You should use your current legal (married) name on the Form I-824 and include a copy of your legal name change document (like your marriage...

The Petty Offense Exception legally applies to your situation.For a single conviction of a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) to qualify, it...

Restriction of freedom does not count as "imprisonment" for the purpose of the petty offense exception, but the two-year maximum for that...

Your online status means USCIS has requested your fingerprints, photo, or signature to perform identity verification or background checks.Do...

The typical processing time for a Form I-130 petition for a parent of a U.S. citizen ranges from 10 to 21 months. Ways to Rush or Expedite the...

Keeping the current applications pending and letting USCIS address the duplicate or untimely nature is typically the safest course of action if...

Minor delays past the 15-day mark are becoming increasingly common due to current USCIS backlogs, but note that the 15-day premium processing...

A Request for Reconsideration filed with the Certifying Officer is typically the best immediate next step to challenge a sudden technical denial...

Your U.S. petitioner sibling must still submit Form I-864, even if they did not file tax returns or do not have enough income.Petitioner...

The safest way to resolve an expired I-94 and a long-term overstay is to work with an immigration attorney before taking any action, as leaving the...