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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Nevada on
Q: Is it hard to apply alone for F I130 and K3 visa?
Kyle K. Morishita
Kyle K. Morishita
answered on Oct 17, 2022

Form I-130 and Form I-129F are not overly complex on their faces. However, whether you should hire an attorney depends on the specific facts of your case. So, it is usually best to, at least, consult with an attorney. Additionally, USCIS approves either application, completing consular... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: My green card expired a year ago is there a way to get a extention to go back home and come back and file citizenship

I can apply for citizenship, but I want to go back to sell some properties get the money and bring it back and then file for citizenship. Is there anything that’s calling extension on an expired green card?

Kyle K. Morishita
Kyle K. Morishita
answered on Oct 17, 2022

If you want to travel outside of the United States, you need a valid, unexpired passport. Additionally, it is best to have proof your permanent residency. So, you should file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. After filing, you will likely receive a receipt notice or a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: My wife is overseas and pregnant. Should I wait for the baby to be born to sponsor?
Kyle K. Morishita
Kyle K. Morishita
answered on Oct 7, 2022

Depending on whether you live in the United States and when you lived in the United States, if you are a U.S. citizen, your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. You should speak with an immigration attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Kentucky on
Q: What should I do if my wife forgot to sign form I 130a

I filed forms I 130 and I 130a for my wife

Kyle K. Morishita
Kyle K. Morishita
answered on Oct 7, 2022

If you already submitted your forms, USCIS will likely mail you a Request for Evidence (RFE), which will request a completed and signed Form I-130A. At that time, you should comply with the instructions in the RFE.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: My wife has I-130 approved outside usa, but Removal proceeding pending in san francisco Immigration court

Can she go ahead and do the visa application and take interview outside usa.

Kyle K. Morishita
Kyle K. Morishita
answered on Mar 8, 2022

No, your wife should not depart the United States until the immigration judge terminates your wife's removal proceedings. Prior to departing the country, your wife should also verify she is admissible and her departure will not trigger any grounds of inadmissibility.

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