16. June 2009 by admin.

In May, The NVC  started a new pilot program of electronically processing visa petitions.  Under this program all documents related to a case will be sent to Guangzhou electronically, rather than by mail. This should greatly improve the speed and efficiency of visa processing by avoiding delays due to postal service delivery.

The electronic processing option is available only for the U.S. Consulate Guangzhou, China and will initially be available only to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens over the age of 21 years (visa categories IR-1, IR-2, CR-1, CR-2, and IR-5). Unfortunately, the new process does not currently include K-1 fiance(e)s. Chinese fiancees will still need to submit paperwork to the U. S. Consulate General prior to their interview.

Hopefully they’ll incorporate the electronic processing soon for the K-1s as it looks to significantly speed up waiting times. Kudos to the NVC for its efforts to streamline the process.

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11. June 2009 by admin.

Summer is here, and the USCIS issued a reminder that certain applicants needing to travel outside the U.S. must apply for permission to reenter the U.S.

Advance Parole is permission to reenter the United States after traveling abroad.  It allows an otherwise inadmissible individual to enter the United States due to compelling circumstances.  By law, certain individuals must apply for a travel document and have Advance Parole approved before leaving the United States.  Attempts to reenter the United States without prior authorization may have severe consequences since individuals requiring advance parole may be unable to return to the United States and their pending applications may be denied. 

Applicants planning travel abroad should plan ahead since applicants can anticipate processing times of about 90 days, depending on the USCIS office location. 

If your beloved is here in the U.S. contact us to see if s/he needs to apply for advance parole before leaving the U.S. Failure to do so could result in the applicant being forced to complete immigration processing outside the U.S.

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10. June 2009 by admin.

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.

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10. June 2009 by admin.

10. June 2009 by admin.

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

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10. June 2009 by admin.

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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9. June 2009 by admin.

I’m happy to announce that David and Ping successfully navigated the green card interview. Ping’s passport was stamped with proof of temporary permanent resident status. She can use that as proof of eligibility to work. Her green card will now be manufactured and mailed to her. Congratulations!

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