A civil surgeon is a medically trained, licensed, and experienced doctor practicing in the U.S. who is certified by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These medical profes [..]

Administrative notice, also called official notice, is the means by which agencies make factual findings without the benefit of the adversarial presentation of evidence. Administrative notice is an ex [..]

The B-2 nonimmigrant visa (NIV) covers those visiting the United States for pleasure, which is defined broadly as activities of a recreational nature. This includes tourism, social visits of any kind, [..]

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), battered spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents can file for an immigrant visa petition independent of the abuser and with [..]

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the appellate body within the Department of Justice appointed to review removal decisions from immigration judges and by district directors of the Department [..]

Copies of birth certificates, or other records of birth, are required for many USCIS applications, such as consular processing, and adjustment of status (I-485) cases. This copy must meet the provisio [..]

Blood tests, as part of a medical examination, are required for those filing for Adjustment of Status (I-485 applicants). Blood testing is a method for screening applicants for tuberculosis and other [..]

Siblings, one’s biological brothers and sisters, may petition for one another if they share one or both parents. However, the waiting period for an available immigration visa can be more than 10 years [..]

In labor certification (PERM) cases, business necessities are the duties and requirements related to an occupation in the context of the employer’s business and are essential to successfully performin [..]

Canadian citizens fall under certain special rules and privileges regarding US immigration law. For example, Canadians may not enter the U.S. through a Visa Waiver Program (for more information, pleas [..]