Changes Coming To I-130s Filed By Petitioners Living Abroad

Nearly 95% of the I-130s (Family-based immigrant petitions) that are processed by the USCIS are processed in the United States (namely because the petitioner lives in the United States).  However, in the other 5%, petitioners file the I-130 at the U.S. Consulate closest to where they live.  This option was open to petitioners who could [...]

New Filing Location for Some Canadian Family Immigration Petitons

The USCIS recently announced that some family-based immigration applicants from Canada will need to file their applications at a new filing location.  The new address will allow applicants to better track their applications by allowing them to have a text message or email sent once an application is received.  Canadian immigrants who live in Canada [...]

Can A US Citizen Sponsor His or Her Parents?

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a long and difficult path.  Many newly minted American citizens have had to endure years filled with almost endless immigration hoops and barriers.  Once they become newly minted American citizens, some of the first questions that they ask are about their parents:

Can a U.S. citizen sponsor his or her [...]

New I-485 Form and Location Effective March 29

The USCIS has recently announced that a new I-485 form has been published and that all new applicants will need to use the form beginning before March 29.  Additionally, the USCIS has announced a change in the location that I-485s are filed. The change in location is meant to facilitate a quicker means by which [...]

Recent K-1 Visa Decision Shows Need For Retaining K-1 Visa Lawyer

Recent K-1 Visa Decision Shows Lack of K-1 Visa Lawyer Led to Extended Separation for U.S. Citizen and Nigerian Fiancee

Immigration attorney Chris Gafner recently reviewed a June 4, 2009 AAO decision concerning a U.S. Citizen and his Nigerian fiancee.  The case demonstrates why couples should retain a K-1 visa lawyer to represent them in [...]