answered on Nov 13, 2020
If you entered the USA legally, then your US citizen spouse can sponsor you for a green card. There are numerous forms and documents that you need to file and the process takes about 13 months to complete. I suggest you work with an attorney. Counsel in any state can represent you both.
About a year ago, I started to become suspicious that I was being used for a green card. I thought my suspicions were ridiculous, and so I ignored them. Then, a day after receiving the green card, my spouse dumped me. What should I do?
Edit: My spouse just received the green card with the... View More 
The absess was staph and another worker had staph there. I was hospitalized for a week and was bed ridden for 6 weeks. In addition I am also an undocumented immigrant from Canada. I moved to the USA on a 3 year work visa and overstayed 10 years ago. I've resided In USA for 13 years. I lost... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
I think you mean that you were bitten 23 Nov 2019, not 2020. Did you have pasturella or staph? Go get a certified copy of your medical records and bill and hire a personal injury lawyer no later than 23 Oct 2020.
I got my I-140 approved for an EB-1A and I'm filing I-485 and I-944 for me and my relatives. Can I select ''Yes'' when answering the question ''Do you have an approved Form I-140 as an alien worker?'' on my relatives' I-944? I know I must say Yes... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2020
If you are the beneficiary of an approved FORM I-140, then the response to PART 4 #1 of the FORM I-944 that you are preparing on your behalf is “yes”.
The response to the FORM I-944 on behalf of each of your relatives depends on whether they are also named beneficiaries of a separate... View More
Sir, need your guidance on immigration related issue.
My mother, who is 75 years of age. She is in USA since 2011 on Green Card (Permanent Residency).
This year she had her 3’rd Citizenship interview, which she cleared after lot of hard work, at this age.
The point is,... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2020
The USCIS accepts all completed applications. It is up to the applicant to decide whether to apply. The applicant should know the law before they file for citizenship by naturalization. The USCIS charges for the time to research and review the applicant's qualifications.
If the... View More
My boyfriend is an citizen of and living in Venezuela. We are about to start US visa process for him to come here.
answered on Feb 12, 2020
If you are not married to your boyfriend and you are a U.S. citizen then you can file the FORM I-129F with USCIS to commence the process for K-1 visa.
An adoption of your child may have a minimal consequence with the K-1 visa process.
friends say we are wasting our time and if we get married louisiana will not approve our marriage licsense. they say we will have to get married in texas. we have all documents required and translated into english as required. is this true? if so what can do?
answered on Jan 10, 2020
If your husband is lawfully present in the U.S., then he should be allowed to marry you. Ignore your friends. Check with Parish Officials and the internet for the required documentation. If you are confused, schedule an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before... View More
we have 90 days. we have all documents
answered on Jan 10, 2020
If you petitioned your fiancé, he was admitted into the U.S., and you marry each other within 90 days, then he can file for adjustment of status. You will need to make sure that you present all required and needed documents and forms, as well. If you are confused, or more evidence is required,... View More
I applied for to replace my I-94 I lost a few years ago because I'm adjusting my status. They recently mailed me a letter saying I need a police report. It wasn't stolen I lost it, do i need to get a police report to prove it was lost?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
You ought to be able to draft a statement saying you lost it.
Also, if your green card was issued after April 2013, you might be able to access it online.
He did his fingerprints meanwhile his mother died and he had to leave without receiving his travel docs. What should we do.
answered on Aug 22, 2019
This is unfortunate. It’s hard to explain all of the conceivable consequences, but he should have stayed. He cannot return until he has the advanced parole.
You will be separated for a while, perhaps, many months.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference... View More
I am about to fill in N400 to apply for citizenship. There is a question (question 23) to ask if i have ever been cited by law enforcement by any reason. I have nothing except some speeding tickets. Research on internet shows me that I need to answer "YES" and disclose all my... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
I suggest you keep googling for TX and LA DMV record info. You may need to have official DMV records on the speeding violations, for your natz interview. Go ahead and complete the form -- and note that YES, you were CITED and you were CHARGED and your were CONVICTED of a CRIME ... even though... View More
I am a college student out in the US on an F1 visa, I've never been in trouble with the police before now although I have a pending court case regarding possession of marijuana charge in the state of Iowa (I was caught with a few grams whilst driving through) although I have plead not guilty... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2018
The pending case in enough for the government to revoke your visa. That in and of itself should not impact you—a visa only allows you to enter another country—unless you leave the US for any reason. Then you would need to apply for another visa to come back.
If you are convicted of the... View More
Can the police in Louisiana randomly ask people to prove they are citizens? My understanding is that you must provide ID if asked.
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Local police do not enforce federal immigration laws. However, in some states, local police cooperate with federal immigrant agents and ask people to prove their immigration status.
my uncle is in Louisiana and he got in to a fight with a policeman so the judge gave him 3 months in jail and 2 years of public service under control but my uncle did not admit to the crime he was afraid that they will send him back to his country since he is not an American citizen yet so what do... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
He should schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney and show him/her his record of conviction. The attorney can advise him as to whether the conviction renders him deportable from the US, and if any relief is available to him.
My friend is self employed, and in fact pays -me-, we're trying to get him immigrated here since most of the team is US based. He pays himself 3k a month from our crowdsourced funds. Can anybody explain whether or not he'd be paying israeli taxes if he was living here for the duration of... View More
I applied for the student visa and had an interview 5 months ago and I have not received any response from the embassy.
answered on May 11, 2018
You should make an inquiry or hire an attorney to assist you.
My parents have entered the country under a B-2 Visa. They are hoping to apply for an EB-4 Minister visa (they are pastors) while they are in the U.S. under tourist status. Is this possible/legal? Do EB-4 Minister visas take a long time to be approved? And what are the requisites for them to be... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2018
Not a good idea. If they want to work as pastors, they should have the church sponsor them for R-1 religious worker visas first.
An R-1 visa is available to a person who has been a member of a legitimate religious denomination for at least two years and has a job offer in the U.S. to work... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2018
No your marriage is still legal and requires a divorce.
answered on Dec 13, 2017
Your US citizen spouse will need to petition for you by filing the form I-130. You will likely be able to file the adjustment application (green card application) along with the petition and from the date of filing you would receive employment authorization (work permit) in about 4 months. I... View More
My overstay immigrant husband will soon be applying for his green card and we are using my sister to sponsor him on the i864. He is our sole financial provider, I am unemployed, and we always file taxes jointly. I understand that he is restricted from receiving means tested benefits, but does that... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2017
US citizens are eligible for means tested public benefits, even if they are married to someone who is undocumented.
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