How do I apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)? Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To Get Your Social Security Number (SSN) with a K1 Visa » Related Posts:I was granted an SSN under my maiden name. How do I change… You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To…What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name…
What is a Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case? Does that mean I don’t get to be interviewed for AOS? Posted on October 22, 2014January 1, 2015 by Mrs. Presson It is a notice sent by USCIS’ National Benefits Center (NBC) to Adjustment of Status Applicants that have a potential to have their interviews with Immigration Officers at the field office waived. No, it’s not automatic that your interview is waived. From the name itself, “Potential”, means it’s a possibility. It means that…
Does USCIS accept co-sponsors / joint sponsors on Adjustment of Status from K1 Visa applications? Posted on October 10, 2014January 26, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Yes they accept co-sponsors for Adjustment of Status / AOS from a K1 Visa and it doesn’t matter if they’re blood-related to you or not but they must be : Be U.S. citizen or national or a permanent resident Be at least 18 years of age Be domiciled (live) in the United States Meet all of…
Does the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines accept co-sponsors / joint sponsors for a K1 Visa Application? Posted on October 10, 2014October 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Short Answer: It depends. It’s not a yes. It’s not a no. There is no clear-cut answer to this one. It’s a risk you have to take. There has been no official announcement (meaning if they accept it or not, they only mention that laws do not disallow co-sponsorship) by the U.S. Embassy Manila about their policy…
What is “Public Charge”? Posted on October 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Being considered as “Public Charge” means that you are seen as someone who will primarily depend on Government subsistence which therefore makes you ineligible to receive a U.S. Immigrant Visa under the Under Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Inadmissibility is determined through “totality of circumstances”, all the positive and negative factors that…
What is Report of Marriage (ROM) ? Where do I file it? Posted on September 30, 2014June 14, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Report of Marriage is a process wherein the marriage solemnized / contracted abroad must be reported to the Civil Registrar of the Philippines through the Philippine Consulates/Embassies that have jurisdiction over the country / state the Filipino national is residing in. This requirement applicable to all Filipino Citizens who get married abroad. (“Law on Registry of Civil…
The CBP Officer did not give me an I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. Where do I get my I-94? Posted on September 30, 2014March 17, 2015 by Mrs. Presson CBP used to have physical I-94 cards/papers that they attach to passports upon U.S. entry, but these all changed in 2013. The I-94 is now automated and can be accessed online by the admitted alien/visitor. Give it 4 to 7 days from your arrival before checking your I-94. Sources: CBP.gov – I-94 Automation Fact…
What is Form I-94? Posted on September 30, 2014March 17, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Form I-94 is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Arrival/Departure Record that is issued to aliens at Port of Entry (POE) as proof of admission to the U.S. These are issued by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officers at Immigration Areas at the airport. Found on the I-94 is the departure date as noted/allowed by…
We are married now and we’ve just recently moved to a new residence. We have also submitted our AOS Package. Do I need to update my information with USCIS? Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson If you’re the AOS applicant: You are required to report a change of address within 10 days of moving. You may report a Change of Address by filling up the AR-11 Form, or change it online through USCIS Online Change of Address. If you’re the sponsor of your spouse on his/her AOS application: You…
What are my duties and responsibilities as a Sponsor signing the Form I-864? Posted on September 10, 2014October 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson In a nutshell, you are financially responsible for the intending immigrant / AOS applicant. This Form I-864 is a legally binding document between you and the U.S. Government. This document serves as proof that the U.S. government may consider your income and assets to be available for the support of the intending immigrant / AOS…