The immigration attorneys at my company are currently waiting for my job posting phase to close out (already got labor cert), so my I-485 has not yet been filed. If I leave my employer before the I-485 is filed and find another employer-sponsor, would there be repercussions to my green card... View More 
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Big repercussions. You cannot "port" a PR case until you have filed I-485 and it's been pending 180 days.
As far as your "responsibilities," they are bringing you to permanent residence, so either you are with them or you aren't. Having your own attorney will... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
I don't know. I think she must be a permanent resident for 5 years, but not sure. You need to ask a Social Security lawyer.
Note to Justia: Wrong field, should be Social Security. Thanks.
My fiance doesn't make much and he's a roofer so when it's raining he cannot work his ex wife keeps asking for money and he hasn't been working and we recently found that she changed the papers he filled out for her to return to court . The hassrasment and threats have to stop
answered on Jan 5, 2019
I don't know if this is an immigration case in any respect but as I am a Georgia-licensed attorney I will advise you to call the State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta and ask for their Lawyer Referral Service, and then ask for help with a family lawyer in Greene County. Your best option may be in... View More
After visiting her at the prison and speaking to the probation officer and got know she had violation in her probation even before we got married. The immigration has sent me a notice of another interview but I have not gotten date yet. My question is with my wife hidden all this from for a year... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Sir, I'm sorry this has been so difficult for you and your wife.
When will she be released from prison? Can you postpone the interview until then?
The best advice I can give you is to find a good immigration lawyer. A couple suggestions: State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta has... View More
Recently I got married and i used my maiden name because my Passport ID card has my maiden name in it, although she asked me if i changed my name i said no but I thot she asked if i want to change my name but my husband told me that she asked if i changed my name but It has already been documented... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Sorry, your question is not clear. Please re-phrase your question. Thanks.
US government and may be transferred to Europe. Will this affect her immigration?
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Interesting. I've never come across this. Someone else may, and will answer directly.
But to answer: Yes, it will affect the processing. As a protective measure, I think you would want to file an I-131 and ask for a Re-Entry Permit, which will protect your wife for up to 2 years... View More
I submitted my I-751 application for ROC from my Green Card application last March. My 2 year GC expired May 2018 and have been granted 18 months extension - Dec 2019. I heard I could begin my naturalization process/apply for citizenship 3 years after my GC was issued, that would be in May 2019. Is... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
You may actually apply for naturalization as early as February 2019, thanks to a "hidden" 90-day provision ... as long as you have been resident in the same city/county for 90 days leading up to your filing date. And stay there another 90 days, I believe that may be the rule.
Dear Lawyer, good morning.
I have a question that might seem a silly one.
Last summer in Miami, while in standstill traffic, I got distracted for a second and hit the car in front of me ( speed was very low, bumbers got a little bit damaged, but nobody got injured ).I called the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Thank you for your very thoughtful and courteous question! I don't see any problem at all with the H-1B process. It's when driving and alcohol mix that there are serious serious consequences. Piacere!
answered on Jan 5, 2019
You know what you need to do about those warrants, so it's best to do that or your husband's case can't fo forward. He needs you there.
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Probably your own country would be best. Unless you have permission to travel to Canada, Mexico, or a Caribbean island. That would depend on your rights as a citizen of your own country, and what kind of visa (if any) that Canada, Mexico, etc. require. Go to the webpage of Canada, Mexico, etc.... View More
Also around 5 months ago passed fingerprints as well.
After that didn’t accept any notice from USCIS, job authorization card or interview paper.
Is it normal? If no, what I have to do?
answered on Jan 5, 2019
It's normal these days. You should get work card about 6 months after fingerprint date.
Can it affect the person who's entering in the present and future when they wish to apply for citizenship?
answered on Jan 4, 2019
What do you mean, temporary immigration visa? Please clarify exactly what this visa is. Thanks!
He came here illegally from el salvador in 2013 was picked up by ice in Texas and incarcerated he was released and we just found out he has an order for removal from 2014
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You will need to find a lawyer who can tell you what your options are. It might be possible, for example, to ask the Immigration Court (Charlotte, I'm guessing) to consider reopening the case, to allow you to go forward with visa processing for your husband. In any event, you'll need to... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2019
Not on the basis of the information you have given. You could however make an appointment with a lawyer and give complete information about them and your grandparents and parents, and where they were born and when they (all) lived in the USA. There's a small chance, a very small chance, but... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
This is a Canadian immigration law question. Check with your Buffalo-area US immigration attorneys for a referral.
I have weekly meeting with my adviser online through Skype, she doesn't mind that I stay outside of the US and meet 3 times in person each semester . Would it be OK with immigration officer at port of entry ? Im preparing for dissertation level now.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Best to get a letter from the university to confirm they are aware of this arrangement and you are, and have remained in, lawful F-1 visa status. Carry it with you when you return to the POE.
Primary got green card and dependent 485 approved and after 60 days the status changed in USCIS website . Please explain
answered on Jan 4, 2019
So, everyone got their green cards, right? Then disregard the USCIS website. It's often inaccurate.
Just wondering -- why are you checking the website if everyone has been approved?
I just recently got married and i told the court i didnt change my name when I did although it was when I was through I realized my wrong answer to the question "the lady asked if i changed my name"
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Sorry, I don't understand the question. What court? What was this about? Do you have an attorney?
Please explain and I'll try to help.
Hello. I filed the i-130 for my husband. I am now working on the i-129 for a K-3 visa. One of the questions asks: “Does Your beneficiary have any children?”
The beneficiary is my husband and we have one son together. My husband was not previously married and does not have any previous... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Your husband has only one child, correct? The child you have together, right? Then the answer is clear, he (the beneficiary) DOES have a child. That is exactly what the question is asking about.
If you have children through another relationship, they are his stepchildren, and it is my... View More
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