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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The costs involved in getting a green card through the adjustment of status process can be viewed in three groups: the required government filing fees, other required costs and attorney fees. The required government filing fees are: $420 Form I-130 filing fee $1,070 Form I-485 adjustment of status filing fee The other required costs that…
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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 recently learned that his withholding of removal application was granted by the judge in his immigration court case….
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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…
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November 20, 2011 by
Kimberley Schaefer in
Asylum,
Citizenship,
Criminal Consequences,
Detention,
Family-Based,
Fiance Visa,
Fiance Visa USA,
Marriage-Based,
Other,
Permanent Resident,
Removal,
Waivers
Who is the best immigration lawyer in Virginia? If you are in Virginia, you will have many good immigration lawyers to choose from. The difficult part will be in finding one that is a good match for you and your case. Because of how many different factors need to be considered in selecting the best…
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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…
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A Request for Evidence or RFE is a tool that USCIS can use to ask for more information from you. For example, if more information is needed to make a decision on your green card application, you may receive an RFE asking you to submit the information that is needed. Receiving an RFE is typically…
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