I am a citizen of Ukraine and would like to apply for E-2 visa. Can I file for change of status or do I have to go back and apply through the consulate? E-s visa applicants from Ukraine [...]
I used false information to obtain B-2 tourist visa and applied for asylum after I entered the US. What are my chances? Prior to every asylum interview, the USCIS asylum office obtains from the consulate copies of all [...]
I applied for asylum, but my family members are still in my country. How do I expedite my asylum case? First, your family members may be eligible for Humanitarian Parole. Humanitarian Parole is designed to allow the applicants [...]
I have not filed taxes every year I have been a Permanent Resident. Does this mean I am ineligible for citizenship? You are not automatically ineligible for citizenship, however, one of the important factors of obtaining approval for [...]
Can I file for citizenship even if I was arrested for DUI? Not every arrest or charge will make you ineligible for citizenship. First, you must understand that being charged is not the same as being convicted. Only [...]
Is it true that 3-year or 10-year immigration ban does not apply to J-1 or F-1 visas? Depends. There are two different notions, lawful status and lawful presence. One may lose his status, but remain in the period [...]
When I became a Permanent Resident, I was supposed to register for the Selective Service. However, I was not aware of this requirement and therefore did not register before I aged out. Can I still file an application [...]
I would like to legally change my name. Should I do so on my application for citizenship, or after my citizenship is approved? The decision of when to file for a legal name change is ultimately up to [...]
Your qualifications to be exempt are dependent upon your situation. If you are in good health, you cannot be exempt from the civics exam. However, you can be exempt from the English language exam if you are 50 [...]
Are there any exceptions to the one year filing deadline for asylum application? Yes. You can apply for asylum even after one year deadline, if you demonstrate that there are: changed circumstances which materially affect your eligibility; or [...]
