Visa Bulletin Cut-off Dates vs. USCIS Processing Times I am from India and my sister filed an I-130 petition on April 11,2003 for me. In the November 2009 Visa Bulletin, the cutoff date is June 15, 1999. But according to the posted USCIS processing time for the Nebraska Service Center, the current date is August 1, 2004. What is the …
November 9, 2009: Affidavit of Support Issues For a Disabled Petitioner
Affidavit of Support Issues For a Disabled Petitioner I want to marry someone from another country, but I understand I need tax returns for three years to marry. I have been disabled for 15 years can I still marry this person?— Anonymous You can marry this person so long as you are legally able to marry in accordance with the …
November 2, 2009: FB-4 Sibling I-130 Issues
FB-4 Sibling I-130 Issues In August 2006 my brother (a US citizen living in California) submitted an I-130 petition to bring me and my wife to the US from the UK where we live. Last week, he received notification that the petition had been approved, it was now being processed and would be forwarded to the US embassy in London, …
October 26, 2009: Is There a Waiting Period for Filing a Visa Petition?
Is There a Waiting Period to File a Visa Petition? I became a U.S permanent resident through marriage to a U.S. citizen. My marriage was broken after 3 1/2 years. My husband filed for divorce, and I did not become a citizen until 5 years after being a LPR. I met this guy who is out of status and we …
October 19, 2009: Can This Petitioner File For Another Spouse?
Can This Petitioner File For Another Spouse? I am recently divorced. I met a man who I am interested in marrying but, I am concerned. I filed for my ex-husband to get his green card and I wanted to find out if I file for this man to get a green card who is here on an expired visa, will …
October 12, 2009: Can an Asylum Grantee Apply For Citizenship?
Can an Asylum Grantee Apply For Citizenship? Hello,Can a person who applied for Political Asylum, and who now has a green card, eventually apply for citizenship here in the USA? I was telling my friend this may not be possible but she insists that since she is already a green card holder, she can now apply for citizenship in the …
September 21, 2009: Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residency
Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residency My mother was granted a green card but, unfortunately, after a few years, she had some injuries and chose to go back to our country. It’s been three years now. Can she still come back to the US as a permanent resident? Thank you.— Anonymous Lawful permanent resident status can be lost if it is …
September 7, 2009: Widow Petition, Adjustment of Status, and Consular Processing issues
Widow Petition, Adjustment of Status, and Consular Processing issues I entered the United States illegally. Shortly after that I met my Husband. We got married, he petitioned for me and my kids. We were married for 4 years and before we went to the consulate for my permanent resident visa, he died. My mother in law wants to petition for …
August 31, 2009: B-2 Visa For Medical Treatment in the USA
B-2 Visa For Medical Treatment in the USA My grandmother is very sick in Mexico. The doctor suggested to her that it would be best for her to obtain medical treatment here in Houston, Texas. What would be the fastest way to bring her to the U.S.? Thank you.— Anonymous Generally, a B-2 visitor visa may be issued to an …
August 17, 2009: Naturalization Where Spouse is a U.S. Citizen
Naturalization Where Spouse is a U.S. Citizen Hello. I am applying for Naturalization right now through my spouse. I got the form N-400 ready. But I am not sure what kind of documents I’m supposed to send with the N-400. I prepared the photos, the marriage certificate, spouse’s naturalization certificate, and copy of my green card. Is there anything else …