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My mom arrived in the U.S. on August 4, 2024, with a six-month B2 visa that expires on February 2, 2025. We initiated her family-based adjustment of status process. Specifically, we submitted Form I-130 online on December 17, 2024, and received the receipt notice for it. Concurrently, we mailed her... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2025
Hopefully you referenced the I-130 receipt number in the I-485 application or included a copy of the receipt notice with the I-485 application because if you did not, then the application may be in the process of getting rejected.
I would inquire with the lockbox as to the status of the... View More
I'm an international student on an F1 visa, and I married a US citizen last year. I only have a graduate fellowship that covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend. My husband is employed. I have not applied for a green card yet. Should we file taxes jointly or separately?
answered on Jan 16, 2025
There are some circumstances that allow a married person to file taxes as Head of Household (HOH) but from an immigration perspective it is best to file taxes as "married". Similarly, filing taxes as Married Filing Separately (MFS) can sometimes be beneficial or necessary for tax... View More
My brother passed years ago. My mom and stepdad filed a wrongful death lawsuit, but both passed before the case was won. The proceeds from the case were split in half. One half to the children of my stepdad, and the other half to the children of my mother. The children of my stepdad had no trouble... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2024
You may be able to apply for an Individal Taxpayer's Identification Number (ITIN) for your mom with which you should be able to open a bank account for her in the USA. If that doesn't work, you could try to start a probate case so the Court can determine that those funds do... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
You can file a renewal application as early as 120 days before your current travel document expires, and it's a good idea to submit the renewal as early as possible. The renewal travel document is usually processed within the same timeframe as that for the initial application: 150 days or... View More
This is assuming they would be studying in the United States either way.
answered on Mar 19, 2023
It is possible for the spouse of a US citizen to apply for an F1 visa (as long as they otherwise qualify) but it would probably be better for the spouse to get permanent residency in the USA (i.e. marriage visa) so the spouse doesn't have to pay international student fees. Best wishes!
Approval Case Decision Rendered
On December 5, 2022, we approved your Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, Receipt Number
answered on Dec 12, 2022
Decision rendered means decision made. Looks like it was approved. Congratulations!
She came to the usa in 2019 on a K1 visa, we were married and applied for adjustment of status, we received a deny notice in April 2022 due to previous visa fraud issues on her part which I was unaware of, in September 2022 we received final denial of her AOS, once I explained to my wife what our... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Ideally you should hire an attorney who practices both immigration and family law. This way the attorney will be able to make sure the grounds for the divorce are appropriate (limiting your wife's ability to sponsor herself for a green card) and protect you as to any potential spousal support... View More
Hello, I am a us citizen and I want to marry a girl in india but she is going through a divorce and also have a 4 year old daughter, so I wanted to know how will I be able to get her and her daughter to the states? I know I will have to wait until her divorce is finalized in india but what process... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2022
You can see the process here: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/consular-processing
However, it is still adviseable to do a consultation with an immigration attorney to make sure you understand the process and that there are no other issues that you may... View More
I’ve been a LPR (10 year green card) since Dec 2020. In 2022 I’ve been out of the country for 164 days as of now (multiple entries from Brazil - my home country). I just got back last week, so technically I’d still have 14 days left for this year, totaling 179 days abroad for the current... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2022
It is impossible to tell if you will be permitted to return in January after a short visit to Brazil because it is up to the officer at the Border whether to let you in AND for how long REGARDLESS of the "180 day clock" (reset or not). Each time you cross the border on an non-immigrant... View More
In the immigration process, the counselor asked us to add a joint sponsor. We prepared the papers for the joint sponsor, but the embassy is not accepting them by email, and asked us to upload them. They didn't provide additional information, and we don't know where to upload. Our NVC... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2022
The NVC account is where you would upload co-sponsor affidavit of support and documents. The button is on the main/home page, right under the "Affidavit of Support" section, says "Add Joint Sponsor". Best wishes!
Current time left here is 11 days per I-94.Do I have to file I-485? or do I have to file 129F to get a K-3 Visa? Once I file can they stay?
answered on Dec 1, 2022
This is not a simple question or answer. You should do a consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss your situation and any potential problems. I know time is of the essence for you but many attorneys offer phone/virtual consultation and you can speak with an attorney who is located... View More
I travel on a UK passport and have a B1/B2 visa. I understand that the first step is for her to file an alien relative petition as my sponsor, is that correct? How long does this process generally take?
answered on Nov 27, 2022
Filing the Petition for Alien Relative is the first step in applying for a green card. However, if you are applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. process of getting a green card while being INSIDE the United States), there are additional forms you would file. The next steps are different when you... View More
Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
For an attorney to advise you WHEN to file for a green card would require more information about your and your spouse's specific situation. Obviously, the first step an attorney would want to do is to make sure that your spouse even qualifies for a green card. For those reasons it would be... View More
I have been hearing that I cannot travel outside Usa within 90 days before applying to naturalization N-400 form. I don’t see anywhere in the requirements that I am unable to travel within 90 days before applying for naturalization. Could you please advise me if I could apply for naturalization... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2022
It is not just 90 days before applying for citizenship that is of importance. There is a "continous presence" and " physical presence" requirement for naturalization elligibility. Learn more about those here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12
If you are not... View More
Or they will have to exit North America and then come back as a visitor to Canada.
answered on Nov 4, 2022
The entry into the US depends on the person's country of citizenship (not the country from which they are coming/passing through) and the visa/stay requirements for that country.
Best wishes!
answered on Nov 4, 2022
The mere fact of being married to a US citizen does NOT confer legal status to an immigrant. However, if the immigrant qualifies for adjustment of status they could acquire legal status by becoming a permanent resident and eventually a US citizen. Best to do a consultation with an experienced... View More
I accidentally filed for the I-90 on October 20,2021 which was 90days prior to when my 2 year green card expired . Unfortanetly I just found out while checking on any updates That I was suppose to file for the I-751 . I am in disbelief and don’t know what to do because I read that they can deport... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2022
So your green card has been expired for almost a year? Normally, if your failure to file was through no fault of your own, you can file your petition late with a written explanation and request that USCIS excuse the late filing. Failure to file before the expiration date may be
excused if... View More
We have been together over a year and I will be visiting again in November/December which I will be proposing to her. So I was hoping to get some information on how the immigration process would be to have her eventually be with me in the US.
answered on Oct 12, 2022
I would recommend you do a consultation with an immigration attorney to go over the process, requirements and timeline and so you can ask questions as this is explained. Many attorneys such as myself offer free phone consultations. Best wishes!
Does this mean they are using biometrics from a previous application and I do not need to wait for a biometrics appointment before leaving the US?
As of September 6, 2022, fingerprints relating to your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxx, have been applied... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2022
Most likely yes, but you should have received a notification from USCIS letting you know that they are going to re-use your previous biometrics info. Check the notices you received. Best wishes!
Went to field office Orlando in April 4, 2022 { for biometric on renewed Green card};
PAID in full in February. Unable to reach Anybody when # called. Can you Please help?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
If you filed in February 2022 then it is likely normal that you are still waiting. You can check processing times at: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
If you filed in February 2021 you are likely outside of processing time (double check at USCIS processing times page) and can submit... View More
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