Author: Joseph Caraccio
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245(i)
WHAT IS SECTION 245(I) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT? Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows certain noncitizens physically present in the United States to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident despite being ineligible to adjust status under INA 245(a) because they entered the United States without inspection, violated their nonimmigrant…
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Biometrics (Fingerprints) Appointment
After you file your application, petition, or request, we will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC) if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature. We have the general authority to require and collect biometrics from any applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual residing in the United…
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Update Address with USCIS
How to Change Your Address With USCIS. How to update your address with immigration online. How to update your address with USCIS by mail.
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Notice to Appear
Notice to Appear (“NTA”) initiates removal proceedings by informing the immigrant respondent that they must appear in Immigration Court on a specific day to answer to a charge of removeability. An NTA is issued as a standard DHS form, Form I-862. The statutory requirements of an NTA can be found at INA § 239 &…
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HOW TO APPLY FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP
How to file for US Citizenship: Requirements for citizenship. Exceptions to citizenship requirements. Process of getting citizenship.
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2023 HHS Poverty Guidelines
The HHS Poverty Guidelines are how you calculate the level of income that is required by the petitioner when filing a visa petition for a family member. If your income does not meet the requirements then you will need to get a joint sponsor. For more information about the affidavit of support and joint sponsors…
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Contacting USCIS
Trying to get information from USCIS can be a difficult task. Here is some information about how USCIS’ customer service works so you can better understand what you can expect. I’ve also provided some tips based on my experience contacting USCIS. How can I speak to a person at USCIS? USCIS offers multiple ways you…
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CAN I TRAVEL ONCE MY U VISA IS APPROVED?
Joseph Caraccio June 4, 2023 One Comment travel, U visa INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AS A U NONIMMIGRANT Uncategorized inadmissibility Case Law BIA FOIA USCIS FAQ SIJS Citizenship How To Visa EAD Court Q&A WebEx Asylum TPS Bond policy News Special Immigrant Video Extreme Hardship CAT criminal marriage motions SCOTUS U Visa It seems we can't find…
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RE-TAKING THE NATURALIZATION ENGLISH OR CIVICS TEST
The N-400, Application for Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen includes an English exam and a civics exam. People are often nervous about this portion of the N-400 naturalization interview, but there is no need to be. If an applicant fails either the English or the civics portion of the test they will scheduled for…
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Guide to Form I-864A
GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING AND SUBMITTING USCISFORM I-864A & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Last Updated June 13, 2023 Form I-864A: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864a.pdf Official USCIS Instructions: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864ainstr.pdf FORM-I-864A-GUIDEDownload WHY DOES A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER COMPLETE FORM I-864A? A household member completes this contract if the household member’s income and/or assets will be used to demonstrate the sponsor’s ability to meet the income requirements and to…
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Determine If A Child Derived US Citizenship
DETERMINING WHETHER CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE THE U.S. ACQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AT BIRTH You can see the chart below or click the download button to download the chart as a pdf. DOWNLOAD
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements (Updated: May 2023)
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The applicant must receive one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if a dose is due at the time of the exam according to current CDC guidance. Now, like other vaccine requirements, additional doses are no longer required, and applicants do not have to postpone completion of the exam to complete the primary series…
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