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What is an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), and…

by Van R. Ngo

In part two of “What is an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), and Do I Need One?”, the use of assets and joint sponsors, factors the government considers in the public charge analysis, and more, will be discussed in case the income requirements cannot be met. For part one of this article, please click on the following link: https://uscg.attorneyngo.com/blog/what-is-an-affidavit-of-support-form-i-864-and-do-i-need-one-part-1-of-2-2/.

What is an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), and…

by Van R. Ngo

What is an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)? Do you need one to immigrate to the U.S.? Who can act as a financial sponsor for Form I-864? What are the income requirements to act as a financial sponsor? These questions and more will be discussed in part one of this article. Part two, which will discuss the use of assets, joint sponsors, and more, will be posted shortly.

Must I Interview in English During My Consular Visa…

by Van R. Ngo

Clients scheduled for U.S. consular visa interviews often ask if they may interview in the local language of the country in which the consular post is located or if they must interview in English.[1] Another common question is whether an applicant can bring an interpreter to the interview. Determining which language to interview in is often a very important question which can affect whether a visa is approved or denied.

What Is a Fiancé(e) Visa (Part 1 of 2):…

by Van R. Ngo

A K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows a foreign national engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen and living abroad to join his or her U.S. citizen fiancé(e) in the United States, marry his/her fiancé(e) within 90 days of admission into the U.S., and remain in the U.S. after applying for a Green Card via adjustment of status.[1] Unmarried children under 21 years of age of the foreign fiancé(e) may also obtain a K-2 visa and adjust status to obtain a Green Card.

September 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for September of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

August 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for August of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

July 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for July of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

June 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for June of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

Why Hire a U.S.-Licensed Immigration Lawyer, Not an Agent

by Van R. Ngo

Many people who want to immigrate to the United States, or want some kind of U.S. immigration benefit, often wonder why they should spend their hard-earned money to hire a U.S.-licensed immigration lawyer. These people often mistakenly believe that because the U.S. is known as a modern and advanced democracy where people have many rights, the U.S. immigration process will be simple and the U.S. immigration government agencies will even assist with the process. Accordingly, they decide to do the U.S. immigration work themselves or they hire agents (sometimes referred to as immigration consultants or notarios) who charge nominal fees. Here are some of the many reasons why you should hire a U.S.-licensed immigration lawyer to represent you with your U.S. immigration case, and not do the work yourself or hire an agent.

May 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for May of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

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