On May 4, 2018, USCIS mailed a number of biometric services appointment notices with incorrect Application Support Center (ASC) locations. The affected notices have a date of 05/04/2018 and a case type of “I-751 – PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE.” The notices tell petitioners to appear for their biometric services appointments starting the week of […]
Parole in Place for Military Family Members: USCIS Memo Explained
U.S. military family members who entered the U.S. illegally may now qualify to receive green cards and other US immigration benefits. General Rule Foreigners who enter the U.S. illegally are prevented from obtaining green cards or other benefits. They must nearly always depart the U.S. and return legally on a visa. Problem Often, foreigners have […]
Green Card Holder Immigrating a Foreign Spouse
If you are a green card holder, there are several things to consider when immigrating a foreign spouse. Your petition to immigrate your spouse will normally be intentionally delayed because you are not yet a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens can immigrate immediate relative spouses (or fiances) “right away”. Right away is not as quick as you […]
Green Card Holder Bringing a Foreign Spouse
Hi Allan, my husband is a green card holder in the state of Virginia and will apply for U.S. citizenship in 2014. I live in Pakistan. Can he bring me to the USA through a marriage immigration visa? Question Hi Allan, my husband is a green card holder in the state of Virginia and will […]
B Visitor Visa for Thai Wife?
The couple wants to spend half time in the U.S. and half time in Thailand. Question I am wanting to obtain a B2 visitor’s visa for my Thai wife of 90 days. We have been married for a year last February. I have lived in Thailand with her for part of this time and now […]