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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Arizona on
Q: CR-1 Visa - Additional Evidence

My wife just had her interview at the US embassy London. The officer asked her to submit additional documents such as photos together, chat history, financials together, and my traveling history to busy my wife. ( initially we didn’t upload those documents) The officer did retain the passport and... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

It’s not uncommon for consular officers to request additional evidence during a CR-1 visa interview. The fact that the officer retained your wife’s passport and wedding photos suggests that the application is still under review and not necessarily refused. The “refused” status on your case... View More

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Q: What to do when NO NVC letter after 90 days of I-130 approval and USCIS is unable to provide with petition to NVC?

Our case (I-130) was approved March, 7th. After 90 days I contacted NVC that emailed me letting me know that they contacted USCIS and they could not provide a copy of my petition. I called USCiS they don’t know why. They said they see it’s been approved and waiting to be sent to NVC, and asked... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2024

When an I-130 petition is approved but there has been no communication from the National Visa Center (NVC) for over 90 days, consider taking these steps:

1. Verify Approval Notice: Confirm that the I-130 approval notice explicitly states that the case was sent to the NVC. This should be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Civil Litigation and International Law for Arizona on
Q: problems with One And The Same Person Affidavit

To obtain a second nationality (Italy) I need to show my family line back to my Italian ancestors. The ancestor in question and of interest is my grandmother (deceased). Her father (deceased) assumed a new last name, never having gotten it formally changed. The last name on his marriage certificate... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2024

Navigating the complexities of Italian nationality law and the nuances of such affidavits can be challenging. It’s advisable to coordinate these legal matters with an attorney licensed to practice law in Italy. An Italian attorney will be well-versed in the specific requirements and procedures... View More

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