Physical presence refers to the place where a person is physically located. In certain immigration-related petitions, physical presence in the United States is required for a certain amount of time.  [..]

Physical presence refers to the place where a person is physically located. In certain immigration-related petitions, physical presence in the United States is required for a certain amount of time.  [..]

A civil surgeon is a medically trained, licensed and experienced doctor practicing in the U.S. who is certified by USCIS.  These medical professionals receive U.S. immigration-focused training in orde [..]

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery, makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas (DVs) annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons wh [..]

In certain visa categories such as diplomats, students and exchange visitors, the alien may be admitted into the U.S. for as long as the person is still doing the activity for which the visa was issue [..]

 The Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) permits the change of an individual’s immigration status while in the United States from nonimmigrant or parolee (temporary) to immigrant (permanent) if th [..]

 Advance Parole (“AP”)  is an immigration document issued by USCIS.  It is not a reentry permit; it is only issued to aliens without lawful permanent residency.  AP is permission for certain aliens to [..]

 The affidavit of support is a document promising that the person who completes it (the sponsor) will financially support an applicant (usually the beneficiary) in the United States.Family and certain [..]

 The affidavit of support is a document promising that the person who completes it (the sponsor) will financially support an applicant (usually the beneficiary) in the United States.Family and certain [..]