Establishing asylum eligibility

INA §208.13 Establishing asylum eligibility See INA §208.13 (a) Burden of proof. The burden of proof is on the applicant for asylum to establish that he or she is a refugee as defined in section 101(a)(42) of the Act. The testimony of the applicant, if credible, may be sufficient to sustain the burden of proof … Read more

General

Introduction Page to test this. General glossary of terms background information Immigrant Visas Family-Based Visa Petitions Who is eligible? Process? Bona Fide Marriage Employment-Based Visa Petitions Diversity Visa Lottery Non-Immigrant Visas Visitor Student Crewman J Visa R Visa TN Visa O visa H1b Visa H2b Visa Special Visas Special Imm Juvenile VAWA U Visa Asylum … Read more

Asylum

Types of Asylum Legal Authorities Alternatives to Asylum INA §208.13, Establishing Eligibility Types of Asylum Affirmative Asylum When a noncitizen applies for asylum before they are in removal proceedings Defensive Asylum When a non-citizen is already in removal proceedings when they apply for asylum. Legal Authorities Statutes Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) INA §§ 101(a)(42)(A), … Read more

Family-Based Visas

Family Based Immigration A foreign citizen seeking to live permanently in the United States requires an immigrant visa (IV). To be eligible to apply for an IV, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by an immediate relative who is at least 21 years of age and is either a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent … Read more

Fillings Fees

USCIS FILING FEES For the most up-to-date information make sure to check the comprehensive list of fees by viewing, Fee Schedule, Form G-1055. USCIS Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Fees Webpage Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 07/31/2024 04:27 PM EDT Edition Date: 07/31/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form … Read more

Glossery

Acronyms AAO The Administrative Appeals Office Under authority that the Secretary of Homeland Security has delegated to USCIS, the AAO exercises appellate jurisdiction over approximately 50 different immigration case types filed with USCIS offices, as well as certain U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) determinations. Not every type of denied immigration benefit request may be … Read more