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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Administrator of naturalization and immigration for the country.

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How to check if evidence mailed to the USCIS field office was received

I was sent a notice that requested evidence. It asked I mail the evidence to a field office, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Houston Field Office 810 Gears Rd. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77067 ...
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Why does USCIS.gov still say "respond with evidence" online when I mailed it in?

When I go to my.uscis.gov and look under, "I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status" it says, "...Our records shows nothing is outstanding at this time. We ...
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Do I need to file for a B2 visa if I lost my job while on H1B for me and/or spouse?

Do I need to file for a B2 visa if I lost my job while on H1B for me and/or spouse? I lost my job in November and had 60 days to find another employer. Since Nov 28 was the last date of employment, ...
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Received an I-797C with no "Access Code"?

I recently received the I-797c's for my I-131, I-765, and I-485. None of these had access codes printed on them. When I go to link these into my wife's USCIS it asks for an access code. Where do I ...
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Can B1B2 Visitor Visa Holder marry a person who has been waiting for her asylum interview in USA but already got her work permit and SSN

I am a Permanent Resident of Canada (Other Country Passport Holder) living in British Columbia, Canada. My girlfriend has been waiting for her asylum interview in USA (State: North Carolina) but she ...
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When concurrently filing an I-485 and I-130 does uscis.gov show an update?

I sent in my I-485 after e-filing an I-130 to take advantage of concurrent filing. Should I see my uscis.gov landing page updated to reflect this? If so, is there an estimation for how long it should ...
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What are the requirements to translate documents?

According to the website, If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from ...
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Filing I-765 with I-485: do I pay the I-765 fee too?

According to the I-485 webpage for under "Special Instructions", Filing Forms I-765 and I-131 with Form I-485 If you submit Form I-485 and pay the required fee, you do not have to pay an ...
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Can I send two-sided copies to USCIS?

My tax returns are 80 pages long EACH when printed from TurboTax. I want to send three years. Can I print double-sided?
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Where do you physically mail the I-485 for concurrent filings?

The instructions on the webpage do not have the address for concurrent mailing https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/concurrent-filing-of-form-i-485 What address do I ...
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H-1B renewal: 240 days rule implications

I am puzzled about this extract from the USCIS H-1B information page. By law, the timely filing of an extension request automatically “locks in” the foreign national’s legal status and ability to ...
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What does the date exclusion for i-693 cover?

In the documentation for I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record it says, From Dec. 9, 2021, until Sept. 30, 2022, we are temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil ...
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When concurrently filing, should in include a copy of documents previously filed?

I previously files online an I-130, and I-130a. Now I'm going to file concurrently the I-485 and necessary other documents. When I send these to the USCIS lockbox and include the receipt that I filed ...
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For the purposes of USCIS I-864, what proves you're a US Citizen?

The information on I-864ez: Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only) says, Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only) Proof that you are ...
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Will a print out from TurboTax satisfy the I-864 (or I-864ez)?

The I-864ez says, Item Numbers 5.a. - 6.c. Federal Income Tax Information. You must provide either an IRS transcript or a photocopy from your own records of your Federal individual income tax return ...
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