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USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Receipt notice
Confirmation that a filing was received.
Edition date
Form version date.
Biometrics
Fingerprints and photos.
Request for evidence
A request for more documents.
EAD
Employment Authorization Document.
Accredited representative
DOJ-authorized helper at a recognized organization.
Notario fraud
Unauthorized immigration legal advice.
Certified translation
Translation with translator's certification.
Processing time
How long a case takes.