Your 10-year-old child may apply for a US passport now. The passport issued would only be good for 5 years and must be renewed when the passport...

The Perm and family-based concepts are guided by two different laws under the INA. Assuming the two may be compared based solely on efficiency,...

No. The H4 status remains the same and valid. Update of the name may be requested from USCIS with valid supporting documents and a brief...

The plain language is helpful. Any address outside the United States is what the I-130 question calls for. You are not restricted to address in...

If eligible, concurrent filing is best. If you have a compelling reason to file separately, do so but there may be some advantages.

It is really up to you. I do not recommend sending unsolicited documentary evidence. You cannot hold USCIS responsible if lost or undelivered. I...

In general, USCIS will accept a filing accompanied with appropriate feed. It would be wise to wait for acknowledgment from USCIS before reapplying....

Yes, you may apply for an EAD on the basis of pending asylum with USCIS, if eligible. Clearly, it cannot be initial application as you already have...

The 2005 charge is problematic, and you must travel with court final disposition and all related documentation. You must also be prepared to...

The statutory period to application through the oath taking is best to be clear of any criminal incident. The nature of serious offense is unknown...