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12 Jun 2017

I submitted my application for U.S. citizenship, but forgot to mention something in the application. Can I add this information during the interview? Will this negatively impact my application?

Answer Errors on the N-400 are routinely corrected at the interview, and would not normally have a negative effect. (12.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click...

14:55 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals
09 Jun 2017

Can you please explain whether an academic degree obtained from a university that was accredited at the time the degree was awarded, but later lost its accreditation, …

... is still considered to be an accredited degree? Can such a degree be used to apply for immigration benefits requiring an accredited degree? Answer A degree conferred by an accredited school remains an accredited degree even if the school later loses its accreditation. The USCIS recently...

14:51 / F-1 / FAQs / Student
26 May 2017

I’ve been working on the initial optional practical training (OPT) in F-1 status. I’m applying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension with my employer. We are now in the process of filling out the I-983 form, which I need to give to my DSO so that she can recommend the STEM extension and give me a new I-20 to send to the USCIS together with my application. …

... My employer says that we should put the company’s headquarters address in response to the question about the name and the address of the actual work site. Would this be acceptable? I’m working at different client sites for relatively short periods of time and...

14:59 / F-1 / FAQs / Student
22 May 2017

My daughter is in H-4 status, but she turns 21 in July. So, she is applying for a change to F-1. Meanwhile, I have a pending EB3 case. Will her moving to F-1 status prevent her from getting a green card as my dependent?

Answer Moving to F-1 status does not affect one's eligibility for the GC. Turning 21 might, however, if one is not protected under the Child Status Protection Act. This is a complicated question, and one should consult a qualified attorney in this regard. (22.May.2017)In frequent sessions...

13:53 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family
22 May 2017

Several years ago, my mother was issued a 10-year B-2 visa, but she has never used it. She is now planning to visit the U.S. for the first time. Will the fact that she didn’t use the visa for a few years be a problem?

Answer This should not normally be an issue, as long as one can explain the reason for the visit (when arriving at U.S. Customs) and provide proof of sufficient funds for the trip, if questioned. (22.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

13:50 / FAQs / Visitor