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August 24, 2022
Victims of Crime and the U Visa
If you or someone that you know is a victim of a crime and cooperated with law enforcement in the investigation of the crime (filing a police report, answering phone calls from the police or District Attorney and/or going to court if requested), you may file Form I-918 Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification with […]
August 17, 2022
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (Form i765)
USCIS offers Employment Authorization Documents to some applicants who have a pending application or case with them. These documents allow you to legally work and study within the United States during the validity of the card, they also make you eligible for a social security number. Upon being assigned a social security number, that number […]
August 11, 2022
What to expect at a Naturalization Interview
Naturalization interviews are the last steps for permanent residents who have filed their N-400 application to become U.S. citizens. It is important that you are well oriented for this process as you first need to know if you are eligible to proceed. Naturalization interviews can typically take around a year or less to be scheduled. […]
July 28, 2022
U-1 Visa Holders May Petition for Legal Permanent Residency For Family Members with Form i929
If you hold a U-1 visa, you may be able to petition for family members’ legal permanent residency when you change your status from U-1 visa to legal permanent resident. When may a U-1 Visa Holder Petition For Legal Permanent Residency For a Family Member? A. You must be the principal U-1 visa holder; B. […]
June 22, 2022
Sharing Ways Bailey Immigration Can Help
Please share this downloadable PDF with anyone that needs help with U.S. immigration. Bailey Immigration is on your side while navigating the U.S. immigration system. Let us provide guidance in applications for DACA, U-VISA, military families, and families needing legal permanent residence. Contact our office today to speak with an immigration lawyer to discuss your […]
April 17, 2022
What is the VISA BULLETIN?
Access the visa bulletin here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html We have many clients who call the office and wonder why they haven’t heard anything from USCIS (Immigration) in years after filing a family petition called an i-130. There are different categories for family petitions. Immediate Family Members Immediate family members are spouses and parents of United States citizens […]
April 10, 2022
WHEN YOU MOVE, REMEMBER TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS
WHEN YOU MOVE, REMEMBER TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS WITH USCIS (Immigration)—Form AR 11 and EOIR (Immigration Court)—EOIR form E-33 USCIS – Immigration – Change of Address – Form AR-11 If you are not a United States Citizen, submitting a change of address to USCIS (Immigration) or EOIR (Immigration Court), is a requirement. If you are […]
April 4, 2022
What you need to know about the Provisional Waiver for Unlawful Presence – Form 601a
An unlawful presence waiver (Form 601a) is used for applicants who have an approved family petition, form i-130, and are unable to adjust their status here in the United States. Here’s an example: Juan is from Mexico and entered the United States through the desert in 1998. Juan is 50 years old and married to […]
December 30, 2021
Consular Processing and Preparing for your Interview
In preparation for your consular interview, be aware that there are several components to it. The interview process is more than just a simple interview with an US Consulate Officer. It’s a multi-step process that if not done accordingly, it can lead to your case being delayed, or even denied. The following information is a high-level […]
December 29, 2021
Military Parole in Place (PIP) Benefits (Form I-131)
Are you undocumented and have a spouse, parent or children in the military or veterans? You may qualify to request a work permit based on a military parole in place program. This permit can be renewed indefinitely, as long as USCIS allows it. Certain criminal charges, alien smuggling, among others may affect an applicant’s eligibility […]