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My husband got a Green card in 1986. In 2006 we moved overseas to care for his mother. For financial reasons he was unable to return on a yearly basis. We now want to return to the US. How can he regain his Green Card status? He has traveled to the US most recently with an ESTA visa waiver.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
He needs to start from the beginning. Green cards can be obtained through sponsorship by US citizen or permanent relatives, through employment or investment.
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As per present scenario my interview shall be coming from US embassy in Vancouver but if I move to India and update my address should I transfer my case to India . If so will my case start from start. Or if I dont want to transfer my case to India will my interview be coming from Canadian embassy... View More 
answered on Jun 14, 2018
If you move to India, you should request that the government transfer your immigration visa case to India. You will remain at the front of the line.
As I want to continue medicine in the USA, I would prefer a green card over a student visa,I have family members(Uncle and Aunt).As I am not yet 18 would it be easy for me to get a green card?.My grand parents have green cards but have not renew it for a year now,just considering that they renew... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
US immigration laws do not permit aunts and uncles to sponsor nephews and nieces for green cards.
I need some advice. I came to the US almost 4 years ago on an F1 visa. During my 1st year, I tried to transfer to a cheaper college which wouldn’t accept me without a transcript from my previous university , but the previous university said I couldn’t get a transcript without paying them off in... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You may be able to immigrate to the US through your mother. However, as of August 9, 2018, you may start to incur unlawful presence. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
I left the US on 2009, my dad applied for the I-130 form for both my mom and me. Two years later we got a later with the dates of the interview at Cd. Juarez. Once at the interview my mom was granted a visa, mine was denied and given the 10 year bar due to illegal entry to the US (i entered the US... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Unfortunately, you must remain outside the US for 10 years before you can apply for an unlawful presence waiver.
Hi. when i was in USA on F1 visa my i20 was terminated. As it happened beyond my control i did reinstatement and regained my status. After finishing my course i left USA and came back home country and got married. Now my husband was picked for DV lottery and we passed our immigrant visa interview.... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You should consult with an immigration attorney to see if you eligible to adjust your status to permanent resident without leaving the US.
I was on OPT and I transferred to H1B status without leaving the US, my F1 visa has expired and I didn't get H1B visa stamp in my passport because I didn't leave the US. Can I apply for government photo ID?
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You are in lawful H-1B temporary working status. What type of government ID would you like to apply for?
I live in New Jersey and I visited Las Vegas and used recreational marijuana ... I fainted in airport and 911 was called . I went to emergency room . I told them that I used marijuana . They got my details and Ssn from me . Now my worry is ,whether 911,airport officials or hospital will be... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
This could be an issue in the future. Speak with an experienced immigration attorney about this.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
She should schedule a consultation with an experienced family lawyer.
I applied for naturalization, but my application was rejected because the payment did not go through.I already sent the money order with the $30 fee. Can I submit the new application even if they have not received the payment?
I was taken to the U.S illegally by my parents when I was only 8. I never had a criminal record, did well in school, and never got any government help for anything. When I turned 18 I returned to my place of birth voluntarily, have never been caught by immigration. I got married in Mexico and... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
Although you have no "unlawful presence" in the US, you will need to be sponsored for a green card through relatives, employment or possibly investment. Under the new asylum policy announced by AG Sessions on June 11, 2018, asylum for victims of domestic violence may no longer be an option.
I want to know how long it takes for you to get your oath appointment
answered on Jun 13, 2018
Every case is different, but if everything else is okay, you will probably be sworn-in as a US citizen sometime this summer.
I am an international student on OPT, my passport has expired and I have problems with my country embassy and I can't renew it before 2 years after its expiration (the situation is complicated), can I use my EAD as a valid ID during this period? Or I would be deported because of my expired passport?
answered on Jun 13, 2018
You are in legal status because you have OPT. Continue to use your EAD.
I am on my F1 Post completion-OPT from April, 2018. On May, 2018 I applied for I-485 form based on F2A family preference petition filed by my wife who is a LPR. Does filing I-485 mean I am no longer on Post completion-OPT? Does it mean I am out of status?
answered on Jun 13, 2018
No, you can still be employed on your OPT. You should get an EAD work permit based on your pending adjustment application in about 4-5 months.
I'm having a hard time finding an answer for this question. This is a fictional scenario, but I need to know if a non-U.S. citizen who only has an international drivers license and a consular ID card would be able to purchase ammunition and magazines in the state of Vermont. I see the state of... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
This is not an immigration question. You need to consult with a criminal attorney.
Hi,
I am a US citizen and have been married (April 2018) to a girl with an F1 visa whose EAD is expiring during August 2018. What are the possible ways of adjustment of status? Am I required to submit I -130, if so, what is estimated processing time for I-130 approval? If it isn’t... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you will need to start the application process by filing a visa petition on Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). You will mail this form (with accompanying... View More
For one year, I haven't received card by mail, I am present live in India since long time, can file form i-90 replacement green card? Am I eligible to get a green card status ?
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answered on Jun 13, 2018
If you have lived outside the United States for more than one year, you have abandoned your permanent resident status.
Hello,my name is xxx, I'm 19 years old,almost 20, I won green card in the lottery and now I'm living in United States ,but I'm here alone and I would like to make something to bring my brother here, he is 20years old,almost 21.We are from Republic of Moldovă and have also Romanian citizenship.
answered on Jun 13, 2018
Once you naturalize and become a US citizen, you came sponsor your brother for a green card. However, this process takes over 13 years. Your brother may want to explore other options for a getting a green card: through employment, investment, the DV lottery, etc.
answered on Jun 12, 2018
No, not at all. Maybe, your confusing this with the EB-5 program.
Like many countries, the U.S. provides a means of entry for wealthy people who will pump money into its economy. This is known as the employment fifth preference—or “EB-5”—immigrant visa, which allows people to... View More
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