP will want to make sure that you are not trying to circumvent the process abroad while entering as a visitor and then applying for a green card when in the U.S.
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1. pcl ◴[14 Mar 25 16:51 UTC] No.43364484[source]▶
Thanks. How much longer has this avenue taken, in your experience?
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2. proberts ◴[15 Mar 25 23:38 UTC] No.43375909[source]▶
It's all over the place but depends in part on how busy the particular Consulate is. For example, there are huge delays in Canada because the volume is so high.