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10 Feb 2014

I am certain that I will return to India this year without completing the green card process. Do I need to withdraw the application? What are the implications of this? Will I have issues coming to U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa in future?

Answer: If you are planning to abandon the permanent resident process, it may be wise to withdraw the I-485 application; that way you will have a better chance of obtaining a nonimmigrant intent visa (e.g., B-1/B-2, F-1) in the future. Before making a decision about withdrawing...

22:38 / FAQs
10 Feb 2014

My wife is a green card holder, but she has been in India for more than two years due to a medical emergency. She did not apply for a reentry permit before she left the U.S. What is the procedure for bringing her back to the U.S.?

Answer: Depending upon the specific situation, a green card holder who has been outside of the U.S. for more than one year without first applying for a reentry permit, may be able to obtain an SB-1 Returning Resident visa. It would be wise to consult with...

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07 Feb 2014

Super Bowl Ad Celebrates Diversity of Our Immigrant Nation

Even people with no interest in football watch the Super Bowl each year. The ads have gained a reputation for being spectacularly entertaining, worth watching in their own right. With ad rates hovering around $4 million for a 30-second spot, corporate sponsors have to make...

14:15 / Blog
06 Feb 2014

USCIS Releases New Form N-400

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a new version of the application for naturalization (form N-400). This new N-400 is 21 pages in length - 11 pages longer than the previous version. While the revised N-400 includes many additional questions, it should...

07:43 / Citizen / NewsBrief / USCIS News
03 Feb 2014

I am on H1B and recently changed to a new employer. My spouse has an H-4 visa that was issued under my previous employer’s name. She plans on entering the United States later this month; does she first need to apply for a new H-4 visa?

Answer: If you are maintaining valid H1B status, your spouse should be able to use her existing H-4 visa, even though it references your old employer. Your spouse should carry a copy of your new H1B approval with her when she travels so that the CBP...

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