Depends. Some of our colleagues on AILA Message Center report that USCIS has been denying such AOS cases. Based on that, I have had two of my clients in the last year to obtain Advance Parole during their [...]
How can I expedite immigration process for my mother who has health issues? If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor your mother’s immigration process by filing a petition with the USCIS and going through the consular [...]
1) How do I go about changing my status from Au Pair J-1 to F-1? You must apply to USCIS by completing necessary forms and providing required documentation. The applicant must demonstrate that she is intended to study [...]
If I hold an F-1 status, can I do an unpaid or paid internship without work authorization? Usually not. It is very hard and almost impossible to classify the work as “unpaid internship.” It is often abused by [...]
If I am the derivative spouse of an asylum applicant and we are in the process of divorce, will I be eligible for asylum? If you divorce the principal asylum applicant while the asylum application is pending you [...]
I am a lawful permanent resident of the United States. I got my immigrant visa through the US Embassy in Afghanistan. Before coming to the United States, I have served for the U.S. military in Afghanistan for 2 [...]
I am filling I-864 Affidavit of Support for my family member. I make the current income amount sufficient to sponsor, but I did not make enough money last year. Can I still sponsor or do I need a [...]
My adjustment of status application is pending but my travel authorization has not been approved yet. I have a family emergency outside the U.S., what can I do? It is important that you do not depart the U.S. [...]
I am applying for O-1 visa. The visa requirements say that I should submit an advisory opinion. What is an advisory opinion? An Advisory Opinion, also known as “Consultation Letter,” is a letter from US peer group or [...]
If I get E-2 visa, can it lead me to a green card? Depends on what you mean by “lead”. There is no visa or status that automatically leads to a green card. There is a common misperception [...]
