Interview With The USCIS
04/05/2024 After your ASC appointment, you may be called in for an interview with the USCIS. An interview is not always necessary, but if the USCIS has any questions for you, they may request one. At the interview, they will ask you questions based on your background check and information you provided in your application and related documents.
The USCIS interview can be extremely intimidating. The USCIS may have specific questions about your past, your current intentions, or your family. A knowledgeable attorney can help you prepare for the interview. With proper preparation you can remain calm and provide relevant information to the USCIS.
Submitting Additional Evidence To The USCIS
Adjustment of Status 2 300x200 1In some situations, the USCIS may ask you to submit additional evidence after you’ve submitted your application and related documentation. The following situations may result in a request for additional evidence:
You did not submit all of the evidence initially required by the USCIS;
You submitted evidence that is no longer valid; and/or
USCIS officers need additional evidence to determine your eligibility.
If additional evidence is needed, you will receive a written request in the mail. It will indicate what type of evidence you need to gather and where to send it. There will also be a deadline by which you must submit the additional evidence. If you do not meet that deadline or fail to submit additional evidence to the USCIS, then your application for adjustment of status may be denied.
Checking Your Case Status For Adjustment Of Status
Once you submit your application, or Form I-485, you may check the status of your case. This may be completed online or by phone. The USCIS has a location on its website where you can input personal information and learn the status of your case. You may also call 800-375-5283 to find out the status of your Form I-485. If you have a hearing or speech disability, you may call TTY 800-767-1833.
When you call the USCIS to find out the status of your application, you will need to provide specific information about your application. You may need to know your name, date of birth, receipt number, and A-Number. This information will allow the USCIS representative to look up your application and inform you of the status.
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04/05/2024 The Department of Labor gives preference to non-citizen workers who meet specific qualifications for exceptional talent or skill in their fields. The four preferences for permanent worker visas include:First Preference EB-1: Reserved for workers with extraordinary talent in athletics, arts, business... Read More »
HOW LONG WILL MY PERM CASE TAKE TO BE CERTIFIED?
04/05/2024 If you are not a United States citizen but work for an employer in the U.S., you may be able to receive permanent resident status and remain in the U.S. indefinitely.The PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) process is the process the Department of Labor requires foreign workers to go through... Read More »
I HAVE AN OVERSEAS COMPANY AND WANT TO OPEN A U.S. SUBSIDIARY. WHICH VISA DO I NEED?
04/05/2024 If you are looking for a lawyer for immigration, it might be to assist with the selection of the right visa to send an employee to the United States (U.S.) as an executive or manager to establish a new office. You will need to follow specific procedures as a foreign national to open your U.S. office... Read More »
What Happens if My I-130 Petition Was Denied?
04/05/2024 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may deny your I-130 petition for various reasons. An I-130 denial can be based on anything from minor procedural reasons like non-payment of filing fees or a lack of verification of your relationship to more complicated issues like fraud or a det... Read More »
Do Exceptions Exist About Who Can File the Form I-130?
04/05/2024 Yes, there are exceptions as to who can file the I-130 petition. If you’re unsure whether these exclusions apply to you, contact our immigration attorney to discuss your circumstances in detail to quickly determine your overall eligibility.Here is the list of excluded relatives:In-lawsGrandparents... Read More »
How Long Does the I-130 Petition Process Take?
04/05/2024 The timeline for the I-130 process depends on two major factors:The field office that receives your Form I-130The type of family relationship in question on your applicationHere are the general guidelines regarding how long an approval can take. However, keep in mind that each case varies on an indi... Read More »
04/05/2024 The official name of Form I-130 is the “Petition for Alien Relative,” which is the way for U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders to start applying for their family members to become lawful permanent U.S. residents.It’s the first step you’ll need to take to apply for a family-based Green Card a... Read More »
04/05/2024 Would you like to ask an experienced immigration lawyer about the process of filing an I-130 petition for an alien relative?If you’re planning to file a Form I-130 to sponsor a loved one, look no further than Lozano Law Firm. Our founder and principal attorney, Alfredo Lozano, is highly knowledgea... Read More »
Do You Need an Immigration Attorney to File Form N-400?
04/05/2024 As you can see, the naturalization process is complex and requires many different steps. Even if you make a small error on your N-400, the USCIS could deny your naturalization. However, with the help of an experienced lawyer for immigration, you’ll have a much better chance of a successful outcome... Read More »
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization?
04/05/2024 Green Card holders over 18 can apply for naturalization three to five years after obtaining a permanent residency. However, you must meet even more requirements to file for naturalization:You cannot have left the U.S. for more than six months at a time during the three- to five-year waiting period.Y... Read More »
04/05/2024 Naturalization is the process that foreign nationals can use to become U.S. citizens. However, applicants must have a legal permanent residence in the U.S. for at least three to five years before they file Form N-400, or they won’t be eligible.Form N-400If you’re a Green Card holder, you can use... Read More »
UNDERSTANDING THE N-400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION
04/05/2024 If you have questions about the N-400 application process for naturalization, an immigration lawyer can help give you the answers you need. Foreign nationals who want to apply for naturalization may do so by filling out and submitting Form N-400, but that’s not all. You also must meet specific eli... Read More »
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAWYER
04/05/2024 Business immigration lawyers focus on a wide variety of business immigration law matters. We help clients with US business visas, green cards, and other benefits that can increase the profitability and competitiveness of your company. Although the immigration process isn’t easy, it can be much sim... Read More »
Exceptions to Traveling Internationally While Your Adjustment of Status Application is Pending
04/05/2024 If your adjustment of status is pending and you do not have an advance parole document, there are only a few situations in which you may be able to travel internationally without your traveling being considered an abandonment of your Green Card application. In general, without an advance parole docu... Read More »
Obtaining an Advance Parole Document
04/05/2024 To obtain an advance parole document, you will need to fill out and submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. It is critical to work with an immigration lawyer to obtain an advance parole document since there are many different scenarios in which you can ultimately abandon your adjustment... Read More »
Can You Travel While You Are Waiting for Your Green Card Application to Be Processed?
04/05/2024 If you are concerned about doing something that could affect your Green Card application, you might be worried about traveling while your adjustment of status is pending. Can you travel during this period?Generally speaking, adjustment applications will need to obtain an advance parole document in o... Read More »
CAN YOU TRAVEL WHILE YOUR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS IS PENDING?
04/05/2024 Suppose you are going through the immigration process in the United States. In that case, you already know that the laws are incredibly complicated. It is critical to avoid making any mistakes while waiting for an application to be processed. If your adjustment of status is pending, you are likely t... Read More »
Do You Need a Lawyer for Immigration Investor Visas?
04/05/2024 An investor visa applicant is not required to retain an attorney, but the process can be confusing without legal advice, especially if you aren’t familiar with visa and immigration laws. There are various types of immigration status, such as:Naturalized citizenLawful permanent residentConditional... Read More »
HOW DOES THE K-1 FIANCÉ VISA WORK?
04/05/2024 You may have already heard of the K-1 fiancé visa thanks to TV shows like Married at First Sight and 90-Day Fiancé. However, applying for an actual K-1 fiancé visa is a little different than TV would have you believe. If you intend to live in the United States with your foreign fiancé, you shoul... Read More »
USCIS EXPANDS CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PILOT AND E-2 VISA
04/05/2024 The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently expanded the Credit Card Payment Pilot to allow credit card payments across USCIS service centers. The move is part of the agency’s plan to accept digital payments via credit card at all of its locations.USCIS has also announced an expansi... Read More »
AN EXPERIENCED TEXAS IMMIGRATION LAWYER ANSWERS THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TN VISA
04/05/2024 When the United States, Mexico, and Canada passed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, the three nations agreed to allow citizens to work temporarily in each other’s countries, provided the citizens had professional backgrounds and met specific eligibility requirements.In the U... Read More »
AN EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT MILITARY PAROLE IN PLACE
04/05/2024 Immigration issues cause stress for U.S. military personnel whose family members are not citizens of the country, adding hardship on top of the things they endure while in service. Military parole in place provides a reprieve for those family members, usually the service member’s spouse or childre... Read More »
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAWYER
04/05/2024 Business immigration lawyers focus on a wide variety of business immigration law matters. We help clients with US business visas, green cards, and other benefits that can increase the profitability and competitiveness of your company. Although the immigration process isn’t easy, it can be much sim... Read More »
04/05/2024 If you’re applying to become an American citizen, you may be wondering what consular processing means and why it’s necessary in the citizenship application process. In this guide, we’ll explain the specifics of consular processing so that you can understand what it entails to help make your fa... Read More »