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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Immigration Law and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Can my lawyer set up a bank account for my mother who is now passed and was an illegal alien? My lawyer can’t find a way

My brother passed years ago. My mom and stepdad filed a wrongful death lawsuit, but both passed before the case was won. The proceeds from the case were split in half. One half to the children of my stepdad, and the other half to the children of my mother. The children of my stepdad had no trouble... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Jan 7, 2024

You may be able to apply for an Individal Taxpayer's Identification Number (ITIN) for your mom with which you should be able to open a bank account for her in the USA. If that doesn't work, you could try to start a probate case so the Court can determine that those funds do... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Hello, Is it okay to apply for AP renewal 3 months prior to its expiration? Or should I do this 180 prior to expirati?
Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Apr 12, 2023

You can file a renewal application as early as 120 days before your current travel document expires, and it's a good idea to submit the renewal as early as possible. The renewal travel document is usually processed within the same timeframe as that for the initial application: 150 days or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law, Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am a 59 year old American man who married a Chinese woman from china, she is 54,

She came to the usa in 2019 on a K1 visa, we were married and applied for adjustment of status, we received a deny notice in April 2022 due to previous visa fraud issues on her part which I was unaware of, in September 2022 we received final denial of her AOS, once I explained to my wife what our... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 5, 2022

Ideally you should hire an attorney who practices both immigration and family law. This way the attorney will be able to make sure the grounds for the divorce are appropriate (limiting your wife's ability to sponsor herself for a green card) and protect you as to any potential spousal support... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: I am a us citizen and I want to marry a girl in india

Hello, I am a us citizen and I want to marry a girl in india but she is going through a divorce and also have a 4 year old daughter, so I wanted to know how will I be able to get her and her daughter to the states? I know I will have to wait until her divorce is finalized in india but what process... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 2, 2022

You can see the process here: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/consular-processing

However, it is still adviseable to do a consultation with an immigration attorney to make sure you understand the process and that there are no other issues that you may...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for New York on
Q: Greetings! I’d like to know if I can get in trouble for going out of the country being a LPR.

I’ve been a LPR (10 year green card) since Dec 2020. In 2022 I’ve been out of the country for 164 days as of now (multiple entries from Brazil - my home country). I just got back last week, so technically I’d still have 14 days left for this year, totaling 179 days abroad for the current... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 2, 2022

It is impossible to tell if you will be permitted to return in January after a short visit to Brazil because it is up to the officer at the Border whether to let you in AND for how long REGARDLESS of the "180 day clock" (reset or not). Each time you cross the border on an non-immigrant... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: I'm a 68 yr old South African. I'd like to begin the process of applying for a green card. My daughter is a US citizen.

I travel on a UK passport and have a B1/B2 visa. I understand that the first step is for her to file an alien relative petition as my sponsor, is that correct? How long does this process generally take?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 27, 2022

Filing the Petition for Alien Relative is the first step in applying for a green card. However, if you are applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. process of getting a green card while being INSIDE the United States), there are additional forms you would file. The next steps are different when you... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: How soon after marriage can i apply for my non us citizen spouse to live and work in the country

Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 23, 2022

For an attorney to advise you WHEN to file for a green card would require more information about your and your spouse's specific situation. Obviously, the first step an attorney would want to do is to make sure that your spouse even qualifies for a green card. For those reasons it would be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia on
Q: Can I travel outside USA within 90 days before applying for naturalization N-400?

I have been hearing that I cannot travel outside Usa within 90 days before applying to naturalization N-400 form. I don’t see anywhere in the requirements that I am unable to travel within 90 days before applying for naturalization. Could you please advise me if I could apply for naturalization... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 5, 2022

It is not just 90 days before applying for citizenship that is of importance. There is a "continous presence" and " physical presence" requirement for naturalization elligibility. Learn more about those here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Utah on
Q: I am a US citizen and I get married to an immigrant will they become a legal citizen
Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 4, 2022

The mere fact of being married to a US citizen does NOT confer legal status to an immigrant. However, if the immigrant qualifies for adjustment of status they could acquire legal status by becoming a permanent resident and eventually a US citizen. Best to do a consultation with an experienced... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: I accidentally filed for the I-90 on October 20,2021 which was 90days prior to when my 2 year green card expired .

I accidentally filed for the I-90 on October 20,2021 which was 90days prior to when my 2 year green card expired . Unfortanetly I just found out while checking on any updates That I was suppose to file for the I-751 . I am in disbelief and don’t know what to do because I read that they can deport... View More

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Agnes Jury
answered on Oct 29, 2022

So your green card has been expired for almost a year? Normally, if your failure to file was through no fault of your own, you can file your petition late with a written explanation and request that USCIS excuse the late filing. Failure to file before the expiration date may be

excused if...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is it possible for a US Citizen's spouse to apply for an F1 visa, or is it best for them to apply for a marriage visa?

This is assuming they would be studying in the United States either way.

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Mar 19, 2023

It is possible for the spouse of a US citizen to apply for an F1 visa (as long as they otherwise qualify) but it would probably be better for the spouse to get permanent residency in the USA (i.e. marriage visa) so the spouse doesn't have to pay international student fees. Best wishes!

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Approval Case Decision Rendered On December 5, 2022, we approved your Form N600 ? What is rendered mean?

Approval Case Decision Rendered

On December 5, 2022, we approved your Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, Receipt Number

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 12, 2022

Decision rendered means decision made. Looks like it was approved. Congratulations!

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Michigan on
Q: How and where do we upload the papers of a joint sponsor? The case is already in the embassy.

In the immigration process, the counselor asked us to add a joint sponsor. We prepared the papers for the joint sponsor, but the embassy is not accepting them by email, and asked us to upload them. They didn't provide additional information, and we don't know where to upload. Our NVC... View More

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Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 2, 2022

The NVC account is where you would upload co-sponsor affidavit of support and documents. The button is on the main/home page, right under the "Affidavit of Support" section, says "Add Joint Sponsor". Best wishes!

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: I filed I-130 for my spouse who is lawfully visiting US, what do I need to do to enable them to stay while we wait

Current time left here is 11 days per I-94.Do I have to file I-485? or do I have to file 129F to get a K-3 Visa? Once I file can they stay?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 1, 2022

This is not a simple question or answer. You should do a consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss your situation and any potential problems. I know time is of the essence for you but many attorneys offer phone/virtual consultation and you can speak with an attorney who is located... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: Can a Canada visit visa holder exit and enter through US road border after 6 months stay in Canada.

Or they will have to exit North America and then come back as a visitor to Canada.

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 4, 2022

The entry into the US depends on the person's country of citizenship (not the country from which they are coming/passing through) and the visa/stay requirements for that country.

Best wishes!

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for New York on
Q: I plan on marrying my girlfriend who is a Kenyan citizen. I was curious on what the process for immigration would be?

We have been together over a year and I will be visiting again in November/December which I will be proposing to her. So I was hoping to get some information on how the immigration process would be to have her eventually be with me in the US.

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Oct 12, 2022

I would recommend you do a consultation with an immigration attorney to go over the process, requirements and timeline and so you can ask questions as this is explained. Many attorneys such as myself offer free phone consultations. Best wishes!

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Filed I-131, it was accepted and fee taken. Have not received biometrics letter but status is updated fingerprints taken

Does this mean they are using biometrics from a previous application and I do not need to wait for a biometrics appointment before leaving the US?

As of September 6, 2022, fingerprints relating to your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxx, have been applied... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Sep 9, 2022

Most likely yes, but you should have received a notification from USCIS letting you know that they are going to re-use your previous biometrics info. Check the notices you received. Best wishes!

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: I am a Permanent Resident since 1979= Legal, and wanted to renew my Green Card again. PAID in February still waiting

Went to field office Orlando in April 4, 2022 { for biometric on renewed Green card};

PAID in full in February. Unable to reach Anybody when # called. Can you Please help?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Sep 9, 2022

If you filed in February 2022 then it is likely normal that you are still waiting. You can check processing times at: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

If you filed in February 2021 you are likely outside of processing time (double check at USCIS processing times page) and can submit...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: How to get citizenship for a person that is 63 and has been in the US since he was 6 months old
Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Sep 6, 2022

It depends on many facts that you do not provide. Best to do a paid consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. Best wishes!

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: should i seek a new attorney for the adjustment or stay the course.?

Attorney lack of adequate preparation cost us $2K and panic travel. We have our K1. Should we stay with him through adjustment process or find new attorney?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Aug 25, 2022

You should always feel comfortable and confident working with an attorney. If you are having doubts as to their abilities or costs, I would recommend that you have an honest conversation with that attorney to allow him/her to address your questions and concerns. If you are still not feeling good... View More

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