Immigration Blog
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Who is Exempt from the Selective Service Requirement?
Immigrants might not be aware that they need to register for the Selective Service once they have arrived in the United States. The following information provides insights for who is eligible to register, and also who is exempt from the process.
Preparing the I-134 Affidavit of Support for a Fiancé Visa
The I-134 application is known as the “temporary” affidavit used for non-immigrants coming to the U.S. The form is usually requested by a consular officer if necessary.
3 Adverse Factors Affecting your EAD Application
An employment authorization application takes into account many different fact-finding procedures that applicants might not be aware of based on their current status.
August 2021 Visa Bulletin Updates
This months visa bulletin shows similar backlogs for employment based visa applicants for Chinese and Indian nationals. However several employment based categories remain Current for those interested in filing.
Will Covid-19 Regulations Interfere with your Re-entry?
Covid-19 should not interfere with those returning to the U.S. so long as a negative viral test is recorded 3 days prior to travel and all other documents/green cards are in order.
How to Fill out the I-912, Step by Step
The I-912 waiver form requests financial information the primary applicant who is seeking an immigration status from the USCIS. In addition, immediate family/household members also need to provide financials on this form and attest to the release of their information to the USCIS.
Using the I-539 Form for an Extension of Stay in the U.S.
The I-539 is a helpful resource for non-citizens to extend their stay in the United States and avoid future problems with their I-94 Entry and Exit Record.
Factors for Addressing your NIW Processing Time
NIW processing times vary case by case. Looking at the below examples can help shed some light as to what could possibly speed up the adjudication period, or slow it down.
What is the I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits?
This USCIS form helps undocumented immigrants receive work permits and a two year extension of residence in the U.S. if they are related to beneficiaries of the IRCA Act which was passed in the 1980s.
Reviewing the NIW Application Process for Physicians
NIW physicians need to generally work a full-time clinical schedule in an underserved medical community in the United States, or work with an affiliated Veterans Affairs office in a clinical role. Through this process, a foreign physician can also become eligible for a green card in the U.S. provided they file their taxes every year and are otherwise admissible.
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