In this episode, we cover a wide range of urgent immigration updates — from post-holiday policy reactions to concerns about AI vetting, green card reviews, ICE activity, and how these changes may impact your marriage-based immigration journey. We also break down strategies for Adjustment of Status, consular processing, travel risks, and maintaining valid status while planning your future in the U.S. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Laws change frequently. This episode is not intended as individual legal guidance. Always consult with an immigration attorney about your unique case. 📘 Get the ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide: MarriageImmigrationLaw.com 📩 Contact JQK Law: JQKLaw.com/contact ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 0:00 Day after Thanksgiving & DC shooting reaction 0:52 Immigration "snapback" after the attack 1:34 Afghan nationals, Pakistan delays & administrative processing 2:25 Travel ban countries, Iran, Venezuela & expanded reviews 3:18 AI vetting systems, Palantir & immigration OS concerns 4:09 Reviewing green cards & asylum approvals 4:52 ICE arrests at San Diego field office (overstays & K-1s) 6:03 Marriage AOS, overstays & "period of authorized stay" 7:15 Hostile interviews & officer forcing "Muslim" designation 8:20 ICE pick-ups, detention, bonds & habeas options 9:30 Consular processing vs adjustment of status trade-offs 10:45 Tourist visits, marriage, and risk of leaving the U.S. 12:02 Student/H-1B holders, job changes & why to keep status 13:20 Faster AOS timelines vs rising paranoia and risk 14:25 Looking ahead to 2026, elections & policy changes 15:18 Planning your marriage immigration strategy 16:20 MarriageImmigration.com guide & free resources 17:05 Weekly live Q&A on JQK Law social media

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