{"id":94,"date":"2021-07-28T06:08:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T06:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpressriverthemes.com\/solion\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2024-12-04T17:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:54:42","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brandnamaste.com\/law\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faqs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;section-margin&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<style>#sp-ea-1822 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1733334175\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-1822\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18220\" aria-controls=\"collapse18220\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> If my ESTA is denied can the US Consulate\/Embassy reinstate it?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse18220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18220\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CBP has jurisdiction over a cancelled\/revoked ESTA, not the US Consulate.\u00a0 Therefore, the US Consulate\/Embassy cannot reinstate a denied ESTA.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18221\" aria-controls=\"collapse18221\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How long does it take to get an adjudication for my ESTA online?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18221\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18222\" aria-controls=\"collapse18222\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How long does the ESTA application process take?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18222\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The estimated average time to complete the ESTA application online is approximately 23 minutes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18223\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18223\" aria-controls=\"collapse18223\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When do I need to reapply for an ESTA?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18223\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18223\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The ESTA, visa waiver is typically approved for 2-year increments.<\/p>\n<p>A new travel authorization may be required in any of the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The traveler is issued a new passport<\/li>\n<li>The traveler changes his or her name<\/li>\n<li>The traveler changes his or her sex<\/li>\n<li>The traveler's country of citizenship changes; or<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The circumstances underlying the traveler's previous responses to any of the ESTA application questions requiring a \"yes\" or \"no\" response have changed.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18224\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18224\" aria-controls=\"collapse18224\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I check my ESTA status?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18224\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18224\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You will need to enter either your Passport Number, Date of Birth, and Application Number OR the Country of Citizenship, Passport Issuance Date and Passport Expiration Date. Group Application: To check your ESTA Group status, go to the ESTA homepage, select \"Check ESTA Status\", and then click \"Check Group Status\".<\/p>\n<p>You will need to enter Group ID, Family Name, First (Given) Name, Email Address, and Date of Birth for Group Point of Contact. If you do not know the Group ID, select the link \"I do not know my Group ID\" to retrieve your Group ID. The three possible responses to an ESTA application are: Authorization Approved, Travel Not Authorized and Authorization Pending.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18225\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18225\" aria-controls=\"collapse18225\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> If I was arrested only never convicted of  a DUI years ago, will it affect my entry to the United States?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18225\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18225\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Past DUIs can impact your admission to the United States.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to be convicted of a DUI for a past DUI to cause issues with your Immigration.\u00a0 Officers will review what you stated on your application on ESTA and\/or visas.\u00a0 Officers will look to see how long ago the DUI was committed, was there more than one offense; was there damage to property, or to a person etc.<\/p>\n<p>If applying for a visa at the consulate, the officer may request you see panel physician, depending on what is discussed you may be deemed to be inadmissible.\u00a0\u00a0 Always speak to us before you go for interviews.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18226\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18226\" aria-controls=\"collapse18226\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> You do not need to go back to the consulate and be re-interviewed for your visa if it is still current and issued in your old passport.  When traveling, you will take both passports with you: the old passport with the visa issued in it by the consulate and your new passport that will not have the visa issued.  This saves you from having to go back to the consulate for an interview to obtain a new visa. There is no requirement to do that; you simply bring your old passport every time you are traveling.  If you don't wish to bring both passports, then you have to go back to the consulate and be re-interviewed for the visa so it can be issued in your new passport.\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18226\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18226\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CBP have broad authority, and they have the right to question you for as long as they wish, regardless of you missing flights, etc. \u00a0\u00a0They are also permitted to check all your electronic devices.\u00a0 They may question you for hours and have you sign a sworn statement, form I-877 at the end of their questioning.<\/p>\n<p>CBP are protecting the U.S. borders.<\/p>\n<p>If CBP deny your entry; or cancel\/revoke your ESTA\/visa; do not go to the consulate without first speaking to us.\u00a0 We deal with many clients who only cause further issues by going to the consulate when denied admission by CBP.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18227\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18227\" aria-controls=\"collapse18227\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I live in Texas, and my U.S. citizen parent came to visit me under his tourist visa. My father was planning on returning home after one month. However, he loved Texas so much he now wants to stay. Can I sponsor my father for his green card without him departing the United States? Is this lawful?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18227\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18227\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">You cannot enter the United States under a non-immigrant visa or ESTA if your intention is to apply for your green card\/adjust your status. However, it seems your father did not form any intent to apply for his green card when he entered the United States and thus would be permitted to adjust status inside the States. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">His intention to apply for the green card was only after being admitted under his tourist visa status. Intention is really important, and there are many things that officers look at. In a case like this, it would be advisable to speak to Caro to be sure you are permitted to file for a green card otherwise you could be denied under preconceived intent.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18228\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18228\" aria-controls=\"collapse18228\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I went to the U.S. consulate, for my interview. The officer asked me what I would be doing inside the United States. I said to the officer that I was coming over on behalf of my foreign employer to \"work\" for a week in the U.S. office . The officer denied my visa . Why was I denied when several other people from my same office had their business visas approved for the exact same reasons?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18228\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18228\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Certain words will trigger denials. You mentioned the word \"work.\" You are not permitted to \"work\" under a business visa. You are permitted to conduct legitimate business activities, which is completely different from doing \"work.\" Permitted business activities range from attending conferences and meetings to negotiating contracts.\u00a0 The officer denied you because you erroneously stated you would be coming to the United States to \"work\" and working under a business visa (B-1) is not permitted.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18229\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18229\" aria-controls=\"collapse18229\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I was recently denied entry to the United States. I was questioned by a CBP officer at the airport who kept me in a back room for 3 hours. Another officer also questioned me, and I felt very intimidated. They went through my phone and asked me all sorts of questions. Is this legal?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18229\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18229\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CBP have broad authority, and they have the right to question you for as long as they wish, regardless of you missing flights, etc. \u00a0\u00a0They are also permitted to check all your electronic devices.\u00a0 They may question you for hours and have you sign a sworn statement, form I-877 at the end of their questioning.<\/p>\n<p>CBP are protecting the U.S. borders.<\/p>\n<p>If CBP deny your entry; or cancel\/revoke your ESTA\/visa; do not go to the consulate without first speaking to us.\u00a0 We deal with many clients who only cause further issues by going to the consulate when denied admission by CBP.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182210\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182210\" aria-controls=\"collapse182210\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> If my ESTA is denied can the US Consulate\/Embassy reinstate it?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182210\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182210\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CBP has jurisdiction over a cancelled\/revoked ESTA, not the US Consulate. Therefore, the US Consulate\/Embassy cannot reinstate a denied ESTA.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182211\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182211\" aria-controls=\"collapse182211\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How long does it take to get an adjudication for my ESTA online?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182211\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182211\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182212\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182212\" aria-controls=\"collapse182212\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How long does the ESTA application process take?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182212\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182212\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The estimated average time to complete the ESTA application online is approximately 23 minutes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182213\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182213\" aria-controls=\"collapse182213\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When do I need to reapply for an ESTA?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182213\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182213\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The ESTA, visa waiver is typically approved for 2-year increments.<\/p>\n<p>A new travel authorization may be required in any of the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The traveler is issued a new passport<\/li>\n<li>The traveler changes his or her name<\/li>\n<li>The traveler changes his or her sex<\/li>\n<li>The traveler's country of citizenship changes; or<\/li>\n<li>The circumstances underlying the traveler's previous responses to any of the ESTA application questions requiring a \"yes\" or \"no\" response have changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182214\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182214\" aria-controls=\"collapse182214\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I check my ESTA status? You can check the status of your ESTA status, go to the ESTA homepage, select \"Check ESTA Status \", and then click \"Check Individual Status\"\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182214\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182214\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You will need to enter either your Passport Number, Date of Birth, and Application Number OR the Country of Citizenship, Passport Issuance Date and Passport Expiration Date. Group Application: To check your ESTA Group status, go to the ESTA homepage, select \"Check ESTA Status\", and then click \"Check Group Status\".<\/p>\n<p>You will need to enter Group ID, Family Name, First (Given) Name, Email Address, and Date of Birth for Group Point of Contact. If you do not know the Group ID, select the link \"I do not know my Group ID\" to retrieve your Group ID. The three possible responses to an ESTA application are: Authorization Approved, Travel Not Authorized and Authorization Pending.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182215\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182215\" aria-controls=\"collapse182215\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I have H-1B status, and my dependent spouse and children are in H-4 status. All four I-94s are valid until 2026. The H visa stamp issued by the consulate expired last month. If my dependent spouse and children wish to travel outside of the U.S. to London for a month, can they go to the consulate to have their H-4 visas stamped without me flying to London with them?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182215\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182215\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">If the principal applicant (you) is in valid H-1B status, and it seems you are because you stated that your I-94 was extended, your dependent spouse and children can apply for their H-4 visa stamps at the consulate. There normally is no need for you as the main applicant to obtain your new H-1B visa unless you would also be traveling outside of the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182216\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182216\" aria-controls=\"collapse182216\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is hand luggage important for Custom Boarder and Protection officers (CBP) at airports and do they have the rights to inspect?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182216\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182216\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>When traveling to the United States, officers will look at the hand luggage when determining whether to admit you to the United States. For example, if you tell an officer you are going to visit a friend for a week, and your luggage looks like you are going to spend months, then will look suspicious to the officer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hand luggage is also important because CBP officers have authority to check your hand luggage. For example, if they find large sums of cash (over $10,000).\u00a0 Civil documents, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, when you are telling them you are entering for tourist purposes, your story is incongruent with the evidence they are looking at.\u00a0 If an officer is in doubt they will deny your entry.<\/p>\n<p>Be advised, CBP looks very carefully at hand luggage and checked luggage to confirm that you are, in fact, telling the truth about why you want to enter the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182217\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182217\" aria-controls=\"collapse182217\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does a CBP officer have the right to check my phone, computer, I-pad etc?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182217\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182217\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CBP as the authority to check all your electronic devices if they request to review them.\u00a0 They have sophisticated algorithm that will pull up things that may cause you to be denied entry.<\/p>\n<p>For example, jokes made to a friend on your phone may cause a denial.\u00a0 If you are discussing work and you are entering for example under a tourist visa this is may cause a denial.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182218\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182218\" aria-controls=\"collapse182218\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I petition for my own green card without involving a U.S. employer, a U.S. petitioner, by myself?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182218\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182218\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">Yes. There are several avenues that permit you to self-petition for your green card while you are outside of the United States. You do not need a U.S. employer to petition you. You do not need U.S. employment, and we would advise you to speak to our office, and we can go through this with you. We have actually had many successful cases for self-petitioning green cards if you qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182219\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182219\" aria-controls=\"collapse182219\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is it normal that the consular officer did not look at any of my documents when I went for my interview and barely asked me any questions before they denied me?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182219\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182219\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Some officers look at the support documents, and some officers do not look at documents it is subjective on the adjudicating officer.<\/p>\n<p>When you go for your consulate interview specifically for a non-immigrant visa, part of Caro\u2019s prepping our clients that go for a consulate interview is to show them how to deal with an officer that is not looking at your documents so that the officer, even though they may not be looking at your documents, understands that the document is there, and that's a huge part of getting your visa approved.\u00a0 When an officer knows you have the support documents to corroborate what you are saying it does sway them to believe you and get the approval.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182220\" aria-controls=\"collapse182220\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Should you submit an affidavit of support when you are applying for a tourist visa?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182220\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>If you are applying at a US consulate\/embassy for a tourist visa, then we don\u2019t advise you file an I-134.\u00a0 Bank statements showing a balance to cover your anticipated time in the States will be sufficient.\u00a0 Simply depositing a lump sum of money may trigger the officer asking you questions about these funds.\u00a0 Proof of employment you will return to, and pay-slips are also a good way to support finances.<\/p>\n<p>If you are applying for an extension and\/or change of status with USCIS to B classification, then we do advise filing an I-134 with your petition.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182221\" aria-controls=\"collapse182221\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I work for more than one employer under this O-1 visa?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182221\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Depending on how you file an O-1 visa petition with USCIS, you may be permitted to work for more than one US employer. It is important to understand if US employer is acting as the petitioner, then you are limited to working only for that employer under the O-1 visa, regardless of your extraordinary ability.<\/p>\n<p>If you file your O-1 application (and\/or P-1) and an agent is acting as the petitioner, then depending on your events listed under your itinerary you may be able to work for more than one employer. \u00a0\u00a0We advise many clients to understand the difference as the agent acting as the petitioner affords much greater flexibility to both O-1 and P-1 applicants in that they will be permitted to essentially work for multiple employers inside the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182222\" aria-controls=\"collapse182222\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> If I was arrested only never convicted of  a DUI years ago, will it affect my entry to the United States?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182222\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Past DUIs can impact your admission to the United States.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to be convicted of a DUI for a past DUI to cause issues with your Immigration.\u00a0 Officers will review what you stated on your application on ESTA and\/or visas.\u00a0 Officers will look to see how long ago the DUI was committed, was there more than one offense; was there damage to property, or to a person etc.<\/p>\n<p>If applying for a visa at the consulate, the officer may request you see panel physician, depending on what is discussed you may be deemed to be inadmissible.\u00a0\u00a0 Always speak to us before you go for interviews.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182223\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182223\" aria-controls=\"collapse182223\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I am inside the United States under a F visa classification. I have filed for a change of status to an employment visa. An emergency has occurred, and I have to depart the United States. If I depart the United States while my change of status to an employment visa is pending, will my status request be denied?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182223\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182223\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Generally speaking, if a person travels outside the US, while a change of status petition is pending, the change of status request is considered abandoned. This means as soon as you depart the United States your employment visa will be considered to be abandoned. However, the petition itself can still be approved, but it will only be approved at the consulate\/embassy.\u00a0 You will have to remain outside the United States and wait for the change of status approval by USCIS and for it to be forwarded to the consulate where you will attend an interview for the employment visa.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182224\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182224\" aria-controls=\"collapse182224\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I'm married to a United States citizen. I live in France, and my US citizen spouse, lives in New Jersey. I now wish to live permanently inside the United States and be with my spouse. How long will it take me to file for my green card?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182224\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182224\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">There are three different US governmental entities involved in this process for a green card when petitioned by your USC spouse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">Part 1 is with USCIS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">Part 2 is with NVC<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">Part 3 is with the US consulate where you are physically present<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Montserrat\">On average our office sees these cases take from 20+ months before the consulate approves your green card.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182225\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182225\" aria-controls=\"collapse182225\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I get US citizenship through my grandparents that have deceased?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182225\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182225\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>We have assisted many clients in our office to obtain US citizenship transferred through their grandparents both deceased and alive. There are certain requirements that must be in place. Your grandparents must have been US citizens and must have been physically present in the United States for at least five years (2 of which after they turned 14 years), before you were born.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your US parent who may not have lived in the States most of their lives also help you acquire US citizenship, and this can be done by either filing directly at a US consulate or with USCIS.<\/p>\n<p>Call our office to see can you acquire US citizenship; you would be surprised the number of people we have helped over the years and did not know they even were eligible.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182226\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182226\" aria-controls=\"collapse182226\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> If I have already visited the United States and now need to prove my status, how do I do this?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182226\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182226\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>If you were lawfully admitted or paroled into the United States, you can look up your most recent Form I-94, and you can do this all the way back to 1983 for most classes of admission or parole. The I-94 you can print out is considered your lawful record of admission.<\/p>\n<p>You can make this request online at the CBP.DHS.gov website.\u00a0 Read an article on our website with further instructions.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182227\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182227\" aria-controls=\"collapse182227\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is it possible to report my departure if I have an electronic I-94?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182227\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182227\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>If you have an electronic I-94 that you received on arrival, your departure will be recorded if you depart via land or ferry and re-enter the United States prior to the expiration of your I-94. If you are not a resident of Canada or Mexico and you receive an electronic I-94 and depart via land or ferry, but do not re-enter the United States prior to the expiration date stamped in your passport, you should travel with evidence of your departure to Canada or Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>We advise our clients that good and probative \u00a0evidence of departure includes things such as entry stamps in your passport, transportation tickets, any pay stubs, receipts, or credit card transactions.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182228\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182228\" aria-controls=\"collapse182228\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> My passport has expired, and I have the visa issued in my expired passport? Do I have to go back to the consulate to get a new visa issued in my new passport?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182228\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182228\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;text-align: justify;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat\">You do not need to go back to the consulate and be re-interviewed for your visa if it is still current and issued in your old passport. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;text-align: justify;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat\">When traveling, you will take both passports with you: the old passport with the visa issued in it by the consulate and your new passport that will not have the visa issued. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;text-align: justify;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat\">This saves you from having to go back to the consulate for an interview to obtain a new visa. There is no requirement to do that; you simply bring your old passport every time you are traveling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;text-align: justify;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat\">If you don't wish to bring both passports, then you have to go back to the consulate and be re-interviewed for the visa so it can be issued in your new passport.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182229\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182229\" aria-controls=\"collapse182229\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is an RFE?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182229\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182229\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>USCIS will issue an RFE on a filed petition if they need further evidence that you qualify and\/or they want further clarification on something.\u00a0 You must answer the RFE on or before the time USCIS permits or your application will be denied.\u00a0 They do accept late RFE responses but only for extenuating circumstances.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182230\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182230\" aria-controls=\"collapse182230\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I upgrade my application to premium processing once it is filed and or once I receive an RFE?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182230\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182230\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>If you file your case via regular processing, it can take many months for US immigration to adjudicate your application. When you file under premium processing, USCIS typically takes 15 business days (it can take longer). If you have filed via regular processing and you now receive an RFE, you can upgrade your RFE response by requesting premium processing along with \u00a0the RFE response.<\/p>\n<p>You can request an upgrade to premium processing after your petition has been filed with USCIS and or after you have received an RFE.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-182231\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse182231\" aria-controls=\"collapse182231\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What do you do if you cannot afford the filing fees associated with your petition? \t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse182231\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-182231\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>USCIS recognizes that not everybody can pay the filing fees, so they have created a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types.<\/p>\n<p>They will only approve a fee waiver request if you can clearly demonstrate that you are not able to pay the filing fees. If you are going to request a fee waiver, you cannot submit any petition online. You will need to file the paper version of the fee waiver request and the form for which you are requesting a fee waiver.<\/p>\n<p>You can request a fee waiver if the form you are filing is eligible for a fee waiver and you meet the applicable conditions.<\/p>\n<p>You must be able to provide documentation to show that you qualify based on one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you, your spouse, your child, your parent (if you are under the age of 21 or disabled), or your sibling (if you and the sibling are under 21) living with you; you are currently receiving a means-tested benefit.<\/li>\n<li>your household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines at the time you file; or<\/li>\n<li>you are currently experiencing extreme financial hardship, including hardship from unexpected medical bills or emergencies that prevent you from paying the filing fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use the current edition of Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. Or you may write a letter asking for a fee waiver. Make sure to provide all the information and supporting documentation that clearly establishes your eligibility under one of the criteria listed above.<\/p>\n<p>USCIS lists examples of extreme financial hardship as:<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment; eviction; homelessness; military deployment of a spouse or parent; a natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado; significant loss of work hours and wages; a medical emergency or illness affecting the non-citizen or non-citizen dependents; destruction of your home in a fire, water damage, or collapse; inability to pay basic utilities and rent or mortgage; victimization; divorce or death of a spouse affecting overall income; substantial financial losses to a small business affecting your personal income; and other situations that could not normally be expected in the regular course of life.<\/p>\n<p>How do you show that you are experiencing extreme hardship:<\/p>\n<p>USCIS wants to see a detailed description of why you have suffered extreme financial hardship and provides examples of evidence, including income, assets owned, and expenses. 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