Guide to Reentry Permits
Contents1. Introduction1.1 Who Should Apply for a Reentry Permit?Valid Entry DocumentAvoiding AbandonmentTravel Document in Lieu of a Passport1.2 Related Issues Not Covered in This Article2. Eligibility Requirements3. Procedures to Apply for a Reentry Permit3.1 Where to File3.2 What to File3.3 When to File3.4 Acceptance Notification3.5 Receipt Notice3.6 Biometrics Appointment3.7 Options to Waiting in the U.S.…
Best Practices for Protecting Your Permanent Resident Status from an Accusation of Abandonment
LPR status can be lost by making a trip abroad that's not "temporary." Learn best practices for keeping your green card and what to do if problems arise.
Applying for a B1/B2 (Visitor) Visa as the Spouse of a U.S. Expat
I’ve been asked several times today about how the spouse of a U.S. citizen expat can apply for a B1/B2 (visitor for business or pleasure) visa. The question typically goes something like this: I am a U.S. citizen. I have lived in China for 5 years. My wife has been denied a U.S. tourist visa…
Expeditious Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Employed Abroad under Section 319(b)
Are you the spouse of a U.S. citizen employed abroad by a U.S. company, the U.S. government, an international organization, a research institution, or a religious organization? You may be eligible for expeditious naturalization. Chodorow Law Offices can help:
Immigrant Visa Guide
This Guide provides an overview of the requirements and procedures to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.
Can I Enter the U.S. as a Visitor Then File a Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status?
Can you enter the U.S. as a visitor, then become a lawful permanent resident (LPR), i.e., green card holder, by filing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) a Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, instead of waiting abroad for an immigrant visa appointment?
Guide to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Contents1. Introduction1.1 Scope of This Guide1.2 Derivative BeneficiariesWhat is a Derivative Beneficiary?Should an LPR File a Separate I-130 for a Child?1.3 Conditional Resident Status1.4 Preference Categories, State Department and USCIS Classifications2. Requirements: I-130 for Spouse2.1 The Petitioner Must Be a U.S. Citizen or LPR2.2 The Petitioner Must Not Have Been Convicted of Specified Offenses against…
Issues for U.S. Expats Filing a Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative
Here’s a reader’s question: I am a U.S. citizen and have been living outside the U.S. for almost four years for study. I got married a year ago and would like to apply for my husband to immigrate. My question is, can I apply for him while I am outside the U.S.? I have not finished…
Guide to Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship by Birth Abroad
This article discusses the requirements and procedures for a child born abroad to automatically acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. In such cases, the child may apply for a U.S. passport, consular report of birth abroad (CRBA), and/or certificate of citizenship.
Can I Visit the U.S. While Waiting for My Immigrant Visa?
Here’s a question I’m often asked: I am married to a U.S. citizen. He has started the process for me to get a green card by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Once it’s approved by USCIS, I will apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in my home country. Can…