Immigration

A Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) is not a final rejection of your green card or immigration petition. Rather, it’s a preliminary decision indicating there may be issues with your application based on the information provided. If you get a NOID, you can try to address the issues by submitting additional evidence within a specific timeframe. Just keep in mind that more information doesn’t always guarantee petition approval.

A U visa and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) are both options for noncitizen immigrants facing domestic abuse. The government limits how many U visas are awarded annually. To qualify, the petitioner must be a crime victim and cooperate with law enforcement. In contrast, a VAWA has no annual cap, and the petitioner or their child may be a victim. VAWA doesn’t require law enforcement cooperation but does require the abuser to be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The petitioner is to have proof of their “good moral character."

A family-based petition (Form I-130) is a document a U.S. citizen or legal resident files to bring a family member into the country. The family member’s eligibility depends on the petitioner’s immigration status. To file an I-130 petition, you must provide evidence of your immigration status and your relationship to the beneficiary.