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Me and my wait had an argument and her son called police and i spend the day in the jail and got out next day and after 6 month i went back to the cour and the judge told me the case will end like it has nothing coz it was first time and they followed through 6 monthes everything was fine now im... View More 
answered on Jun 17, 2018
A criminal conviction for domestic violation is a deportation offense. Show your documents to an experienced immigration attorney before you apply for citizenship.
answered on Jun 17, 2018
There are many great immigration attorneys in Texas. Search for a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law online and schedule a consultation.
answered on Jun 17, 2018
They consider it filed on the day that they receive the request and issue a receipt for filing fees.
My daughter lived with me in US as a minor for 6 years. When she was 18 she returned to the UK (7 years ago) She surrendered her green card and was issued with a letter to allow her to visit she has not visited in 7 years but would now like to. She has lost the letter they gave her will this be a... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2018
If she is a UK citizen, she can apply to visit you using the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). If not, she can apply for a tourist visa.
Domestic violence case in florida was not pursued / dropped by an immigrant on h4 visa due to life threatening and the threatening was not reported due to fear
Can a complaint to police be filed later when the victim gains some confidence to report?
The marriage based green card... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2018
If the husband is convicted of domestic violence, he could be placed in removal proceedings before an Immigration Judge.
They need to become legal and legitimate...what would have to be done???
answered on Jun 16, 2018
Unless they are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, their US citizen spouse can immediately sponsor them for a green card.
Everyone in her country normally goes through a processing agent who applies directly to the US Embassy in Manila. Is that a necessity, or can she fill out the forms and visit the US Embassy in Manila herself to apply without the aid of a Philippines agent?
answered on Jun 16, 2018
My wife is a Filipina and she never went through a processing agent to apply for a visa.
Carl Shusterman
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answered on Jun 16, 2018
You may want to consider getting married now so you could sponsor him for a green card right away.
Follow up to my earlier question (Can I reenter the US (from the UK) under the Visa Waiver Program after having left due to a revoked H1B?). Is there an advisable amount of time to leave it before trying to reeneter the US as a visitor under the VWP so as to not have problems at customs?
answered on Jun 15, 2018
I would recommend that you remain outside the US for a few months before admitting to return.
I am currently in nigeria
answered on Jun 15, 2018
A green card holder who has remained outside the US for over one year without a Reentry Permit has abandoned his/her permanent resident status in the US.
My step father (a legal immigrant whom has a green card) of 28 years, id like to adopt me. I just like him to legally be my "dad" because he is the only father i know and we have been very close my whole life. How to go sbout and what steps to take.
answered on Jun 15, 2018
Your question does not relate to US immigration law. See an adoption attorney. Good luck!
answered on Jun 15, 2018
Yes, your US citizen spouse can sponsor you for a green card and you can adjust your status to permanent resident without having to leave the US.
answered on Jun 15, 2018
It depends. What is your present "green card status"? 10 year green card? 2 year green card? Pending application for green card? How did you obtain a green card?
My H1B transfer is approved with B but only for 3 months and I'm not having any projects after that.
Thereby I'm moving from Company B to C. I would like to get a copy of I797 and I94, can you please help me with the procedures to apply for the same with USCIS as a beneficiary
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Foreign visitors to the U.S. arriving via air or sea no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record or Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record. Those who need to prove their legal-visitor status—to employers,... View More
Problems, also does it matter if we get married in the us or Mexico?
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Are you a US citizen? What type of visa does your husband possess?
I'm currently in dental school and TPS for my country will be terminated Jan 2020. At that time, I still have a year and a half before I graduate. Finishing dental school is my top priority. I've done some digging and it seems like I could get I-20 from my school and use I-539 to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Adjustment of status refers to applying for a green card, not to F-1 student status. Talk with an experienced immigration attorney about your options.
My H1B Visa was revoked last month due to employment termination. I plan to leave the US and return to my home country (UK) within the 60 day grace period however I need to return back to the US for personal matters 2 weeks later. This would be a short term stay (under 90 days) and I'd have a... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Yes, you could have a problem returning to the US as a visitor so soon after leaving the country.
My girl friend got her perm passed through work. I have three questions:
How long does the process take from now to get green card?
1. As we're not officially married yet, is there any problem if she first files her i-140 and i-485 separately and then after we take care of... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
How long does the process take from now to get green card?
This depends on her country of birth (and possibly yours) and whether she is in the EB-2 or the EB-3 category.
1. As we're not officially married yet, is there any problem if she first files her i-140 and i-485... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
This could be a deportable offense. Please schedule consultation with an experienced immigration attorney before renewing your green card or traveling abroad.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
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