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…
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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.
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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.
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Common questions about naturalization of a minor child in the United States.
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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.
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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.…
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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.
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You can either apply for an F-1 visa at a Consulate or change your status to F-1 student through USCIS.
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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.,…
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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.
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A parent’s intent to abandon their green card will be imputed to the minor children who are in their custody and control.
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If a green card holder wants to abandon their legal permanent resident status, they can file Form I-407 with USCIS or CBP.
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Foreign nationals who come to the U.S. on F-1 student visas may have the opportunity to apply for work authorization before or after their graduation.
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USCIS requires filing fees for the majority of non-immigrant and immigrant applications. Filing fees can be paid through the following methods.
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What happens if you renew your passport after the DS-160 form is submitted?
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Some USCIS offices may issue a NOID and request a completed medical exam, other offices may issue an RFE.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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