by IdaKeir | May 2, 2015 | Citizenship, Employment & Nurses, Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Student Visas, Unlawful Presence/DACA, Visa Bulletin
Good immigration attorneys can make cases move faster because we know the law involved and the information the government needs. If you know there’s a visa available to you and you haven’t heard anything for a long time, maybe something’s gone...
by IdaKeir | Nov 17, 2014 | Employment & Nurses, Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Unlawful Presence/DACA
It usually takes 6-8 months to process I-130 green card papers for family visas at the National Visa Center (NVC), according to the NVC’s Director Kimberly Kelly, when she spoke to immigration lawyers in October. It can be even slower than that if the applicants...
by IdaKeir | Nov 1, 2014 | Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines
What happens if the petitioner dies? We’re asked this frequently, especially from applicants waiting in countries with very long lines including the Philippines, Mexico, China, and India. It’s not uncommon for the U.S. petitioner – citizen or green...
by IdaKeir | Oct 21, 2014 | Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Unlawful Presence/DACA
After working at the State Department’s National Visa Center (NVC) for two years, I know people are often confused by the Affidavit of Support form and requirements. The NVC prepares cases to send to foreign embassies for the interview, and it often takes some...