Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My fiance and I met on line over 3 and a half years ago. We fell in love over this time and now we both want to marry and have him emmigrate permanently to the US. We have communicated through video chats, 4-8 hour long calls daily, and messages, but we want to make everything legal and share our... View More 
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of communication are not adequate. The idea is to avoid such things as mail order brides, a relic from the distant past. Given current technologies,... View More
My I-94/I-551 expires in November. I'm not sure how long in advance I have to start the process for the renewal, so I can have the new one on time to show my employer and I can keep my job. Can I fill out certain form online or do I need to go in person to immigration in order to do this? I... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
If you have applied for relief from removal and your case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals, schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. Do not tried to solve this online.
My father has gone through the interview but they are taking too long to answer
answered on Jun 21, 2018
To become a U.S. citizen, you must:
Have had a Permanent Resident (Green) Card for at least five years, or for at least three years if you’re filing as the spouse of a U.S. citizen
If you apply for naturalization less than six months before your Permanent Resident Card expires, or... View More
I ask this question because the I think the Philippines government said all foreigns must have a legal capacity to contract marriage. My girlfriend is a fillapina. And I am a green holder that lives in the US. And they say we have to get the documents from the embassy. So do I got the US embassy to... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
As a green card holder, you can travel to the Philippines in order to marry your girlfriend. No authorization from the US Embassy in Manila is required.
I've been in the U.S for 3 yrs as an F-1 student. My husband (a USC) and I got married in Feb 2018. I didn't complete 12 units last semester, so my school reported on SEVIS "failure to maintain status" in May 2018. We just filed AOS package today. We're planning to do... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
You have not violated your status. Once you are petitioned by a US citizen spouse, and apply for adjustment of status, you are considered to be lawfully present in the US. Once you receive your Advance Parole, you are free travel outside the US.
He is from Dominican Republic and wants to be present for appointments and child birth. Can he apply for visitors Visa and request to stay until the child Is born? I know it says 90 days
Yes I am a natural born US Citizen. We have discussed marriage just not in a rush right now with... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Need more facts to answer your question. Are you a US citizen? Are you and your boyfriend planning to get married? If so, are you going to sponsor him for a green card?
A good friend has been married for 5 years and has two sons with a man and living in upstate New York. She’s applied to become a legal resident about 3 years ago and has gotten as far as getting fingerprints and physical done for the process. She’s been in limbo for over a year now and during... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Assuming that her husband is a US citizen, it should not take 3 years for her to become a conditional resident. She should discuss the facts of her case with an experienced immigration attorney.
I have been selected in the lottery and received I-797C for the H1B. The case type is: I129 - petition for a nonimmigrant worker
Currently the case is pending with the company that is sponsoring my petition, and the USCIS is asking the company for more evidence. If the H1B is approved I can... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
If the H-1B filed on your behalf is approved, you can start working for the sponsoring company on October 1, 2018. If you want to change employers, the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition for you after that date.
Filed the N-600 for daughter after receiving citizenship. Philippines records shows one marriage to current husband. USCIS is requesting for divorce paper but was never married to daughters Biological father. Daughter was born in Kuwait, which has strict law in live births. Parents must be married... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
You need to file an affidavit explaining this discrepancy. Better yet, show the paperwork to an experienced immigration attorney before doing anything.
After he sponsors meAnd I receive a green card I would still like to come back to Canada and maintain my job for about a year or two but get go back to the states on weekends via airplane. Is this possible? The only reason I ask is because I would like to keep my job because we just have about... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
You can do so, but you will need to prove the USCIS that your marriage is indeed bona fide.
I had domestic violence case 2 years ago and the case end after i went back to the court and the judge told me thereis more show up foe this case i went yesterday to the courtto try getting a letter or copy from my case i didnt find anything how i can get a copy coz when i tried to fill the form... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
You need to order the record from the court and show it to an immigration lawyer before you file an application for naturalization.
can I send I -130 and I-485 separated for my mother the reason the I-693 will be ready July 3rd everything is ready other than the formI-693
answered on Jun 20, 2018
The I-193 is an application for waiver of passport and/or visa. It is to be used by a person who is a legal resident of the United States, to re-enter the United States without the person's passport and/or visa.
If your mother is not currently in the US, you can file an I-130 on her... View More
I have worked on very media famous project in NY of zaha hadid as her team member, I designed multimillion dollar residential house in USA and currently doing project management for construction and interiors as a freelancer, I have worked in multiple countries like USA, canada, switzerland,... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
I would be pleased to assist you.
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 the group with expertise in the alien’s area of ability;
A copy of any written... View More
My family and I was sponsored by my uncle. I entered this country when i was 20 years old in 2000. I have got my green card in 2005. After 5 years I applied for US citizenship naturalization. I have passed the test but they denied me to become US citizen. The reason for denial was that i was more... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
More facts are needed to answer your question.
f you meet all of the following criteria, you are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship:
You have had permanent residence (a green card) for the required number of years.
This is usually five, but fewer for certain categories... View More
The person in question got a green card after the misdemeanor and was wondering if that misdemeanor would affect their citizenship application. And if so, would it be a better idea to just renew the green card?
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Usually, a petty theft conviction which is over 5 years old has no effect your ability to naturalize. However, it would be a good idea to show the record of conviction to an experienced immigration attorney.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
My friend is married to a US citizen however she is an illegal immigrant. They have been living separately for about 5 months. Can she still file child support despite her immigration status?
answered on Jun 20, 2018
This question is best directed to a family law attorney in New York.
My mother became a US citizen through naturalization in 2003, and I immigrated here in US in 2008 and lived 10 years from 2008-2018 as a permanent resident. Now I'm 18 years old will I still be able to use the child citizenship act of 2000 to automatically gain citizenship through my mother? .... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Sec. 320. [8 U.S.C. 1431] (a) A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled:
(1) At least one parent of the child is a citizen of the United States, whether by birth or naturalization.... View More
Can the police in Louisiana randomly ask people to prove they are citizens? My understanding is that you must provide ID if asked.
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Local police do not enforce federal immigration laws. However, in some states, local police cooperate with federal immigrant agents and ask people to prove their immigration status.
10 years ago Dcf was called saying my husband was dangerous. I made the wrong choice and stayed with him at first. Because of that I lost costody of our son even though we separated. My former husband has been out of my life for over 6 years now both personally and legally. Even though I was... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Justia is for questions about US immigration law. You need to speak with a UK immigration lawyer.
I have an employee who upon hire provided me with a SS Card and a Permanent Resident card. My payroll company has advised me that the SS# is "invalid". After a discussion with my employee, who acted totally confused about the situation, I decided to take a closer look at the Permanent... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Be very careful. Employers should not try to be ICE agents. The immigration laws are very complex and you do not want to get sued for violating anti-discrimination laws.
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
