SIJS Age Limits: When Does a Child Age Out?
Federal law lets a child file for SIJS until 21, but the state court that issues the findings may lose jurisdiction at 18. Timing decides many SIJS cases.
Immigration Law
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Refugee Travel Document: Who Needs One and Where Not to Go
A refugee travel document replaces the passport of the country you fled. Here is who needs one, how to apply on Form I-131, and why going home can end asylum.
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Does the J-1 Two-Year Home Residency Requirement Apply to You?
Funding, the Skills List, and medical training decide whether the J-1 two-year home residency rule applies. Here is how to check and what a waiver needs.
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How Following to Join Works for a Spouse and Children
If you immigrated in a preference or employment category, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can follow to join later with no new petition. The rules.
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I-290B Appeal or Federal Lawsuit After a USCIS Denial?
Form I-290B keeps the fight inside USCIS and lets you add evidence. A federal APA suit puts a judge in charge but freezes the record. How to choose.
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Can You Change From M-1 to F-1 or Another Status?
M-1 students cannot change to F-1 inside the United States, or to H status if the vocational training is what qualifies them. Here are the routes that remain.