If you have only one name, or if your name appears in one line in your passport, your full name goes in the surname field and "first name unknown", or "FNU," goes in the given name. We recommend obtaining a new passport with given and surnames if possible
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On July 15, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it has approved 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status (also referred to as the “U visa”) in fiscal year 2010, an important milestone for a program that offers immigration p
Continue reading >>A: Briefly, the steps in consular processing are: 1.The USCIS forwards the approved immigrant petition (the I-797 Notice of Action) to the National Visa Center (NVC) if the alien has indicated his desire to apply for consular processing in an immigrati
Continue reading >>If an alien is in the U.S., may he apply for both consular processing and adjustment of status at the same time? A: No. You may not apply for both consular processing and adjustment of status at the same time. You must choose only one.
Continue reading >>What is the time frame for consular processing? A: Generally speaking, the time frame for Consular Processing is quicker than for Adjustment of Status in some states. From the date the immigrant visa becomes available, an average of 6 to 12 months proces
Continue reading >>Who may need consular processing? A: The following aliens may need consular processing: Persons who are outside the U.S.; or Persons who are in the U.S. but prefer processing at a U.S. consulate for strategic or convenience reasons.
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