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I am on an F1 visa. I'll be done with a rule 212(e) from a prior J1 visa in December 2018. If my LPR spouse files I-130 in January (she'll be eligible to naturalize in April 2020, one month before I graduate), do you think I'd be able to use Table B to get an EAD before I graduate?... View More 
answered on May 25, 2018
Confusing. Are you getting a J waiver or are you spending the required 2 years in your country?
Are you eligible for STEM OPT?
You should schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
I Worked with Employer A ( with approved H1B ), then i joined employer B with pending H1B transfer application( with I-797 receipt, not an approved 797). In a few months, while H1B transfer was still under processing, i receiver offer from Emplyer C. Is it fine if i ask employer C to apply for H1B... View More
answered on May 25, 2018
Not recommended. Better to have Employer C file an H-1B petition premium processing and then go abroad to get a new H-1B visa.
Immigration law says whatever the father's state says for out of wedlock birth
answered on May 25, 2018
If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor an adult daughter for a green card. If you are a permanent resident, you can only sponsor an unmarried adult daughter for a green card.
answered on May 25, 2018
No, this will not affect your ability to renew your DACA status.
I came to US 2005 on H2B visa and then changed my status to B2 and F1 vas the last one I had for few years. In 2010 I stopped going to school and since than I am in US overstay.
My boyfriend Is US citizen and we are planning on getting married, but he is in process of divorcing which should... View More
answered on May 25, 2018
Since you are marrying a US citizen and adjusting your status in the US, the new order regarding "unlawful presence" should not affect your ability to do so.
My family won green card 2 years ago at that time we all got visas except my dad because he had previous conviction ( he never been in prison he just needed to pay fine) . At the embassy they said we have to apply for petition for my dad from America.We did that and my dad finally got visa. He came... View More
answered on May 25, 2018
Difficult to understand your question. Best option is to meet with an experienced immigration lawyer.
I have TPS from Honduras. I was recently sent a “intent to deny” letter because I guess I didn’t click yes or no to a question in part 7. I was arrested 6 years ago because of driving with a suspended license but in my past applications I didn’t disclose of the arrest because I thought you... View More
answered on May 24, 2018
You need to disclose all arrests on your application. You should get an experienced immigration attorney to assist you.
They have 4 children, all U.S. citizens. They also have U.S. citizen parents.
answered on May 23, 2018
That's going to be very difficult if not impossible. They should schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
i got to married to my husband and we had a child , i also got a temporal green card already. I found out that my husband cheated on me ( i have proof and he is not even contesting it) Do i have to file at Fault divorce vs No Fault if i want to divorce cause adultery happened and ill need to self... View More
answered on May 23, 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.
An deportation removal order haz been place on me by may 29,2018 u visa pending i have my 10 month baby in foster home next court is on 05/29/2018 as well i been struggling to survive from streets to hotels i have medical condition my life has change i get seizure i need a lawyer to help me with... View More
answered on May 23, 2018
Justia listed pro bono immigration attorneys in Los Angeles at https://www.justia.com/lawyers/immigration-naturalization/california/los-angeles/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services
I HAVE CALLED IMMIGRATION AND I HAVE CALLED THE POLICE BUT THERES NOT MUCH THEY CAN DO WITHOUT A VALID ADDRESS. MY EX BOYFRIEND HAS A P.O. BOX FOR HIS ADDRESS HE LIVES IN A TRAILER AND THE P.O. BOX IS LOCATED DOWNTOWN FROM HIS TRAILER. I FEEL THREATEN BY HIM HOW DO I GET A VPO SERVED?
answered on May 23, 2018
If your boyfriend is present illegally in the US and is abusing you, you should let ICE know where his trailer is located.
Will my OPT EAD get invalid, or will there be any problem when extending my OPT EAD after a year ( I have STEM degree) if I use TPS EAD to work?
answered on May 23, 2018
I would not do so. Since TPS is being cancelled for so many countries recently, it is much safer for you to only use your OPT EAD.
For someone that came legally to the USA, is it possible to permanently and legally stay even after losing student status?
answered on May 23, 2018
Yes, for example, if you entered into a bona fide marriage with a US citizen, your spouse could sponsor you for a green card.
My wife (UK) and I worked with an immigration attorney for our first case (AOS). The actual interview lasted less than 15 minutes and we were approved on the spot. We are trying to save money, and the petitioning to have the conditions removed seems like a straight-forward process that doesn't... View More
answered on May 23, 2018
Yes, if you and your wife are living together, you can submit the I-751 form and supporting documents without the assistance of an attorney.
Married with a citizen
answered on May 22, 2018
You can look at the USCIS website to see processing times. In most offices, it takes about one year for a green card marriage interview.
Hello, currently I have a job with employer A which is full time who holds my H1-B and Green card process. Now I have a job offer from another employer B which is remote work which i can work from a place where i have employer A. So can I file H1-B with employer B and once it is approved, can i... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
Employer B can file an H-1B petition on your behalf. When it is approved, you can work concurrently for both employers.
somebody and we live together, but I do not have work and no money to survive, What should I do, what are my chances?
answered on May 21, 2018
Anderson, do you have a question that relates to immigration law?
I completed my bachelors in December (my completion end date was in February). Since I graduated in feb, I thought my program end date would still be may and I didn’t apply for OPT. Later I realized that I was under the false assumption and have missed the deadline to apply for OPT within 60... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
Complex situation. You should not try to solve this online. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Due to retrogression the employer has abandoned me.Now after 10 years my priority date has become current,I signed up with another employer and they have filed i 140 petition which was denied after responding to RFE.Now the employer is telling that they will refile it.They have not shared the... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
They should request that the USCIS allow you to retain your 2007 priority date.
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