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 Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject: Non-American family member return to US |
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A Rules change may affect you and your non-American family member’s ability to return to the United States.
Effective August 15, 2011, most Americans will no longer be able to use the US Consular Sections in your country of residence for immigration matters. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will require that you petition directly with the USCIS in the United States to bring your foreign family with you when you choose to move back to the US. (form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative).
Approximately 10,000 Americans living abroad would be immediately impacted by this ruling. According to Immigration lawyers this process will go from weeks to quite possibly years for those Americans who reside in the 172 countries that do not have USCIS offices. Until Aug. 15th, 2011 you will be able to submit petitions through local Consular officials—after that date, all petitions would have to be sent to the USCIS Chicago address.
If you intend to return to the US with your non-American spouse and children in the next year you should consult with a qualified US Immigration attorney before August 15th for information on how this Rules change impacts you. |
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