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 >>Q: I am a U.S. Citizen and I meet all of the requirements for the U.S. Hague adoption program. I want to adopt an orphan in China. Will I automatically be able to do so? A: No. The China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has certain guidelines for forei
Continue reading >>Q: I filed Form I-600A in March 2008 and am waiting for approval. I would like to adopt a child from a Convention Country. Do I need to start over using the Hague Adoption process? A: Not necessarily. As long as you filed Form I-600A or I-600 before the
Continue reading >>Q: We, a couple with U.S. permanent residency, wish to adopt a foreign orphan and bring her to the U.S. Must we live with her for two years and have custody over her for two years before petition for her immigration? A: Yes, you have to live with her for
Continue reading >>Q: What if my fiancé(e) uses a different kind of visa, or enters as a visitor without visa, to come here so we can marry? A:There could be serious problems for your fiancé(e) if he or she enters the United States on another visa with the intention of m
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