This part further defines some of the terms already described in section 101 and other sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (66 Stat. 163), as amended, and such other enactments as pertain to immigration and nationality. These terms are used co
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This rule adopts as final the interim final rule published inthe Federal Register on June 28, 2010 (Public Notice 7068).Specifically, the rule made changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) for a number of different fees.
Continue reading >>No alien may be classified as an immediate relative as defined in section 201(b) of the Act unless he or she is the direct beneficiary of an approved petition for that classification. Therefore, a child of an alien approved for classification as an immedi
Continue reading >>The approved petition will be forwarded to the Department of State's Processing Center. If the beneficiary is in the United States and is eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Act, the approved petition will be retained by the Service
Continue reading >>In addition to evidence of United States citizenship or lawful permanent residence, the petitioner must also provide evidence of the claimed relationship. A petition submitted on behalf of a spouse must be accompanied by a recent ADIT-style photograph of
Continue reading >>(1) A United States citizen or alien admitted for lawful permanent residence may file a petition on behalf of a spouse. (i) Marriage within five years of petitioner's obtaining lawful permanent resident status. (A) A visa petition filed on behalf of
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