Frequently asked questions about administrative processing. What are the reasons? How long does it take? What can I do to speed the process? Can I travel to the US on a different visa?
The consequences of a border refusal can be very different based on whether it is a voluntary withdrawal or an expedited removal, and also depends on the basis of the finding of inadmissibility.
The consular processing option and adjustment of status option have different advantages and disadvantages such as ease of international travel, extending one’s stay in the US, and US work authorization.
Missing biometrics can happen due to delayed or lost mail. In the case where the original biometrics appointment date has already passed, USCIS will no longer allow rescheduling online.
If your annual income is not sufficient to meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the Affidavit of Support, you can submit evidence of and rely on your assets.
If you want to volunteer in the U.S. on a B-1 visa, you can only do so if you will be participating in a voluntary service program that benefits U.S. local communities.
The Affidavit of Support demonstrates that the sponsoring relative has sufficient income and/or assets to support the person they are sponsoring for the green card.
Foreign nationals who are inadmissible to the U.S. but still want to visit temporarily can apply for a waiver and may be able to change/extend their status in the U.S., depending on how long the waiver is valid for.
For a DV lottery application, you either have to be born in one of the eligible countries for the particular fiscal year, or you must be chargeable to such country.
Yes, the I-551 Stamp serves as a substitute to the green card while it is pending, and during the validity date of the I-551 Stamp, you can use it to re-enter the U.S. after a trip abroad.
In limited situations, a newborn child abroad to a US green card holder (LPR) may obtain LPR status by accompanying the parent in their return to the US. In most circumstances, a separate petition will be necessary if the child…
To sponsor a foreign nanny for a green card, a US individual employer can obtain a labor certification and file the I-140, EB-3 Petition for Immigrant Worker on behalf of the nanny.
Nurses and physical therapist qualify as Schedule A occupations which are exempt from the recruitment procedures of the labor certification process, which fast-tracks the employer sponsored green card.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or USCIS changed its policy to apply Dates for Filing as published by USCIS to lock a child’s age for the Child Status Protection Act, “CSPA” purposes, rather than the Final Action Date.
Under CBP policy donating plasma for money violates B visa status. However, there is currently a preliminary injunction that allows B visa holders to donate plasma for compensation.
Visa applicants can be placed into administrative processing for various reasons, but this does not mean their visa application will ultimately be denied.
Scott Legal, P.C. keeps up to date on the issues related to the practice areas we specialize in. We also regularly publish articles in this blog so that we can share that information with you. Please feel free to contact us and ask us any questions you have about our posts. Also, please feel free to comment in the comment section and/or share the posts with friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
We use cookies on our website to give you a relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.