Can an invitee to the us by a friend stay the for like one year and apply for permanent resident visa

Individuals admitted with a visitor visa are typically granted authorization to stay of up to six months. You can request this period of stay be...

If my wife (USC petitioner) does not work, will that raise a red flag in our green card marriage interview?

USCIS will assess whether the marriage was entered in good faith. The fact that only one spouse in the marriage works will not necessarily trigger...

Immigrant Visa Vaccination

You do not need to worry. The civil surgeon conducting your medical exam will determine what vaccinations are appropriate given your age and...

USCIS will assess whether your marriage was entered in good faith or not. The fact that your wife works and you are currently unemployed alone is...

Can I be stopped at US port of entry if I've shoplifted in US before?

You would only face an issues that the port-of-entry if you were arrested, convicted, or had a warrant issued for your arrest.

Reentry permit renewal (application) timing - current one expiring at end of year but job requires me to be overseas

You may file for a new re-entry permit in September. You must make sure you are in the United States long enough to complete biometrics. There is...

Family based immigration and Obama health care.

Your brother and his family may be eligible to purchase health insurance through the ACA. Your question is better addressed to a health insurance...

Can I get a new F-1 visa while old one has expired and I'm still a pending asylee?

You could apply to graduate students as an international student and the university could issue you an I-20. However, you would not be in F-1...

My case for asylum has been pending for over 150days, now i want to apply for EAD. Can i use my asylum acknowledgement receipt

Yes, your Acknowledgement of Receipt is used as evidence of filing an asylum application. Read the instructions carefully to make sure you complete...

I485 Interview (Fresno CA): No decision made

No. There is no reason to be concerned. Your mother-in-law was only recently interviewed and told the case was being continued for security checks....