Yes. 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… Read More
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Can a foreign spouse’s child(ren) work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. An Application for Employment Authorization (form I-765) can be filed in the United States by the foreign spouse’s child(ren) 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’s child to work legally in the… Read More
Can a foreign spouse work legally before obtaining permanent residence?
Yes. 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… Read More
How long can a foreign spouse’s child(ren) remain in the United States after s/he obtains permanent residence?
If the U.S. citizen and foreign spouse have been married less than 2 years at the time of approval of the permanent residence application, the foreign spouse’s child’s permanent resident card will be valid for 2 years. This is referred to as a ‘conditional resident’ card. If the U.S. citizen and foreign spouse have been… Read More
How long can a foreign spouse remain in the United States after s/he obtains permanent residence?
If you and your spouse have been married less than 2 years at the time of approval of the permanent residence application, the permanent resident card will be valid for 2 years. This is referred to as a ‘conditional resident’ card. Please note that 90 days prior to the expiration of the permanent resident card,… Read More
When does a foreign spouse’s child obtain the permanent residence (‘green card’) card?
Assuming approval of the permanent residence application, the foreign spouse’s child will receive the permanent residence card approximately 2 weeks after the interview. If the U.S. citizen and foreign spouse have been married less than 2 years at the time of issuance of the immigrant visa, the foreign spouse’s child’s permanent resident card will be… Read More
When does a foreign spouse obtain the permanent residence (‘green card’) card?
Assuming approval of the permanent residence application, the foreign spouse will receive the permanent residence card approximately 2 weeks after the interview. If you and your foreign spouse have been married less than 2 years at the time of issuance of the immigrant visa, the permanent resident card will be valid for 2 years. This… Read More
How long does it take the USCIS to process a permanent residence application?
After the marriage petition and permanent residence application are filed, the USCIS will issue receipt notices. At the interview, the USCIS officer will question you and your foreign spouse in detail with respect to the specifics of your marriage in order to determine its legitimacy. Further, you and your foreign spouse will be required to… Read More
Why would the USCIS deny a permanent residence application?
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
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