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I have a copy of my old identication card that's expired on 2017 only. What else can I show proof
answered on Apr 14, 2023
You need a valid unexpired ID to get into the building, they will not let you in with a copy of an expired ID. Not sure what country you are from but you can try contacting your local consulate to apply for a passport/country ID. Or if you are in school and have an identification card with your... View More 
Does the asylum-seeker have to report that they got legally married in any way to the United States government? Do they have to apply for a green-card by marriage or asylum by marriage or can they just continue to do it the normal way? Question asked because an asylum-seeker will marry a US citizen... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2023
Once the asylum applicant is scheduled for an interview, they will have to update the officer on their changed marital status and should bring the marriage certificate to the interview. They can continue to proceed with the asylum application that they submitted and are not required to seek status... View More
Can I apply for parole for humanitarian reasons,
Hello, I want to inquire. My father, mother, brothers, and sister live in the United States, but I live in Jordan alone, and I am 27 years old. Can I apply for parole for humanitarian reasons, knowing that I do not have any immigration case... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2023
To be able to qualify for humanitarian parole, you need to establish a compelling emergency and there needs to an urgent humanitarian reason or significant public benefit for the parole to be granted. Simply wanting to visit your family does not qualify as an emergency. Further, if you want to... View More
We have an email from NVC confirming the eligibility of the children and also if we calculate the age accordingly then the age after the priority date till the date the application becomes current is below 21. Should we move a motion for appeal or request the embassy we had got the interview done... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2023
You would have to submit an inquiry to Legalnet, challenging the officer’s determination that your children are not CSPA protected. There are very precise requirements that must be met when emailing Legalnet and you can read more about those here: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM010304.html... View More
Will I be able to take my kid into the US immigration visa interview? He is born in US so he is not on the interview name list but he has his US passport.
My kid is 6 years old and the interview will be in Montreal, Canada. Thanks.
answered on Mar 31, 2023
No, he will likely not be allowed in with you.
The Department of State website for U.S. Consulate General Montreal states: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MTL-Montreal.html
Accompanying Persons... View More
Me and my bf been dating for 2 years and we still haven't seen each other. He's a US citizen and i'm from Lebanon. He tried many times to come to Lebanon but it's not safe i can't get him here through all the crisis. I need help with me going to meet him and get married in... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2023
The K-1 fiancée visa allows you to enter the United States for the purposes of marrying within 90 days. The first step in the process is filing Form I-129F petition with USCIS and one of the requirements for this petition is having met in person during the last 2 years. Once the petition is... View More
Does this count for the "more than 6 months spent travelling outside of the country" rule? Does this affect the date I can apply for citizenship?
answered on Mar 31, 2023
For purposes of naturalization you would only be able to start counting your physical presence in the United States as of the date you actually entered the United States in September 2019, not the date the green card was issued in January 2019.
answered on Mar 31, 2023
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
My mother filed an I-130, which was approved, for me but she passed away before completing the process. I was a minor at the time and was living with another family member. FOIA responded to my request for a copy of the notice on this case. Their response was that the records were forwarded to NVC... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
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
My wife and I were comfortable with the attorney we spoke to because he convinced us that he had done many cases like ours and we signed the contract with the law office because we were under the impression that he would be taking the case like he specifically stated he would, well come to find... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
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
My husband was born in Pakistan and moved to UK when he was 16 and since then has lived in UK and Canada and is now a Canadian citizen. We have obtained police certificates for UK and Canada but not yet for Pakistan but I am not sure if it is even required since he moved to UK at 16. Please advise.
answered on Mar 29, 2023
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
I received an RFE for a family based i-485 application. In the cover letter prepared by my lawyer to respond to the RFE, they made a typo with my first name. The error is only in the cover letter and nowhere else. We also submitted the original RFE notice received. I'm looking for a second... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
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
On USCIS it sounds like you can only apply if you have some sort of personal or medical emergency (I.e. death, terminal illness). Will his application get denied if he only applies to see family and does not provide evidence of a medical or personal emergency (I.e. doctor’s note, death certificate)
answered on Mar 24, 2023
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
I am in the process of petitioning my mom. The last name in her birth record is De leon while in my birth record her last name is Deleon. Is it going to be a problem?
answered on Mar 24, 2023
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
We signed up my son in a soccer club. Once we submitted his birth certificate and they noticed he is an illegal immigrant they started asking questions like: when he entered the US, are parents or siblings us citizens etc... I felt very overwhelmed and now I'm not sure if we should be... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
That does not sound like information that is relevant to your son’s ability to play soccer and if you are not comfortable, maybe there’s a different club that your son can join. Also, you may wish to speak with a local immigration attorney to determine what, if any, options are available to... View More
Thank you!
answered on Mar 17, 2023
Your spouse should accompany you to the interview and you should bring documents and evidence establishing the legitimacy of your marriage and that show that you are still married to and residing with your spouse.
Without the green card.
answered on Mar 17, 2023
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.
I just received my notice of action letter for my biometrics appointment and while I was reading it I saw where it said I needed to bring a valid government issued photo id. I don't have any type of government issued id the only id I do have is my student id but I don't know if they will... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
If your student ID has your photograph, then it should be acceptable.
Been waiting 18 months now for USCIS to renew my step-daughter's green card. We started the process a few months before it was going to expire. She's now on a 24-month extension because of the pandemic slow-down.
Supposedly a letter was sent last week, but USCIS is saying the USPS... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
You can submit an E-request online and choose the option for “Did not receive notice by mail,” be sure to include the I-751 receipt number when you submit the request: https://egov.uscis.gov/e-Request/Intro.do
I am Cuban and came here through the border in September 2022. USCIS gave me a I220A with Court's date in March 2024. I applied for asylum in November 2022, but I have not received any answer yet. I would know about my options and if would be possible legal representation from a pro bono... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
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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