Generally, only a criminal arrest might have consequences when re-entering the U.S., not a mere default on a loan. [Note: Consistent with Avvo...

I understand a permanent resident needs to add up the days and years residing in US for 5 years inorder to become US citizen

There are two separate requirements: (1) residence, and (2) physical presence. For each, the exact dates, identifying specific days, is...

Not yet a citizen but a permanent resident wanting to get married to an alien non-resident

Since it already has been more than four years and nine months since you adjusted status, you now may apply for naturalization (if you otherwise...

Generally, a single DUI conviction does not constitute a crime involving moral turpitude, does not show that the person lacks good moral character...

30 days or 33 days to answer the letter?

Generally, a response must be filed within 30 days, but three additional days are added when the USCIS sends its Notice by mail. The three...

Can a us citizen access there record from immigration

In addition to the previous response about filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents, it may be helpful to note that a U.S....

What is the visa status after I got work permit through marriage?

When an eligible person files a properly submitted application to adjust status, that person's immigration status becomes "Applicant for Permanent...

Hi i am married to a US citizen and i am b1b2 out of status!!

Here is a link to the form with information about how to find a designated civil surgeon for conducting the medical examination: ...

Being former military, do I still have to pay a fee to become a US citizen? thank you

There is a waiver of the $595 filing fee only if filing through service in the U.S. Armed Forces (relating to Sections 328 or 329of the Immigration...

Form AR-11 question

Yes, file for AR-11 promptly for your newest address. As a practical matter, failure to have timely filed Forms AR-11 following your previous...