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    Immigration for Sibling - Is this the correct process?

    Hi, I am a USA national (naturalized). I would like to initiate immigration for my brother (overseas). I went through the forums, some blogs and I-130 forms / instructions and would like to confirm my understanding, as the people here are very knowledgeable. 1. Do I file for I-130 only now...
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    Adoption of a Baby in Pakistan

    My wife and I are in the process of adopting a baby in Pakistan. We have been matched with a baby and my wife is planning to leave in a few days. We noticed that our fingerprints may expire before the actual interview happens. I-600 states that valid fingerprints may be needed. If our...
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    Death of green card beneficiary

    Hi, I am a USA citizen. I had applied for green card application for my mother, who was residing with me in USA. We had filed for I-140, I-485, her interview with USCIS and had responded to a number of RFEs. However, while we were waiting to hear about the decision on her green card, she passed...
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    Concurrent Filing of I-130 and I-485

    Hi, I'm filing for immigration for my mom, who is here with me in the USA. I understand that I can file concurrently both I-130 and I-1485. I would appreciate if someone can guide me. I have following questions: On the internet,is there a step-by-step process of what to file, in what...
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    changing from 485 to Attorney Certified CP

    Hi, I filed for I-1485 about a year ago and have been waiting for its approval. Due to the slow processing speed, I am seriously thinking about switching to Attorney Certified Counselar Processing. I'd appreciate if someone can answer my questions. I understand that it is different from...
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    question about AC21 rule

    Hi, My status is as follows: I-140 and I-485 filed concurrently. I-140 approved at the end of September, 2003. I-485 filed Nov 2, 2002 and still pending. My previous understanding is that if I get fired at this moment, I can seek employment because my I-140 is approved and my I-485 was...
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    can I work while waiting for EAD?

    Hi, I filed for I-140 in june of 2002 and got an RFE about two months ago. I'm waiting for its approval. I also filed I-485 concurrently and got Advance Parole (AP) and EAD (Employment Authorization) as well last year. My H1 is expired so I entered US using AP the last time I went outside...
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    travelling on AP

    Hi, I have an AP and an EAD card and I've entered US using that about 2 months ago. I'm planning to travel to canada this weekend. Do I need to register with INS or BCIS before I leave the country? I'm from Pakistan. The INS didn't do special registration on me because I'm on advanced...
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    Travel on AP and EAD

    Hi, I'm planning to take a trip and my current status is as follows: I-140 waiting (6/20/02) I-485 waiting (11/02/02) Concurrent processing. I have an EAD and an AP. I also have received a fax of the copy of the I-485 receipt. Now, I have a few questions related to this: 1) Can I...
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    seprate case numbers

    i just sent in my concurrent I-485 application last week. Should I expect to get separate case numbers for I-485, EAD and Apvanced Parole? If so, then i can track them online at the INS's website. Thanks in advance!
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    Changing from CP to I-485

    Hi, I've filed for I-140 with the CP option as checked. With the new law regarding the concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485, I'd like to go for that option. Now the question is, what form, if any, do I need to file in order to modify I-140 with the CP option checked to I-140 with a I485...
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    Changing CP to I-485

    Hi, My Green Card case is in I-140 stage with Counsellar Processing option. With the new change that makes it possible to file I-140 simultaneously with I-485, I'm pondering to change my I-140 application from Counsellar Processing to I-485. With regards to that, I have a few questions and...
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    AR-11 (change of address) question

    Hi, I need to file an AR-11 form that needs to be filed everytime a non-citizen changes an address. One of the field is A (copy number from alien card) What are they referring to? I'm an H1b visa holder. Which number do I need to copy here? Any and all answers will be appreciated...
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