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
full story >>
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: What is the valid duration of an Advance Parole? A: The advance parole document is valid for up to one year and during that period, an alien may make multiple entries into the United States. Also, an advance parole document may be renewed, so long as
Continue reading >>Q: Can travel abroad still have severe consequences for certain aliens, even if they have obtained Advance Parole? A: Yes, due to changes to U.S. immigration law, travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences for certain aliens who are
Continue reading >>Q: I was an L-1 holder, and used my Advance Parole to come back the U.S. Am I still in L-1 status? A: No. If you resume your employment with the same employer for whom you had previously been authorized to work as an L-1 non-immigrant, and do not use you
Continue reading >>Q: What can I do if my application is denied? A:There is an administrative review process for those who are denied naturalization. If you feel that you have been wrongly denied naturalization, you may request a hearing with an immigration officer. Your d
Continue reading >>
