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Q - My mom is getting her green card next month. Her application is also on the process for landed immigration to Canada. Just wondering if her green card can affect her application process in Canada or not?

A - The US won't care if you have landed immigrant status in status as long as you maintain substantial ties to the US. The USCIS will look at the person's specific ties to the US in evaluating whether the green card holder has abandoned status in the US. For more information on this subject, please look at the article on our web site at http://www.visalaw.com/01jan4/12jan401.html.

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Q - A relative of mine has multiple entry visa to visit. Does visitor need fresh Affidavit of support I-134 from sponsor for each trip.

A - No, that's only needed at the initial application at the consulate.

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Q - I had extended my stay for 6 months came in as a B-1, B-2 visa holder can i be given a grace period after the expiry of my I-94? if so how long is it and who should i contact?

A - There's no grace period after an I-94 expires, but you do remain in status during the period when an extension application is pending as long as you filed the extension application before the I-94 expired.

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Q - Is there an I-94 Entry & Departure form I can download?  I have an

employee that found out that their valuables were stolen and they need another one.

A - You need to download the I-102 at immigration.gov. That's the form you file to replace a lost I-94.