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Do I need to bring ORIGINAL documents for my citizenship interview?

When appearing for your naturalization interview, the applicant should follow closely instructions issued by the USCIS and follow the checklist notice he/she has received. The applicant should be prepared to present ORIGINAL and an additional COPY of all documents in the list which apply to your case. Copies of documents submitted years ago in connection with other applications are not necessarily part of the file under review. Generally, for the interview, the applicant is required to...

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My I-140 got approval with notation that the designated consulate is Chennai. But my I-140 application form checked the box

To correct any inaccurate information contained in a USCIS approval notice, the applicant/petitioner or his/her attorney of record must contact the USCIS Service Center that adjudicated a petition/application to request a correction and issuance of a corrected approval notice. The communication must be in writing, must include documentation showing that an error was made by the USCIS and support the requested correction (in this case, a copy of the petition filed along with a letter explaining...

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Resident Alien of us married to us citizen

A green card that has a 10 year validity period which has expired or will expire within a 6 month period should be renewed. A green card issued with no expiration date remains valid as of now and the green card holder remains a permanent resident with all benefits the status grants. Proposed changes are under review to require replacement of no-expiration cards with the goal of increasing homeland security. If you have legally changed your name, you may apply for a green card...

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Can I apply for a change of status from b2 to L2 directly after getting married in the US from within the US?

Provided one has maintained valid nonimmigrant status, one may change from one nonimmigrant category to the other if one meets criteria eligibility. However, if you have plans to get married in the U.S. to an L-1 nonimmigrant, you may be able to change your status while in the U.S. by filing an application with the USCIS. You may then remain in the US until the application is adjudicated and then remainin the for the validity of the approval notice of such change(which will coincide with the...

For PERM application, does one have to include experience letter? or the resume is sufficient?

The foreign worker who is the beneficiary of a PERM application must be able to demonstrate that he/she possesses the education, licenses, and/or experience required for the position offered, which is the basis of the application. Because the PERM application is submitted electronically, no documentation related to the applcation is submitted at the time of its filing. However, such documentation may be required by the US Department of Labor at any time during its review of the case if the...