How long it takes to receive work permit after fingerprint ?

The USCIS completes adjudication of most Employment Authorization Document ("EAD" or "work permit") applications 120 - 150 days from the date of...

I presume the annotation was based upon your communication of a plan to visit Hawaii in August. If you are currently in valid B1/B2 nonimmigrant...

Will it be okay?

Best wishes upon your marriage! Your spouse's marriage to a foreign national who is out of status should have no impact upon success with his...

Do we need to re-file our I-130?

It is permissible, but often a poor strategy, to file a Form I-130 and then later file an associated Form I-485 application package (with...

Can someone claim their sibling from Cuba?

Although not entirely clear from your question, it sounds like a U.S. citizen wants to sponsor her brother for immigration benefits. That may be...

As a J1 (visiting researcher), can I travel out the US while the I-485 is pending and before I get I-131 if my job requires?

If you were to travel abroad after filing your I-485 application with EAD and AP applications, and before receiving your AP, you would be deemed to...

Can I ask for a work permit?

Regrettably, although the USCIS used to adjudicate and approve applications for Employment Authorization Documents ("EADs" or "work permits")...

Any idea why my EAD card has been pending for over one year? I'm married to a US citizen. Came into the US with a K-1 visa.

Sorry to learn of the very long delay in adjudication and approval of your EAD application (and your adjustment of status application),...

It appears that your I-485 application lacked some required document(s). The required documents could be as simple as a request for a proper...

How long must I be married after getting a green card?

I am sorry to learn there are issues leading you to consider divorce, and I hope you and your husband will succeed in resuscitating your...