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Five years ago, I went through a divorce from my husband, who was in the United States on a visitor's visa. This decision was prompted by a troubling history of domestic violence. At the time, I held an F1 visa, and he was my dependent. Our marriage had initially taken place in the U.S. After... View More 
answered on Nov 26, 2023
Sorry to hear about your situation. Asylum in the US can only be pursued if you are able to demonstrate that you were persecuted or have a fear of persecution in your home country due to your Race, Religion, Nationality, Social group or Political opinion.
Wife, Nigerian conditional permanent resident. Applied to remove conditions. 3 year extension letter provided by uscis.
answered on Nov 25, 2023
Your mother in law may apply for a B2 visa to visit her pregnant daughter
because we thought that there’s no need for that as he will fall under derivatives but unfortunately, upon our researching since my husband is a US citizen he should file form I130 separately for me and our son however, my case already reached NVC and i was already Documentarily qualified. We... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2023
A separate I-130 needs to be filed for the stepchild/son of wife
My big daughter has a depression, I broke my knee cap and had surgery. We couldn't back earlier, I still not complete my physiotherapy. My husband is in USA,he is us citizen, we have house in Hayden ,CO.So can I enter in USA without reentry permit?
answered on Nov 22, 2023
A green card holder who stays out of the US for more than a year will be deemed to have abandoned his/her permanent residence in the US. An SB-1 visa must be applied for to return to the US. Consult directly and in private with an immigration attorney
I am engaged to my fiancée who is a US citizen. We have been planning on starting a future together as a married couple for almost a year, However, I've only been able to visit them through ESTA visa, I would like to start becoming more serious and hopefully getting to be with them permanently.
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Your US citizen fiance should file a K1 petition. Once approved, you can apply for a K1 visa to marry your fiance in the US. Better to work with an attorney.
Stay and find work by obtaining a green card through an employer. If she can not find work before her visa runs out they are thinking of getting married because they eventually want to wed. Can she marry my son and get a green card and work in the U.S. but not give up her Chinese citizenship? She... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2023
If your son is a US citizen, he could petition his girlfriend after they marry and she can get a green card. She doesn't have to apply for US citizenship. I suggest you work with an immigration attorney
We are filing an application for marriage based green card (spouse American, me F-1 visa holder), and I heard it is better to file everything at the same time, concurrent filing. I saw that only the I-130 petition and related documents can be filed online, the adjustment of status can only be filed... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
It is up to your preference. I usually file I-130 and adjustment of status concurrently by mail
Planning to hire H4Ead candidate
answered on Nov 17, 2023
No need to submit any forms with the Dept of Labor or USCIS when hiring those with H4 EADs
Hi I’m from Australia and my fiance is a US citizen. Is it legal for me to enter US on the ESTA, get married in the US, return back to Australia as a couple and then apply for a CR1 spouse visa from outside of the US? And if so, can I do it within less than 90-days of when I originally entered in... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Yes, you can get married in the US and apply for a spouse visa in Australia after the approval of the immigrant petition to be filed by the US citizen spouse. Best to work with an immigration attorney.
they been married for a 1 year, and he just got a green card couple of months ago.
answered on Nov 14, 2023
Sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. She can file for divorce and later apply for a waiver of joint filing the I-751. Make sure to retain evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith. I suggest you work with an immigration attorney.
USCiS officers made a home visit and discovered my wife had moved out. We both told them we were still working on the marriage. Will USCiS still schedule a 751 interview while we are separated?
answered on Nov 9, 2023
USCIS will still schedule an I-751 interview for both of you to appear. A waiver of joint filing can be done if the couple is divorced.
She is 60 years old and has been diligently paying her taxes for over 10 years. When she was coming to the US, she faced immigration stops approximately three times but managed to enter and haven't left since. I'm wondering if it's possible for me her daughter (24 year old) to apply... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
A US citizen can sponsor his/her parent for a green card. I suggest you work with an immigtation attorney to review your mom's immigration matters.
I've been in the USA for the past 10 years, initially under a work Visa and since 2021 as a permanent resident/ GREEN CARD HOLDER. The same company I worked for in Brazil was the sponsor for my process here in the USA and now they are offering me a position back in Brazil that I want to... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
The US govt. will assume that you abandoned your permanent residency in the US if you stay outside for more than 1 year without a reentry permit. Contact an immigration attorney in private to assess the best way to address your situation.
answered on Nov 7, 2023
CBP has particular reasons for denying entry to a foreign national. Contact an immigration attorney in private for assistance.
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Contact your preferred immigration attorney for assistance in this RFE as this is a public forum
F1 student on CPT. My dad is a permanent resident and has petitioned F2B for me (priority date Sep 22). Is it safe for me to travel while on CPT?
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Priority dates of F2B petitions take several years to become current. If there are ties and evidence to intent to return to home country after F1, it should be safe to travel
We had agents visit us Monday and discover we had separated in July. Just now I received a call asking me to meet with an official Monday for some follow up questions. I was also asked to bring some Funchal information and documents supporting our marriage since the 751. I’m the American... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Bothe the American petitioner/sponsor and foreign national are being asked to assess the bona fides of the marital relationship
I am US citizen and want to bring my fiancé/girlfriend to USA
answered on Nov 2, 2023
Fiance visa petition (K1) is the best and appropriate route. Work with an immigration attormey
Can uscis contact the sponsor of a green card application and request a follow up meeting and additional supporting documentation from the sponsor after they have already done a surprise home visit and found the wife who had submitted the I-751 had left her husband and was living elsewhere (they... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
Does uscis ever interview the sponsor of a petitioner for a permanent green card alone after a home visit? YES, especially if they suspect any fraud
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