Immigration Attorney AMA: EB-3 Green Card 2026, USCIS Denying Without RFE & More

A current immigration attorney with a unique insider background — including experience as a DHS/USCIS Asylum Officer and an ICE Office of Chief Counsel law clerk — hosted a public Q&A session on Reddit's r/USCIS community. The session, a follow-up to a previous AMA, was created by popular demand after the attorney was pulled away mid-session due to an urgent client matter. The AMA covers a wide range of immigration topics directly relevant to EB-3 applicants and green card seekers, including work visas, asylum claims, removal defense, U Visas, VAWA protections, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The attorney's dual background on both the government adjudication side and private practice side offers a rare perspective on how USCIS and ICE evaluate cases internally. For EB-3 applicants, such expert-led forums can provide practical insight into trending concerns in 2026, including USCIS denying petitions without issuing an RFE (Request for Evidence), the impact of the Public Charge rule on green card eligibility, and what NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) notices mean for pending cases. While the AMA is not exclusively focused on EB-3 employment-based immigration, the breadth of topics covered — and the professional credibility of the host — makes it a valuable resource for applicants navigating complex immigration situations. Readers are encouraged to review the full thread for questions and answers relevant to their specific circumstances. Note that information shared in public AMAs does not constitute legal advice and should not replace consultation with a licensed immigration attorney familiar with your individual case.