Last Updated: August 12, 2025. If you’ve submitted an immigration application to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should expect to receive a variation of Form I-797. In this article, we’ll define what Form I-797 is and provide descriptions for each type of Form I-797 so you can prepare to respond properly if […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: August 12, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Who is eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document? The following categories are eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document: Eligible applicants EAD Category Pending Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) (c)(9) H-4 spouse of an H-1B […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: August 12, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney What is a K-2 visa? A K-2 visa allows the minor children (under the age of 21) of K-1 visa holders to enter the U.S. to join their parents. A K-1 fiancé(e) visa is a nonimmigrant visa that […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: August 12, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Advance Parole filing fees The filing fee for Advance Parole (Form I-131, Application for Travel Document) depends on your filing category: I-131 Filing Category Paper Filing Fee Online Filing Fee If you filed Form I-485, Application to Register […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Several immigration forms require that you attend a biometrics appointment. Gain all the essential biometrics appointment information with our guide.| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
The Alien Registration Number (A-number) is an important part of the US immigration system, acting as a unique identifier for non-citizens.| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: April 4, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Form I-864, “Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA” is an immigration form used in family-based and some employment-based applications Form I-864 is a contract between the “Petitioner” (sponsor who is a US citizen or permanent […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: April 4, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney What is Affidavit of Support? The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is an immigration form required in family-based immigrant applications. Form I-864 is completed and signed by “Petitioner”. U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsoring their family member for […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: April 4, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Form I-130 is a U.S. immigration form used to prove a relationship with an eligible family member who wants to obtain permanent residency (“green card”) Form I-130 is officially called “Petition for Alien Relative” The filing of Form […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: April 4, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney What if Form I-140? Form I-140 is an employment-based immigration form Form I-140 is an immigration petition filed by US employers to sponsor their foreign born employees for permanent residency Typically, filing Form I-140 is the 2nd step […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: April 4, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Form I-864A checklist The following documents are required for Form I-864A (submit photocopies only): Household member Checklist of required documents If the household member is the intending immigrant Signed I-864A (only if you have accompanying dependents – spouse […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Learn about USCIS's 2018 NTA policy memo and when Form I-862, Notice to Appear, is issued—key guidance explained.| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last Updated: April 3, 2025. What is USCIS Form I-94? Form I-94, also known as “Arrival/Departure Record” is an electronic document issued by the Department of Homeland Security to foreign nationals who enter the U.S. on different types of visas. Form I-94 can be used to confirm foreign national’s authorized period of stay in the […]| Williams Law- U.S. Immigration Law Firm
Last updated: July 29, 2024. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Immigrating to the US involves submission of sponsor’s proof of income (Affidavit of Support). One of the immigration forms used in this process is Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. This is a legally binding contract […]| Williams Law
Last updated: March 12, 2025. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Certain immigrant categories in the U.S. require submission of Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). Affidavit of Support is a legal contract between the petitioner (a person sponsoring a family member for permanent residency) and the U.S. government. Petitioners […]| Williams Law
Last updated: April 4, 2024. By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney Which immigration forms are eligible for a fee waiver (Form I-912)? Form I-912, “Request for Fee Waiver,” is used to request a fee waiver for the following immigration forms: Form number Form title Limitations Biometric services fee All […]| Williams Law
