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I belong to an Indian company working from last one year. We have offices in US. I am planning to go ahead for work purposes. Just wanted to know if the level of scrutiny for EB1C is too tough? I heard the denial rate is high for EB1C? What do you suggest? EB1C or L1A to EB1C? In total i have 3... View More 
answered on May 11, 2018
We always advise our clients to come to the US on an L-1A visa, and then to apply for a green card as a Multinational Executive or Manager.
Hi i have a petition to a green card for me. I’m from Portugal and living in Portugal. I m married with an US citizen. I overstay my esta 3 weeks when I got married. I submitted i130 in 8 January 2018 and now I’m waiting for the green card . When do you think I ll get my green card?
answered on May 11, 2018
The green card process through marriage can take up to one year.
She won her lottery in 2018. Is winning DV lottery and going for the interview is considered an intention to immigrate and can cause her problem to obtain her F-2 visa ?
Is it better if I go to the US first and then she applies for the F-2 after Sep 2018 or it does not have any difference ?
answered on May 11, 2018
If she is from Iran, the travel ban does not apply to student visa. However, applying for adjustment of status expresses a desire to remain in the US permanently. She should schedule a legal consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer.
She takes care of her kids and grandkids never bothers anyone, how can we fight to keep her here?
answered on May 11, 2018
If she one of her children is a US citizen who is 21 years of age, he/she can sponsor her for a green card.
I have H1-VISA valid until 06-24-18 and I am planning to return to the US from a Europe trip on 06-22-18. I have an approved I797. Any advice will be appreciated.
answered on May 10, 2018
Yes, as long as your H-1B visa is still valid, you should be allowed to return to the US.
They lived in the usa & studied here & went back to Lebanon when a parent became sick & now the green card is expired
answered on May 10, 2018
They may be eligible for an SB-1 visa.
The SB-1 visa is given to those people who have previously held an immigrant visa or Green Card for the U.S. They traveled to a different country for a temporary visit, but due to reasons beyond their control or knowledge, they could not return to the... View More
interviews in Guatemala both times being denied a visa . why is the 601 taking so long ? now that she has been out of the US for 10 year are what are her chances of her getting a visa now?
answered on May 10, 2018
A deportation order blocks a person from returning to the US for 10 years. However, an I-601 does not relate to deportation. If she applied for an I-601 because she was subject to the 10-year unlawful presence bar, and she has been outside the US for over 10 years, she no longer requires an I-601... View More
He does not have a high school diploma. He works as a chef. He has had training in this. We have known each other about 6 years and met at the Fiwagoh Orphanage 2 times. We have been in contact since that time, and I could never find a visa category that seemed to fit. Is this impossible?
answered on May 10, 2018
We represent chefs and get them O visas. However, this category is only for chefs of "extraordinary ability".
A US employer should file the petition (Form I-129) with:
A written advisory opinion from a peer group (including labor organizations) or a person designated by... View More
I would like to know what I can do to get a driver's licence.
answered on May 10, 2018
You are on an I visa? If so, you should be able to get a drivers license. Speak with the motor vehicles department in Idaho.
I was told information states I used an alias while a 18 and detained for being with others in a gang. I am 44 years old have 3 children and 4 adopted young children...am small business owner and married ...home owner. Can I lose my citizenship opportunity or face deportation?
answered on May 10, 2018
If you are placed in removal proceedings, you will need to hire an experienced attorney to present your case.
When you attend a removal or deportation hearing before an Immigration Judge, make sure that you walk into the courtroom accompanied by the most experienced and knowledgeable... View More
I found out he has had 3 other children in Mexico while visiting his family throughout our marriage.. He was physically and emotionally abusive to my children and I and he also admitted to only marrying me for his documents, But stayed with me all these years because he made the mistake of having... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
If you and he had children together, the chances that he would be deported for a fraudulent marriage are probably close to zero.
She is American Citizen and he is from Iraq
answered on May 10, 2018
She can sponsor him for a fiancee visa.
The U.S. citizen must start off the process by filing United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé. This, and other forms, are available from the USCIS website. (Click the "Forms" tab,... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
You can continue to renew your H-1B status since you I-140 has been pending for almost 3 years.
If you have applied for asylum, a green card or US citizenship, and all you have got from the USCIS is a receipt and maybe a biometrics appointment, and you have waited way more than what the... View More
I am a green card holder who is mentoring an American-born teen. I always need to show a proof of residency when driving by the boarder patrol stops in Arizona. If the teen is with me, will she have to show a birth certificate as well? Do the boarder patrol officers have the right to ask about the... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
Unfortunately, immigrant agents have arrested and imprisoned over 100 US citizens. However, it is not a requirement that a US citizen carry his/her birth certificate with them.
answered on May 10, 2018
More information is needed in order to answer your question. Your friend should schedule a legal consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
H4 filed on Dec 20th 2017, and potential employer filed COS/H1b. April 2 2018, H1b approved as consular processing but COS (h4-h1b) was not granted. Attorney requested a review and the review was accepted and sent to adjudications. 30 days have passed and no update yet. Waiting to fly to Canada but... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
Need more information. Why was your application for a change of status denied?
answered on May 10, 2018
A green card holder who has spent over one year outside the US without a Re-Entry Permit is considered to have abandoned his permanent residence in the US.
However, you may qualify for an SB-1 visa.
Permanent resident aliens, who were unable to return to the United States for... View More
My son is 15 years old and resides with his mother and his Jamaican born illegal alien stepfather.
answered on May 20, 2018
Your question does not relate to immigration law. Talk with a family lawyer about this. Good luck!
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