SHOULD ASK QUESTIONS (SAQ)

A. SAQs: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Do I have access to $800,000–$1,050,000 in legally obtained investment capital?

– Am I interested in starting or joining a U.S. business that will create at least 10 jobs?

– Do I understand the difference between investing directly and through a Regional Center?

– Do I have a comprehensive business plan ready for USCIS review?

– Am I prepared to meet all compliance and documentation requirements?

– Have I considered how this investment fits into my long-term immigration goals?

B. SAQs: Employment-Based Green Card

– Do I have exceptional abilities or advanced degrees in my field?

– Has my work received national or international recognition?

– Am I eligible for a job offer from a U.S. employer?

– Do I qualify for a National Interest Waiver?

– Does my career path align with EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 eligibility?

– Have I discussed labor certification (PERM) requirements with my employer?

– Do I understand my visa options as a nurse, doctor, or religious worker?

C. SAQs: Family-Based Immigration

– Am I a U.S. citizen or green card holder seeking to bring a family member to the U.S.?

– Is my marriage to a foreign spouse genuine and well-documented?

– Do I have a child, stepchild, or adopted child who qualifies for sponsorship?

– Has my family situation changed due to death, abuse, or separation?

– Do I understand the difference between immediate relatives and preference categories?

– Have I considered the wait times based on visa category and country of origin?

D. SAQs: Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing

– Am I currently in the U.S. or applying from abroad?

– Do I prefer to complete my green card process in the U.S. or at a consulate?

– Am I eligible for a work permit or travel authorization during the process?

– Do I have any immigration violations that could affect AOS?

– Would faster processing be more important for my situation?

E. SAQs: Temporary Visas (Nonimmigrant)

– Am I visiting the U.S. for study, business, training, or cultural exchange?

– Do I qualify for a student, work, religious, or diplomatic visa?

– Is my intended activity temporary and clearly defined?

– Do I have a U.S. sponsor or job offer, if required?

– Am I aware of the visa-specific obligations and limits?

F. SAQs: Asylum, Refugee, Withholding of Removal

– Do I fear persecution if I return to my home country?

– Is my fear based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group?

– Am I already in the U.S. or at a port of entry?

– Did I file for asylum within one year of arrival (or have a valid reason for delay)?

– Am I facing deportation and need to request defensive asylum?

– Could I qualify for protection under CAT or Withholding of Removal?

G. SAQs: Removal (Deportation) Proceedings

– Have I received a Notice to Appear (NTA) or been scheduled for Immigration Court?

– Am I at risk of removal or seeking relief from deportation?

– Do I have a strong basis for asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment of status?

– Did I miss a court hearing and now face an in-absentia removal order?

– Have I consulted with a lawyer about all possible defenses?

H. SAQs: Applications by Permanent Residents

– Has my green card been lost, stolen, expired, or damaged?

– Am I planning to travel abroad for more than 6 months?

– Do I need to update USCIS about a new address or change in personal information?

– Do I have a conditional green card and need to remove conditions soon?

– Do I need help renewing or replacing key immigration documents?

I. SAQs: U.S. Citizenship

– Was I born in the U.S., or could I have acquired citizenship through my parents?

– Have I had a green card for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)?

– Have I met the residency, physical presence, and moral character requirements?

– Am I confident in my English and civics knowledge?

– Am I ready to take the Oath of Allegiance and fully commit to the U.S.?

J. SAQs: Appealing Immigration Decisions

– Was my immigration application or petition recently denied?

– Do I know if my decision is appealable or eligible for reconsideration?

– Am I within the appeal deadline (typically 30 days)?

– Have I consulted a second attorney to review the denial?

– Do I want to fight for my case even if it was previously denied?