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 >>Your brother or sister does not need to apply for a work permit once they are admitted as an immigrant with their immigrant visa or have already been approved for adjustment to permanent resident status. If your brother or sister is now outside the Unit
Continue reading >>If the immigrant visa petition is approved, your brother or sister must wait for an immigrant visa number to become available according to the preference system. Because the number of immigrant visa numbers that are available each year is limited, they ma
Continue reading >>An immigrant (also called a "lawful permanent resident") is a foreign national who has been granted the privilege of living and working permanently in the United States. Your sibling must go through a multi-step process to become an immigrant. First, the
Continue reading >>If you are a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old, you are eligible to petition to bring your brother or sister to live and work permanently in the United States. As the sponsor of your brother or sister, you must show that your household income is su
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