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Q: I'm a refugee in Georgia. I have a social security card but no passport. Can I visit Malaysia with the social security
Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Mar 5, 2018

No, you cannot. In order to be able to travel internationally, you need a valid passport. You should be able to get one in the US embassy of the country where you are originally from.

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Q: I was wondering if it is possible to immigrate to the US with a felony criminal record and steps to move forward

The felony charges do include drugs.

Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Mar 5, 2018

It will depend on the charges, but potentially a felony will be a big obstacle. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can look into your charges and confirm if you can come to the US. Also there is the fact that you will need a sponsor if you are thinking about coming to... View More

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Q: I'm a LPR can I apply for my citizenship if I have stayed aboard longer then 6 months?

(The 6 months have not been continusously they have been spread out in the last 5 years)

Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Mar 5, 2018

If you have been abroad for 6 months continuously, this is something that would hurt your citizenship application. In the instance that you have a good reason to have been abroad for such a long time and can justify it, you still may be able to apply and successfully get your citizenship. You... View More

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Q: Is birth tourism legal? My wife and I want to have our baby in the US.
Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Mar 5, 2018

If what you mean is if you will become a US citizen/legal permanent resident by having a child in the United States, the answer is no. Your child can have US citizenship but you don't automatically get it. Also, take into account the costs of health care if you are considering it.

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Q: my ex wife got married a u.s citizen 4 years ago now thay got divorce and we r married again cause we have a daughter .

now we got married again . can she file i 130/485 for me

Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Mar 5, 2018

As long as she is divorced from her previous husband, yes. There is no reason why she would not be able to file it.

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Q: I was brought here legally since I was in middle school. Married my American husband since I was 20 years of age. Though

promise was made to sponsor my Green Card. It has not happen in the 10 years we were married and the three kids that I bore. We are still legally married but separated now. Do I have a legal standing to get my green card now?

Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Nov 15, 2017

There is a chance that you may have a green card from when you came as a child.

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Q: i want to marry my bf hes not legal. im a us citizen and he has a child from here. can this help him get papers?
Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Nov 15, 2017

Potentially yes. There are some conditions to it. Please call us so we can evaluate your situation and see how we can assist. 770-913-0800

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Q: Please assist for an F2A petition.

Please assist for an F2A petition. I-130 was approved in Nov 2016. Priority date is Aug 2016. Beneficiary is in US on H1, peitioner spouse is a permanent resident.

Can an adjustment of status be applied at this time?

Karen Weinstock
Karen Weinstock
answered on Nov 15, 2017

We will be happy to help. Please call our office and we will get the process started. 770-913-0800

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