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Each month the Department of State publishes a Visa Bulletin that lets you know what immigrant visas are currently being processed. In order to determine if there is a visa number currently available for you, you should check the Visa Bulletin each month.
To read this month’s bulletin, simply locate the preference class for your immigrant visa application, and then compare your priority date to the priority date in the tables listed below.
Receiving a Notice to Appear or NTA can be a frightening experience because a Notice to Appear indicates that you are facing an immigration court case and that you could be deported. The following tips should be helpful if you or someone you know receives an NTA and have an immigration case at the Arlington... [more]
Syrian nationals are now able to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if they meet all of the requirements for the program. Those who are granted Temporary Protected Status will be able to remain in the United States for the next 18 months and will be able to obtain work authorization cards so that they... [more]
Syria was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on March 23, 2012. This means that those who apply for and are granted TPS will be allowed to remain in the United States for 18 months (and possibly longer if TPS is extended). They will also be allowed to apply for work cards so that they... [more]
NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PREVIOUS RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN A FUTURE CASE THAT I UNDERTAKE. Is it possible to get Parole in Place for a military spouse who is in immigration court proceedings? Yes, but there are... [more]
Who are the best immigration lawyers in DC? The good news is that if you are in the Washington, DC area, you will have many good immigration lawyers in the area. This means that you will likely be able to find one that is a good match for you and your case. Because of how... [more]
NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PREVIOUS RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN A FUTURE CASE THAT I UNDERTAKE. A Schaefer Immigration client was granted a fiance visa recently. The couple initially consulted with Schaefer Immigration when they first decided to... [more]
Marrying a United States citizen does not make you a citizen automatically, but it could provide you with a path to becoming a permanent resident and then eventually a citizen. United States Citizenship Through Marriage The first step on your path to becoming a citizen will likely be for your spouse to help you with... [more]
Each month the Department of State publishes a Visa Bulletin that lets you know what immigrant visas are currently being processed. In order to determine if there is a visa number currently available for you, you should check the Visa Bulletin each month. To read this month’s bulletin, simply locate the preference class for your... [more]
Parole in place or PIP is a process that may allow some family members of active duty military personnel to be able to remain in the United States even if they did not lawfully enter the United States. If parole in place is granted, the family member may then be eligible to file for adjustment... [more]
A Request for Evidence or RFE does not necessarily mean that USCIS is about to deny your case. But, if you do not respond to the Request for Evidence correctly, your case may be denied. What Is A RFE? A Request for Evidence is a way for USCIS to request additional information so that a... [more]
Each month the Department of State publishes a Visa Bulletin that lets you know what immigrant visas are currently being processed. In order to determine if there is a visa number currently available for you, you should check the Visa Bulletin each month. To read this month’s bulletin, simply locate the preference class for your... [more]
When you are granted asylum, you do not automatically become a permanent resident. But, when you are granted asylum, you will be able to lawfully remain in the United States as an asylee. You will also be able to get an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or work card so that you can lawfully work in... [more]
Every immigration case is unique. This website provides general information about the immigration process, but the information on the website cannot address every possible option or every issue that you should consider. The options discussed on this website may not be appropriate for your situation or there may be better options available to you. In addition, immigration law is constantly changing, which could change what options are available to you. You should always consult with an immigration lawyer before you take any immigration actions.