Just Received an Approved I-129F Petition: What to Expect Next?
The Approved I-129F Petition signifies the end of (probably) a long immigration process and the start of a (generally) more confusing consular process. Congratulations!!!! But, the journey is not over yet . . . . you are nearly at the halfway mark. For starters, lets re-cap. The Fiance Visa Process is broken into 3 parts: […]
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US Citizen’s Guide to Immigration a Vietnam Spouse or Fiance
This guide is for the US Citizen that is trying to fully understand (1) what are the marriage options and (2) the immigration options/processes. If you have a Vietnamese Spouse or Fiance, this Guide will cover the most common topics and questions. First, what are the two Immigrant Visa Options: The CR-1/IR-1 Spousal (Immigrant) Visa, […]
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What is a Biometric Appointment? What if I get Multiple? Why should I Go?
A USCIS Biometric appointment is commonly required in order for an immigrant to receive an immigration benefit, such as: Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card) Travel Permit / Advance Parole Document Green Card (aka Lawful Permanent Resident) The Biometrics Appointment allows USCIS to perform a Background Check, and see any criminal records or any prior immigration […]
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¿Puede mi esposa extranjera conducir en los Estados Unidos con su licencia de conducir extranjera?
[Read this post in English] Esta es una pregunta común para los esposos o esposas que llegaron recientemente a los Estados Unidos en: Visa K1 Visa IR-1/CR-1 Visa Turista, estudiante o ESTA/VWP En resumen, las leyes difieren según el estado. Su estado puede permitir una licencia de conducir extranjera por un período corto de tiempo. […]
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Naturalization with N-648 Medical Waiver and Oath Waiver
Naturalization is the process of becoming a US Citizen through the USCIS Form N-400. The N-400 can (should always now) be done electronically on WWW.USCIS.GOV Website. However, there are instances due to age, medical conditions, and disabilities that occurred at birth where the N-400 can be daunting. This post will discuss two possible waiver options. […]
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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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