Immigration FAQs - Page 8

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-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...