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Posted: 10/6/2016 8:53 AM
US Citizenship and Immigration Services Case Status Online Service My Case Status InfoPass Civil Surgeon Locator Information for Members of the Military and Their Families Online Change of Address Bureau of Consular Affairs Travel.State.Gov Reciprocity Schedule Visa Bulletin International Travel Information Intercountry Adoption Customs and Border Patrol CBP Border Wait Times Department of Labor iCert Visa Portal Immigration and Customs Enforcement SEVIS PLEASE NOTE: Immigrati…
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:49 AM
How to record Departure from the US It may be important to prove the date(s) of your departure from the US. For example, you may need to show that you have not overstayed your admission period to the US, or you may want to document the time you have spent out of the US for purposes of recapturing time in H-1B status. When you enter the US by air or sea, DHS records your entry and departure electronically. DHS no longer issues paper I-94 at air or sea ports of entry. You may visit the following…
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Posted: 11/18/2015 9:46 AM
Work Permit Delayed? Most green card applicants file an application for employment authorization along with their application for a green card. This temporary permission to work allows green card applicants to work while waiting for a decision on the green card application. It is typically processed within 60 to 90 days from the date of filing the application. What can you do if your work permit application is pending for more than 75 days? Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NSC…
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How do I find a doctor for my immigration medical exam?
Posted: 4/15/2015 4:33 PM
Most people who apply for a green card need to find a doctor authorized by USCIS (called a civil surgeon) to perform a medical exam. The medical exam results are submitted to USCIS along with the forms and other documents. USCIS announced today that it's providing an online tool to help find a doctor by zip code. For help in finding a doctor near you click on USCIS doctors. Remember to ask the doctor for a copy of the forms he or she will give to you to submit to the USCIS.…
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How to Avoid Immigration Scams
Posted: 4/7/2015 10:51 AM
It is very important to be careful of immigration scams. We expect that in the next few months a new kind of immigration application may become available to those who are undocumented and meet the requirements for a new expanded kind Deferred Action. Click here for tips on how to prepare for this new program. There is nothing you can file now for this new program. Be careful of following the advice of anyone who tells you that you can apply now. You may not only waste your money, you may end up …