I filed my N-400 in June, 2016, had my interview on 2/16, passed the exams. The officer said he had to review my file and couldn't make a decision today. He said that there was no telling on how long it would take him to make a decision. They started using a new software today, and he had some... View More 
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Hello! USCIS officers can be mysterious for various reasons - they may be new, they may need supervisor approval, or they may genuinely need more time to review the file if they weren't able to do so in detail beforehand. Whatever the case, if they haven't asked you for anything specific... View More
how to go about competing boxes 6a,b,c
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Hello! Firstly, I want to make sure you're using the most recent version of the I-864 - please make sure you download from uscis.gov.
I believe the questions you are referring to are part 6, question 19a-c. You should put your total income from the returns in these boxes, even though... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Hello! Your I-140 approval doesn't actually confer any lawful status on you. Unless/until you file your I-485 application, which will put you in a period of authorized stay, you still need to maintain some type of nonimmigrant status (such as F-1) in order to stay legally in the US. You... View More
I got my work permit a month after i sent aplication .I've been waiting for 7 month .no news and time for my interview. How long it takes
answered on Jan 18, 2017
Processing times vary case by case - the local USCIS office might be low on resources in scheduling interviews, or the case could be held up in a background check.
You can check average processing times by service center at https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplay.do
If your... View More
Waiting to be scheduled for an interview. My brother filed his paperwork on 10/11/16 and received a work authorization already. Should I file form i765 or wait for my interview?
answered on Jan 16, 2017
It won't hurt to file your I-765 application for employment authorization now, in case your I-485 process gets delayed for some reason. You might consider also filing an I-131 application (for advance parole, ie emergency travel). Both of these applications would be approved via one Employment... View More
i left USA from 10 years ago
answered on Jan 15, 2017
You can file an I-130 petition. The form and instructions are available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 but it may be advisable to get help from a lawyer.
answered on Jan 15, 2017
The TN visa is valid for up to 3 years (with possible extensions) and yes your spouse can come as well.
Hi,I have a H1 visa stamped from company A now.However company B is willing to apply a cap exempt petition in premium processing and once its approved send me for consulate visa interview/stamping. This may be within 2 months of visa stamping of Company A. Is there any risk of visa of company B not... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2017
Even if Company B's petition is denied, this will not result in automatic revocation of your visa through Company A. If Company A keeps your approval active and keeps a job available for you under the terms of the approved petition, you can still come to work for Company A during the validity... View More
I'm 26 years old.
answered on Jan 15, 2017
Unfortunately your aunt can't sponsor you directly, nor at 26 can you be a derivative beneficiary if she sponsors your mother. If your mother becomes a legal permanent resident, your mother can sponsor you, as long as you are unmarried. If your mother becomes a US citizen later, then she can... View More
Hi,
I recently transferred my H1 visa from employer A to employer B and it got approval from USCIS.
Before my transfer initiated, My wife and Kid traveled to the USA from India on H4 visa.
Now my wife and my kid are traveling back to India and may return to the USA after... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2017
Your dependents do not need to get another H4 visa stamped if each already has one that is valid at the time they will be reentering. The H4 is not tied to the specific employer of the H-1B holder.
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