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?
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... Read more »
Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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
If you are not... Read more »
Or they will have to exit North America and then come back as a visitor to Canada.
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!
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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.
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!
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... Read more »
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!
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?
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... Read more »
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!
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?
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... Read more »
I am a permanent resident, 68 years old, wife and 3 children are US citizens, Prof. of Economics at Kansai-University (PhD from Michigan).
I was told at DTW that I need to apply the Reentry Permit since I spent more time in Japan than in US. I could come back to Ann Arbor to see my wife... Read more »
answered on Aug 6, 2022
If you don't intend to spend more than 6 months out of a year in the US after you retire then it may be better to officially relinquish your permanent residency (although you may have already abandonned it) and seek a tourist visa which should be sufficient for your couple of entries per year.... Read more »
I’m applying for the N400 form after marrying a US citizen (and obtaining green card through marriage). My husband was born in China but was adopted by US citizen parents. He has a US passport but no naturalization documents. Can he use his adoption papers or US passport to show proof that he is... Read more »
answered on Aug 6, 2022
Passport AND adoption documents may be enough to prove citizenship. If it is not, USCIS will send a Request for Evidence and you can do a Freedom of information act (FOIA) request to USCIS for a copy of his naturalization certificate. Best wishes!
After 40 days, my RFE Notice Letter regarding EB-1A case just delivered yesterday. On the 20th day, I sent a physical letter to USCIS Texas Sevice Center notifying them that the RFE had not been received yet ( done in addition to the online method instructed ).
Also, on my account, it says... Read more »
answered on Jun 27, 2022
You can respond to the RFE as long as it is before the given deadline to respond (listed in the RFE). Best wishes!
I have been considered inadmissible at the moment but I have the requirements to void this.
answered on Jun 10, 2022
You need to file an immigration attorney that handles waivers. You can look for an attorney here on Justia.com, Avvo.com or AILA.org. Best wishes!
I have my apps together can i someone look over and give comments before i submit? i have one month left before i am illegal
answered on Jun 9, 2022
I would not recommend separating the I-130 from the I-485. I would file both (with the other forms) via mail (i.e. paper application). As to reviewing your application, there are many immigration attorneys that offer document review services. They charge per hour (usually in 15 minute increments)... Read more »
I cannot get a passport from country of origin. So, can i show the re-entry permit booklet instead of a passport.
answered on May 18, 2022
No. The re-entry permit is only relevant to the US Border Patrol. You need a passport to travel to other countries. Best wishes!
I seperated from him oct 2020 because I found texts between him and a family member telling them to get the permanent green card and leave me. Divorce finalized with agreement that I have sole legal and physical custody. No child support. He sees his child once a month. Now he’s waiting for... Read more »
answered on May 9, 2022
He will not get permanent residency if you do not attend the interview with him. If you want to make sure he doesn't get the permanent residency, send in your divorce decree to the field office where the I-485 is being handled and where the interview is to take place. Best wishes!
Have a source of income for my affidavit of support to show . Can i show my husbands salary in the affidavit of support?
answered on May 6, 2022
You need to complete the affidavit of support (I-864) and you can use your husband's income in your affidavit BUT he will also have to complete and sign the Household Member Contract (form I-864A). Best wishes!
Can i show my husbands salary as affidavit of support in application
answered on May 6, 2022
In order to use your husband's income he would have to complete and sign the household member's contract (form I-864A). https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a. Best wishes!
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