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Read More »Terms of Use (July 24, 2014-August 31, 2022)
THIS AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND RapidVisa, AND BOTH YOU AND RapidVisa WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR CLASS ACTION. PLEASE READ SECTION 14 CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AND WILL HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT ON HOW DISPUTES BETWEEN […]
Read More »The Chinese Hukou System
Hukou is built upon a history of family registries that dates back to the Xia Dynasty (2100 BCE- 1600 BCE). The modern usage takes this and is applied similar to the internal passport system used in the former Soviet Union.
Read More »Medical Exam Not Usually Required for Adjustment of Status From K-1 Fiancee Visa
Medical examinations are not normally required for Adjustment of Status if the applicant received a medical examination prior to admission as a K nonimmigrant. There are many different sources to look up this information. I have provided a few sources below.
Read More »Getting Married in China
Marriage in China is based on China’s laws regardless of nationality of the individuals marrying. Getting married in China requires at least one of the applicants is either a citizen or has a long term resident permit. China requires applicants for marriage to meet minimum age requirements of 22 for men and 20 for women.
Read More »USCIS Form I-797: Types and Functions
USCIS uses numerous types of Form I-797 to communicate with customers or convey an immigration benefit. Form I-797 is NOT a form you can fill out. The chart below gives a brief description of each:
Read More »Updated guidance on same-sex marriage
The language in federal immigration laws no longer defines marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman”. Effective immediately same sex spouses may apply for immigration in the same manner as those filed by opposite sex spouses unless a specific provision of the Federal Immigration laws require a different approach. Step children […]
Read More »Medical Examination Requirements
Applicants applying for a visa, adjustment of status to permanent residence, or who are required by the USCIS to have a medical examination must provide verification of the required exam and immunizations (Form I-693, Report of Medical Exam and Vaccination Record).
Read More »USCIS Field Offices Will Require Individuals to Submit Biometric Data
Starting on Monday May 6 2013 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will Require Individuals to Submit Biometric Data when appearing at USCIS offices. The USCIS will implement a program called Customer Identity Verification (CIV) in its field offices that will now be require individuals to submit fingerprints and photographs when appearing at USCIS offices […]
Read More »CBP to Automate the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Process
To increase efficiency, reduce operating costs and streamline the admission process, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is automating Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record process. CBP will no longer require international non-immigrant visitors to fill out a paper Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record upon arrival to the U.S. by air or sea. The traveler will be provided with a CBP admission stamp on their travel.
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