Immigration - Page 8

When you get to the U.S. border control, a border control officer may be able to access certain international databases and check your information, like your criminal record, from your home country. This information will help border control determine whether you can be allowed to enter the U.S. If you're...

When an immigrant comes to the U.S. and applies for citizenship, they must make a formal, legally-binding declaration called the Oath of Allegiance. After the person makes the declaration, they will be formally recognized as a U.S. citizen. You and your family may have to swear the Oath of Allegiance...

To determine whether you are allowed to enter the U.S., immigration officers may check a lot of information about you. They have access to several databases, including FBI databases. You might be concerned about what U.S. immigration officers can see on their screens at border control. If so, you will...

Recent changes in the way U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes U nonimmigrant visas make it difficult to know how long it may take. Even so, there is likely to be a significant wait to learn whether your immigration case is approved or denied.  The application for a U...

You or a family member may have gotten an order for deportation from the U.S., a denial for a visitor program, or another immigration-related order or denial. If so, you may be able to get the order or denial retracted by filing a formal appeal or motion with Immigration Form...

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-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,...

It is natural to ask for help if your case is being reviewed by USCIS. When you submit an application to the 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...