Have you received a USCIS denial or request for evidence, or has your case has been stuck for months or years? You do not have to accept an unfavorable outcome or indefinite silence. At Chodorow Law Offices, we help with:
- Administrative appeals to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Judicial appeals
- Motions to reopen or reconsider (Form I-290B)
- Responses to a request for evidence (RFE), notices of intent to deny (NOID), notice of intent to revoke, or notice of intent to rescind
- Resolving unreasonable delays (stuck cases) through requests for expedited adjudication, Congressional inquiries, requests to CIS Ombudsman, and mandamus and Administrative Procedures Act (APA) actions in federal court
Why Expert Opinions Matter in Immigration Cases
Why Expert Legal Opinions Matter in Immigration Cases Immigration cases often turn on more than forms and filing deadlines. Many petitions and applications require U.S. immigration authorities to make judgments about complex legal, factual, or technical issues—sometimes involving foreign law, professional qualifications, country conditions, medical or psychological harm, or future risks. In these situations, expert…
Making a Congressional Inquiry for Help with Your Immigration Case
If you are having problems with your immigration case, a member of the U.S. Congress may be willing to inquire with a Federal immigration agency, such as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) on your behalf.
Proving Nonimmigrant Intent for a U.S. Visa
1. Introduction Eligibility for many types of nonimmigrant visa require proof that the applicant (a) is not an intending immigrant, (b) has an unabandoned foreign residence, and/or (c) is coming to the U.S. temporarily. This article describes that set of requirements, which are often loosely described as nonimmigrant intent. Understanding that set of requirements is…