Who Qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?
SIJS is for children under 21 who cannot reunite with a parent because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Here are the four requirements and the traps.
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I-94 Expiration vs Visa Expiration: Which Date Controls?
Your visa stamp and your I-94 record carry different dates, and only one controls how long you can stay. Here is how to read both and what an overstay costs.
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How to Get Your Immigration Court Record From EOIR
The record of proceedings is everything the immigration court has on your case, including hearing recordings. How to request it from EOIR and why it matters.
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How Long Is an O-1A Visa Valid and How Do Extensions Work?
An O-1A is approved for up to three years for a specific event or activity, then extended one year at a time with no fixed maximum. Here is how the clock runs.
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What Must a State Court Order Say for SIJS?
USCIS reviews the juvenile court order for three findings and the facts behind them. Learn what the order must contain and which courts can issue it.
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Can a Mandamus Lawsuit End 221(g) Administrative Processing?
A visa held in 221(g) administrative processing for months may support a federal suit to compel a decision, but a judge cannot order the consulate to issue it.