Yes, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can potentially deport or deny benefits to a noncitizen based solely on a police statement and an...

It is highly risky to travel internationally after filing Form I-751 but before you receive your receipt notice. Your unexpired green card allows...

To re-enter the US, you need a new I-20 with an active SEVIS ID and a valid F-1 visa. Because your previous visa is likely tied to your first...

Yes, traveling with a pending immigrant petition poses a risk to your F-1 visa. An F-1 visa requires nonimmigrant intent (you must prove you intend...

Yes, your spouse’s H-4 Change of Status (COS) application will remain pending and eligible for adjudication after July 31, 2026, as long as the...

Yes, submit Form I-864 immediately.While you correctly noted your child qualifies for an exemption under the Child Citizenship Act, USCIS...

Apply for your H-4 Change of Status (COS) and H-4 EAD 6 to 8 months before your STEM OPT expires on February 4, 2027. This ensures both are...

USCIS typically mails the oath ceremony letter (Form N-445) 1 to 4 weeks before the ceremony. However, wait times can stretch to several months,...

If your divorce occurs while your Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is pending, your eligibility will not be affected as long as you rely...

What its the average cost of hiring a lawyer for this process in Illinois ? Prices vary. Reach out to local immigration attorneys.