This is an awkward question, perhaps unclear. However, getting married for the sole purpose of filing permanent resident status for someone is a Federal crime.
I suggest that you seek legal advice during a paid appointment with a competent immigration attorney before there are any other... Read more »
during the final year of my waiver or do I have to wait to finish the waiver?
Depends on what J1 visa you have. Some are subject to the two-year home residence requirements, where you have to return home for a two year period. If you do not have this condition, then most likely you can adjust status after marriage, as you entered the country with legal permission. However as... 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?
It depends on where you mailed your application but some places are taking 6-8 weeks to send receipt notices. Hopefully you mailed your application with tracking or proof of delivery so you are sure that it got there. If you don't get anything from USCIS within 12 weeks I would recommend... Read more »
The following is one example where real estate is in jeopardy of confiscation:
A foreign national who has been deported can have real estate confiscated if the property has been used for illicit purposes involving controlled substances and the person has been charged and convicted for... Read more »
I have applied for stay extension in July but till now (December) there's still no decision. My question is, can I leave the U.S if my I-539 extension application is in review?I'm on B2 visa & My I-94 is expired. will there be any problems with the immigration and does it affects my visa in future?
If you leave while the extension is pending the extension is voluntarily revoked. You can make a new entry on your visa provided it is a multiple entry visa.
She had not yet completed the naturalization process. We have been waiting for the first interview.
She needs to renew her passport.
my Fiance is from Pakistan and we are looking to get married in the near future. We plan on talking to an Immigration lawyer but I don't know what questions we need to ask of them about his current status as forgin exchange student for 4 more years to married and also going to school. What... Read more »
Some of us give free consultations. Counsel in any state can represent you. During the free consultation the step by step process will be explained so that you know how the case will be processed and the time it will take to do so.
Protesting is not a crime and not grounds for deportation. Harry Styles would have to violate his immigration status or commit a deportable crime.
** Not Legal Advice
I became resident in 1987 at 3 years old. I renewed every 10 years, but in 2017 I couldn’t afford to. I’ve been married to a u.s. citizen for 14 years. I’m a stay at home mom with 3 kids. I have never been arrested and have lived a simple life. I just put in my citizenship application... Read more »
It is USCIS policy for citizenship applicants whose cards have expired or will expire within six months to file the I-90 and submit a copy of the receipt notice. You can file without that but you will likely get a request for it.
Hi I am not a US citizen, my wife is a green card holder, we got married in my country a year ago and we just got our first child in the US, she has to live and stay in the US and I want to move there with her, what is the fastest way to do so? I don't want to leave her and my child alone... Read more »
There is more than one option here in what seems to be a complex case. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.
Allow 8-10 months.
Their father already took kids to border and left with his family for 8 months.. I want to prevent this as well as reverse custody of my other child back to me..
Madam,
I am not a family law attorney neither authorized to practice law in your state but you need to contact a family attorney in your area ASAP regarding this matter or if you don't have the means to afford an attorney you can contact legal aid and see if you qualified for their... 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?
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.
Your Q is unclear. Are your family members in US ICE custody and facing deportation proceedings?
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 »
Yes. You must file a visa petition for him. We strongly recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney because exactly what you have to do can depend on a number of factors.
I am 40 never married, no kids, no criminal record and would like to be living in the US as soon as possible
There is nothing that should prevent your mother from filing a visa petition on your behalf while you are working lawfully on an employment visa.
Entry Gained By Force.
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
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 »
No, not at all. Maybe, your confusing this with the EB-5 program.
Like many countries, the U.S. provides a means of entry for wealthy people who will pump money into its economy. This is known as the employment fifth preference—or “EB-5”—immigrant visa, which allows people to... Read more »
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