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My H1B visa transfer is in process (transferring from Emp A to Emp B). I am still working for Emp A and have a valid stamped visa and valid I-797 from Emp A. Emp B has filed an I-129 under premium which had an RFE and has been responded to.
Can I travel out of the country for 2 weeks and... View More 
answered on Jun 9, 2018
If you travel outside the US while your H-1B transfer is in process, it will be deemed abandoned by the USCIS.
Theres only 2 available types of police certificate in MX state and a federal record called a “Carta de No Antecedentes Penales”
answered on Jun 9, 2018
The Department of State recently updated its reciprocity schedule for Mexico to show that police certificates are now required for immigrant visa applicants who are 18 or older. This new requirement applies to Mexican nationals and third country nationals who have resided in Mexico for more than... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
Your parents and siblings can apply for B-2 tourist visas to attend your wedding at the US Embassy in Colombo.
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Can you also take up my case for citizenship and how much it costs?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
We cannot quotes fees online. Schedule a legal consultation.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
I got advised when entering the USA at the airport 2 weeks ago, so I filled for reentry permit and now I want to go to Canada for 3 days before my biometrics. My concern is by crossing the border and reentering USA again Will I put my green card in jeopardy?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
It depends on the facts of your case. Schedule a legal consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
my uncle is in Louisiana and he got in to a fight with a policeman so the judge gave him 3 months in jail and 2 years of public service under control but my uncle did not admit to the crime he was afraid that they will send him back to his country since he is not an American citizen yet so what do... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
He should schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney and show him/her his record of conviction. The attorney can advise him as to whether the conviction renders him deportable from the US, and if any relief is available to him.
I am a U.S citizen and spouse lives in Pakistan.
answered on Jun 9, 2018
Yes, it is normal. It can take several months for the I-130 visa petition to be approved.
I also want to divorce my Citizen spouse (got citizenship based on my employment) in next few weeks. Will divorce also complicates me applying for Citizenship ? Do I have to wait for 5 years since my last DUI to apply for Citizenship ?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
It would probably be best to wait until you have no DUIs during the past 5 years before you apply for naturalization.
My wife is currently a conditional permanent resident who immigrated here on the K-1 fiance visa (after filing form I-129F). We're coming up on the time to file form I-751 to remove the conditions on her permanent residency, for which we need to provide evidence reasonably proving that... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
These affidavits should explain how that know you and your wife, the social actions that they have had with you and how they know you are a couple and are living together.
My husband was sentenced to 4 years at 85% for drug trafficking. He is a U.S resident he was never informed of any possibility of deportation during or after his plea. He has left the county and will be transferred to prison. When will he be informed of deportation if that applies to him?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
ICE will place an "immigration hold" on him. When he is freed from criminal custody, he will be placed in immigration custody and will have a deportation hearing before an Immigration Judge.
answered on Jun 9, 2018
In order to apply for a U visa using Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, you must meet the following criteria and provide substantial evidence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):
You must have been a victim of a “qualifying criminal activity,” and this... View More
She made him leave several times... Hasn't helped with any of his legal status papers
answered on Jun 9, 2018
He is not considered to be a US citizen merely because he has been married 13 years.
My citizenship application was filed 8 months ago on basis of >5yrs residency (I've been here 10 years), and is currently in the interview scheduling process. My wife is a US citizen (which is how I came to be here). If I divorce now, will that impact my case, or can marital status be... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Since you waited until you had a green card for 5 years, you can naturalize whether you stay married or get divorced.
I do have 2 sons with my previous wife
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Under section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Act, an alien who, by fraud or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, seeks to procure, has sought to procure, or has procured a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit provided under the Act, is inadmissible.... View More
My husband is having to do 36 months for identity theft under 10k. He has had is interview already wit ins and she told him if he hears back from them then he has a hold. The judge also told him he is approved to go to a RDAP program. Meaning his time would be way less then 36 months. He has spoken... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
It sounds like he needs both a criminal attorney and an immigration attorney.
answered on Jun 8, 2018
You will need a fraud waiver. Better to get married before you apply. However, it will be difficult to demonstrate that your spouse will suffer "extreme hardship" if you are not admitted to the US unless you already have children together. Schedule an appointment with an experienced... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
Perhaps, although it is usually better to wait under the green card holder naturalizes before starting the immigration process.
answered on Jun 7, 2018
First, it depends on the facts of your case. Second, we are not permit to quote fees online. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
My in-laws came to US on B2 Visa. We have filed for their extension for additional 6 months and that petition is still pending with USCIS. As they are elderly, they couldn't visit all places they want to visit and they would like extend the visa for 6 more months. My questions are
1)... View More
I arrived on a K-1 visa and filed an I-485. I had my interview last week and want to go back to Korea as soon as possible. Will I be able to travel to Korea once my green card's online status says approved, but before the card arrives in the mail, then have my husband bring the green card to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
Do not travel abroad with your green card or an I-551 stamp in your passport.
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