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    OCI - request to mail original USA passport

    Hi All, I received the email below indicating that my OCI card has been received by BLS Chicago, and I need to mail my passport to Chicago. Can someone clarify: 1) Do I need to send a prepaid return mail envelope along with this? Is that is what is being referred to when they are indicating...
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    Correct fee amount for OCI + Passport surrender (renunciation)

    I am applying for OCI + Renunciation at the BLS chicago office. I took an in-person appointment with them and filled out the BLS order. According to the order form, the fee is: 1) OCI (Consular fee: $25 + ICWF: $3 + BLS Service Fee: $4.70) = $32.70 2) Renunciation: $175 + BLS Service Fee: $4.70...
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    I-90 - Request for initial evidence

    I had misplaced/lost my green card and applied for a replacement by electronically filing form I-90 in the US. I also went for my biometrics about a month ago. Today, I received an email from USCIS asking me to mail all initial evidence and supporting documentation for the I-90 application even...
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    I-94 and green card

    Thanks guys! You make this forum the best.
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    I-94 and green card

    I traveled on my AP last year. When, I returned to the US, I found the Green card in the mail. On my next trip abroad to India, what am I supposed to do with the I-94 now that I am a permanent resident. Am I supposed to give it to the airline, or just keep it with my self for record keeping...
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    Advance Parole and I-94 departure card

    Can anyone else who has traveled on an AP confirm that?
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    Advance Parole and I-94 departure card

    I have a question. When you travel on a Advance parole and re-enter the US; Is the immigration office supposed to just stamp your advance parole, or also give you a I-94 arrival/departure card?
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    Lost green card question

    I lost my green card recently, and applied for replacement by filling out the I-90 today. I am currently in the US, and lost it while I was in the US. Do I need to file a police report too?
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    Using EAD..what would be my visa status

    Cool! I guess I have to use Parolee!! Don't get me started on my ancient case. Hopefully it will get approved soon.... Thanks much!
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    Using EAD..what would be my visa status

    Hi All: After the expiry of my H1-B a few years ago, I'm currently using my EAD. I'm applying to part time school and need to fill out my "visa" status in my application. Any idea what would be my visa status since I'm using EAD. Would it be H1-B, EAD, or something else. I filed my I-485 in...
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    Sponsoring parents green card

    What is the process for a US citizen to sponsor his parents as a legal permanent resident? Is form I-130 the only thing need to be filed, or are there other requirements too. Does it matter if the parents are in the US on a visitor visa, or if they are in India. And what is the approximate...
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    Sponsor citizenship for parents

    A friend of mine recently naturalized, and has got his US citizenship. His parents are over 60 years of age, and he is interested in sponsoring them for US citizenship. Is this possible? Does he need to first sponsor them for a green card and then have them apply after a 5 year gap for US...
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    Advance Parole Question !!Plz Help

    How tough is it come back if you're AP is valid when you travel, but expired when on your way back? Any help is much appreciated on this matter.
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    AP approved... Can I leave yet???

    Guys, question for you: My AP has already been approved 3 days ago. I may need to make an emergency trip to india tomorrow. Can my wife just mail me the AP. I will be in India for at least a month. Do you guys think there will be any problems with me coming back if my wife mails me the...
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