Hong Kong Birth Certificate for US Immigration Purposes
The Hong Kong Birth Certificate is titled by two names, depending on the year of birth: Before 1960s: ENTRY IN A REGISTER OF BIRTHS KEPT IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG After 1960s: ENTRY IN A REGISTER OF BIRTHS KEPT IN TERMS OF THE BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE Birth certificates are available for any […]
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Estado/Aviso de Calificación Documental del NVC: ¿Qué sucede después?
[Read Post in English] El “Correo electrónico documentalmente calificado” de NVC es una gran noticia, significa progreso. Esencialmente, el NVC establece 3 cosas en el aviso: En primer lugar, se ha revisado, aprobado y completado lo siguiente: Pagos de tasas de visa Solicitud de Visa DS-260 I-864 Declaración Jurada de Patrocinio Todos los documentos de […]
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Entrevista de visa de inmigrante programada: en qué enfocarse ahora y qué ordenar
[Read Post in English] Por fin, la entrevista está aquí!!!! La línea de meta está al alcance de la mano. Sin embargo, muchas cosas deben hacerse y estar hechas lo antes posible. Pero pero pero DEBEN HACERSE EN ORDEN. Por favor, no se concentre en algo menor, cuando se deben hacer otros asuntos ya que […]
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Adjustment of Status in 2023: Changes to the Process and Expected Fee Increases
The Future is Changing for Immigration to the United States, specifically the Adjustment of Status Green Card filing. In 2023, USCIS is attempting to push more applicants into their Online Filing system. By filing online, Applicants will receive a “reduced filing fee” since it reduces the administrative costs to USCIS. However, to cover the costs […]
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International Travel while I-130 Pending
This is a very common question for immigrants starting the Consular Processing. Consular Processing means that you are attempting to acquire an Immigrant Visa abroad at a US Embassy or US Consulate. Since Consular Processing is extremely slow and backlogged, many wish to know if they are able to travel to the United States while […]
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IMMVI Topic: Can I expedite my IMMVI Case?
Yes and No, but it doesn’t matter. To the very common question of: Can IMMVI be expedited? Can I expedite my I-131 IMMVI Case? Can I speed up my IMMVI Request? IMMVI is automatically expedited. IMMVI can have an “expedite request” made, and USCIS may accept or deny the request, but the fact of the […]
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IMMVI Topic: Can I Acquire a Social Security Card with the IMMVI Document?
IMMVI is a Military-based Humanitarian Parole program. Once you enter the United States, you are a Parolee. As a Parolee, you are then eligible for a Social Security Card. Parolees are generally provided an Electronic I-94, available at: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search [Note: Some SSA Offices request a card version of the I-94, but that is either an […]
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Consular Processing in a Nutshell
The Consular Process is generally broken into 2 Steps: Step 1: Petition Step 2: Visa Application This post will dive into a little detail regarding the steps, the agencies, and the common supporting documents. Step 1: Petition The Petition is the process in which the “Petitioner” asks the US Government to make an Immigrant Visa […]
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I-765 Receipt Notice: Who is Eligible for an Automatic Extension?
Many receive the I-765 Receipt Notice in an Adjustment of Status filing, and upon reviewing the receipt notice, they have two questions: Am I renewing my EAD Card? Is my category eligible? No, this matter ONLY APPLIES to someone who ALREADY had an EAD Card. We will address both questions: First, is the pending I-765 […]
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Immigrant Visa Interview Scheduled: What to Focus on Now and In What Order
[Publicación en español] Finally, the interview is here!!!! The finish line is within arms reach. However, many things need to get done, and be done ASAP. But but but THEY MUST BE DONE IN ORDER. Please don’t focus on something minor, when other matters must be done since time is of the essence. First: LOCATE […]
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