You can likely request a change of status from a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) to a student visa (F-1) by filing Form I-539, provided you maintain lawful...

No, the recent USCIS policy memorandum (PM-602-0199) does not legally require an H-1B visa holder to leave the country to apply for a green card...

Your situation is likely to create scrutiny during your naturalization review under INA § 316, but a denial is not automatic. Critical Legal...

Yes, you will likely need a valid photo ID for your USCIS biometrics appointment. Under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(9), applicants are legally required to...

I'd be careful about submitting your mother's cousin's evidence since under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(2), USCIS accepts birth affidavits from individuals...

Happy for you. I did adjustment of status with my wife and have professional experience with various kinds of these cases like yours which is a...

I can only imagine how you must feel given the situation in the country. Note that under current Department of Homeland Security policy,...

Sorry to hear about your situation and thanks for explaining the incident at the Asian store. It helps me with coming up with some ideas for you....

I see you're based in Michigan and understand why you're asking aboug moving around. Transitioning from Level 4 to Level 3 is legally feasible but...

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It is risky to go down this path. However, an Indian national on a B-2 visa may likely apply for a Change of Status (COS) to H-4 after marrying an...