How do I extend my parents visa?
If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.
What happens if you are denied an immigrant visa?
If you applied for an immigrant visa and, despite getting the initial go-ahead when USCIS approved the initial petition by your employer or family sponsor, the U.S. consulate denied your visa, you’re no doubt wondering, “Why?” Facing Foreclosure? We’ve helped 75 clients find attorneys today.
What to do if your visa is denied in Kentucky?
If your visa was denied pursuant to 221 (g), your best option is probably to refile the immigrant petition. The revocation process is lengthy and can take years to complete. To revoke a petition, the officer forwards it, along with the revocation request, to the DOS’s Kentucky Consular Center, which forwards the petition to USCIS.
What can I do if I’ve been denied entry to the US?
The first step towards dealing with a denied entry to the U.S is getting an assessment of your case. Fill out our free immigration assessment form or contact us, and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your eligibility and options. Need Immigration Help?
Why was my application denied for a US F1 visa?
It is up to consular officers at U.S. embassies and consulates to determine eligibility on an individual basis on the merits of each case. Most of the cases refusal ( 221g) can be just because of any documents missing or any additional information required by the consulate. See a Sample of 221g document.
What causes an immigrant to be denied a visa?
The grounds of inadmissibility outlined in § 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) or 8 U.S.C. § 1182 are the most common reasons why officers deny immigrant visas. These inadmissibility grounds include (but are not limited to): crime involving moral turpitude.
If your visa was denied pursuant to 221 (g), your best option is probably to refile the immigrant petition. The revocation process is lengthy and can take years to complete. To revoke a petition, the officer forwards it, along with the revocation request, to the DOS’s Kentucky Consular Center, which forwards the petition to USCIS.
How to get a visa for a parent outside the US?
You will be notified by USCIS if your Form I-130 petition is approved or denied. If it is approved and your parent is outside the United States, he or she will be notified to go to the local U.S. consulate to complete visa processing.
Who is the sole authority to approve or deny a visa?
The sole authority to approve or deny (called adjudicate) visa applications, under U.S. immigration law section 104(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, is given to consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.