CIA CIA Immigration Forms & Filing Procedures

Question 1

Which USCIS form is used to petition for an alien relative (immediate relative or family preference)?

Accepted Answer

Form I-130

Answer

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate the sponsor's financial ability to support the immigrant

Answer

Form I-864 is a legally enforceable contract in which the sponsor agrees to support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Question 3

How long does a petitioner generally have to respond to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE)?

Accepted Answer

87 days

Answer

USCIS typically allows 87 days to respond to an RFE, though the specific deadline is stated in the RFE notice itself.

Question 4

Which form is filed to request an extension of nonimmigrant stay or a change of nonimmigrant status?

Accepted Answer

Form I-539

Answer

Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, is used by certain nonimmigrants to extend their stay or change to a different nonimmigrant category.

Question 5

What does 'priority date' refer to in the context of family or employment-based immigration?

Accepted Answer

The date the petition was filed or the labor certification was accepted

Answer

The priority date is typically the date USCIS received the petition (or DOL accepted the labor certification), which determines an applicant's place in the visa queue.

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