Tag: Adjustment
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WHAT IS INA 245(i)?
What is Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act? Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows certain noncitizens physically present in the United States to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident despite being ineligible to adjust status under INA 245(a) because they entered the United States without inspection, violated their…
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AVOIDING DELAYS IN ADJUDICATION OF I-485
On the USCIS website, the Service has added some tips for avoiding unncessary delays in the adjudication of an I-485. They suggest that applicants: Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) to obtain…
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FORM I-485 CHECKLIST FROM USCIS
USCIS sent out an email linking to their new page with this checklist. The USCIS.gov website states: Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-485. It is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before…