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10 Jun 2022

Can I travel to the United States while my application for an immigrant or fiancé(e) visa is being processed?

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, Immigration Issues, Marriage Visas, Visas | 0

If you intend to immigrate and take up permanent residence in the United States, you may not do so using a temporary visa such as a visitor visa or visa free under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. As an intending … Continued

7 Jun 2022

Important Links to Current Government Fees for Immigrating to the U.S.

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Forms Updates, Immigration Issues, Marriage Visas, Visas | 0

For current filing fee information from the USCIS, see the USCIS Filing Fees page or if you know the USCIS form number, use the USCIS fee calculator For current fee amounts for Immigrant Visa Application Processing, Affidavit of Support Review, … Continued

7 Jun 2022

Expediting Your Case at the National Visa Center: Life or Death Emergencies

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Issues, Marriage Visas, Visas | 0

The NVC may be able to expedite your relative’s visa processing if: (1) your relative is the beneficiary of an approved petition with the USCIS, (2) a visa is currently available for your relative’s immigrant category, and (3) there is … Continued

24 May 2022

Submitting an Expedite Request with the USCIS

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Issues, Marriage Visas | 0

You must first request expedited processing from USCIS. Before you do so, it is very important to review the criteria outlined in the USCIS Policy Manual. Not every circumstance that fits under one of the USCIS expedite criteria categories results in expedited … Continued

23 Apr 2020

Validity of Foreign Marriages for Immigration Purposes

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, Immigration Issues, International, Marriage Visas, Visas | 0

The USCIS will normally presume a foreign marriage is valid based on presentation of an official certified marriage certificate. As a general rule, the validity of a marriage is judged by the law of the place of where the marriage … Continued

16 Aug 2019

Family Preference Categories

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, Immigration Issues, Visas | 0

Family Preference categories are available for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). Congress has provided for fiscal year numerical limitations on family preference immigrants, shown at the … Continued

16 Aug 2019

Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa Categories

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, Immigration Issues, Visas | 0

Immediate relative (IR) visa types are based on a immediate family relationship with a United States citizen. These categories all fall within the Immediate Relative (IR) designation, for which there is currently no limit on the number of visas available, … Continued

22 Mar 2017

The Spouse Visa Process

by ted | posted in: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, Visas | 0

Obtaining a spouse visa to immigrate to the United States is a two-step process. The first step is the spouse petition, filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS. The second step is the immigrant visa application, … Continued

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