Immigration Attorney here. AMA!

Hi r/USVisas! I'm Andrew Smith, an immigration attorney at Manifest Law with over 7 years of experience working with highly skilled clients across employment-based and other immigration pathways.

This community has a lot going on right now. The AOS memo has people questioning everything, visa approvals are being dissected post by post, and a surprising number of people are genuinely asking whether the American dream is still worth pursuing. I do not have a political answer for that last one but I can help you understand what your actual options look like right now.

I'll be here from 2 PM to 5 PM EST today. Ask me anything about:

• What the May AOS memo actually changes and what it may mean for pending H, L and student visa cases
• Tourist visa interviews, what officers are actually asking and what gets people approved
• F-1 and student visa questions including status maintenance and OPT
• H-1B transfers, layoffs and how to protect your status in a tough market
• EB-1A, NIW and O-1 pathways for highly skilled workers and founders
• General questions about navigating the US immigration system right now

Drop your questions below!

(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.)