After an immigration judge (IJ) decides your case, you generally have 30 days plus an extra 3 days if notice is mailed to file a Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Once your appeal is accepted, the BIA will review the record of proceedings transcripts, evidence, and the IJ’s […]
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When a family faces years of separation because of an immigration barrier, time becomes more than an inconvenience—it adds emotional weight. Recent data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that 80 % of applications for the Form I-601A, the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, took about 43.5 months for processing as of early 2024.
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Applying for a U.S. marriage-based visa, whether a K-1 fiancé(e) visa or a CR1/IR1 spousal immigrant visa, is stressful enough, and it can be even more daunting when the visa interview ends with a dreaded 221(g) refusal notice. A refusal under INA section 221(g) means the consular officer could not immediately issue the visa and
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Planning a life together is exciting, and waiting apart can be the hardest part. According to USCIS’s official processing time reports, the average Form I-129F processing time has stretched to around 8 to 10 months in 2025, depending on the service center handling the case. Understanding how your case moves from USCIS K1 Visa petition,
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With policies still evolving in 2025, many applicants feel unsure when a notice asks for more proof. We understand how an RFE can raise questions while you are trying to keep life on track. You are not alone; immigration can feel complex when citizenship and immigration services ask for clarity. An RFE is a focused
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Uncertainty shouldn’t put your life on hold. The DACA program still protects Dreamers while the courts sort things out, and many families are choosing to plan ahead rather than pause. To understand the scale, there were about 538,000 current DACA recipients as of September 30, 2024, a reminder that these protections touch communities in every
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An I-130 denial can feel like everything you planned for your family just slipped out of reach. After all the effort gathering marriage certificates, locating a child’s birth certificate, and showing your family relationship, you’re told that USCIS denies the petition. No explanation that makes sense. Just a denial notice that leaves you stuck. But
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For couples applying through marriage, proving your relationship is real isn’t just a formality—it’s the foundation of your immigration case. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) doesn’t accept assumptions. Officers reviewing a petition want more than just a marriage certificate. They look for strong signs that your life together is genuine, from joint bank account
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Applying for an immigrant visa isn’t just a form — it’s your future. Whether you’re reuniting with loved ones, accepting a job offer, or seeking a safer life in the U.S., this process affects everything. But in 2025, immigration rules will have become more complex than ever. Forms change without warning, background checks are stricter,
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