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Adjusting Status with the help of Form I-566
Form I-566 is a supplemental form that can be used by government employee dependents to apply for working authorization, and also for principal non-immigrant visa holders to adjust their status, or change to another non-immigrant status. The form is accompanied by an I-485 application when applying for permanent residence.
How the CSPA Relates to an Adjustment of Status Adjudication
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines a child as a person who is both unmarried and under 21 years old. Due to problems relating to administrative backlog and other delays, the Child Status Protection Act was created to help children still qualify as “children” defined in the INA and be eligible to receive their family based visas.
What is the I-601 Waiver on Grounds of Inadmissibility
This USCIS form can help adjustment of status (I-485) applicants who have been told they are inadmissible to the United States file a waiver explaining the nature of their situation. If the waiver is approved, their original grounds of inadmissibility could be renounced.
The I-824 Application for an Approved Status, Explained
An I-824 is a helpful resource for those who have lost the original approval notice they need to complete their immigration application package. In some instances, an I-824 can also be used to notify the NVC of a change of address.
How to Fill Out Form I-485
The Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is used to either register for permanent legal residence in the United States or adjust to permanent resident status. In most cases, applicants are looking to apply for a green card.
Waiving Grounds of Inadmissibility as a Refugee seeking a Green Card
Being a refugee in the United States does not automatically equate to receiving a green card. In many instances, refugees working in the U.S. with an EAD card will need to apply to eventually adjust their status (within one year of arriving). Within this time period, it is a good idea for such applicants to also see if they need to file their I-602, Waiver of Inadmissibility.
How to Complete the DS-5540
DS-5540 is used to determine if the applicant in question is likely to become a public charge when they immigrate to the United States, based on their financial situation, but also based on other categories such as educational/skills status and household size.
Understanding Form I-508 to File an I-485 Application
The I-508, Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities is a USCIS form that should be filled out by applicants working for foreign missions while based in the United States. The purpose of this form is for applicants to retain their LPR status, or for non-immigrants to still be eligible to file an I-485 application.
Adjusting your Status as an Asylee: Things to Consider
Asylees in the U.S. can be eligible to become LPRs as well as their spouses/children as long as they are not inadmissible under any conditions listed in the I-602 Form. Asylees must present evidence of their granted asylum status at the time of filing and also have their medical records up to date.
The DS-260 Form for Consular Processing
The DS-260 is similar to the I-485 adjustment of status application and is principally used for consular processing applicants seeking admission to the United States.
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