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Form I-130 (alien relative)
Form I-130 is an immigration form used by citizens or lawful permanent residents to bring certain of their relatives to live in the United States.
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Legal Guide for I-290B/EOIR-29 Appeals
Understanding the Purpose -The I-290B is typically used to appeal decisions made by USCIS, while the EOIR-29 is used to appeal decisions made by DHS o...
Written by attorney Saad Ahmed Chishty
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What is "Consular Processing" of a Family-Sponsored Immigrant Visa?
Family-Sponsored Immigrant Visas A US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) in the United States may request the sponsorship of a family member f...
Written by attorney Ruth Rachel Yvonne Anderson-Avraham
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How Does the Family Visa Bulletin Work? All you need to know about Visa Family Waiting Time
This video explains how the visa bulletin for family petitions work. Many are waiting more than a decade and still confuse the processing times with t...
Play Video Written by attorney Shah Peerally
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Consular Processing Legal Guide for Family Petitions
Family Petitions in the Consular Process Consular Processing is also a term used during family-based petitions. If you are petitioning for your wife o...
Written by attorney Luis Arturo Virguez
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First Considerations about a Family-Based Immigration Petition
Context Many people in the United States have family members who live in other countries and wonder if they can bring them here. The first thing to em...
Written by attorney Giselle Ayala
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CSPA Heads Toward the Supreme Court
http://www.shusterman.com (213) 623-4592 Former INS Attorney Carl Shusterman (1976-82) explains the CSPA national class action lawsuit which was d...
Play Video Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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Immigration for Nurses: Consulate Green Card Process
You can schedule a legal consultation (Zoom, telephone or in person) at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche... How a registered nurse can get a gre...
Play Video Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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IMMIGRANT VISA BACKLOG TOPS 500,000</br> WHO GETS PRIORITY FOR A GREEN CARD?
The immigrant visa backlog has increased to over 500,000 over the past year, mostly family-based immigrants and diversity visa lottery immigrants. Mos...
Play Video Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AFFIDAVITS FOR IMMIGRATION CASES
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU, AS A PETITIONER, TO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT? The affidavit plays an important role in a petition because it gives you the opp...
Written by attorney Daniela Stefania Carrion
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Forms Needed For Your Green Card Application
Forms-I-130 and I-130A, Form I-485, Form G-28, Form G-1145. Forms-I-130 and I-130A Petition for Alien Relative and Supplemental Information These are...
Written by attorney Vladimir Istomin Esq.
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Obligations Under an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
Introduction Every person who sponsors a family-based green card is required to submit an Affidavit of Support to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser...
Written by attorney Daniel Joseph Jones
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Who is Eligible for a Family-Based Green Card?
Immediate Relatives * Spouse of a U.S. citizen * Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen * Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at leas...
Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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USCIS Application Support Centers Updates dec. 30, 2020 by Thomas Esparza Immigration Specialist
Safely Reopening ASCs Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have experienced delays in scheduling or rescheduling application support center...
Written by attorney Thomas Esparza Jr.
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What is an I-130 petition and who can I file a petition for?
What is an I-130 petition? Let’s start with what an I-130 petition is not. It is not a green card and it does not confer any type of lawful immigrati...
Written by attorney Giselle Sotelo
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NVC Correspondence Update-GET READY FOR CHAOS by Thomas Esparza Immigration Specialist
GET READY FOR CHAOS "On June 1, 2020, National Visa Center will no longer accept or respond to inquiries through mail. National Visa Center has modern...
Written by attorney Thomas Esparza Jr.
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NVC CORRESPONDENCE UPDATE- WATCH OUT FOR NEXT WEEK
NVC Correspondence Update State Department, May 4, 2020 "On June 1, 2020, National Visa Center will no longer accept or respond to inquiries through m...
Play Video Written by attorney Thomas Esparza Jr.
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How to Fill Out Affidavit of Support, Form I-864 [2020 version]
What is Affidavit of Support? The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is an immigration form submitted by the U.S. immigration petitioner, guaranteeing t...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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PROCLAMACIÓN QUE SUSPENDE LA ENTRADA DE INMIGRANTES - 22 DE ABRIL DE 2020 PREPARADO - THOMAS ESPARZA
CATEGORÍAS SUJETAS A LA PROCLAMACIÓN Esto suspende la entrada de cualquier persona que desee ingresar a los Estado Unidos como inmigrante que: - Está...
Written by attorney Thomas Esparza Jr.
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Form I-130A - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary [2020]
What is Form I-130A? A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who wishes to sponsor an eligible relative for immigration must file Form I-130 (Peti...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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ESTATUS U Y RESIDENCIA PERMANENTE PARA VICTIMAS DE CRIMEN DE VIOLENCIA
¿Cuál son los requisitos estatutarios para el Estatus U? Haber sido víctima de un crimen de violencia calificativo en EE. UU., como por ejemplo, Viol...
Written by attorney Barbara Vazquez
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USCIS: How to File an I-130. Filing an Immigration Marriage Petition
OVERVIEW: The I-130 Form or the Petition for Alien Relative is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services petition that allows U.S. Citizens and perm...
Written by attorney Daniela Stefania Carrion
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DS-260 and DS-261 Forms - Step-By-Step Guide [2020]
What is Form DS-260? Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application) is the first step in the application process to become a permanen...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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Form I-130 is Approved – What to Do Next? [2020]
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative Form I-130 of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is used to prove your relationshi...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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I-130 Form, Petition for Alien Relative - Complete Guide [2020]
Who Files Form I-130? Form I-130 can only be filed by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. And you must file a separate form for each...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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LGBTQ+ Immigration Issues:
ASYLUM Everyone's journey of seeking asylum begins differently. Some flee their home country on foot and walk to the US boarder, some assert asylum a...
Written by attorney Oscar J. Barbosa
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