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I had a short term marriage and suffered narcissistic abuse at the hands of my wife. Has anyone had any experience of winning a VAWA case like this? That are almost solely based on emotional abuse, not physical. My 6 months were horrific and like most "victims" I am still wearing the... View More 
answered on May 31, 2018
It is crucial that you provide as much evidence as possible showing that you have suffered abuse. Some of the best evidence of this would be police reports or restraining orders against the abuser. If the abuser was arrested or convicted of physically abusing you, you can submit court records... View More
...I'm becoming a citizen the following month after she has her visa approved, will that affect her coming in to the States? could the us customs and border protection not approve her to come to the US because at that particular time i will be a Citizen but her coming in to the states she... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
You may want to postpone your naturalization ceremony until she enters the US. She will be admitted in the family-based 2A category as the spouse of a permanent resident.
I recently received Request for Initial Evidence from USCIS for my pending I-485 based on F2A family preference category. My wife is sponsoring me and she is the only sponsor. In the RFE, USCIS is asking me to resubmit I-864 form along with my wife's most recent tax return and W2 forms. My... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
Your question is unclear. Are you taking about your wife when you say "sponsor"? Or is there a co-sponsor?
You may want to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer about this matter.
Maybe because it's a case of racisim?? Someone has to sign this I -918 for the U-Visa.my friend IS a Victim of Crime. We have all the proof
answered on May 30, 2018
Your friend should meet with an immigration attorney who is experienced in U visas.
answered on May 30, 2018
First, you need to apply for permanent residence for your child. Then, she may become a "derivative citizen".
answered on May 30, 2018
Yes, you can. If you are outside the US when your interview is scheduled, you can request a postponement.
Can my friend file a divorce case against his lesbian American wife now and get his immigration cleared ?
My friend is in a sticky situation. He came on a Tourist Visa, overstayed the date on his I-94 and then got married to a US Citizen after a very short courtship. His wife turned out to... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
He should meet with an experienced immigration attorneys asap.
His Visa was renewed May of last year and it was for 3 years. I am afraid that he will loose status once i petition him (be in limbo). I want to know so we can prepare and save money if I will be the only provider. Am i wrong?
answered on May 30, 2018
If you are a US citizen, you can immediately sponsor your husband for a green card. He can continue working with his temporary visa in the meanwhile.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
I am a foreign citizen and I just got my marriage-based conditional green card which expires in two years. My spouce is much older than me (late 60s) and has heart problems (he had surgery about 7 years ago and will probably need another one soon to install some kind of mechanism). He wants to... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
If your marriage ends in a divorce before your conditional permanent residence (CPR) expires, you should submit an I-751 waiver to the USCIS as soon as your divorce becomes final.
hi my aslum application is pending with asylum office from one year . now i have no more threats to go back to home country .can i do that and how ? pleaee guide me ?
thank you
answered on May 30, 2018
You can withdraw your asylum application and travel back to your country.
Hello,
Last year, I was anau pair in the US with an agency. My agency endend my program in SEVIS because of an issue with them three weeks after my arival (so I guess that they ended to sponsor my visa...). I didn't really know that. I stayed in the US 11 months after they ended my... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
You violated your status by staying in the US. However, If you were admitted for "D/S" or "duration of status", you did not incur any "unlawful presence". Despite that, you will probably not be able to return to the US on ESTA or get a visa anytime soon.
answered on May 30, 2018
Not necessarily. To commit fraud, he must have made a material misrepresentation. Whether he has children or not may not be relevant to his eligibility for a U visa.
Who Is a US citizen at the time. Would I be eligible to be a US citizen automatically without going through the interview process? I read something about that?
answered on May 30, 2018
You may have "derived" US citizenship through your father. Consult with an attorney experienced in derivative citizenship law.
Carl Shusterman
https://www.shusterman.com/americancitizenshipthroughparents/
answered on May 30, 2018
If you have maintained your lawful permanent resident status for the past 30 years, you can renew your green card by filing form I-90.
Business is going to be registered in Delaware. Two business partners are in UK and India. And another partner in Florida, USA
answered on May 30, 2018
Does your country have an E-2 treaty with the US?
An E2 treaty investor visa is a non-immigrant visa reserved for foreign entrepreneurs of countries that have a Treaty of Trade and Commerce with the United States. E2 investor visas allows foreign investors to enter and work inside of the... View More
I am green card holder since Jan 2012. I have done my Master's at USC, CA (2011-13) and worked at Intel Corp (2013-15).
Since then I moved to India and have been maintaining my green card by visiting USA every 5 months. After getting married in Mar 2017, I filed for petition I130 for... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
Visiting the US every 5 months does not help you to maintain your lawful permanent resident status. Schedule an appointment with an experienced immigration attorney.
I'm currently across the border in nogales Sonora Mexico plz advise.
answered on May 30, 2018
Your first step in applying for asylum will be to fill out USCIS Form I-589 and mail it to USCIS together with other documents you'll be asked to provide. One of the most important will be a detailed affidavit which needs to contain specific facts that you're prepared to explain orally,... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
There is a pending case in Federal Court which will affect the outcome of your pending application.
I'm hving trouble with local law enforcement not signing the I-918 form
answered on May 30, 2018
If law enforcement will not sign the I-918, you are ineligible for a U visa.
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