Is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) IR-1 Visa a Good Idea?

Since the USCIS changed policy regarding requests for evidence in I-130 petitions it may be a prudent course of action to retain an attorney to assist in such matters.
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Travelling to the USA on a Tourist Visa While a K-1 Fiancee Visa Application is Pending

Depending upon circumstances, it is likely inadvisable to try to travel to the USA on a tourist visa while a K-1 is pending.
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How Will The New USCIS RFE Policy Impact the I-601 Waiver Process?

The recent changes to USCIS policy regarding requests for evidence could have a tremendous impact upon the processing of I-601 waivers.
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How Long does an RFE Response Take to Process?

Depending upon the circumstances a response to a request for evidence can take a substantial amount of time to process.
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Public Charge Rule Change May Impact Prospective Immigrant Visas

The rules and regulations underlying the I-864 affidavit of support may be changed and as a result it may change the way Immigration and Consular Officers adjudicate such matters.
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Comparing and Contrasting the K-1 Visa and the K-3 Visa

The K-1 and the K-3 visas are very different travel documents.
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Is Age Difference an Issue in a K-3 Visa Application?

A difference in age is not necessarily a disqualifying factor in a K3 visa application.
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Is Age Difference an Issue in an IR-1 Visa Application?

A difference in age may be analyzed by adjudicators of the IR-1 visa application.
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Is Age Difference an Issue in a CR-1 Visa Application?

A difference in age is a factor that will be scrutinized by an adjudicating officer of an application for a conditional resident visa.
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