No, past persecution is not required. A well founded fear of persecution can be sufficient to win an asylum case. It is, however, much harder to...

There are basically no consequences for working without authorization for someone applying for asylum. It's common for people to want to lie about...

I agree with my colleagues in that if the I-130 indicated you would process the case in the United States, you would have to file an I-824. And...

I agree with my colleague that you should consult with both a divorce attorney and an immigration attorney regarding your situation. In addition,...

Yes, a lawful permanent resident has the right to change their name in the same manner that a U.S. citizen. In most jurisdiction, this can be done...

If the I-130 has not been approved yet, USCIS normally only sends notifications to the petitioner. If the case is at the NVC or consulate level,...

I would consult with an immigration attorney before leaving the United States or completing any additional applications with USCIS. It is...

No. You don't need this. Apparently I need to type 100 characters to submit an answer, so I'm typing this. But really, the answer is a very simple...

I'm not going to say too much because I am not well-versed on National Interest Waivers or employment-based immigration generally, but it appears...

You are able to apply for asylum, but there is a one-year filing deadline for applying for asylum. If you file more than one year after being in...