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IMMIGRATION
LAW, PLLC
Virtual Law Office
Remote Consultations via
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Serving clients nationwide
Federal U.S. immigration attorney providing remote legal services nationwide with USCIS, U.S. Immigration Courts and ICE Detention Centers for detained clients.
SERVICES OFFERED
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
G-325A, Deferred Action for Spouse, Parent, or Child of Active or Reserve U.S. Military Member
I-90, U.S. Permanent Resident Card Renewal
I-129, Petition for Temporary Work Visa
I-129F, Petition for Fiancé Visa
L-129S, Blanket L-Visa Petition
I-130, Petition for Family Visa
I-131, Parole-in-Place for Spouse, Parent, or Child of Active or Reserve U.S. Military Member
I-131, Permission for Travel Abroad - "Advance Parole"
I-131, Refugee Travel Document
I-134A, Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
I-140, Petition for Permanent Employment Visa
I-212, Waiver for Past Removal Order
I-485, Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident based on Family Petition, Employment Petition, Asylum Grant, U-Visa, Parole-in-Place, or VAWA
I-526E, Petition for Investor
I-539, Extend/Change of Status
I-601, Waiver for Inadmissibility
I-601A, Waiver for Unlawful Entry
I-730, Petition for Asylum for Relative
I-751, Removal of Conditional Residency for Spouse
I-765, Work Permit Renewals
I-821D, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
I-821, Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
I-829, Removal of Conditional Residency for Investor
I-907, Premium Processing
N-400, U.S. Citizenship
N-565, Naturalization Certificate Replacement
USCIS Asylum Offices
Asylum Interviews
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
I-193, Humanitarian Parole at U.S. Border Port-of-Entry for Emergency Visit
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
ETA 9035, Labor Condition Application
ETA 9089, PERM Labor Certification
U.S. Department of State (DOS)
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa
DS-260, Immigrant Visa
E-2 Investor Visa
U.S. Tourist Visas
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
I-246, Requests for Extensions of U.S. Removal from ICE
U.S. Immigration Courts
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
I-589, Asylum
EOIR-26, BIA Court Appeals
Immigration Bond Hearings
Records Requests
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Criminal Court Records Requests
ATTORNEY
JOSEPH NAVE
CA BAR LICENSE #303926
Joseph Nave is a member of the California State Bar.
Joseph Nave es miembro del Colegio de Abogados del Estado de California.
Legal services provided outside of the state of California is solely limited to U.S. federal immigration law.
Los servicios legales brindados fuera del estado de California se limitan a la ley federal de inmigración de los EE. UU.
Representation for U.S. immigration services is offered for all 50 states.
Se ofrece representación para los servicios de inmigración de los EE. UU. para los 50 estados.
From 2016 to 2017, Joseph worked as an immigration attorney for the law office of Fellom & Solorio, in San Francisco, California.
De 2016 a 2017, Joseph trabajó como Abogado de Inmigración para la oficina de Fellom & Solorio, en San Francisco, California.
From 2015 to 2016, Joseph worked as a immigration congressional liaison for U.S. Congresswoman, Zoe Lofgren, of the U.S. House of Representatives, in San Jose, California.
De 2015 a 2016, Joseph trabajó como intermediario de inmigración para la congresista Zoe Lofgren, de la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU., en San José, California.
Joseph earned a Juris Doctorate (J.D. law degree) in 2014 from Santa Clara University School of Law, California, graduating with a certificate of emphasis in immigration and refugee law.
Joseph obtuvo un Doctorado en Jurisprudencia (título de J.D. en derecho) en 2014 de la escuela de derecho de la Universidad de Santa Clara, California, y se graduó con un certificado de énfasis en leyes de inmigración y refugiados.
Immigration Resources
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Check Your Case Status with UCSIS
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The USCIS Case Status Online is a website by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows applicants and petitioners to check the status of their immigration cases by inputting your USCIS receipt number.
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The receipt number is a unique 13-character identifier issued by USCIS. It is printed on the receipt notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) that USCIS sends after receiving your application or petition.
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The receipt number typically begins with three letters, such as "EAC," "WAC," "LIN," or "MSC," followed by 10 numerical digits.
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After entering the receipt number, click the "Check Status" button.
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Check Current Processing Times for USCIS Forms
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The USCIS Processing Times Website by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) helps applicants and petitioners understand how long it typically takes USCIS to process various types of applications and petitions.
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From the dropdown menu, select the specific form related to your application or petition.
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Select the appropriate category for your application. Processing times are often case-specific.
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Choose the specific service center or field office handling your case. This information is on your receipt notice (Form I-797C) under "Receipt Number."
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Check Current Visa Availabilities with NVC
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The NVC (National Visa Center) Visa Bulletin Website provides updated information about the availability of immigrant visa numbers, helping applicants determine when they can proceed with their cases.
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Determine the preference category of your application.
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Compare your priority date (on your Form I-797 Notice of Action or immigrant petition approval notice) with the cutoff dates listed in the bulletin.
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If your priority date is earlier than the cutoff date for your category and country, you are eligible to proceed.
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Visa availability is based on the applicant's country of chargeability (usually the country of birth).
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The Visa Bulletin is updated monthly, and cutoff dates can progress forward, remain the same, or even go backwards (retrogress).
Immigration Resources
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USCIS Contact
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The USCIS Case Inquiry Website is for applicants and petitioners who want to ask USCIS about the status of their immigration case when it falls outside the normal processing time or requires action due to specific circumstances.
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You can ask about your case if it is outside the standard processing timeframe.
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You can resolve issues such as typographical errors, missing notices, or incorrect case information.
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You can request assistance for special situations like expedited processing or accommodations for disability.
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USCIS Form Fees
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The USCIS Fee Schedule Site allows you to check the filing fees for applications or petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Use the list of forms to find the specific application or petition you are filing.
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USCIS payments must be submitted at the same time with your application.
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Acceptable USCIS payment methods include: personal checks or money orders payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" or you can pay by credit card using USCIS Form G-1450.
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USCIS Fee Exemptions
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Some forms may have fee exemptions using USCIS Form I-912.
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Qualification for a USCIS form fee exemption is based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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To qualify for a fee waiver based on income, your household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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Fee waivers can also be based on receiving a means-tested benefit (e.g., Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP]), or if you are experiencing financial hardship (e.g., medical expenses, job loss).
Immigration Resources
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USCIS Medical Exam
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The USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator Website helps individuals find authorized USCIS doctors for completing the USCIS medical examination using USCIS Form I-693.
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This exam is required for the adjustment of status process to become a lawful permanent resident in the United States.
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You will need to input your ZIP code or address into the search box to display a list of USCIS-authorized doctors near you.
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Costs for the I-693 exam can vary widely; call multiple clinics for quotes.
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Providing your vaccination records can reduce costs and ensure faster processing.
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Petitioner Sponsor Agreement
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The USCIS Form I-864P Website provides the official Poverty Guidelines used to determine the income requirements for completing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
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The petitioners and financial sponsors must demonstrate they have sufficient income or assets to financially support the intending immigrant(s) and prevent reliance on public benefits.
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The chart displays the minimum income requirements for sponsors based on household size, which includes the sponsor, intending immigrant(s), any dependents.
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The petitioner must show income at or above 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for most sponsors.
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USCIS Citizenship Test
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The USCIS Naturalization Exam Preparation Website helps applicants study for the naturalization test.
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The site provides materials for both the English test and civics test (U.S. history & government).
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The English test includes a speaking test, reading test, and writing test.
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The study materials are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole.
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The USCIS website offers study materials in multiple formats, including flashcards, practice tests, videos, and audio recordings.
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Form N-648 allows applicants to request an exemption from the English and/or civics test requirements due to a documented medical condition or disability.
Immigration Resources
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U.S. Visa Fees
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The U.S. Department of State Visa Fees Website provides the fees associated with various U.S. visas, for both nonimmigrant visas (temporary visits) and immigrant visas (permanent residence).
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The payment methods vary by country and U.S. embassy or consulate.
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Typical payment methods include online payments, bank transfers, or in-person payments at designated locations.
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Visa application fees are generally nonrefundable and nontransferable, even if the application is denied.
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You must keep the proof of payment as it is required for the visa application process.
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The fee must be paid before scheduling your visa interview.
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U.S. Visa Interview
Wait Times
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The U.S. Department of State Visa Interview Wait Times Website provides visa applicants the estimated wait times for a visa interview at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
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Use the dropdown menu to select the U.S. embassy or consulate where you plan to apply for your visa.
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While most cases are processed promptly, administrative processing may require additional time.
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There are visa-specific wait times that differentiate between visitor visas, student visas, and other visas.
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If your local embassy or consulate has long wait times, consider applying at a nearby location with shorter times.
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You must visit the embassy or consulate's scheduling portal to book an actual appointment.
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U.S. Visa Status
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The U.S. Department of State Visa Status Website allows applicants to check the status of their U.S. visa applications, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications.
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Immigrant Visas are for individuals seeking permanent residence (green card).
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Nonimmigrant Visas are for temporary stays (e.g., tourism, work, study).
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The Visa Case Number for Immigrant Visas typically starts with letters corresponding to the U.S. embassy or consulate handling the case (e.g., MTL, CDJ).
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The Application ID or DS-160 Barcode for Nonimmigrant Visas is found on the confirmation page of your application form.
Immigration Resources
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USCIS Account Portal
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The MyUSCIS Account Portal allows users to create a personal account to manage and track their immigration cases with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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It offers a convenient way to file USCIS forms and evidence online, monitor case updates and communicate with USCIS.
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You will first need to Sign Up to create an account using your email address.
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You can add a receipt number for any USCIS applications or petitions to link your case to your account.
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It can provide your case status updates, including processing stages and decision notifications.
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NVC Contact
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The AskNVC Website is provided by the U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC).
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It allows applicants and petitioners to contact the NVC regarding case-specific questions or concerns about their immigrant or nonimmigrant visa applications.
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You can ask questions regarding your application status, any missing documents, payment concerns or changes in personal information (address or email address changes).
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The NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number typically begin with three letters.
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You can attach any supporting documents if necessary.
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U.S. Congressional Representative Contact
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The Find Your U.S. Representative Website helps individuals identify and contact their congressional representative based on their residential address.
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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives can assist constituents with federal agency issues, including immigration cases, by working through dedicated liaison contacts.
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Locate your congressional representative by entering your residential ZIP code or address.
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Reach out to the office and explain the issue you are experiencing with your immigration case and request assistance.
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They can help cases experiencing processing delays or for expediting urgent cases.
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