Immigration Blog
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Filing an Appeal to Contest a USCIS Case Decision
Appeals are often filed for rejected I-130 petitions for alien relatives. Because an accepted I-130 is needed in order to pursue a family-based green card, appeals of this nature are important procedures.
What are the Different EB-1 Categories?
The first preference employment visa category is broken up into three separate application processes. However, all wait times per the State Department visa bulletin are simply listed under the 1st preference table.
Choosing Publications and Your NIW Application
Make sure you are showing the USCIS through your publications that you are not only a subject matter expert in your field but that your work directly relates to the U.S. national interest in some capacity.
What are Employment-Based Green Cards?
Employment-based green cards are issued to EB visa holders who are eligible to file an adjustment of status with the USCIS. The process involves receiving a labor certification in some cases and having an employer petition on behalf of the applicant they are looking to hire.
Taking up Commuter Status: What you need to know
Taking up commuter status in the United States means filing an I-90 application and receiving a special commuter green card. The commuter green card is only for full time employees working in Canada or Mexico in addition to the U.S.
Biden Administration Stops Public Charge Rule
The move to get rid of the I-944 Declaration of Self Sufficiency comes at a time when the USCIS is changing some of its policies regarding the burden of evidence needed to judge an immigrant applicant as a public charge. The removal of this form and the re-instatement of a 1999 ruling shows how the agency is taking steps to create more efficiencies with the U.S. immigration system.
What to Know Before Applying for a Physician’s NIW
Working in a medically underserved area (MUA) in the U.S. can be a challenging experience as the level of treatment and care needed for medically underserved patients tends to be much different than other affluent and suburban towns in the U.S.
Green Card Interviews and Adjustments: Where to go from here
Taking a closer look at green card interviews, looking at possible options for technological advancement and efficiency, and getting rid of redundant forms.
Pursuing a Green Card with an Illegal Entry on your Record
Knowing your options, in terms of forms and documentation, is important if you have been residing in the United States with an illegal entry.
Thinking about your Assets on the Affidavit of Support
Sponsors of the I-864 Affidavit can use their assets to meet income requirements if they are unable to find a joint sponsor.
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