Hi I am 14 years old, my mom left by her own will to mexico for being afraid of getting deported what can I do to get her back?

You should reach out to an immigration attorney to help you, as it can be complicated in this situation because your mom overstayed her visa and...

On the I-765 application for the EAD, there is a space to include other names used. Include any names that you have used. Also, I recommend...

How accurate is the 'estimated wait time' feature within the USCIS website, if I filed a N-400?

You can look at each field office's processing times. They are updated periodically. For Chicago, the website says that, as of December 31,, 2017,...

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What is my status? I received a recommended for approval letter from USCIS.

Until there is a final decision on your asylum application, you are still an asylum applicant (c)(8) and not an asylee (a)(5). Depending on when...

The risk is that your friend could be detained and quickly deported and excluded for 5 years. If your friend plans on requesting asylum, she would...

Can I remove my spouse name from my asylum form?

You should be able to have your husband on your application as a derivative. You can also refile with only you and your daughter on the...

Can I send USCIS a foreign passport as proof of identity?

You should provide your passport and your marriage and divorce decrees demonstrating your married and maiden names. You can also write a short...

Can I get requests for initial evidence without having done biometric

I'm assuming that you mean you have a request for additional evidence that will be sent. Yes, the RFE can come at any time.

Can i travel outside the us and come back with my refuge travel document?

Yes, you can travel with a refugee travel document, but make sure that you travel within the permitted dates on the document.

I applied for asylum based on two protected grounds. Will my case be rejected if I fail to prove one of them ?

You only have to be found eligible on one protected ground, but it doesn't hurt to raise more than one.