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How to Fill Out Form I-130
I-130, officially called “Petition for Alien Relative,” is the form for petitioner (a permanent resident or U.S. citizen) to establish the relationship to an eligible relative who wishes to come to or remain in the United States permanently and get a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card).
Eligibility for Naturalization as a U.S. Based Non-Profit Employee
The N-400 application has requirements of 3-5 years of continuous residence for most applicants except for other special categories, including those who have worked at certain non-profits for a period of 5 years or longer while holding LPR status.
Marriage Green Card Guide: Living in the U.S. and Married to a Green Card Holder (LPR)
In this case, the process is ultimately much longer than other types of processing due to having to wait for the I-130 to be processed separately from the I-485 application and other supporting documents.
Marriage Green Card Guide: Living in the U.S. and Married to a U.S. Citizen
This guide is meant to address all of the procedural elements and technical details for green card applicant spouses who are currently living in the U.S. and married to a U.S. citizen.
Marriage Green Card Guide: Living Abroad and Married to a U.S. Citizen
Consular processing for foreign spouses is a more lengthy process that U.S. based adjustments. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth process and no surprises when it comes to submitting forms and payments online.
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Understanding Key Questions on Part 12 of the N-400 Application
The N-400 brings up many questions relating to public charge, but also questions that pertain to an applicant's loyalty to the United States and whether or not they might now, or ever, pose as a threat to the order of national security. Through completing this section, USCIS officers will be able to determine one's fitness for being admitted as a naturalized citizen or not.
K-1 Visa to Adjustment of Status: Documents and Fees
This blog covers the required documentation needed for K-1 visa holders who will be residing in the United States and plan on filing for an adjustment of status.
Visa Bulletin for February 2021
This month's Visa Bulletin shows continued excessive wait times for family-based applicants in several categories, except F2A. In addition, employment-based visas reflect the demand for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd category visas, especially as most countries have a ”Current” date for filing.
What is the Public Charge Rule for Immigration in the U.S.?
The public charge rule is in place so the Department of Homeland Security can carefully screen visa applicants and decide what level of assistance they might need once they are settled in the United States.
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