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he came back in 1993 illegally, and he was stopped at the border, but at the time my mom was with him, and my mom was a citizen and she promise my dad she would help him but he needed to go back to honduras to care for us. he left the country in 1997 and did not come back until 2002 illegally but... View More 
answered on Oct 20, 2015
This matter is really complicated and possibly expensive. Speak to a knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney.
hello, I got married to an American citizen and got my green card since august 26 2011. now I wanted to apply for a citizenship but my husband and I are splitting. although we are still married, he started shitting on me so now he doesn't want to give me his documents to apply for my... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
You can get your case approved without your husband's help. However if your application is denied, you will be placed into removal proceedings. I have handled several cases in this situation -please obtain an attorney. It will be money well spent.
I didn't mention his adopted son's name in my initial application for asylum
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Your parents cannot have immigrant intent (for a green card) at the time they enter the US with a visitor visa. However there is an option to accomplish what you wish. Talk to a knowledgeable immigration attorney.
he was unable to return to US, he got his visa revoke for 10 yrs, can you please help me to understand whats going on.
my aunt just finish with her US immigration process and she told me the procedure is fast now days. my father had a US work permit which is expire and my sibling studied in US schools. they went to usa on visa which is expire now so they return to their homeland
Will he has any trouble with inmigration now using his social security or driver s license.
answered on Aug 19, 2015
It is never a good idea to plan to break immigration laws. If the person entered legally before, the person can do so again. Talk to a knowledgeable immigration attorney.
I have been in the US since 2002. I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree. I was on H1b (second one expires 2015) working for an engineering company and they applied for my PERM on September 2014. Due to work harassment and the management wouldn't do anything about it, I left the... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Talk to a knowledgeable immigration attorney as you may have a period of unlawful presence to address.
My girlfriends 18 and has over stayed her visa. She has to get married before she turns 19 or she'll be eligible for the 10 year ban. Her birthday is in 2 months and i plan on marrying her before i go to bootcamp. The thing is i dont have a timestable when i going to bootcamp. And i dont want... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Talk to a knowledgeable immigration attorney. She has quite a few options available other than a hasty marriage. Also, the bar is not triggered until after she departs the US.
my current visa is j2 and will apply for j1 by april. My husband (work at NIH) will apply h1b and b h4 after j1 waiver approved. if I my h1b get approved can I withdraw h4 application, how?
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Talk to a knowledgeable immigration attorney. There is something called the "last action rule."
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Why isn't the child also a green card holder? Talk to the person who handles international students.
answered on Aug 19, 2015
The individual should seek the assistance of knowledgeable counsel. Departing the US may have serious consequences.
my lawyer is not explaining anything to me. He always tell me the case might be postponed. Do i need to change a lawyer since it appears my lawyer knows something about the continuous postponement?
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Yes. Change attorneys if yours won't explain what is going on. The immigration judge does not keep pushing hearings.
my son is in pakistan and i had my interview in Tokyo. can i still add him under my petition. His CRBA got denied because my wife couldnt satisfy the physical presence requirement. how can i bring my son without spending too muchtime
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Please seek the assistance of knowledgeable counsel. There are specialized immigration attorneys who deal with adoption-immigration issues.
I am working with a H1B visa and I have applied for my greencard sponsord by my son.
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Your EAD is based on your pending green card application. If you are applying for a green card based on marriage, no problem to change jobs. If you are applying based on an employment-based case, you need to consult with an immigration attorney. Please note this is not legal advice and you should... View More
I have been in The US since 2013. I have good grades and I am in status. I can't unfortunately afford my studies anymore. Since I am a International Student I have to pay out of state which is very expensive. I would like to know how I can become a resident to pay in state tuition. I am not... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Most student apply for OPT, then H-1B, then have the employer start the PERM process for an employment-based green card under the EB-2 or EB-3 categories.
an M.Sc in a school located in the USA. My transcript, TOEFL and GRE carry the correct age. Would I be denied at immigration.
answered on Aug 19, 2015
At some point, when you must file a petition with USCIS, you will be required to submit your passport. What is listed on your visa and I-94? If you knowingly submit a document that does not contain accurate information, the government can deem that as "fraud". It is best to have the... View More
Just want to know if there are any options for me to file for Green Card or can I do TPS since Guinea is on the list of TPS
answered on Aug 19, 2015
You may have a few options- at least one of which may lead to a green card so it is best to have a consultation with a knowledgeable immigration attorney. First, you can wait until your child is 21 and have him/her file a relative petition and green card for you. Second, you could see if you... View More
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