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It MIGHT be easier to apply for an actual B-2 (tourist) visa through the embassy/consulate in advance BUT it is NOT required. IF you show up at the border, fully disclose the issue and you will be sent to secondary inspection at which point, the extra papers you have will help speed it up. try...

NBC was initially called the Missouri Service Center (MSC) and that was the initial computer code. It is is no big deal about the code used. NBC handles most (almost all) FAMILY-BASED visa petitions. Again, no big deal. IF no significant issues are identified, the cases should go through...

The 5-year rule is easier as far as your requirement to submit documentary evidence is concerned. IF you qualify and the offense is old enough, go for it. This was a minor mistake and such mistakes are eventually forgiven under immigration law. During the interview the Officer can adjust the...

In the future, IF a greencard is sought, the USC will need to consider the requirements for an I-864 first. The I-864 requires sufficient income/assets and U.S. domicile.

As long as no I-130 is filed, it should not be a problem. That said, does the USC have a qualifying employment situation for the alien spouse to be considered for natz under INA 319(b)? An I-130 would still be required first but IF it is an option, they should at least know about it.

Check your math to make sure that the offense is outside your statutory period. IF you married a USC THEN you can use the 3-years before filing an N-400 as your statutory period instead of 5 years but it requires additional evidence of a bona fide marriage.

It appears that you INTENDED to file under INA section 319(a) but for that you need to have been married for a FULL 3 years and the spouse must have been a USC for a FULL three years. The only aspect that can be short by 90 days (3 months) is the greencard date. That said, INA 319(b) provides...

The lockbox did not screw up. This determination is outside their purview. This would be an adjudication decision and the contract clerical staff does not make any of those decision. A lockbox only follows a checklist. Most forms merely require a signature and a fee. Only if an Interim...

When you immigrated, your dad was considered your stepfather and you were his stepchild because he was married to your adoptive mom. Stepchildren may obtain an immigrant visa/greencard through a stepparent but stepchildren do not gain citizenship through a stepparent. If you do not have the...

Your various original documents are mailed in separate envelopes as a security precaution so that in the unlikely event that something gets lost in the mail or stolen, you would not be left without any proof of citizenship status. These various items should arrive within days of each other.

You have been eligible to file since 5/2/2012, under the 4 yr + 1 day rule [8 CFR 316.5(c)(1)(ii)]. The "remedy" applies to the 6 month breaks as well as the one-year breaks. File now.

DHS has just instituted a visa processing fee (this fee has been authorized since 2010 but they are only now starting to collect it). That fee is $165. IF you do not pay it for yourself and each dependent (spouse and kids, if any) then USCIS will NOT send you your greencard(s). Upon entry...

If YOU are a U.S. citizen, then she is probably eligible under the 2 yr + 1 day rule. IF you are unclear about any other aspect(s) of her eligibility, seek professional assistance. Free or inexpensive help might be available to you. See: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/legalrepresentation.htm

http://www.justice.gov/eoir/eoirforms/eoir44.pdf This is a link to the Complaint Form that you should fill out and show to your attorney to force him to cover the additional fees for your next N-400. IF he does not agree, then actually file it and get him blacklisted and prevented from...

Your sister needs to file individual I-130s for her spouse and EACH child. As long as her kids are unmarried they can get visas if the I-130 is filed prior to their 21st birthdays. As for the kids' citizenship, insufficient information has been presented. IF any child acquired U.S...

SHE needs to file form N-400. There is a TON of information on the USCIS.gov website.

Merely write "traffic ticket(s)". Explain at interview IF asked about it. Hint, they will ask if it was a DUI or if anyone was injured or killed. When you explain, the Officer will make a little tick mark and/or maybe a couple of words of comment on the form and move on. IF the Officer is new...

I disagree with what the consular officer said. I encourage you to speak with someone at the State Department about it. Contacting Visa Services - Information is available to the public by telephone at the Visa Services, Public Inquiries Division at (202) 663-1225. The telephone number...

Go ahead and disclose it all, USCIS will disregard it anyway but being honest makes you look good.