Active Duty US Military, Double Proxy Marriage in Montana, and US Immigration
Active Duty Military often consider Proxy Marriage as a solution to marrying their spouse overseas. Being an Active Duty Service Member, foreign travel may be limited or prohibited. Similarly, a foreign national fiance may be unable to travel to the United States on a Tourist Visa or under ESTA/Visa Waiver. This Blog Post will discuss […]
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Can I expedite the I-765 Employment Authorization?
In short, NO, the I-765 Permission to Work is not normally able to be expedited, except in severe and unexpected circumstances. The stand-alone argument that you need to work to pay bills is insufficient. The following is a longer explanation on why such a request cannot normally be expedited. USCIS Expedite Policy states: USCIS may […]
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Why does USCIS ask for Debt Statements and Credit Reports?
Self sufficiency and financial stability are the main focus of USCIS’s I-944 Form and their $8100 Immigration Bond. When someone is self-sufficient, USCIS Officers are not likely to request the I-945 Immigration Bond. If it had to be broken down, the Credit Report states all of the Debts someone has, whereas the Debt Statements state […]
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I-551 Green Card with No Expiration Date
The I-551 Green Card is the current version of the Lawful Permanent Resident Card. However, there is a lot of confusion on whether the “no expiration date” green cards are still valid. If the I551 was issued between 1977 and August 1989, the Green Card would have no expiration date, but is still a valid […]
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I-151 Green Card: Things to Know
The former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), now the USCIS under the DHS, issued Form I-151 (Alien Registration Receipt Card), commonly called a “green card,” to aliens from July 1946 through 1978. On March 20, 1996, the I-151 Alien Registration Receipt Card became invalid by law. Holders of the I-151 card were recommended by INS […]
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Travel Abroad with the I-751 Receipt Notice
The I-751 Removal of Condition filing provides a Receipt Notice that “extends” a Lawful Permanent Resident Card (aka Green Card) for 18 months from the Expiration of the Green Card. If filed early or late, the 18-month extension “timer” starts on the expiration of the Green Card. During the 18 months of the extension, the […]
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DHS Annotated US Social Security Card versus an Unannotated US Social Security Card
Immigrants and many visa holders are able to apply and receive a US Social Security Card. This post will not cover eligibility requirements, but rather the difference between annotated and unannotated cards. The US Social is oftentimes “annotated” with the requirement of the person being presented the card as proof of US Social to confirm […]
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EB-1(a) Green Card: National Interest Waiver
National Interest Waiver is another alternative for self-sponsored Green Card besides EB-1(a). It is a popular option for PhD students because some of the requirements of publication and citation numbers don’t seem as high as EB-1(a) Aliens with Extraordinary Ability. Basic Requirements: EB-2 and NIW requirements In order to qualify for an NIW petition, the […]
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US Consulate Immigrant Visa Instructions: Eastern Asia
Below is a list of US Consulates and Embassies across Eastern Asia that provide Immigrant Visas. The Instruction links should be the most up-to-date version of the Immigrant Interview instructions since they are webpages and the US Government has moved away from PDF Versions being the only form of Instruction, which has a high tendency […]
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Tourist Visa and ESTA/VWP: Consular Processing Versus Adjustment of Status
There are two main ways to acquire a Green Card: Consular Processing Adjustment of Status The Post will explain in great detail the many related questions surrounding this topic. What is a Visa or Visa Waiver? A Visa or Visa Waiver is best described as a “Vehicle” to enter and exit a country. The vehicle […]
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