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Community SpotlightUS Immigration Act of 2021 (proposed)
pm5k posted a topic in US Immigration News and Discussion,
Can I continue working remotely while waiting for an EAD?
LittleLune posted a topic in Working & Traveling During US Immigration,
I plan to move to the US as soon as possible, get married and file for AOS along with an EAD. I have a job with a non-US company that has me working remotely. I can continue to do that legally from the US, before my EAD is issued?-
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New Covid19 travel ban on South Africa, U.K. and Brazil (Jan 24)
Hilde posted a topic in Coronavirus Covid-19,
President Joe Biden will sign a travel ban Monday on most non-U.S. citizens entering the country who were recently in South Africa. He will also reinstate travel restrictions on the entry of non-U.S. citizens from the U.K. and Brazil, where new Covid strains have emerged. The restrictions will also apply to Ireland and much of Europe. Former President Donald Trump had rescinded the restrictions just before Biden took office.- 66 replies
Air travelers will need negative Covid test to enter US
Greenbaum posted a topic in Coronavirus Covid-19,
Most air passengers coming to the U.S. from abroad, including children from the age of two, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their trip. The new rules, introduced by the CDC, come into effect Jan. 26. Only certain passengers transiting through the country or coming from places with little testing capacity will be able to enter the country without a negative test. The U.S. currently bans most visitors from Brazil and Europe.- 82 replies
Choosing a K-1 Fiance or CR-1 Spouse Visa in 2021
Caboose29 posted a topic in What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration,
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Recent Immigration DiscussionsDetermining I-130 Request for Evidence Turnaround Time 3:17 am today
samandcarol2
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1 RepliesIn October 2020 I received an RFE notice for information regarding my adopted son, who I am petitioning for with the I-130. I was able to use the USCIS online account to upload the needed documentation. It was received by them on November 3, 2020 and after further inquiry, they have indicated that the information is being reviewed. It has been 4 months now, and I still have not received notification of completion. Is this a long time to wait for RFE turnaround? Is there any way to estimate the time? Anything I can do to make the process speed up? Thanks!
Court ordered name change BEFORE or AFTER submitting I-485? 3:01 am today
Hassan Raza
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2 RepliesHi, my fiancee and I just got married (she came on a K1) and she changed her surname to my surname legally, via the marriage process.
However, her middle name is still her old middle name but in our culture, the wife would change her middle name to my (the husband's) first name. The only way to do this in NY is to file a petition and get a court order granted, then publish it in a newspaper. Seems like a lot of work for just a middle name change (her first name won't change). It says this can take 1-6 months or longer.
The issue is I need to submit a I-485 for green card application asap, given she only has about 1 month left until she overstays her K-1 visa.
Should I do this middle name change legally now, and apply for the I-485 immediately afterwards, even if she overstays her visa? Or should I just apply for it using her current married name and deal w/ changing the middle name after she gets her green card?
Thank you!
130(201b) Petition of Alien Relative of a U.S.Citizen 2:34 am today
Loshiel
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1 RepliesMy son had medical exam done in St Lukes Ermita today, but he did not got his xray film in the releasing, they gave him only the reciept that has barcode and the payment receipt also..is it normal? No xray film needed na ba?
Petition upload and supporting docs questions. 1:48 am today
chamanlala
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2 RepliesHi, I have 2 queations regarding the i130, i130a petition filing process. If I do via online, do I need to upload petition by petition? Or i need to combine everything and upload 1 big file?
Also, I plan to submit the following supporting evidence to prove i have a bona fide marriage. Please advise if this is enough.
1. Marriage certificate in English
2. 2 passport style photos (2x2)
3. Picture of the Wedding card in English showing parents info, date of marriage, location of marriage and hall name.
4. Pictures of my marriage whereby a lawyer is sitting and watching myself and my wife sign the register book including the religious priest who is watching us as well.
5. An affidavit from a person who attended the marriage including all his personal details (date of birth, how he came to know about the wedding, etc)
Thanks!
Passport after naturalization in NYC 11:44 pm yesterday
omatelaejb
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2 RepliesHi,
Can application for passport be submitted in the same building where oath ceremony is?
Is appointment necessary?
With travel proof, can it be expedited? Or expedited can be done only in passport agency?
Thanks