Children Born Abroad: How To Get Citizenship From Parents
[Leer Post en Espanol] When a baby is born in the United States, he or she receives U.S. Citizenship by virtue of the U.S. Constitution. However, this fact is not true for children born outside of the United States (except for foreign U.S. Soil). When a child is born abroad, their birth must be proven […]
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What does a USCIS Receipt Number (MSC, LIN, SRC, EAC, WAC, IOE) Mean?
[Leer Publicación en español] [Ler Post em Português] A USCIS Receipt Number is very similar to tracking a package on Amazon. The Receipt Number, better called a tracking number, allows a recipient to track a filing online, over the phone, or in person at an INFOPASS. Now, let’s dive deeper!!! The Receipt Number can be […]
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Immigration’s 90 Day Rule: A new change making harsher consequences
In September 2017, the Department of State redefined their policy in finding “Visa Fraud” and “Immigrant Intent.” The 30/60 Day Rule (also known as the 30/60/90 Day Rule) has been superseded by the 90 Day Rule. 9 FAM 302.9-4 reviews Inconsistent Conduct Within 90 Days of Entry: If an alien violates or engages in conduct inconsistent […]
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Youtube: Changing Your Address with the NVC
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Fickey Martinez Law Firm at (910) 526-0066 or email us at attorney@fickeymartinezlaw.com. Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of […]
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Permanent Bar for Two or More Illegal Entries – INA 212(a)(9)(C)(i)
[Read Post in Spanish] The problem with multiple EWI or Entry Without Inspection is the automatic permanent bar to (1) U.S. citizenship, (2) Any U.S. Visa, and (3) Receiving Lawful Permanent Residence or a Green Card. There is no immediate waiver. This post will pose common questions and helpful examples. How is the Permanent Bar […]
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Proxy Marriage for U.S. Immigration
Even though most see a Marriage as a church ceremony or a courthouse wedding, some have the question of whether a “Proxy Marriage” is a convenient option. There is no straight, Yes or No, answer for this question. A proxy marriage occurs where one or both of the marrying couple are not present at the […]
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The I-864 Explained: Affidavit of Support
The I-864, also known as the affidavit of support, is a “4-Part” form in the Green Card Process, whether Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing. The I-864 concerns the financial state of the sponsor. This form should be easy, except it requires numerous supporting documents and the Sponsor has to determine which “affidavit of support” […]
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The Road to a Green Card: Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing
The Green Card process is sometimes a difficult one, with many paths. Moreover, which process (i.e. In-Country or Consular), must be chosen. This article will shed some light on when it is appropriate to process at USCIS or to process at a Consulate. If an immigrant is outside of the U.S., then he or she must […]
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