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I am legally allowed to be here but no documents or ID on me during the stop. If I was only a passnager and not the driver, what can happen? Would they detain me?
answered on Jun 28, 2018
As a passenger, you are not required to carry an identification document.
I will become a US citizen in about 9 months I applied about
2 months ago and did a finger print about month ago in San
Francisco,
My dad who is a Canadian citizen just came here visiting me
legally 3 days ago .
in July 2014 he was deported from California... View More 
answered on Jun 27, 2018
When you became a US citizen, you can sponsor your father for a green card. Rather than overstaying, why doesn't he apply for an extension of his status?
He was never given any information about where to call to attend in court and he got his license in 2015. When he leaves to Juarez for his interview will they dig this up and deny his petition? He has no other arrest than a dui in 2009. He completed work release and court probation.
answered on Jun 27, 2018
He should show his paperwork to an experienced immigration attorney before going to Ciudad Juarez.
I have a valid F2 visa until 2020, with my wife being the sponsor.
My wife was F1, then OPT, and then transferred to another school for another F1, but same SEVIS number.
I would like to know if I can reenter US with the same valid F2 visa, or do I need to get a new visa, since... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
What is your question?
Assuming your wife is now in H-1B status, you can apply for H-4 status as her dependent.
I have had a Daca for, four years. My Mom applied for a UVisa in 2015 that was approved in 2016. The lawyer she hired advised her, that it did not apply to me because I had gotten Married in 2014.
I am confused I used everify and it just said I was authorized to work. I am very unsure of... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
If you did not become a lawful permanent resident, the DACA denial is probably incorrect. Show your paperwork to an experienced immigration attorney.
He is refusing to give her a divorce stating that the conditions for divorce (she has filed a few cases against him on domestic violence) will make him ineligible for a Green Card. his claim is that if he agrees to her terms on a Compromise for divorce in India, her cases against him, which are in... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Only a criminal conviction for domestic violence can affect his application for a green card.
Same consulate, Same type of visa, couldn't attend with the first visa due to exceeding the time given (issued the last day of the deadline), got new admission at another place just after just 2 month of the first visa and again under administrative processing, Both cases asked to fill DS5535... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Under this administration, there is a new level of scrutiny.
If a consular officer determines that a visa applicant warrants this additional scrutiny, the applicant will be instructed to provide the following information on Form DS-5535:
Travel history during the last fifteen years,... View More
How she can help me to stay legally
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You need to get your deportation case reopened which you may be able to do under last week's Supreme Court decision in Pereira v. Session. Then, if entered the US lawfully, you may be eligible to adjust your status to permanent resident without having to leave the US.
Carl Shusterman... View More
Employment Authorization on 2006 for one year and I had to renewed on 2007 then they called us for an interview on Sept 2007 and my wife couldn't take a day off work and on Oct 2007 I had to leave u.s for an emergency reason in my home country and I didn't file for travel doucment to... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Your wife can sponsor you for a green card by submitting form I-130 and attachments to the USCIS. Once it is approved, you can apply for an immigrant visa in your country.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
hi my name is marleen i have lived in america for 7 years . i dont have american citizenship
my question .. can i immigration papers to my fiance hes in iraq and we are not married ? please answer me
thank you ..
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Are you a permanent resident of the United States? If so, once you marry your fiancee, you can sponsor him for a green card.
I'm a 23-year old male whose I-485 was denied on the grounds of "not taking action after turning 21" (unsure of specific wording), while the rest of my family was approved for theirs. My lawyer told me there's precedent for my case where others have had their I-485 denied as... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You can have an immigration lawyer file a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court to force the USCIS make a decision in your pending case.
The Federal Judge can not tell the USCIS whether they should approve or deny your case but the Judge can order the USCIS to make a decision on... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2018
Having a pending asylum application does not permit you to bring your family to the US. Only when your asylum application is approved can you bring your spouse and children to the US.
I withdrawn my marriage based n-400 after more than a year pending, but i haven't received acknowledgment from USCIS that they consent to the withdrawal. I would like to refile now based on 5-year rule? Can i do that in the current situation? i have no criminal record
answered on Jun 25, 2018
Yes, you can. To be eligible for naturalization, you must:
Be a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen for a minimum of the 3 years (although there are certain exceptions to this requirement for persons who have honorable service... View More
Dear sir, My name is xxx im 37 years old Egyptian working in Kuwait as Health insurance executive married to 33 years old registered nurse from philippines and I have a six years old boy. 3 of us have a tourist visa to US. And we would like to stay permanent ( LEGALLY) in US. There is any way,... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2018
We represent hospitals across the US who are looking to hire experienced RNs. They will sponsor qualified nurses for green cards.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You can do so, but it is advisable to wait until you have been present in the US for at least 90 days to do so.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
My husband's H-1B got approved recently. His firm didn't apply for my dependent visa along with his H-1B. So I would like to apply for COS to H-4 right now as I will be out of status on Oct 1, 2018. But my COS application from F-2 to F-1 is pending from 6 months. So, can I still apply for... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2018
Since your change of status to F-1 may be pending for many months, the fastest way to get H-4 status is to consular process. Otherwise, wait for the COS to be approved, then file COS H-4 if you wish.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
If you continue to work full-time for your H-1B employer, you can also start a company as long as you do not take a salary from your company and you remain within the jurisdiction of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Please see... View More
IAM IN BETWEEN OF THIS H1B PROCESSING, BUT MY EMPLOYER IS ASKING ME FOR APPLYING GREEN CARD, CAN I START IT OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MY H1 IS APPROVED? AND ALSO I APPLIED FOR OPT STEM EXTENSION AND WAITING FOR ITS APPROVAL
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You are fortunate to have an employer who wants to get started on your green card application so soon, but perhaps you should wait to make sure that your H-1B petition is approved first.
i have b1/b2 valid untill 2026. i landed in usa in jan 2017 and got married to US citizen and applied for my Green card. we got seperated before my GC was approved. and now i am divorced and my GC petition is withdrawn by my Ex husband. i moved back to canada in october 2017.
I want to get... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You should tell the truth. You can get your divorce papers by mail through the court, but coming to the US to collect your belongings is a valid reason to come to the US.
I am currently holding a valid F1 visa and pursuing my graduation. Before applying for F1 a company had offered me job and applied H1b petition (conselor process) which got approved this year.
I want to travel to my home country for summer vacation. Will there be any problem while... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2018
If you are still a full-time student, you can return on an F-1 visa. However, depending on when your H-1B employment is supposed to begin, this may create confusion at the port of entry. Speak with the attorney who submitted the H-1B petition on your behalf.
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