US Consulate Immigrant Visa Instructions: Eastern Asia
Below is a list of US Consulates and Embassies across Eastern Asia that provide Immigrant Visas. The Instruction links should be the most up-to-date version of the Immigrant Interview instructions since they are webpages and the US Government has moved away from PDF Versions being the only form of Instruction, which has a high tendency […]
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US Consulate Immigrant Visa Instructions: South Eastern Asia
Below is a list of US Consulates and Embassies across South Eastern Asia that provide Immigrant Visas. The Instruction links should be the most up-to-date version of the Immigrant Interview instructions since they are webpages and the US Government has moved away from PDF Versions being the only form of Instruction, which has a high […]
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Foreign Document Translation: Our Recommendation
Our Office Recommends using one of the following Translation Services: For Civilians, Veterans, and Fiance Filings: https://www.montesinotranslation.com/ For foreign documents of an Active-duty Service Members and their Dependants: www.militaryonesource.mil If you need a scan of your foreign document and the original was provided to our office staff, you can ask for the scan in […]
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DEERS Office and the need for Apostille / Legalized Foreign Documents
If your spouse or child is a foreign national, the foreign documents required to receive a military ID must be translated to English with a Notarized Certificate to be accepted. The Notarized Certificate is called an Apostille or Legalization (terminology depends on the Foreign Government / Consular Service). WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED AT THE DEERS […]
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Name Change and the Green Card: Things to Know
[Leer Post en Espanol] [Ler Post em Português] Changing one’s name due to marriage is common. However, it can be complicated and there is the issue of timing. Lets start with a hypothetical: Mary Elenor Lopez entered the US on a tourist visa. Mary married John Smith in the US after dating for […]
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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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US Consulate Immigrant Visa Instructions: Europe
Below is a list of US Consulates and Embassies across Europe that provide Immigrant Visas. The Instruction links should be the most up-to-date version of the Immigrant Interview instructions since they are webpages and the US Government has moved away from PDF Versions being the only form of Instruction, which has a high tendency of […]
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Fiance Letter of Intent Template
The Fiance Letter of Intent is a mandatory component of the K-1 Fiance Visa Process. Both Fiances must provide this letter stating an “understanding” that marriage must occur quickly after arrive in the US on the K-1 Visa. The below template contains the mandatory items and language. The “Must Have” items are: Full Name Full […]
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O que acontece se um processo I-751 for negado?
Essa é uma preocupação comum para o I-751: O que acontece se meu I-751 baseado em casamento for negado? O que acontece se meu I-751 baseado em divórcio for negado? O que acontece se meu I-751 Waiver for negado? A resposta curta: se um I-751 for negado, isso levará a um “Notice to Appear at […]
