VISA2US Blog

Some of the proposed changes aim to shorten USCIS waitlists and backlogs, create efficiencies by freeing up visas, as well as eliminate the aging out old rule for dependents seeking a green card.

New interview waiving requirements because of Covid-19 could affect the processing time and filing for non-immigrant visa applicants.

Form I-212 can be downloaded from the USCIS website for completion. This form is meant to act as supplementary evidence for eligibility for those who have been found inadmissible to the United States based on a prior removal/deportation. The form is sometimes termed “consent to reapply” and is technically a waiver request.

The I-508, Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities is a USCIS form that should be filled out by applicants working for foreign missions while based in the United States. The purpose of this form is for applicants to retain their LPR status, or for non-immigrants to still be eligible to file an I-485 application.

The marriage green card interview is a critical part of the I-485 application process. Here is a comprehensive list of some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes time to prepare for this interview with a USCIS officer.

Extending your stay (EOS) in the U.S. applies to non-immigrant visa holders who need to file their I-539 as their visas are about to expire. This process can be extremely helpful for applicants that want to change jobs in the U.S. or ensure a smoother adjustment of status in the future.

This USCIS form can help adjustment of status (I-485) applicants who have been told they are inadmissible to the United States file a waiver explaining the nature of their situation. If the waiver is approved, their original grounds of inadmissibility could be renounced.

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines a child as a person who is both unmarried and under 21 years old. Due to problems relating to administrative backlog and other delays, the Child Status Protection Act was created to help children still qualify as “children” defined in the INA and be eligible to receive their family based visas.

Step by step guide for completing the DS-260 online.

The DS-260 is similar to the I-485 adjustment of status application and is principally used for consular processing applicants seeking admission to the United States.