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Consular processing is generally more straightforward, but the overall process usually takes longer. Adjustment of Status (AOS) in the U.S. is not available to everyone. If parents enter the U.S. on a B-2 visa, whether they can obtain a Green Card without leaving the U.S. depends on whether USCIS approves the application. The key risk is their true intent at the time of entry. Waiting 90 days does NOT automatically eliminate the risk. 有需要也可以下方找到我们~ 电子邮件： info@newlandlawfirm.c

For people in the U.S. with long-term status, such as H-1B holders, green card holders, or U.S. citizens, obtaining Mexican residency can be relatively straightforward. As long as you meet the applicable financial requirements, for example: Bank/investment assets of more than $70,000 over the past 12 months; or After-tax income of more than approximately $4,200 per month for the past 6 months. 📌 The Process 1. Apply at a Mexican consulate in the U.S. and obtain a Mexican Tem

Except for people who were born in the United States, many immigrants—including green card holders, people who became U.S. citizens through naturalization, OPT holders, and H-1B holders—may have an A-Number. And in most cases, a person has only one A-Number, which generally stays with them for life. For example, the A-Number on your OPT EAD is generally the same A-Number you will use later when you obtain a green card or become a U.S. citizen. ✅ What Is an A-Number? A-Number,

With the new fiscal year beginning in October and the Visa Bulletin making significant advancements, many people are preparing to file their I-485 applications in October. Among the required documents, the medical examination and notarized birth certificate can take some time to prepare, so you can start getting them ready now. The notarization process generally takes 1–2 weeks. In particular, since China’s National Day holiday is coming up, you may have to wait until the not

At the start of the new fiscal year, employment-based immigration saw a major across-the-board advancement. More importantly—Chart B is open! For employment-based immigrants in the U.S. who are preparing to file Form I-485, this may be even more significant than the advancement of Chart A. Why? As long as your Priority Date is earlier than the Chart B cutoff date, and USCIS confirms that Chart B can be used that month, you may be able to file your I-485 even if your Priority

When preparing a police certificate for a family-based immigrant visa application, three factors are key: how long you lived there, how old you were at the time, and which country you lived in. A simple way to understand the requirements is as follows (see Figure 2): After age 16: Lived in your country of nationality for 6 months or more → Police certificate required After age 16: Lived in your current country of residence (if different from your country of nationality) for 6

Getting your U.S. immigrant visa does not mean the entire immigration process is over. There are still several important details to pay attention to before you travel. 1️⃣ Carefully Check Your Immigrant Visa After your immigrant visa is approved, the visa will be placed inside your passport and returned to you. Once you receive it, carefully check all personal information, including your name, date of birth, case number, and other details. If you find any errors, contact the

Recently, Attorney Xiaozeng has received several PWD approval notices. We selected a number of real cases filed at different times over the past year to provide you with actual data and timelines, so you can better assess the progress of your own case. In the past, PWD cases could take around six months to be approved. This year, processing has been much faster, with many cases being approved in approximately three months. Please see the table in Figure 2. Attorney Xiaozeng h

Recently, in several Change of Status cases filed from within the U.S.—such as H-1B to F-1 or H-1B to B-2—we’ve noticed something worth highlighting: When it comes to I-539 applications, USCIS appears to be scrutinizing applicants’ financial resources, source of funds, and how those funds will be used in greater detail than before. See the original USCIS RFE language in Figure 2. In the past, financial evidence for a B-2 application generally focused on showing that the appli

In marriage-based family immigration, when a parent files Form I-751—what many people call “removing the conditions” from a two-year conditional green card to obtain a regular 10-year green card—can the child be included in the same application? The answer depends on when the child obtained conditional permanent resident status. If the child obtained conditional permanent resident (CPR) status on the same day as the parent, or within 90 days after the parent obtained CPR stat

On August 31, 2026, USCIS suddenly updated Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. The currently valid edition is 08/24/26, and the previous edition became invalid immediately, with no grace period. In the new I-864, Part 8, Sponsor’s Declaration and Certification, on Page 10, USCIS added a new credit information authorization requirement (see Figure 2). Other than this change, the information required is largely the same as in the previous edition. This update gives USCIS and the

Recently, many applicants in the F4 category—brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens—finally became current. Chart A suddenly moved from September 1, 2009, to October 22, 2011. The 2011 priority date was nearly 15 years ago. After waiting all these years, some applicants finally became current, but they are still sitting around waiting for the NVC Welcome Letter, thinking that NVC will only send it after their priority date becomes current and that they can only begin the immig

Recently, someone asked: “I’ve already filed my EB-5 I-829 petition to remove conditions, and it’s still pending. If I marry a U.S. citizen during this period, can I directly file an I-485 for a marriage-based green card?” Simply put: In general, this is not a straightforward or recommended approach. 1️⃣ First, what is your status while the I-829 is pending? Filing an I-829 does not mean that your two-year conditional green card status has ended. The EB-5 process generally wo

The TN Visa is a temporary work status under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). It allows eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens to temporarily enter the U.S. to work in certain qualifying professions. 1️⃣ Canadian citizens entering the U.S. may not always have an airport arrival/departure record In Travel History, CBP generally displays entry and departure dates as well as arrival airport information. However, for Canadian passport holders entering by land, a

On August 31, 2026, USCIS suddenly updated Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. The currently valid edition is 08/24/26, and the previous edition became invalid immediately, with no grace period. In the new I-864, Part 8, Sponsor’s Declaration and Certification, on Page 10, USCIS added a new credit information authorization requirement (see Figure 2). Other than this change, the information required is largely the same as in the previous edition. This update gives USCIS and the

Beginning August 24, immigrant M visa interviews at U.S. consulates worldwide have reportedly been suspended for approximately two weeks. The current situation appears to be as follows: This adjustment primarily affects immigrant M visa interviews. Recently, the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou canceled a number of immigrant M visa interviews that had already been scheduled. Applicants who received cancellation notices will need to wait for the Consulate to reschedule thei

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