Q: What is Advance Parole? A: Advance Parole is a document for certain aliens to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad without an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. Such aliens must be approved for Advance Parole before leaving the United
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Q: My daughter came to the U.S. with me illegally and she is now 10 years old. We satisfy all the requirements of 245(i) and we are now ready to adjust our status. Must she pay the $1000 penalty? A: No. This fee does not apply to a child under the age of
Continue reading >>A: When a naturalized US citizen needs to have a Certificate of Naturalization “authenticated” by the U.S. State Department for use by Foreign Governments/Embassies, USCIS can copy the document and certify it as a true copy. “Authentication” is a term use
Continue reading >>A: The law requires a sponsor to prove an income level at or above 125 percent of the Federal poverty level. (For active duty military personnel, the income requirement is 100 percent of the poverty level when sponsoring a husband, wife, or children.) If
Continue reading >>Q: If my sponsor's income is not enough for the affidavit of support, what else can I do? A: A co-sponsor will be necessary.
Continue reading >>Q: What is the difference between consular processing and adjustment of status? A: Consular processing is applicable to those who are outside the U.S., while the adjustment of status is available only to those who are inside the U.S.
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