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My J-1 visa is via Au Pair program and it expires April 2023, if I apply for a change of status now with an I-20 for Fall 2023 admission, will I be considered out of status between April and September?
PS: My J1 Visa states that, I’m not subject to the 2 years home return rule.
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
You should speak to an experienced lawyer, respectively. However, the threshold question will be whether this J1 program waives the 2-yr foreign residency requirement that many J1 Visas have.
Hey my mom got her naturalization when I was 15th years old but I was not a permanent resident. So she applied for me right after she got her citizenship and I got my green card when I was 19th and now when I was applying for a citizenship it says I may be already a us citizen because my mom was a... View More 
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
I would still consult an attorney but generally, these are the rules that apply:
In order for children to naturalize at the same time as their biological parent, they must meet all of the requirements below.
The child has at least one parent, including an adoptive parent who is a... View More
We have received a notice today that our N400 naturalization interview is scheduled during a long planned vacation overseas. Is it safe to reschedule the interview or should I just cancel the vacation and try to reduce the non-refundable costs? Thank you!
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
You must inform the USCIS in writing about the important family or personal reason for why attending their assigned date is impossible for you. A simple family vacation might not be enough grounds to receive a rescheduled date. Speak to a lawyer, is my suggestion.
My wife's green card has already came. Mine was on the last steps (medical etc)
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
If you are in removal proceedings before an immigration judge, you should immediately find an immigration attorney who handles removal defense. The same goes for asylum petitions before the USCIS - get a lawyer to consult and accompany you.
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
There is a lot that goes into asking and answering this question. The legal aspects are probably secondary to business planning. Before you need an attorney you need to have a clear idea, a business plan, sufficient funding, and the right personal environment to launch a business.
I am currently a H1B visa holder. My company has offices in Texas and Mexico, and I am asked to travel back and forth the border every day. Is there any law preventing me from doing so? And will this effect my status in any way? Thanks in advance
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
Typically, when traveling on an H-1B visa the following documentation to reenter the U.S. is required:
Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity at the time of admission to the U.S.
Valid H-1B visa stamp in your passport,
Original H-1B approval notice (I-797)... View More
To adjust her status
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
You should consult a lawyer. It seems like some crucial fact is not included in your description. Typically a spousal petition should be the correct path for a married couple to follow.
I am a F1 student and I'd like to work remotely as an intern for a company outside the US. I talked to multiple advisers at my school's international student services and they told me that, as the company does not have US presence (they checked the company website), they cannot issue CPT... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
What you intend to do afterward, like filing a petition based on marriage is not directly relevant to observing the rules regarding CPT or OPT. Your concern is best discussed with an experienced lawyer first and later with your school. It sounds like a solution in your case is realistic.
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answered on Sep 11, 2022
The short answer is yes. The issues may arise when it comes to setting up a crypto wallet unless you already have that. But generally your visa status and your legal right to purchase liquid assets are not directly related.
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answered on Aug 17, 2022
The short answer is: It depends!
I suggest you speak to a lawyer.
Am I protected from having my new site's logo/idea/branding infringed upon?
The new name will be listed as a project of mine/my DBA on both websites.
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answered on Aug 1, 2022
A d/b/a (doing business as) is simply an alternative trade name for a business. Different states have registration requirements for DBA's. A trademark protection or copyright protection are an entirely different issue. There is a process underlying the registration of a trademark or a... View More
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answered on Jul 29, 2022
As of July 28, 2020, and August 21, 2020, implementing the Supreme Court decision USCIS will not accept any applications from first-time applicants who have never had DACA before.
Hello, I am trying to properly interpret Section 624 - Rights of cancellation of contracts for services. If the buyer never received any form of a copy of the contract until requesting it two months after the start date, does the three business day period for a right to cancellation apply once the... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2022
I believe that you are best advised to speak to a lawyer because of the very fact-specific nature of your question.
I need to wrap up some loose ends and I have a wedding to attend at the beginning of October, is it possible to go to Canada for a day (and finish my F-1 stay) and return immediately on an ESTA?
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answered on Jul 24, 2022
You may most likely take a trip of fewer than 30 days to countries contiguous to the United States and reenter on an expired visa provided you have proper documentation and have not applied for a new visa during the visit. Canada would be such a contiguous country.
If one owner die , how to avoid outsider demands
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answered on May 12, 2022
There are several unknowns here and best to direct your question to an attorney, who can review the documents. In a nutshell, it all depends! It depends on the corporate structure, governing documents (and always but not likely primarily here on applicable laws). It is generally absolutely doable... View More
Me and my friend made a terrible mistake trying to steal from Walmart. They called the police and the police wanted to schedule the court for May 19. We had flight tickets (we are international students) to go home in the next week so they somehow could hold the “court” right there at the... View More
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answered on May 1, 2022
I suggest you get a South Carolinian criminal defense attorney or a local immigration lawyer who also practices criminal law in order to get this taken care of properly. Often, if not handled, right certain criminal charges will much later present a problem in the immigration context.
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answered on Apr 20, 2022
If you make any income from your rental activity, per US Tax law, you must include it in your annual tax return. The way you organize or register your activity abroad is a matter of applicable local or international law abroad.
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answered on Apr 18, 2022
I suggest not to travel under these circumstances and would immediately consult an immigration lawyer.
So I’m sponsoring my wife and my business was closed due to Covid shut downs for most of 2020 and half of 2021. I received unemployment benefits in 2020 and 2021. I will list my income down below
2019- $41,300
2020- $31,100 ($20,700) from unemployment benefits and $13,800 from... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2022
Some sources of income related to unemployment can't be included in income within the scope of form I-864 ( food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, and TANF), unemployment benefits are included and count as income. To see whether your total annual income, per household size, qualifies you as a sponsor,... View More
Interview held at april 2021
Went smooth but no decision was made
N400 fioed in august No where to end this
Cis inwuiry resukted in case been under extended review
What the hell does it mean
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answered on Apr 7, 2022
Hi. Not sure why you filed for citizenship without having the condition removed first. Sadly, processing times have become rather long (often exceeding validity of conditional green card). As long as you have the 'under review' notice you remain in status. At some point USCIS should... View More
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