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Automatic Visa Revalidation for Expired Nonimmigrant Visas
Normally, re-entry to the United States is prohibited for travelers holding an expired visa. However, in limited circumstances, re-entry after travel to Mexico, Canada and (sometimes) to Caribbean islands will be allowed through the automatic visa revalidation program. The ...
How Can I Keep My Priority Date of a Previously Approved Form I-140?
Priority dates are important for all green card applicants. Basically, one can imagine a "priority date" as an applicant's "place in line" or "place ...
Can I Get Employment Authorization When I File for Asylum?
In short, an asylum applicant CANNOT get employment authorization at the time that they apply for asylum. Employment authorization can be applied for ...
Under US immigration laws and regulations, persons seeking entry can be denied entry if they commit fraud by making false statements. False statements ...
Children Born in the US to Diplomatic Parents: Discussion of Nikoi v. Attorney General
In general, a child born in the US acquires US citizenship at birth. However, this general rule does not apply to a child born in the US to parents ...
How Do I File a BIA Appeal for a Denied I-130? Or Should I Just Refile the I-130?
If your I-130 visa application is denied or rejected by US Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), you have two options — you can appeal the ...
What Types of Questions Does USCIS Ask at a Marriage-Based Interview?
When an applicant seeks to obtain a green card based on being married to a US citizen, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") conducts ...
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and asylum both provide protection for those who fear returning to their home country. If you’re unsure which one is ...