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What is Asylum Fraud: Reasons for Denial
What is asylum fraud? If an asylum claimant intentionally offers false documentation as parts of their claim for shelter, this is known as asylum fraudster. Throughout the asylum procedure, fraud can happen throughout verbal testimonies as well as while providing textual proof and paperwork. Samples of testimonies including explicit lies

Marriage Based Green Card Immigration Guide
Marriage based green card is a common phrase used to describe a permanent resident card obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. There are two types of MBGC (Marriage Based Green Card). 1. U.S. Citizen & 2. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). A marriage-based green card can

Major categories in Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status or form I-539
Form I-539, or the Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status is, as the name suggests, an application for non-immigrants to change their status or to extend their current status when they are going to expire soon. You may be able to change status when you have been maintaining your

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
Why is Form I-864, Affidavit of Support required? Form I-864 is an agreement between a sponsor and the United States government. Basically, most family-based immigrants and certain employment-based immigrants must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources and won’t end up burdening the state, for which Form I-864, Affidavit of Support

Extend/Change your nonimmigrant status: File I-539
Let’s guess, you are currently in the US on a type of non-immigrant visa – such as the F-1 student visa or the B-2 tourist visa, and you are supposed to leave the USA when the visa expires. For now, you are not planning to leave. Here comes Form I-539,

Writ of Mandamus: Immigration Case Guide
A writ of mandamus is a civil action lawsuit that seeks to compel a government entity to act in a specific instance. It doesn’t mean you’ll win your case, but it does imply the agency must follow the law’s requirements. A lawsuit can be launched for non-immigrant or green card

Procedures and the Requirements to Apply VAWA Self Petition
How to apply: One has to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status to apply for a Green Card without leaving the country. One must have an approved Form I-360 in order to qualify for a Green Card. If a visa is immediately available to them, they do

Understanding Removal of Conditions
If you and your spouse were married for less than two years when your green card (visa) was obtained, it would be “conditional,” meaning it will only be valid for two years. To become a permanent resident of the United States, you must apply for Removal of Conditions and get

What is Request For Evidence (RFE)?
You may receive a Request for Further Evidence (RFE) from USCIS at the adjudication stage if you are preparing a US visa application and have previously filed your petition. An RFE, as the title suggests, is a request for additional documentation. It indicates that the USCIS officer examining your application

All About the H1B Visa: Eligibility & Application
The H1B visa is also called a Person in Specialty Occupation Visa. Employers who want to hire nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of exceptional merit and ability can use the H-1B program. You’ll be eligible for an H1B visa if you’re hired for a

Employment Based Immigration: EB-4 Visa Guide
The EB4 visa is a work-based green card category that allows foreign citizens to live and work permanently in the United States. If you match the qualifications for a “special immigrant,” you may be eligible for the visa. They can also apply for citizenship by naturalization after five years of

Appealing an Immigration Decision: Step-by-Step Guide
A party that is displeased or unsatisfied with the outcome of a lawsuit for obvious reasons can file an appeal. If an immigrant’s application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is denied, the judgment can be appealed to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). An appeal is an