Immigration - Page 5

When you receive form I-797 Notice of Action from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may need to take some action.   However, Form I-797 may simply inform you of a development in your case. How you should respond to Form I-797 depends on the specific designation of your...

Form I-130 is also known as a “Petition for Alien Relative” in immigration terms. When you file this form, you’re petitioning for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to recognize your relationship with a foreign relative.    Your ultimate goal when filing Form I-130 is to obtain a...

Form I-824 is generally used to request a copy of a prior decision by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can obtain Form I-824 on the USCIS website. Who Should File Form I-824? U.S. Customs and Border Protection explains that you may file Form I-824 if: You need...

If your immediate relative is seeking permanent residency in the U.S., you can fill out Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This can prove your relationship with them and start the process of getting them a family-based Green Card (as opposed to a Green Card to get a job).   ...

There is no one-size-fits-all answer for how long it will take to get a Green Card in the United States. The time it takes to process an application and learn if you are approved depends on the forms used - the type of Green Card you applied to receive -...

A cancellation of removal may be the only option for some non-lawful permanent residents (LPR) facing possible deportation in U.S. Immigration Court. An approved non-LPR cancellation of removal offers a way for the individual to remain in the United States and receive documentation that provides a legal right to live...

According to U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS), K-1 visas are issued to immigrants coming to the United States to marry an American citizen. They also issue K2 visas through the same process for the children of K-1 holders.  As a part of the process to get a K-1 visa,...

When you submit your paperwork to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you can expect the agency to review your paperwork and supporting evidence, assess your qualifications, and take other steps to determine if they will approve you.  Still, many people log online, see a status update, and think, “Help!...

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) may be an option for qualifying individuals who were victims or witnesses of certain crimes and aided law enforcement with the case. In general, those who receive this visa have played a significant role in the police investigation of a serious crime.  If you...

If you or a loved one was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or another agency because of your immigration status, you might be eligible for bond. A bond is a fee paid by a citizen or lawful permanent resident to ensure the detainee shows up for future...