Had my 485 interview but IO didn't tell me if i was approved or pending.he didnt have my file on his computer.He gave 2 weeks.

Be sure to provide all current address information to the officer and on an AR-11 form. Scott D. Pollock www.lawfirm1.com

Which would be the quickes/better choice for me to correct my legal status in the US.

Marriage to a citizen, where the marriage is not a sham, is usually the best choice. But a citizen's criminal record may become an issue under the...

Can I change M-1 Optional Practical Training to A-2 Visa?

I'm not aware of a prohibition on changing status from M-1 to A-2. An attorney (or you) would need to check the instructions and regulations, but...

This is a very hot and controversial area of immigration practice. Some USCIS offices are routinely denying adjustments for people in this...

You should definitely plan to arrive in the US before one year of your last departure. If the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers think...

What a priotity date is ?

Visa category availability can be reviewed in the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin, published at [email protected]. Scott D....

I am trying to sponsor someone who was a green card holder previously. He has been diagnosed with serous mental health condition

This is a very serious situation. If there is a pending criminal charge with an outstanding warrant, he won't be granted status here. His mental...

My friend is here on visitor visa (valid until may 2011). her daughter (US citizen) filed her for immigrant visa.

In Chicago, if fingerprints cannot be read, the USCIS tries a second time. If it still can't read them, it processes the case and usually requires...

Validity dates on I-797 causing confusion.

Since the law permits H-1B porting, you were authorized to work for your 2nd employer while the I-129H was pending. As long as the petion for...

For the adjustment in status application (I-485), how long does it usually take from fingerprinting to release of decision?

If you've applied for permanent resident status, you should not try to extend your period of visitor authorization. The USCIS will permit you to...