What goes first I 212 & I 601 or I 130?

Usually, you want to wait for the consulate to inform you what they wish for you to file. It just makes the economic outlay and work necessary...

The short answer is YES. The longer answer is that due to the way a naturalization application is processed, it is important to give as much...

Hello, I am on work visa, has a record for shoplifting case(2008) which was dismissed in the court without any fine/penalty

If the charge was truly dismissed and there was no conviction, you should be fine in going through the stamping procedure. Immigration should not...

Immigration

Sadly, more time than you could possibly conceive. Without a true sense of what is going on with your case, it is truly impossible to tell you how...

It is always preferrable if you are able to afford an attorney for a second interview to bring one with you. There may be serious issues that need...

I am undocumented until now but my husband filed i-130 for my petition, I am paying taxes, good citizen. My question is

Yes, they may. That is always a possibility you have to be concerned about. If your husband does what he is doing, and then is able to receive a...

Usually two to three weeks. I have seen checks take longer than that. As soon as the processing is complete, you should receive a receipt notice.

Is my lawful permanent resident (green card) status at risk of being considered "abandoned"?

Why wouldn't you just study English in the United States? It makes no sense why you would move to another country to do this, unless you had an...

How soon do you need to apply for a green card after marrying a US citizen?

It is best to apply within the 90 day period, to avoid any issues. Some people will say that it does not matter, but in my opinion, the faster...

How long will it take VSC to adjudicate the U visa application? provide me with a common range

Two issues. First, U Visas are backlogged. If you have not received any information like an RFE or NOID, then the case is being processed...