| 5. | Are there any travel restrictions on V-1 visa? | | |
| | | No, there are no travel restrictions on V-1 visa. As long as you possess a valid V-1 visa you may be inspected and admitted to the U.S. after traveling abroad. If you have a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust
Status, you do not need to obtain an Advance Parole prior to traveling out of the U.S. | | | | | | Note:
The departure of a V-1 nonimmigrant with a pending application for Adjustment of Status is not considered as the abandonment of the adjustment application upon departure. |
| 6. | Can I bring my dependents on V-1 visa? |
| | | | | Yes, you may bring your unmarried children under the age 21 (not born to your U.S. spouse) under V-3 visa. |
| 7. | What is the processing time of V-1 visa? |
| | | | | The processing time for V-1 visa is anything between three and six months from the date the application is made. |
| 8. | How do I apply for change of status to V-1 while in the U.S.? | | | |
| | To apply for V-1 status in the U.S., you must: | | | |
| | | • | Show that you have been waiting since the last three years at least for the USCIS to act on your petition (the petition must have been
filed before December 21, 2000) |  | | • | Demonstrate you have not received a visa number
in case the USCIS has approved your petition, or that your Adjustment of Status or immigrant visa is still pending | | | • |
Submit completed Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Supplement A | | | •
| Undergo a medical examination and submit Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens seeking Adjustment of Status, without the Vaccination Supplement | |
| • | Pay the application fee, or request a waiver of the application fee | |
| • | Submit local documents establishing family relations (in some cases, testimonials to establish the truth of these relationships) | |
| • | Submit evidence to establish that your health and criminal backgrounds meet standards sufficient to protect the American public. |
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