Our case is currently at the NVC with all documents accepted. We are just waiting for them to send us an interview date at the US consulate . I am the petitioner petitioning my husband but I don’t work. So we have a joint co sponsor . But he just got tested positive for COVID. God willing he is... Read more »
If your joint sponsor dies, then you will need to find another.
My parents have N400 interview. Customer service raised request , but no response from USCIS. So, if they show up, will they cancel application?
If you are asking if your parents show up at a previously scheduled, now cancelled, interview appointment, will their applications be denied, then the answer is no.
I am currently on a B2 visa in the US. I entered the US in Feb 2020. At my entry, I was issued an I-94 that was valid for 6 months. I applied for a 6-month extension 45 days before my I-94 expired in June and I received a receipt in early July, I have not received a decision on my I-539 yet.... Read more »
You would be wise not to travel. It is recommended that you do not file another I-539 yet. Wait until USCIS makes a decision on the first one. Please keep in mind that USCIS is likely adjudicating a larger than normal number of I-539s due to noncitizens stranded in the US as a result of COVID-19.
she tells me that she never completed my citizenship papers and I know my green card has expired. What are my options and/or next steps?
Priviet. You need to contact a good immigration attorney to discuss your options. Look for one on this website in your local area. They will assist you in getting an extended green card, and will also advise you about a naturalization application.
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I’m living in Colorado and I applied for my wife’s green card, She is currently waiting for the embassy in South Wallace to open back up again and give her a date for an interview, but since the pandemic it’s been a real struggle and the wait times are much too long for me to wait. I was... Read more »
COVID has had a huge impact on visa processing in all parts of the world, and it seems unlikely that an expedite request would have helped for that reason. Relocating to Mexico should not impact the case, and if you’ve filed all of the necessary paperwork and are just waiting for a visa... Read more »
I want to petition my mom in December when I turn 21. I live in California right now. But I also plan on moving to Nevada in April of next year, before the process is complete. Would that affect the legal process in any way?
No, you are not required to stay in the same place. When you move your case may move to a different office and will continue to process there.
Im 23 year old citizen. My mom came to the U.S illegally and returned voluntarily to Mexico in 2002, no deportation. She’s been in Mexico ever since. I know I can petition her and it’ll be fairly quick process. But she also has my brother who is 14 and he can’t stay in Mexico alone. Is there... Read more »
Hello,
You mother would be an immediate relative and you can petition for her and she would not have to wait for visa availability - meaning she could be a green card holder in about a year or so (not considering Covid delays). Your brother however is not an immediate relative to you and... Read more »
I am the petitioner petitioning my husband. We already have an approved I130. Our case is at NVC waiting for an interview date. Our physical address remains the same but our mailing address in USA has changed. I already sent an inquiry and notified NVC but do we also have to fill out AR 11 and an... Read more »
The I-865 is not needed until the visa has been approved. You only need to notify USCIS of a changed mailing address if you have a case pending with USCIS. You have one pending with the NVC, so you’ll want to notify that agency.
its been more than five years , green card holder . i want to apply for my wife. so i want to figure out which one is the best to do at first either apply for her or apply citizenship for me . which one gonna be easy and fast?
Another alternative is to fill both at the same time. Once the I-130 is approved for your spouse, then, if you naturalize and become a US citizen, your visa petition automatically become an immediate relative petition.
I am a US citizen petitioning my husband. We have an approved I 130 and submitted all the documents including I 864 to NVC and they have been accepted. Right now we are just waiting for them to give us an interview date at the American embassy. Our physical address is in Mexico but our mailing... Read more »
Hi, it is definitely important to change address ASAP during any immigration proceeding. Contact the NVC with your updated address. There is no special address change form for Consulate process.
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with any step of the process. Good luck!
The law in India only allows name to be added upto 15 years age.
You may be able to obtain other forms of ID, for example, applicants from India often use a schooling certificate in lieu of a birth certificate.
denial letter says no appeal to the decision, only motion to reconsider/reopen. But a field office made a mistake stating I-130 was abandoned and therefore got denied. Petition has never been abandoned and all info was provided on time.
A question that is unique to your particular situation should be discussed with an experienced immigration attorney. I can not advise you without looking at the record.
If I process my E2 while I am in USA I know if I exit the country you will have to go to respective county USA embassy to get the visa again.will this rule apply for dependent as well or they can enter USA freely
As a citizen of Sri Lanka you can apply for the E-2 visa with USCIS if you are in lawful status and you can fulfill all of the requirements for a qualified investment in the U.S.
With certain exceptions, if you depart the U.S. you must visit the U.S. consulate in your home country to apply... Read more »
I am on H-1B visa with company X and have decided to join a non profit healthcare organization who will be transferring my H1-B visa along with extension. Will it impact if I decide to switch to any other company at later point in time post successfull transfer? What are chances that my Visa... Read more »
Whether you can successfully “port” to another employer depends on multiple factors including the amount of time that you have been in H-1B status, if the job position is a specialty occupation, your background and qualifications, etc. The same factors will come into play when you decide to... Read more »
I filed I-90 to renew my greencard. I went for my biometrics at the local uscis office last year. They notices I wrote my legal name differently (missing the married name) ie. Jane Ford instead of the legal Jane Ford Gordon. I explained to the officer there that I have made an error. I thought he... Read more »
You can submit an amended FORM I -90 and submit the divorce decree indicating your legal name.
Good luck to you.
My course was born in CA but she was taken to Mexico at a very young age and her name was changed in mexico all her records and school records are in a different name but she has her us social security and birth certificate but she has not reentered the county because she is scared they won't... Read more »
Your cousin should apply for a U.S. passport with the U>>S consulate while abroad and prior to attempting to enter the U.S.
The birth certificate and the social security card will be helpful in the request for the U.S. passport.
Good luck to you and your cousin.
Even if, I don’t get appointment for biometric. Can I apply work permit after 150 days of waiting.
If you have the receipt notice showing you have applied and your application has been accepted, you should be able to file for a work authorization.
My mother came to the US in Dec 2019 on B2 visa and her i94 was until June 2020. She was supposed to leave in June 2020, before her i94 expired, but due to the Covid situation, we filed a 6 month extension for her in April 2020. The current status of the application is “Application was... Read more »
1. There is no need to file a second extension. In fact, it wouldn’t do you any good. It is best if you simply wait for USCIS to adjudicate that one currently pending.
2. If the individual can make the case, then such a reason should be considered.
Hi..I am a u.s citizen and my wife is a greencard holder and I am currently outside the u.s and my stay was protracted (more than 5 years) due to me being alongside my mother who was ill and my wife was forced to stay with me this period as she obviously couldn't leave me and travel back to... Read more »
If your wife took no action to preserve her status and she has no visa she may not be admitted at the border.
I am a Registered Nurse working in the US for over 30 years and recently my job placed me on "Temporary Leave" due to Covid 19 until we can resume full time indoor opening. My TN Visa status then was revoked completely by US Border Control when applying for a New TN Visa for a secondary... Read more »
NO. Working without authorization will jeapordize your ability to receive any further immigration benefit seek. Secondly, remaining in the USA without a visa may also jeapordize any further immigration benefit you seek.
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