Yes, you generally must file an I-864 affidavit. If your brother ever worked in the U.S. and paid into social security, you may not need to file...

Appellate courts require that litigants file a notice of appeal by a deadline to invoke the court's appellate jurisdiction. Failing to file a...

Your question relates to litigation more than appellate practice. I am transferring your question to AVVO's litigation section. Most courts...

You cannot apply for marriage-based U.S. citizenship until you obtain lawful permanent resident status by adjustment (approved I-485 Form) or an...

USCIS extended deadlines for RFE responses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You should send the response to the address specified in the RFE. You...

I agree with the responses from the attorneys above. A guilty plea will implicate INA 212(a) inadmissibility, the statute creating legal reasons...

Without USCIS-approved employment authorization, you unfortunately cannot work in the United States. Working without employment authorization can...

This is a minor clerical error that should not negatively impact your eligibility to adjust status. The employer's immigration attorney likely...

Foreign nationals wishing to study in the United States may obtain an F-1 visa from a U.S. diplomatic post or file a change of status application...

Substantial investment is one criteria for E-2 status. To obtain E-2 status, you must also satisfy other legal criteria. You can apply for E-2...