Your current state is Virginia
I am a U.S. citizen applying for Green Card for my mother. She is currently on a B2 Visa admitted until 11/23/2021 per her I-94 record number. I filed I-130 online on July 27, 2021 and received confirmation of receipt from Potomac Service Center. They are currently processing June 04, 2020 I-130... Read more »
Yes. You can file for Adjustment of Status while you are waiting for a decision on her I-130. Make sure to include a copy of the Notice of Action confirming receipt of the I-130 and a copy of the I-130 that was submitted. Best wishes!
My parents applied I-485 under EB-1 and still waiting for the result, which has been taking quite long. I am a US citizen and I am over 21. Can I file I-130 for them now to sponsor them at the same time? Will it be a conflict with the I-485 they already filed? I want to see if I can get them the... Read more »
More information is needed, but if you are over 21 years old, it may be in their best interest for you to petition them. Again, more information is needed. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any complications.
There is not usually an option on a TPS approval. When someone naturalizes there is that option.
No.
You may legally change your name by filing a petition with local civil court provided you meet the resident and other court imposed requirements for that name change pursuant to the local rules of civil procedure.
If you derive any income from any sources physically in the United States without work authorization you will be violating the terms of your lawful presence.
As long as you have documentation to indicate that the internship is related to your education and affiliated with the school the location can be anywhere.
I applied OPT for Master degree in 2018, but then I decided to come home and didn't use any day in the OPT process. Now I came back to the States and getting my second Master degree. I decided to apply one more time for the OPT. However, school DSO said that I'm unable to do so since I... Read more »
You may select an immigration attorney of your choice to discuss your legal options directly in a conversational format.
I applied OPT for Master degree in 2018, but then I decided to come home and didn't use any day in the OPT process. Now I came back to the States and getting my second Master degree. I decided to apply one more time for the OPT. However, school DSO said that I'm unable to do so since I... Read more »
The USCIS places a 12 month limit per degree level on OPT, but there is no stipulation that the whole 12 months must be used at once. This means that if visa holders do not use their entire 12 month period during their first Master’s degree, however many months they have not used can be applied... Read more »
She entered legally visa j1, them f1. Ended in 2012. Since then without papers. Living with my son since 2014. Married in 2018. Now, 2021 she wants to get green card
Your son may immediately petition. his foreign national spouse to adjust to LPR (Lawful Permanent Residency) right after they married, if he is a USC and she qualifies otherwise. There was no reason to wait three years.
I came with my husband and my son to America and I saw my father and my mother at an advanced age. I want to serve them, but I need to apply for legal residence. I am looking for a way with many thanks
You need to provide much more information regarding your potential eligibility to adjust your status.
She did finished the probation she was given, they gave her a bunch of paperwork that was not translated to her she just signed she’s been in Mexico for 6+ years. I have that paperwork with me as well.
That is questionable, especially after she served time in jail. It that is a CIMT, she is not eligible.
Hello, I’m a student currently in OPT program and I got married to a US citizen 5 months ago. I never got DUI, nor in problem with the law. My visa has expired but I’ve never been off from student status.
I suddenly received a call in letter g-56 form for an interview with a special... Read more »
Do not act without a decent immigration counsel advising you on your next move: you may be detained, and issued a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court for removal.
Definitely discuss your issues without any delay even remotely with a good immigration professional.
I am US citizen and a tourist here (6 months at a time as required. Legal address Ca.) During treatment cycle I cross weekly. Getting harder to drive myself and my "worker" also good friend. :)
He cannot not.
Find a USC or lawful permanent resident for that chore.
I did some work at her house. She didn't want to pay what the price was. Left the work and now she is accusing me of stealing her house deeds.
Anyone may make any type of accusations: the facts are these are just allegations.
She may call the police yet, the police will investigate that matter and in order to charge would need to gather enough evidence for the charges to be approved.
Secondly, calling immigration would... Read more »
Good afternoon, I have a problem and I would like to know if you can offer me any option, my partner has been staying extended or has passed his stipulated permit for a year now. He had a CC that he lost and the passport was his only identification, if he shows up at the Colombian consulate right... Read more »
Contact the consulate to know their requirements.
You do not indicate your status in the United States and your legal grounds for sponsoring your spouse, however, even generally, you may not sponsor your foreign national immediate family members (parents) until you naturalize.
Seek a comprehensive legal consultation; it will be worth it.
My friend is pregnant and is a resident of Japan. The father of the baby was in the US Navy and was stationed in Japan but recently got out of the military and is now back in his hometown (Glasgow, Kentucky). He refuses to acknowledge the baby and has since blocked my friend (and her friends) in... Read more »
Yes. He can be sued for support. By proving paternity the child may also have a claim to United States citizenship.
My husband is not a US citizen when his mother did his green card information the birthdate does not match his Mexican birth certificate. He has a social and ID and we pay taxes and own a home. I am a US citizen and we have been married since 2003. Now that the real ID will be a requirement that... Read more »
More information is needed. We need to know more about his father.
In addition, he is subject to the law before the Child Citizenship Protection Act, since he was over 18 years old at the time of enactment. He may have other issues that can create complications, perhaps, deportation. I... Read more »
So my Green Card expired and the I-797 Notice Of Action ( Extra 18 Months ) has been expired also
My question is I have to travel outside the United States can I do that with my expired I-797 notice?
Thanks
You should not travel with an expired green card without a valid extension. You can call USCIS and request an INFO Pass appointment to get a stamp in your passport that will extend the validity of your conditional card. If your case is taking longer than USCIS processing times (check here:... Read more »
Hello, I would like to find out what my options are? 4 years ago my visa expired. I was able to marry an american so I didn’t have to leave. We started to apply to adjust my status. However, I got busy with partying and having fun that I dropped the ball and never followed through with the... Read more »
You have admitted to attempted marriage fraud in order to get your green card. Not smart at all on a public forum that anyone can read. Consult in private with an experienced immigration attorney and take this question down ASAP.
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