The Stokes interview
The Stokes interview When an applicant, married to a resident, files for adjustment of status to obtain a permanent residence in the United States they will be scheduled for an...
What happens if I file Form I-751 late?
What happens if I file Form I-751 late? Foreigners who have a Green Card based on marriage are considered conditional residents and they will need to petition to remove the...
How to figure out household size in I-864?
How to figure out household size in I-864? If you are planning on sponsoring a family member you will be asked to fill out Form I-864 where you indicate what’s...
What is the difference between B1 and B2 visa?
What is the difference between B1 and B2 visa? People who intend to visit the United States from a foreign country will most likely need a visa to enter the...
Alternatives to incarceration: SCRAM
Alternatives to incarceration: SCRAM There is an alternative to incarceration for people who are repeating DUI (driving under the influence) offenders and it is called the SCRAM bracelet. SCRAM stands...
What is the Form I-130?
What is the Form I-130? Filing Form I-130 is the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. It is also called the “Petition for Alien Relative”...
What happens when an application to USCIS is denied?
Prior to the recent memo, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) had no obligations to refer denied cases to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Applicants could rest assure that exploring...
2018 USCIS’ Updates on Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny
Receiving an RFE (Request for Evidence) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) from USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) would be considered normal. This allowed applicants to submit additional documents...