As a green card holder, how long can I stay outside of the country before I abandon my green card?
QUESTION: Is there a specific amount of time that a green card holder can spend outside the US without abandoning their green card? THE IMMIGRATION ANSWER MAN – ARI … Continue reading
What do I do when I become a US citizen after filing an I-130 petition for my spouse?
QUESTION: I filed an I-130 petition for my wife, who is in India. When I filed the I-130, I was a permanent resident. Now I am a citizen. What is … Continue reading
How can I get another copy of my petition approval notice?
QUESTION: My dad applied for an I-130 relative petition for me in 2013. After following up with USCIS, we just learned that it was approved in February of 2015. But … Continue reading
If a US green card holder gives up their green card, can they apply for a visitor visa?
QUESTION: If a green card holder living outside the US no longer wishes to pursue getting his/her American citizenship – can he/she let go of the green card and apply … Continue reading
Can someone get a green card based on the fact that they have a US citizen child?
QUESTION: I am a Canadian citizen who is in the U.S. in TN nonimmigrant status. My wife and oldest daughter are here in TD nonimmigrant status as my dependants. My wife and … Continue reading
Visa Bulletin Update: August 2012
The US Department of State has issued the August 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS Visa Bulletin lists visa availability to inform foreign nationals of when they can file an immigrant … Continue reading
If I abandon my green card can I get a green card in the future?
QUESTION: If I submit an I-407 form to abandon my green card, and I later decide I want a green card again, can I reapply? THE IMMIGRATION ANSWER MAN … Continue reading
Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer - The Immigration Answer Man 