answered on Feb 17, 2022
I'm assuming that you have been paroled and are at liberty after serving prison time for a crime. You can always return to your home country, Great Britain, even with an expired passport.
answered on Jan 28, 2022
I assume you mean performing work for the same company that petitioned for you, Yes, you can work remotely. Or, you can work for another employer - in India, only.
Looking to best option to follow on court considering im gpnna be applying for a green card in less than 2 years, it was a misdemeanor citation
answered on Dec 16, 2021
I agree w/Atty Atkinson-Flowers. I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case in order to maximize the possibilities for a successful result, taking into account... Read more »
I am married to a U.S. citizen, It's been almost 7 weeks that I have mailed the form I-485, but I have not yet received the receipt notice of I-485. Is this normal?
answered on Jun 17, 2021
There is a huge variety of time frames for receipts to be received. Welcome to my world. USCIS receipts can take any where from 4 days to 4 months. I would not worry, but after 45-60 days you can call 1-800-375-5283 to inquire or make an Infopass appointment with your local USCIS office to inquire.
Yes, I am a 30 year old man who has been married to a 65 year old woman who is a very successful financial advisor for around 2 years now. On March 20th of this year, I immigrated to the United States. She is also my sponsor to the United States. As I arrived in Utah, United States where she is... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2021
It's a little difficult to answer your question, because there is a lot of information that is missing. I am assuming that you have a two year conditional green card. I don't know if you are divorced yet. If so, you may be able to petition to keep your green card.
I would... Read more »
ICE said that they have to leave and my wife’s parents ran away just left a note saying if ICE finds me they can take me. My wife didn’t sign anything but would happen to her since she’s sponsored them in ?
answered on Dec 16, 2020
When you say she sponsored them, I take that to mean she filed I-130 petitions for them to be eligible to apply for permanent residency/consular visa processing. No liability to her for the sponsorship. If she posted ICE bonds she would forfeit the money posted.
Hi there,
I have applied for i751 8 years ago. It's been pending since then and finally there was an action on my case last month. It has transferred to the another office. So friends and family members have telling me to apply for citizenship.
I would like to know that if... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Yes, file for your naturalization. You should hire an immigration lawyer and be represented for both matters. Eight years? There's something wrong with the way they handled your case. Good luck
The A-number etc is still readable and I have color copies of it.
answered on Aug 31, 2020
No, you can file the N-400 w/a front & back copy of your card. Be sure to study for the test. Viz: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test
Good Luck.
the notice they will mail, is it to me or to my mother? and since i am legally in America, what should i do now?
answered on Dec 17, 2019
Your question requires too many questions on my part and too many answers on your part before I can even formulate recommendations as to the course(s) of action you should take. Consult with an immigration lawyer before taking any steps or filing anything.
If new one is required how do I pick the correct form?
answered on Nov 21, 2019
If you do it will be rejected as stale. Always send a fresh I-864 Affidavit with a complete copy of your latest tax return, W-2 or 1099 forms, and a letter from your employer verifying your employment. I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not... Read more »
When I applied for food stamps I told them that I had daca. The case worker didn’t know what it was I kind of explained it to her and I told her I thought I didn’t qualify to get them she told me she would verify and she said I did so she gave me food stamps for me and my daughter. I did my... Read more »
answered on Nov 21, 2019
You should send them a registered letter (make a copy) explaining their error and include a check for reimbursement. You will need this proof that you did pay them back. This will mitigate your situation when you apply for adjustment of status. I would urge you to consult with and hire an... Read more »
My husband is here on assylum from Honduras has work permit and needs to renew by december. should we file to adjust status, or renew his work permit or both?
answered on Jul 23, 2019
First, I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case in order to maximize the... Read more »
I am freaking out about my family .. ALL of my family. I'm worried about where everyone is and what exactly has happened to all of us. I gotta figure out the money thing so that I can get funding to my family that is locked up.
answered on Jun 21, 2019
Your Q is unclear. Are your family members in US ICE custody and facing deportation proceedings?
answered on Jun 21, 2019
Your question requires too many questions on my part and too many answers on your part before I can even formulate recommendations as to the course(s) of action you should take.
I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think... Read more »
My petition for national Interest Waiver and has been approved. I was arrested on domestic violence charges after I received my approval. I am in the state of Tennessee and there is a law here called "retirement" meaning if I do not commit any crime, the case will be automatically... Read more »
answered on Jun 21, 2019
You should be concerned with hiring a criminal lawyer to obtain an appropriate disposition of your criminal case. Ideally, that would mean obtaining an outright dismissal of the charges. The disposition you are now seeking may avoid immigration consequences, assuming that you do not utter, sign, or... Read more »
I have been married for 5 years. I received my card 04/01/2014 and I just seen it expired 04/01/2016. We are still happily married. What can I do to fix this, what are my options? We are on a very limited budget.
answered on Apr 24, 2019
You and your wife can file joint I-751 petition with the required documents. You will also have to provide an affidavit explaining why you are filing late. Good luck to you.
Can a person who has Serious illness or mental or physical disability and his health will be worse if he goes back to his country ( with a medical reports from US and the foreign's country) apply for asylum or something will let live in the US ?
answered on Jul 31, 2018
No. In fact it is a ground of ineligibility for U.S. permanent residency. He may be eligible for humanitarian parole. I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for... Read more »
her Visa for 5 years now we need to know Me my wife have been married for 9 years she is from Sweden and she overstayed her Visa for 5 years now we need to know what the new laws are so that we can file the correct papers
answered on Jul 27, 2018
I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case maximize the possibilities for a... Read more »
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