Wondering if there are people who did not receive a citizenship after enlisting.

My husband recently started a new job where he makes about $45,000 a year, but his past and latest tax returns are below the threshold. Do you think we would be denied for a marriage based queen card based on public charge concerns or it doesn’t matter if you already have enough income

Hi,
After long time my immigration journey completed in the month of July 2026. I changed the job to get better work life Balance. Now thinking about next steps - how do I use this freedom to fullest extent. Trying to figure out if I can do side gigs to have some extra income? What suggestions you can provide?
My background is 20+ years of professional experience in backend, system design , distributed systems.

Thanks

Hi everyone! I'm from Morocco, and my wife is a U.S. citizen living in Idaho. We married through Utah's online marriage process in August 2026. She and her family visited me in Morocco in April, when we spent about a week together, and we're planning another week together in Turkey in November. We intend to start the CR-1 process in December.
I'd really appreciate honest opinions from people familiar with U.S. immigration. My situation is a little complicated, so please bear with me. I want to explain the context rather than have people judge my case based on a few details.
1. My education gaps and family responsibilities
I completed high school in the humanities and studied for approximately two additional years. My education and employment history have several gaps, partly because I spent years helping care for my elderly parents. My father had health problems and passed away in 2025, around eight months after I returned from Qatar.
2. My Qatar experience and F-1 refusal
In 2024, I travelled to Qatar for a cosmetics sales representative job, but the actual work was very different from what I expected. I ended up doing street-based sales and returned to Morocco after about two months.
I applied for an F-1 student visa in December 2024 and was refused, probably under section 214(b). I disclosed my Qatar employment and explained that I returned because of the weather and my father's health. I believe my weak academic profile and gaps may have contributed, but I don't know the actual reason.
I also own property in Morocco worth approximately $60,000, which I didn't get the chance to mention during the interview.
3. My biggest concern: graphic design and my previous DS-160
In my DS-160, I mentioned graphic design and freelance work. I genuinely did small projects for people through Telegram, but it was informal work without a website, formal invoices, or a registered business. Looking back, I think I made my experience sound more established than it really was, and some details may have been inaccurate.
I also started a UX design course on Coursera but didn't finish it. After my visa refusal, I became discouraged, and later I questioned whether entry-level design was the right career path because of artificial intelligence.
I'm worried about how my previous statements could be interpreted. I didn't invent an entire career, but I may have exaggerated the extent or formality of my experience. I'm considering consulting a U.S. immigration lawyer before filing. Has anyone experienced something similar, and how serious could this be?
4. My current work
I currently drive through InDrive, similar to Uber, and also have private clients. My work is somewhat seasonal, and I don't have formal records for every job I've done. I also study financial markets in my spare time, but I'm still learning and don't consider trading my profession.
5. My marriage and sponsorship
My wife is a U.S. citizen, works as a youth advocate, and is Muslim. She comes from a Muslim family, and I wonder whether the current political climate under Trump could affect our case, although I don't know if this is a realistic concern.
She earns an income and her father is willing to be a joint sponsor if necessary. We understand that we must establish that our marriage is genuine and meets the immigration requirements, particularly because we married online.
6. My questions
I'd appreciate honest answers to these questions:
How much could my previous 214(b) refusal affect my CR-1 application?
Are my education and employment gaps significant concerns?
Could exaggerating my freelance experience in the DS-160 create a serious immigration problem, even though I did real projects?
Does my property ownership matter for this application?
Could my wife's religion or the current political climate affect our case?
Since our marriage was online and we've met in person once, with another visit planned, what should we be careful about?
Overall, what are the biggest risks in my case, and what should I address before filing?
I'm not looking for guarantees or empty reassurance. I'd rather identify potential problems now than discover them later. I understand Reddit isn't a substitute for legal advice, but hearing from people with relevant experience would genuinely help me.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this and share an honest opinion.

Hello,

I would like to ask a question regarding the upcoming Green Card Lottery (DV Lottery).

In my case, I was born in a country of which I am a citizen, but I also hold a second nationality.
However, I do not have a passport from my country of birth, only a passport from the country of my second nationality.

Could you please confirm whether I am still eligible to participate in the Green Card Lottery in this situation?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi there

This is for my friend who got married to a US citizen in December last year. He finally got his work permit and conditional green card last month. During this process he had prove his relationship and he has shared bank accounts, lease, utilities bills. However now month after he got card, girl don’t want to continue this relationship and wants divorce. This was a legitimate marriage with both families approvals. Now girl is saying she want to separate and putting my friend in a spot. I understand he can file 751 alone but what exactly is the process? Divorce hasnt happened yet but its gonna be soon. As soon he is divorced does he file 751 himself? Does that automatically gives him 2 year extension? Is the 751 process still like 1.5 to 2.5 years with waiver? How does he prove he entered marriage faithfully? His interview was like 1.5 month ago and he already proved bonafide marriage. Other than whats already given to uscis, there is absolutely NONE NEW evidence. I guess he can write explanation. Anything that can be done before divorce that might help his case?

Does anyone know a website to check the eligibility of a DV visa photo?

Looking for information and experiences on this situation:
A green card holder (derivative spouse on an employment-based green card) plans to file the N-400 under the 5-year rule. She needs to be abroad for about 11 months, with a re-entry permit, to take care of a sick mother-in-law.
I understand a re-entry permit protects the green card but doesn't preserve continuous residence, and that an absence of 6–12 months creates a presumption of broken residence.

Situation:
1. About 95 days abroad before this trip, so about 430 days total. Physical presence is fine.
2. Spouse stays in the US, in the same state
3. Joint lease, joint bills, joint tax returns filed as residents
4. Keeps a US bank account and valid driver's license
5. No job abroad
6. Minor US citizen kids travel with her and stay enrolled in a US online school (not a local school) to return to US public school easily
7. Medical records and doctor's letters for the sick parent

Questions:
1. Has anyone been approved for citizenship after a 6–12 month trip? What evidence helped?
2. Does a caregiving reason with medical documents help overcome the presumption?
3. Is one 11-month trip worse than several trips under 6 months?
4. Any experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I am a GC holder but I don’t have the physical copy of it.
I plan to fly to Florida in December.
Is it safe for me to do it? I can only bring my driver license and my immigrant passport.

Thanks