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answered on Jun 24, 2018
Justia is for legal questions in the United States. You should consult with immigration attorneys in the countries mentioned in your question.
I am a naturalized US citizen and am currently visiting my immediate family in Burkina Faso where I am originally from. My brother applied for a US visitor visa and is told by the US Embassy on 6/22/18 that his request is denied due to code 214(b). My brother stated the embassy told him I have... View More 
answered on Jun 24, 2018
There is no legal basis for such a denial. However, consular officers can always deny visas in the exercise of their discretion.
I’ve been told this exception only applies if you obtained the green card through marriage but I can’t find that on the USCIS website.
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Not true.
In general, you may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if you
Have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years
Have been living in marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse... View More
I entered the USA on a K 1 visa in January 2017. I married my spouse in February of the same year and applied for my I 485 in July 2017. Now I want to abandon my petition and return home to the UK. Will I receive a 3 or 10 year ban for a visa overstay?
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Since you overstayed for less than 180 days, you are not subject to the unlawful presence bars.
I worked in the US for 10 years under TN and H1B visas and acquired 40 Social Security credits. My daughter is a US citizen and has petitioned for permanent residence for myself and my wife. I do not require financial sponsorship and will file a I-864W waiver document. Will my wife be able to use... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Your wife will require financial sponsorship from your daughter.
The us embassy has not issued the visa yet due to the last president proclamation
answered on Jun 23, 2018
If she has yet to receive an immigrant visa, you can withdraw your visa petition sponsoring her for permanent resident status.
My mother and I are both currently living in California. My mom is a US citizen. She applied family based immigration for me in 2016. I was married by the time she submit the petition, and we received the receipt for I-130. However, I now divorced and my marital status is single. About a month ago,... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
If you are planning to go abroad to apply for an immigrant visa, and the visa petition has been approved, submit your request to the National Visa Center. If you are going to adjust your status to permanent resident in the US, submit your divorce decree together with your application for... View More
Me and my family have just got our Family Immigrant Visa and we would be traveling US for the First Time, but my question is can I travel US alone because I study in USA or is it compulsory to travel with my whole family?
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Need more information. Are you the principal beneficiary of the family-based visa petition?
My mother entered is usa with a B2 visa
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Yes. Parents of US citizens are "immediate relatives" and can adjust their status in the US even if they overstayed.
Hello I am a PR who has been living in Virginia since 2015. I have never left the country. I received a DUI in 2012 since then i have 5 speeding tickets. 1 in 2015, 2 in 2016, 1 in 2017 and 1 in 2018 that is pending in the court. My DUI had no aggravating factors, it was a simple DUI but I refused... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
You are not ineligible to apply for naturalization. Speeding tickets do not prevent you from demonstrating good moral character.
hi i came to USA on C1/d visa . could not join the ship .l stayed on land and applied for asylum .now it is more than one year i am waiting for interview .but due to my nad health i want to go back to home country .how can i do that ?will USA allow me leave ? what is the procedure ?
thank... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
No problem for you to leave the US. However, it would very difficult for you to ever return to the US since you are returning to the country from which you claimed that you would be persecuted.
My mother has B2 visa
answered on Jun 23, 2018
No, only US citizens are allowed to sponsor their parents for green cards.
Since last year I have been studying in USA, but currently Im out of US for my vacation. Me and my family are sponsored for US immigration in which we will be getting a Green Card in the next month. It will be the first time for my family to visit US. My question is that will my F1 visa be expired... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
If you have been sponsored for a green card, you will not be able to enter the US using an F-1 visa since this requires that you demonstrate that you have no intent to remain permanently in the US.
You need to wait until you become a permanent resident (green card holder) of the US.
I have no degree except a B.A. Would someone be willing to sponsor me? If so where do I find such people?
He moved to the US three years ago without acquiring proper paperwork. Is there a way for him to file for status in CT and not have to leave? My mom has since become paralyzed and needs his help to get around.
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Confusing question. Is your mother a US citizen? Does she live in the US? Will they be willing to resume their marital relationship and begin living together? If the answer to all of these questions is "yes", your mother can sponsor him for a green card.
I don't have a degree except B.A and neither a relative who can sponsor me. Is there a way I could move to USA with my family? I'm also willing to send them there while I financially support them from here. I also don't have 500,000$ to invest. Is there any way I could move there... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Most people obtain green cards by being sponsored by their relatives (including their spouses) or through their employers. Others become permanent residents through EB-5 investments, the green card lottery or asylum.
Talk with an attorney to see if you could qualify to immigrate through a... View More
I checked the Philippines website and it says all foreigns must have a legal capacity to contract marriage, and it also say that you can obtain this document from the US embassy. Since am not a US citizen but I am green card holder do I get that document from the US embassy or from my country of... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
The marriage license is the most important legal document you need to secure when preparing for your wedding. After all, you won’t be allowed to have a church or civil wedding without this.
To apply for the license, both parties must go to the local civil registrar of the city, town or... View More
am a physician on J1 and was recently approved J1 waiver by Dept of State however still is pending at USCIS. My employer called and cancelled job due to overstaffing. At this time of year, it is difficult to get a decent job.
My question is can I switch to J2 dependent visa (My wife is on... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
It depends. Is your wife subject to the two-year home residency requirement?
She was not legitimized as a child of my father. My father was not in her life when she was a child. We all just found out 8 years ago. No DNA test has been done but can be done. We would like to reunite as a family
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Yes, but under the sibling category, it would take 13 years to do so, and her son will "age-out" on his 21st birthday. Explore other methods of immigration: employment, investment, lottery, etc.
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Perhaps, but now the President has signed an Executive Order against separation of immigrant families.
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