Archive for the ‘AAO’ Category

Waiving the Meeting Requirement for an K1 Visa Application

I am trying to secure a fiancee visa. The problem I have is that I can not obtain a passport due to owing child support. The question I have is there any other way I can get her here without traveling to her country? She lives in Uzbekistan. Is there another type of visa we […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:22 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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AAO Processing Times and Case Status

I have an appeal pending with the AAO for my I-140 case that was denied. How long does it take to get a decision and how can I check on the status? It is currently taking more than 12 months to get a decision from the AAO. You can contact them at 703-224-4501 to find the status […]

Posted on August 22, 2012 at 7:38 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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How to Expedite a Form I-140 Appeal

My I-140 was denied for the skilled category. We filed an appeal but we don’t have a decision and I’m worried I’m going to lose my H1B because business is getting slow. Is it possible to expedite the appeal so I can get my green card? In many cases where the Service Center misinterpreted the […]

Posted on August 22, 2012 at 7:26 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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