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PLEASE i want to know if theres any probem for me with my petition i was married twice before from american citizen person;i was married in good faith my both marriges end due to speciic reasons .now i meet a good man by chance he is american citizen as well he wants to file a fiance visa for me... View More 
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Yes, you will most likely face some problems getting a fiance visa again considering both the previous marriages were to U.S. Citizens. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to find out what other options you might have in this situation.
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Filing adjustment of status paperwork. What is my current UCIS status? What expiration date do I put on the form?
answered on Aug 11, 2016
You should check your I-94 to find out your expiration date for your current visit to the U.S.
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My status is undocumented and has been so for the past 11 years. Is there a fine I will have to pay? How about immigration processing fees?
answered on Aug 11, 2016
What is your fiance's immigration status? if your fiance has a valid immigration status he/she might be able to help you obtain legal status in the U.S. When you say you are undocumented do you mean you entered without documents or you entered legally and overstayed? If you entered legally you... View More
My Grandmother is a u.s citizen she filed for my mother in 2010 (F1 family preference) my mother's petition was approved, I would like to know if me begin her son, if I would be a beneficiary for a Green card also, I am currently 25 years old and I am concerned about the age out factor, and if... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Unfortunately no, your mother can not add you as an dependent since you are already over 25.
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He is located in Alabama and I'm in Jamaica. We would have known each other almost a year. I've spent a week with him in his country as i have my tourist visa. We initially planned to have me visiting when I'm on holidays (I'm a teacher) but there is only so many times they will... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2016
The best way to go would be to get a fiance visa, but it might be difficult since you both have known each other for only an year as you mentioned but with the help from the right attorney you might be able to get the visa and add your daughter as an dependant.
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I got green card on April 25, 2014 because I got married with an US citizen.
I had my first traveling trip outside the USA from Sep 01, 2015 to Feb 01, 2016 (5 months). I will have another trip outside the USA from Sep 25, 2016 to Jan 25, 2017 (4 months).
So will I be eligibility... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Hello yes you may will have to wait at least 3 months before applying for naturalization to avoid any problems. If you meet all the other requirements you would not have problems.
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I am 15 years old, & I lived in the US for 4 years with my dad's work visa, but he was sent to Japan to work there, so I had to move there with him. I loved the environment & my friends in the school I attended, so I want to live in the US and attend there again, but they don't... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2016
At 15 years old it is not easy to get a visa of your own to travel by yourself. The only option I see for you is becoming an exchange student if your school allows that program. Talk to your DSO and find out.
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I'm doing a petition for my husband he live in Dominican Republic, my brother is a truck driver, He is paid by check, have more than 10 years working in that company and dont have any depend, he also earn good money, he fill out every year his taxes but because he dont have any dependent the... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Owing money to the IRS might not be an immigration problem but using that person as a sponsor might be a problem. You should try to find another co-sponsor.
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From Switzerland, I came here 2 and and half month ago with an ESTA(tourist visa). I applied to school and got accepted. I am now in the USA.
Back in 2012, I got a student visa valid until 2017. My school is now doing my I 20. Once I get it, do I need to leave and re enter the country with... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
You should talk to your school DSO about this. In most situations a COS petition would be enough but it may be different in your situation. So get in touch with your school and get your questions answered.
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1. he never have been notified the child birth aboard before.
2. father is still living in Thailand without any valid stay permit including his passport has been already expired quite a long time.
3. He has a few contact with his father, but he still can contact with his father.... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
If he has proof that he was born in the U.S. he might have a chance at getting citizenship but again it might take years for him to get approved. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to talk about this situation in more detail.
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I'm a permanent resident and I wanted to work so I can renew my expired green card. I read somewhere I can just show my social security card and id. Can I get a job with one?
answered on Aug 10, 2016
It depends on where you want to work plus it is not advisable to work without a valid permit. If you do not have the financial ability to pay for your renewal you can request a waiver.
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I been in the U.S for 20 years, i currently hold DACA status. My mother is under a special protection. My sister just became Citizen and is planning on petitioning my mother and I. However, we are not sure if my sister should be petitioning me directly since we have heard it takes years... OR if we... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
If your sister petitions you it is true it takes years, if you wait until your mother can petition you it also can take years as you said you have already been in the U.S. for 20 years. I suggest you talk to an immigration attorney in private to find out if there are other options for that are... View More
He extended his stay, he is in Argentina we want to get married what forms should we use to bring him back to the usa.
answered on Aug 10, 2016
What is your immigration status? If you are a U.S. citizen you can submit a fiance visa petition for your boyfriend. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to explore the other options.
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Parents are legally on F1 or tourist visa. They get married and give birth to a child. Will they still be asked to leave country after visa expires or they are allowed to stay for the child?
answered on Aug 10, 2016
They will have to leave the country. The child can only help their parents' after turning 21. If the parents' country allows dual citizenship, it is in the best interest of the parents to register their child as a U.S. citizen and also get a U.S passport.
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answered on Aug 10, 2016
Unfortunately no, you are allowed to have only one non-immigrant visa at a time.
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O1 visa typo
answered on Aug 10, 2016
You can only have one non-immigrant visa at a time.
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wife was born. She was never registered as a US citizen. We want to move know to the states is there a way for her get a US passport and SS number now or does she have to come on a green card
answered on Aug 10, 2016
Yes you will be able to help your spouse become a U.S. Citizen but it take atleast 4 years. She will first become a permanent resident and then apply for citizenship 3 years later. Talk to an immigration attorney soon to get started with the procedure.
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I am in the process of applying for the O-1 with an employer. However, I have another interested employer, can I apply the O-1 with the 2nd employer?
answered on Aug 10, 2016
You maybe able to apply for more than one non-immigrant employment visa.
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The Question No 3) This is an extraordinary inquisition. I have heard that F-1 holders can be self-employed and can start their own business on OPT but the work should be related to a degree they have earned. My uncle has 5 Franchisee Food Business in the USA so what if I received Bachelor in... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2016
For investors visa you will have to invest atleast $500,000 in a U.S. company and have 10 full time employees. If your uncle will be selling the stores to you, you will have to provide proof that you have paid your uncle the money to buy those stores. In the U.S. everything is accounted for so you... View More
The Question No 2) After OPT period I planned to continue my education and joining four years US Institution and earned Bachelor Degree in DIFFERENT MAJOR WHICH IS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THAT IS NOT RELATED TO STEM. After that, I will again apply for OPT. So during that time can I eligible to... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2016
Although you may not get OPT for the second time but what kind of work you do during your OPT does not matter, you should only worry about it when you are applying for a work visa.
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