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 >>If a petition is submitted by the widow or widower of a deceased United States citizen, it must be accompanied by evidence of citizenship of the United States citizen and primary evidence, if available, of the relationship in the form of a marriage certif
Continue reading >>A widow or widower of a United States citizen may file a petition and be classified as an immediate relative under section201(b) of the Act if: (i) He or she had been married for at least two years to a United States citizen(Note: The United States ci
Continue reading >>(i) Upon receipt of a self-petition under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the Service shall make a determination as to whether the petition and the supporting documentation establish a "prima facie case" for purposes of 8 U.S.C. 1641, as amended by sect
Continue reading >>If the self-petitioner's current name is different than the name shown on the documents, evidence of the name change (such as the petitioner's marriage certificate, legal document showing name change, or other similar evidence) must accompany the self-pet
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