A note that it's easy to "overstay" a visa when waiting for a green card interview - the wait times are often in the 6-16 month range, and if you leave the country you'll be considered to have abandoned your "petition to adjust status". It's a catch-22, and it looks like the only recourse is for an immigration lawyer to file a habeas corpus petition in federal court.
SilverElfin•31m ago
I remember reading that depending on which country you’re from, the waiting time can be years or even decades. Is that true? If so that’s crazy and cruel.
TriangleEdge•19m ago
This happened to someone I know. He was working on a TN visa, had his green card approved, and was waiting for an interview. He was not allowed to leave the country, but he lost his job, and had to leave the country because of the 60 days grace period of the visa. Because he left, he lost his green card application.
You both:
1. Can't leave the country because of immigration laws.
2. Have to leave the country because of immigration laws.
DrierCycle•48m ago
Declare independence from the administration.
Gabriel_Martin•18m ago
Truly brave feat of public service getting those criminals off the street.
aaronbrethorst•14m ago
Friendly reminder that it's often not possible to differentiate snark or sarcasm from cruel indifference towards fellow human beings on Hacker News.
nxobject•59m ago
SilverElfin•31m ago
TriangleEdge•19m ago
You both:
1. Can't leave the country because of immigration laws.
2. Have to leave the country because of immigration laws.