Big changes are happening in US immigration right now. Immigration Attorney here. Ask me anything.

Hi r/immigration. I'm Amanda Emerson, an immigration attorney at Manifest Law. I'll be answering your questions today from 12PM to 4PM EST.

There is a lot happening right now and a lot of misinformation spreading alongside it. The May 21 USCIS memo on adjustment of status has created real panic, and while some of it is warranted, a lot of what is being shared online is incomplete or just wrong. On top of that, FBI vetting delays are freezing cases that were almost done, consular processing for I-130 cases has effectively stalled, and layoffs are putting H-1B holders in difficult positions with very short timelines.

Ask me anything about:

• The May 21 AOS memo, what it actually means and who it actually affects
• H-1B transfers, layoffs, and the 60-day grace period
• Marriage-based green cards, AOS vs consular processing in the current environment
• I-130 consular processing delays and what options exist
• FBI vetting delays and what is causing cases to go silent
• H-4 and dependent status concerns after a layoff
• Employment-based green cards including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
• General USCIS process questions

Drop your questions below, I'll be answering live during the window above and checking back throughout the day.

(Please note: Any information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)