Is it safe to travel with Advance Parole?

Advance parole does not guarantee admission. Whether it is relatively safe for you to travel using advance parole depends upon your immigration and...

U visa

Unfortunately, it can take time for USCIS to update addresses and re-send documents. You can contact USCIS to follow-up.

Can a joint sponsor use his spouse's income as well?

Yes, a joint sponsor can include his/her spouse’s income. The spouse will need to sign an I-864A. Unless you have filed your income taxes for...

Why USCIS, after informed me that it approved and sent to NVC, transferred my petition to Virginia USCIS office?

There are many reasons why your case could have been transferred to another office. For example, your visa category could have retrogressed or...

Do immigrants pass criminal background checks?

Immigrants go through security and background checks. Whether you will be negatively impacted by a criminal background check depends upon whether...

Need lawyer for immigration questions and contract review in PA?

You can use the “find an attorney” feature on Avvo to find an attorney in your area who can assist.

I am a US citizen, can i fix my partners immigration status even though he is a felon ?

The answer will depend upon the exact crime for which your boyfriend was convicted and the sentence imposed. There are several other issues too...

USCIS will accept a marriage certificate so long as the marriage was valid in the country where it occurred and the government authority issuing...

My Consular H1B application was picked in Lottery for FY2020 and so far have not received any update from USCIS?

You should speak to your employer and/or your employer’s immigration attorney. It is unusual that there has been nothing since April. Your employer...

How many times will you apply for a re entry?

You may apply for a re-entry permit as many times as you would like. However, depending upon the circumstances, your request is likely to face more...