You have to file Form I-90 to receive a new card with the correct information. If it was USCIS error, meaning your date of birth was listed correctly in the application but USCIS input it incorrectly, then you have to mail in your original green card and do not need to pay the filing fee. If,... View More

This will depend on a number of factors, including whether your mother died before NVC terminated the case or if the case was previously terminated prior to her death due to lack of contact. Also whether you were outside of the United States at the time of her death/whether you are still currently... View More

You would have to review the contract you signed with the attorney and see what it says regarding representation. For example, if another associate at the law firm will be the one who will be representing you, you need to see what the contract says regarding associate attorneys, etc. You should... View More

Yes, he should obtain a police certificate from Pakistan as well. Per the Department of State, anyone over the age of 16 that has lived in their country of nationality for more than 6 months at any time in their life must obtain a police certificate from there. You can read more about it here:... View More

A typo in a cover letter for a response to a RFE is not going to be an issue. USCIS uses the name as it is written on the application forms for issuing identity documents, so as long as your name is written correctly on the application forms you should not have any problems. Attorneys are only... View More

If he already has a pending I-485, he is entitled to file an I-131 without having to pay an additional fee and he would not need to establish a reason for needing to travel. However, processing times for I-131s are around 11.5 months. If he is trying to get an emergency advanced parole document,... View More

No, that should not be a problem. If she is going to be applying for an immigrant visa abroad, the Department of State typically uses the name as written on the passport so you can check the spacing on her passport and write her name on the forms as it is reflected on the passport. The different... View More

Once stamped, the immigrant visa is valid for one year and as long as you are still in that one-year period, then you can travel on it. There is a notation on the visa itself that states: Upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year.

Unfortunately, the government does not provide free attorneys in removal proceedings. If you are trying to find an attorney to represent you pro bono you have to try contacting the organizations and individual attorneys listed on the Free Legal Services provider list you would have been given when... View More

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Given that the question includes arrests by the U.S. Coast Guard, the answer would be yes. Also, if that is how you ultimately came into contact with Immigration authorities to seek asylum, USCIS... View More

Sometimes citations come up in the court system so you can start there (either searching online or going in person and asking clerk to search your name for citations). If that does not work you could try asking the DMV for your driving record and seeing if they come up (or maybe even your... View More

You did not state whether your mother is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident, which has significant bearing on the answer to your question, particularly as it appears you were under the age of 21 when she filed the I-130 petition. However, if you do need to apply for an... View More

Asylees are typically admitted to lawful permanent resident status as of one (1) year before the approval of their Form I-485, meaning that your green card admission date will be backdated one (1) year from the date it is approved. You will be eligible to apply for citizenship, assuming all... View More

Each U.S. Consulate can require different evidence for cases so you should review the checklist for the specific consulate where your interview will be held to determine which documents are required for your case. You can look at this website to see the requirements of each consulate:... View More

If your husband was issued a Notice to Appear and was placed in removal proceedings he must attend his scheduled court hearing or he could be ordered removed for failing to appear.

If a Cuban has been paroled into the United States they can apply for a green card under Cuban Adjustment... View More

For USCIS, the legal validity of a marriage is determined by the law of the place where the marriage was celebrated. Under this rule, a marriage is valid for immigration purposes in cases where the marriage is valid under the law of the jurisdiction in which it is performed. If the marriage was... View More

You did not mention your friend’s U.S. immigration status. Your friend’s ability to come back to the United States will depend on their immigration status; they need to have a valid travel document that allows them to return to the United States. For example, if they have a valid... View More

If your green card is still facially valid, meaning it is not expired, and you attempt to return to the United States, you should be prepared for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to question you on the reason for your lengthy absence and raise that you abandoned your residency by staying... View More

A family law attorney that handles divorces. You may also wish to consult with an immigration attorney to determine the impact this divorce might have on your status, for example, if you are a conditional rather than permanent resident.

You will want to notify NVC about both your naturalization and your son’s marriage, as his visa category has now changed to F3 (married child of a United States citizen) and depending on his priority date, a visa may/may not be available to him at this time. As long as he married AFTER you... View More