I came to the US on ESTA/VWP – Can I Extend or Change my Status?
This is such a common question and, unfortunately, the Answer is “NO”: No, the ESTA/VWP CANNOT be extended No, the ESTA/VWP CANNOT be changed to something like a student visa or work visa Some may ask: can I stay 90 days, leave for 1 day, and have another 90 days? No, you SHOULD only be […]
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I-864 Question: Should Spouses file “Married, Filing Separate” or “Married, Filing Jointly”
This question of whether to file separately or jointly is extremely common with regard to the I-864 Affidavit of Support. The Answer actually differs depending on the situation. The common situations are as follows: Scenario 1: Spouse is Illegal The unauthorized and illegal income from an illegal spouse is NOT RECOGNIZED by US Immigration Agencies. […]
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Immigration Checklist: What our law office generally recommends
Documents! Documents! Documents! US Immigration Filings REQUIRE documentation to establish eligibility and confirm the information provided and what resulted in a background check. Without documents, nothing is believed. Without documents, an immigration filing can be Rejected, RFE-ed/Delayed, or Denied. This post will break the Immigration Process down into 3 main time periods: Filings generally before […]
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Our Guidance on Many Frequent Foreign Birth Certificates
Foreign Birth Certificates for US Immigration Purposes can be a little confusing. Below is a list of the most frequent countries our office sees. If you are finding this post, you will also likely require more information. We invite you to visit more of our website and do a search for any relevant information you […]
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Policy Update: USCIS Raleigh-Durham Field Office beginning to Waive Green Card Interview Requirements
In the Summer of 2022, USCIS Raleigh-Durham Field Office began Waiving some Green Card Interview Requirements as a way to reduce local processing time and the focus of local USCIS field officers. The local field office is likely to waive I-485 Adjustment of Status interviews where the following have occurred: The I-693 Sealed Immigration Medical […]
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Military-Related Question: What to do if my active-duty spouse is unable to attend my Green Card Interview?
For a Spousal Green Card Interview, there are two (2) important facts: (1) first, marriage is composed of two people and both are required to attend, and (2) the interview notice states BOTH spouses must attend. In the situation of an active-duty service member, USCIS has certain policies and everything depends on the situation. Deployment, […]
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Can my Foreign-national Wife Drive in the US with their foreign driver’s license?
This is a common question for Spouses that recently arrived to the US on: K1 Visa IR-1/CR-1 Visa Tourist, Student, or ESTA/VWP In short, laws differ by state. Your state may permit a foreign driver’s license for a short period of time. However, based on NC Law, the answer can be a little long. First, […]
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I-129f Multiple Filer Waiver
Looking for love in all the wrong places! Looking for love! For some US citizens, it might feel like the immigration system is built to work against them. For starters, the I129F has a bar on approving a fiancé’s petition if the US citizen has gotten engaged and petitioned for someone else within the past […]
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What happens when I marry my fiancé during the I129F process for acquiring a K-1 fiancée visa?
For a US citizen that has started the I 129F petition process to bring their fiancé to the United States, marriage 100% of the time is on the couple’s mind. The couple seriously wants to get married and spend the rest of their life together. After some searching online, a US citizen generally falls upon […]
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Thailand Birth Certificate Guidance for US Immigration Purposes
The Thailand Birth Certificate for US Immigration purposes is called a Sutibat. The Sutibat is free and can be acquired at the District “Amphur” Registration Office having jurisdiction over the place of birth. The Birth Certificate should be Translated to English, which our office recommends www.montesinotranslation.com, and the foreign Certificate would be accompanied by an English […]
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