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How much does it cost to get a green card through adjustment of status?

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…

Visa Bulletin – January 2012

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…

Who is the best immigration lawyer in Virginia?

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…

Visa Bulletin – December 2011

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…

What is a Request for Evidence or RFE?

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…

Visa Bulletin – November 2011

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…

How much do USCIS immigration forms cost?

USCIS immigration forms are available for free. You should never pay someone for a copy of a USCIS immigration form. You can obtain USCIS immigration forms for free from several sources: (1) USCIS website (2) USCIS field office locations (3) By mail (if you are in the United States) (4) By visiting the US embassy…

Visa Bulletin – October 2011

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…

What is an Infopass appointment?

Infopass appointments are appointments that allow you to inquire about your immigration case or request information at your local USCIS office. Anyone can schedule an Infopass appointment and they are free to make. You do not need to be a lawyer to schedule an Infopass appointment. But, if you have an immigration lawyer you should…

Visa Bulletin – September 2011

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…