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Client Success: 10-Year Green Card Renewal (Form I-90) Delivered in About Seven Weeks
Is your green card about to expire? How long does a renewal take, and can you keep working and traveling while you wait? One of our clients recently received her renewed 10-year green card about seven weeks after retaining our firm. Here is her story, along with what you should know before filing your own renewal. Case Timeline Ms. H. became a conditional permanent resident in 2014 through the EB-5 immigrant investor program and later had her conditions removed. With her 10-y
Kelly Bu
Oct 263 min read
I-601 Waiver for CCP (Chinese Communist Party) Membership
近期,我律所接触到几起公民给父母移民的案件中因为父母曾经是共产党员身份而被拒的实例。 如果曾经是党员的,美国移民局现在的审理趋势是要求提供第三方退党证明;如果不能提供这方面材料的,移民局则要求当事人出具I-601豁免申请。 共产党员身份在绿卡和公民申请中的问题 ...
Kelly Bu
Aug 11, 20255 min read
New $250 Visa Integrity Fee: What Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Need to Know
Effective July 4, 2025, the U.S. government enacted a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee that will apply to most nonimmigrant visa...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20253 min read
English & Civics Test Exceptions for Naturalization (N-400)
Understanding Exceptions for the U.S. Naturalization Test If you are applying for U.S. citizenship (naturalization) using Form N-400, you...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20252 min read
Electronics Detained at the U.S. Border? Don’t Panic—You May Be Able to Get Them Back
Many travelers—including U.S. citizens and green card holders—are surprised to learn that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20253 min read
Interview Requirements Are Quietly Returning: What Green Card Applicants Should Know in 2025
Recent developments indicate that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is quietly reinstating in-person interviews for...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20253 min read
I-864 Affidavit of Support: What Sponsors Need to Know
When sponsoring a family member for a green card, one of the most important steps is submitting Form I-864, Affidavit of Support . This...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20252 min read
Medical Waivers for Green Card Applicants: How to Use Form I-693 to Bypass Vaccine Requirements
For many adjustment of status (I-485) applicants, the Form I-693 medical exam is a standard part of the green card process. However,...
Kelly Bu
Aug 6, 20253 min read
H-1B Wage Levels: What You Need to Know
As H-1B cap-selected candidates move forward with their petitions, many are surprised to learn that their educational credentials and...
Kelly Bu
Aug 5, 20252 min read
Naturalization Medical Waivers (Form N-648)
Some applicants for naturalization may be unable to meet the English and civics testing requirements due to serious physical,...
Kelly Bu
Aug 5, 20252 min read
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