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I applied for the I-485 in 2023 and filed the I-130, I-485, and I-765 together. My I-485 is still pending, and I have received notices that it's under review. Now, after two years, I want to apply for a travel document (I-131) for the first time. Since my I-485 is still pending and it's a... View More

answered on Mar 3, 2025
No, as you filed your I-485 prior to April 1, 2024, you are not required to pay a filing fee for the I-131. You should submit a copy of the I-485 receipt notice with your application. See USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/i-131
You do not need to pay an additional fee for Form I-131 if:... View More
I submitted my I-485 package along with my medical exam on March 30, 2023. Since then, it has been nearly two years, and I am aware that the medical exam expires after two years according to USCIS guidelines. My medical exam was conducted before April 2024, and my I-485 status is still pending. I... View More

answered on Mar 3, 2025
If you preemptively send a new medical exam to USCIS without first receiving a request for evidence (RFE), you run the risk of the medical exam being misplaced and not making it into your file. Instead, you can wait for USCIS to either issue a RFE for a new medical exam or wait for an interview... View More
I have to appear in immigration court and file form I-862. However, since December 2024, my husband has applied for my adjustment of status, and I have the I-797 acceptance notification for that process. Should I send my I-797 acceptance notice to the court, and what should I consider regarding the... View More

answered on Mar 3, 2025
First, if you have been issued a Notice to Appear for removal proceedings, which it appears you have since you reference Form I-862, it is very important that you attend all scheduled court hearings and inform the immigration court if you ever change addresses. If you fail to attend any scheduled... View More
I had no idea asking to re-schedule could lead to closure. Am I now forced to submit a written request to reopen?

answered on Nov 21, 2023
If your case was administratively closed, then it would no longer be possible for you to keep the original appointment. You should send a letter to USCIS requesting that your case be reopened, and an interview scheduled. Check the letter you received administratively closing the case and send your... View More
A friend asked for a letter of invitation to the united states. A simple letter inviting them for vacation for two weeks. I want to make sure I'm not liable financially for them.

answered on Nov 21, 2023
No, writing a letter of invitation would not make you financially responsible for this individual, there are certain application forms (Form I-134 or I-864) that deal specifically with financial responsibility. In addition, if your letter makes no mention of financial support, there is no basis for... View More
My wife has a 23 year old disabled son (cerebral palsy and has the mental capability of a 2yr old). He still lives in Colombia with his father. If I wanted to adopt him as my son, would the citizenship process be faster than it is for a normal 23 year old adult?

answered on Nov 21, 2023
In order for an adoption to be binding on immigration authorities, the adoption must occur while the child is still under the age of 16 (along with some other requirements), therefore, if her son is already 23 years old any adoption would not be recognized for immigration purposes. But if you... View More

answered on Sep 29, 2023
Perhaps, but it is also possible that the conviction renders you deportable from the United States and applying for citizenship would be a bad idea. Depending on the date that you were admitted as a lawful permanent resident, the date of the conviction, and the rest of your complete criminal... View More
Hello im a USA citizen but also a Israel citizen, in currently in Israel and planning on coming back to USA this month, my grandmother only has Israel citizenship and wants to come with me, how would that work? Am I able to invite her or anything of that sort

answered on Aug 11, 2023
Although it was announced earlier this year that Israel is working with the United States to participate in the Visa Waiver Program, which would allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a visa for up to 90 days. Israel has not yet been added to the Electronic System for Travel... View More
I don’t take vaccines due to religious beliefs and I don’t personally want to take something that a company isn’t liable for if I have any adverse reactions or death. What are my rights and can I still get my residency?

answered on Aug 11, 2023
Several vaccinations, including covid, are required as part of the medical exam (Form I-693). If the requirement for a vaccination would be contrary to your religious beliefs or moral convictions, you would have to submit a Form I-601 waiver. You can read more about the requirements for the... View More

answered on Aug 11, 2023
You can apply for a reentry permit that allows you to remain outside of the United States without returning for up to a two-period. You can read more about the permit here: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf
Also, you should be aware that even though the... View More
The applicant (family-based visa, F3 married child over 21 years old petitioned by U.S. citizen parent) did not show up on the first interview because he/she was not medically cleared, and that the clinic requested the applicant to have additional medical tests in multiple dates, and now the... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
The applicant should contact the U.S. Consulate where the interview was scheduled and ask that the interview be rescheduled, if the interview date has already passed there should be no need to wait any longer to contact the consulate for a new interview date.
My husband (GC holder) and I (Visa) has our interview yesterday. It went well but officer told us that no visas were available for my country (Venezuela) we are wondering what to do now. Do we just wait?
He is about to become a citizen is a week and officer said we can update application.... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
If he remains a green card holder, then you have to monitor the Visa Bulletin (Final Action Chart) to see when your priority date becomes current, and the visa has become available. As long as the priority date was current at the time of the filing of the adjustment, USCIS will keep the case on... View More
I-485

answered on Aug 9, 2023
You do not indicate under what basis you are filing for adjustment of status but if you are required to be maintaining lawful status in order to be eligible for adjustment you should not wait until the last minute to file the adjustment, particularly as there can be mailing delays or other issues.... View More
If the immigration judge closed the case in absentia, the respondent didn't attend because he/she didn't receive any NTA (old address). The respondent is going to file a motion to reopen, but the judge will deny it, and the respondent will file an appeal with the Board of Immigration... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
If the respondent did not attend the hearing, then most likely the judge ordered the respondent removed in absentia. If the respondent qualifies for a motion to reopen based on lack of notice, there would be an automatic stay when the motion to reopen is filed with the immigration court. However,... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
It might, you will want to obtain a copy of the police report for an immigration attorney to review to determine which sections of law the police indicate that they investigated and as long as the crime investigated is on the list of qualifying crimes or substantially similar to a qualifying crime,... View More
I petitioned for one of my brothers as a citizen of the USA. The petition was filed in April 2010 and approved in October 2014 by USCIS. The kids were under 15 years old at the time the petition was approved in 2014. The projection is that the visa will be available in 2025 and both kids will be... View More

answered on Jul 26, 2023
Whether your brother’s children will still qualify as derivatives when the visa becomes available will depend on whether they qualify for protection under the Child Status Protection Act, however, as this calculation requires the date the priority date first became current, there’s no way to... View More
Is there any way to get my id without a birth certificate or vice versa

answered on Jul 26, 2023
To get a replacement for your consular report for birth abroad, it looks like you do need a valid unexpired ID, you can read more about how to obtain the replacement here:... View More
i am us citizen and my kids as well im low income im trying to get ur passports

answered on Jul 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of State charges fees for U.S. passports and does not accept fee waivers. Additionally, Form I-912 is a USCIS form and since you must apply with the Department of State and not USCIS for the passport, this form cannot be submitted. You can find the fees for U.S. passports here:... View More
Dear attorney,
Good morning. Please I have few concerns and do need your assistance with getting answers so I can fix them.
I met my fiancé not long ago and presently he applied to have his passport issued to enable him come to my country to get married to me. He is a US citizen.... View More

answered on Jul 18, 2023
To be considered a stepchild of a United States citizen, the marriage between the biological parent and the USC spouse must occur while the child is under the age of 18. As such, if your marriage occurs after your child is already 18, your spouse would be unable to petition for him.

answered on Jul 18, 2023
If you lost your original naturalization certificate or if your name has legally changed since you obtained the certificate and you would like to obtain a new certificate with your new legal name you would have to file Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document and... View More
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