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Archive for 10. June 2009

Relief for widows and widowers of U.S. citizens

The DHS granted deferred action for two years to widows and widowers of U.S. citizens, including their children less than 18 years old, who reside in the U.S. and were married for less than 2 years prior to their spouses’ death. Deferred action doesn’t resolve the individual’s underlying immigration status, but it does suspend removal proceedings for a specific period of time.


American fiance visa: K-1 Fiancee Visa Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to file a fiancé(e) petition. In your petition, you must show that:

• You are a U.S. citizen;

• You and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e) entering the United States;

• You are both free to marry; and

• You have met each other in person within 2 years before you file this petition. However, there are two exceptions whichrequire a waiver:

– If the requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice; or

– If you prove that the requirement to personally meet your fiancé(e) would result in extreme hardship to you.


How to Find a Local Civil Surgeon

I often get inquiries regarding how to find a local doctor authorized by the USCIS to to do medical exams. Click on this link to enter your zip code and find one nearby. https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV


CSC K-1 processing times

As of May 15, 2009, the California Service Center is taking about 6 months to process K-1 fiance(e) visa petitions. This lengthy processing time along with the time it takes it submit the approval to the NVC and the U.S. embassy overseas makes it imperative that petitions be submitted completely and thoroughly to avoid further delay.


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