Staying in the USA with pending applications in USCIS?

Foreign nationals may remain in the U.S. while USCIS analyzes a pending change of status application.

Studying in the U.S. generally requires an F-1 visa. When a student loses F-1 status, U.S. regulations allow a student to apply for reinstatement....

Tourist visa B visa for my parents

The current restriction on arrivals from the Schengen Area (Presidential Proclamation 10143) is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully as the...

I agree with the above recommendation to obtain the appropriate stamp indicating permanent resident status before departing the U.S. A U.S....

H1b LCA rfe

USCIS sends requests for evidence ("RFE") when the agency needs additional information or a response to a legal concern. After responding to the...

I agree with my colleagues' statements above. Also, if USCIS issues a biometrics request, failing to attend a biometrics appointment will provide a...

Is premium processing available for I-539?

No. Premium process is available for processing the I-129 and I-140 Forms. The premium processing instructions do not reference the I-539 Form. See...

If my H4 visa is pending,Can I stay in the united states until the decision is pending with USCIS ?

Even if your H-4 visa expires in April 2021, U.S. law authorizes an H-4 beneficiary (and other visa categories) to remain in the U.S. while USCIS...

Can I file a 3rd I-539 to change my status from B1/B2 to F1 ?

There is no prohibition on filing the application to change status from B-2 visitor to F-1 student status. If USCIS denies a pending I-539...

K1 proccessing or not yet?

Yes, those are good signs that USCIS has received the petition, will process the petition and review your documents, and eventually adjudicate the...