How do I obtain temporary evidence of my status for travel or employment purposes, if necessary, while the USCIS is reviewing my Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card?
At the time that you are completing the fingerprint and signature requirements necessary for the adjudication of the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card and the issuance of the replacement card at the appropriate USCIS office, you may request temporary evidence of your permanent resident status, valid for travel and/or employment purposes.
What is "strong ties"?
Ties refer to all kinds of relations that making you live in your mother country or other places, such as they have a residence outside the US, as well as, other strong economic, financial, social, and family ties to their home country, which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.
What is the definition of children?
The immigration law defines a child as an unmarried person under the age of 21 (a minor) who is
• A child born to parents who are married to each other (born in wedlock);
• A stepchild if the marriage creating the step-relationship took place before the child reached the age of 18;
• A child born out of wedlock (the parents were not married at the time the child was born). Note: If the father is filing the petition, proof of a bona fide (real and established) relationship with the father must be supplied;
• An adopted child if the child was adopted before the age of 16 and has lived with the adoptive parent(s) in their legal custody for at least two years;
• An orphan under the age of 16 when an adoptive or prospective adoptive parent files a visa petition on his or her behalf, who has been adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen or is coming to the U.S. for adoption by a U.S. citizen, or
• A child adopted who is under the age of 18 and the natural sibling of an orphan or adopted child under the age of 16, if adopted with or after the sibling. The child must also otherwise fit the definition of orphan or adopted child.
What is religious domination?
Religious domination means a religious group or community of believers having some form of ecclesiastical government, a creed or statement of faith, some form of worship, a formal or informal code of doctrine and discipline, religious services and ceremonies, established places of religious worship, religious congregations, or comparable evidence of a bona fide religious denomination.
What is H-3?
A: The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category is for aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to receive training (other than graduate medical education or training). The training may be provided by a business entity, academic, or vocational institute. The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category also includes aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to participate in a special education training program for children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. There is a limit of 50 visas per fiscal year allocated to H-3 aliens participating in special education training programs.
Can I apply for an extension of Re-entry Permit?
No, a Re-entry Permit may not be extended.
Are there any differences between the special immigrant religious worker category for green card applicants and R-1 non-immigrant visas?
1) The most important difference between the two religious worker categories is that the R-1 visa is temporary and the special immigrant religious worker visa is permanent.
2) Another difference between the two is the forms involved. A special immigrant religious worker applies using Form I-360 in place of the I-129 and R supplement.
What is SEVIS?
A: SEVIS stands for Student and Exchange Visitors Information System. SEVIS governs retention and reporting of information regarding F, J, and M nonimmigrant.
Q: Who is born to be U.S. citizen?
A: Any child born in the U.S. automatically acquires U.S. citizenship, even if the child's mother was in the U.S. illegally. This provision does not apply to a child whose parent was a foreign diplomat at the time of birth.
Uncontested Divorce
A divorce automatically granted by a court when the spouse who is served with a summons and complaint for divorce fails to file a formal response with the court. Many divorces proceed this way when the spouses have worked everything out and there's no reason for both to go to court -- and pay the court costs.
What is the grace period on J-1 visa?
A: As J-1 exchange visitor, you are permitted to remain in the country up to 30 days past the end date of your Form DS-2019. This time is to allow you time for tourism and packing. You do not have work authorization during this time. If you require additional time to complete your project, request both an appointment and DS-2019 extension, if eligible, before your grace period begins.
What are the main elements affecting the issuance of B visa?
It is important to demonstrate the following points to the consular officer:
1) The purpose of their trip is to enter the US for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
2) They plan to remain for a specific, temporary period of time; and
3) They have strong ties to their own country.
What is professional capacity?
Professional capacity means an activity in a religious vocation or occupation for which the minimum of a United States baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent degree is required.
What is the difference between K-1/2 and K-3/4?
First, K-1 is for the fiance of a US citizen, and K-2 is for the person who is under 21 years of age and is the unmarried child of an alien eligible to be a K-1. K-3 is for the spouse of a US citizen, and K-4 is for the person who is under 21 years of age and is the unmarried child of an alien eligible to be a K-3.
Second, K-1/2 visa is one entry visa, while K-3/4 is multi-entry visa. The fiance with K-1 must marry with the US citizen in 3 months after entering US. The K-3 holder can go in and out of US freely without advance parole even during the adjustment period..
What is the right of conditional permanent resident?
Conditional permanent resident enjoys the same rights as the general permanent resident. They can work and go in and out of US freely. And their residence time during this period can also be calculated into that required by naturalization.
