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When a permanent resident (aka green card holder) exits/enters US, permanent resident card is swiped to register exit/entry information. USCIS will have access to permanent resident's entry/exit information. Wait to apply for citizenship till you satisfy physical presence requirement(s).

Malia, Not really. I know of few states where cities manipulated traffic light changes from Green to Red with Orange/Yellow being shortest of time; just to make money out of Red light violations. Red light violations do not accrue points in most states, hence seen as revenue stream...

Oci-ias IAS is open to Indian citizens only, by writing IAS exam while being a US citizen is not recommended. OCI is unfortunately only a visa category, not a citizenship. OCI living in India for 5 years bexomes eligible to apply for Indian citizenship, not an automatic process. Consult an...

Don't worry about few trees. Until USCIS implements electronic proof submission, you need to print documents and take it to interview.

Godmother, if you have team of staff, why are you using gmail address? does your law firm has name and web site? and of course a physical address for people to reach out to you?

When OCI was first introduced, minors used to be eligible; though parents are either on visa, in progression to LPR, or have been LPRs but US not citizens. The requirement is that adults need to establish through proof that they have Indian lineage either through parents or through grand parents...

from ministry of home affairs web site, FAQs on OCI. http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-faq.pdf Q 4. Can the spouse of the eligible person apply for OCI? A. Yes, if he/she is eligible in his/her own capacity. Q 5. Can Minor children apply for OCI? A. Yes, if either of the parents is...

Original as in when this charge was settled (paid, disposition, etc). Any other document issued there after will not be same. That is the reason for option to provide certified copies.

I have been following this thread for sometime now. to OP: whether you would like to be classified into a "traditional" immigrant or not, reality is that that's what you are. Whether your choice or someone else made that choice for you it doesn't matter. You decided to take green card and...

years as in till children become eligible to apply for parents GC. processing is lot quicker, usually months. Parents do not fall into any cateogry, and no quota. Currently, it is about 4-6 months for cases without any complications.

tgupte1, visit chicago.indianconsulate.com for emergency visa details. it is on landing page, about halfway through. Since you plan to drive to Chicago for passport, may be you can make a trip to consulate and find out if surrender certificate is needed for emergency visa or you...

Indian citizenship is revoked as soon as one acquires another country citizenship voluntarily. In essence, as soon as an Indian citizen takes oath for US citizenship, this person is not citizen of India anymore. So, cannot use Indian passport since one will be falsely claiming to Indian citizen...

I do not agree that this is good guy (based on what OP has described). Telecommuting while a good option for work, not good for marriage. Why he would have children; may be to prove that his intention to marry is in good faith and not for green card. Path to citizenship starts with green...

Divorcing him and moving on with life, though difficult is best path forward for your friend. If he is still an Indian citizen, and if your friend or you are willing; file a case in India. google "498a".

Not sure if name change can be done through notary. If you want to notarize, usually original document is required; which original document will serve this purpose? Indian passport has Name prior to change and Naturalization has new name; any documentary evidence showing name change? Not all...