Is it true that 3-year or 10-year immigration ban does not apply to J-1 or F-1 visas? Depends. There are two different notions, lawful status and lawful presence. One may lose his status, but remain in the period [...]
I would like to legally change my name. Should I do so on my application for citizenship, or after my citizenship is approved? The decision of when to file for a legal name change is ultimately up to [...]
Your qualifications to be exempt are dependent upon your situation. If you are in good health, you cannot be exempt from the civics exam. However, you can be exempt from the English language exam if you are 50 [...]
When I became a Permanent Resident, I was supposed to register for the Selective Service. However, I was not aware of this requirement and therefore did not register before I aged out. Can I still file an application [...]
Are there any exceptions to the one year filing deadline for asylum application? Yes. You can apply for asylum even after one year deadline, if you demonstrate that there are: changed circumstances which materially affect your eligibility; or [...]
I have already applied for a green card but now I want to apply for travel document and work permit while my application is pending. Do I have to pay extra to be able to receive work permit [...]
I entered the United States with an Immigrant Visa, do I need to apply to adjust my status in order to receive a green card? If you applied on the basis of an Immigrant Visa to enter the [...]
My I-751 has been pending for almost a year, the receipt notice shows it has been extended for only one year. Will I fall out of status? Currently (as of February 2017) the USCIS processing times for I-751’s [...]
After I entered the United States on B1/B2 visitor visa, the US consulate contacted me via e-mail and informed that my visa was revoked and cancelled. Does this mean I am now out of status? What should I [...]
Can I travel outside the United States while my asylum application is pending? We strongly recommend not to travel during your asylum case processing. Even though, there is not an automatic ban, leaving the US while having a [...]
