When Should I Get the I-693 Immigration Medical?
[Leer en Espanol] [Ler Post em Português] Timing is always important when considering the Immigration Medical. The I-693 has a shelf life of 60 days prior to submission to USCIS. If the Green Card Filing is not being submitted within 60 days, then the medical is not needed at this time. In our […]
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When Do I Receive The Employment Authorization Card through the Pending I-485 Green Card Application?
The Employment Authorization Card, also known as the EAD Card (or as the Red Card or a “Plan B” while the Green Card filing is processing), is created from the I-765 Filing. It is free through a pending I-485 Green Card Application. The Classification code through a Pending I-485 is (C)(9). There are many questions […]
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INA 319(b) Naturalization Option: Spouses of U.S. Citizens Employed or Stationed Abroad
[Ler Post em Português] Under INA 319(b), Spouses of U.S. Citizens who are Employed or Stationed Abroad can be provided a new option for Naturalization. Normally, Spouses must hold their Green Card for a minimum of three years before being eligible to Naturalize through Marriage. Under INA 319(b), Spouses otherwise eligible for the 3-year Naturalization, […]
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Can US Military IDs be copied for USCIS, NVC, and DOS Immigration Purposes?
The applicable statute is: Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701, which states: Whoever manufactures, sells or possesses any badge, identification card or other insignia of the design prescribed by the head of any department or agency of the United States for use by any officer or employee thereof, or any colorable […]
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Local USCIS Doctor in Eastern North Carolina: Our Recommendation
[Leer en Espanol] [Ler Post em Português] If you are Adjusting Status (aka Adjustment of Status or I-485 or AOS) in the United States, a USCIS Doctor or Military Doctor will have to perform a medical examination on USCIS Form I-693. The Medical will focus on Vaccination, Blood Work, TB Screening, and a […]
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¿Cómo puedo responder a una USCIS Solicitud de Pruebas (RFE)?
Los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) pueden, durante el procesamiento de una presentación, determinar que necesitan más información, alguna aclaración o documentación. Este proceso de proporcionar más información a USCIS se denomina Solicitud de Evidencia Adicional o Solicitud de Evidencia Inicial, que comúnmente se conoce como RFE. [Click here to […]
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Electrónico I-130: una nueva opción de presentación electrónica
[Read this Post in English] El 30 de octubre de 2019, USCIS lanzó la opción de presentación electrónica de la Petición I-130 para un familiar extranjero. Esta actualización de presentación es una de las muchas actualizaciones que ocurrieron en 2019. Sin embargo, esta opción para presentar en línea idealmente beneficiará a los miembros de las […]
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Como verifico o tempo de processamento do USCIS
As perguntas mais comuns que um escritório de advocacia de imigração recebe são: Quanto tempo levará meu caso de imigração? Por que o USCIS levou mais de meio ano no meu caso? Por que o status on-line não foi atualizado nos últimos meses, eles não estão processando o meu caso? Como posso descobrir quanto tempo […]
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Electronic I-130: A New E-filing Option
[Leer Post en Espanol] [Ler Post em Português] On October 30, 2019, USCIS released the e-filing option to the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. This filing update is one of many updates that occurred in 2019. However, this option to file online will ideally benefit members of the armed forces stationed abroad, government workers […]
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¿Cómo verifico los tiempos de procesamiento de USCIS?
Las preguntas más comunes que recibe un bufete de abogados de inmigración son: ¿Cuánto tiempo durará mi caso de inmigración? ¿Por qué el USCIS ha tomado más de medio año en mi caso? ¿Por qué no se ha actualizado el estado del caso en línea en los últimos meses? ¿No están procesando mi caso? ¿Cómo […]
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