The USCIS might deny a permanent residence application a variety of reasons. From an administrative perspective, permanent residence applications can be denied for failing to present requested documents, a divorce decree for example; fraudulently completing documents, criminal history or failing to provide adequate evidence of ability to financially support the foreign spouse. From a relationship… Read More
FAQs about the Permanent Residence Process
What is the government filing fee for a permanent residence application?
A permanent residence application is termed an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (form I-485). At present, the filing fee is $1070. Separate filing fee for child(ren) (under 14 $635) and (14 and over $1070). The fee includes an Application for Travel Document (form I-131), Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) and a… Read More
What is Biometrics (Fingerprinting)?
The foreign spouse is sent a notice to appear at the USCIS District Office in order for biometrics (fingerprints) to be captured. This allows the USCIS to perform a background check of your foreign spouse.
What is an Application for Travel Document?
An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) is filed in the United States by the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign spouse to depart and re-enter the United… Read More
What is an Application for Employment Authorization?
An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) is filed in the United States by the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow the foreign spouse to work legally in the… Read More
What is a permanent residence application?
A permanent residence application is filed in the United States by the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The foreign spouse must have entered the United States on a non-immigrant visa (i.e. fiancĂ©(e) visa, visitor visa, student visa, work visa etc.) or visa waiver and is… Read More