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    Green Card for derivative asylee after divorce

    I was approached by a family member who immigrated in USA based on a derivative asylum status. Now, she has divorced her husband before even getting a green card and is married to a US Citizen. Can she still apply for a GC based on the derivative asylee status ? If not, can she apply for GC...
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    I-130 for Consular Processing

    For those of you out here sending stand alone I-130 for consular processing, can you please share your experience ? I filed an I-130 for my mother and I want to know how long it takes for the I-130 to be approved. :confused: Please, help. The case will be processed at Vermont Service Center
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    Registering to vote

    For those of you who have been naturalized last week or this week, have you already registered to vote ? I have filled out an application the last week but I still cannot retrieve my information from their system. Is it normal ? how long does it take to receive the card in North Carolina ...
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    I-139 CP Processing

    I know there is not a lot of people filing for Consular processing for I-130 on this forum, but I would like to start this thread to find out how long it takes to approve such case. I am a US Citizen and filed for my mother. See my signature for timeline. Anyone in similar situation ?
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    I-130 for parent overseas

    folks, I am getting ready to send a petition for my mother who reside overseas and who has never been to the US. Does anyone know how long it takes to approve such the I-130 ? i have only seen people whose parents are already in the US. Any specific information for North carolina will...
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    OT - Safe deposit box

    I have been advised to get a safe deposit box from a bank to safeguard important items. Does anyone know how much these cost? Are these boxes really safe and secured ? How often can they be accessed ? Of course, I may be able to get these info from a bank, but I prefer to have the...
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    Registering to vote before getting naturalized

    I know many of us are anxiously awaiting naturalization to be able to vote this year. My question is that, for those who have already passed their interview and who may be naturalized after the last day to register to vote, but before the election date, can they register to vote? Conditions...
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    Any Immigration Officer in this forum ?

    I am wondering if some immigration officer read posts on this forum. This forum is open to anyone and I won't be surprised if some immigration officers open it once a while to see what is going on. I am wondering about it since people seem to give details on their timeline (Date sent, date...
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    Naturalization before 5-year or 3-year anniversary date

    Is it possible to naturalized before the actual anniversary day of turning 3 or 5 years residency (whichever applies)? I have applied based on 5-years residency, 89 days before my 5-year anniversary day (which is June 28, 2008). My case was processed faster than no one could expect and my...
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    Can US citizen run for office in his home country ?

    Folks: I have applied for US citizenship. I would like to be candidate to become president in my home country next year. My country accepts dual citizens to run for office. Can a US citizen (dual citizen) be President of a foreign country without loosing his citizenship ? What...
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