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If I file a form i-360 by itself and I check the box “yes” for question 12 of Part 10 that states "I am currently residing in the United States and I request an Employment Authorization document". Would I still have to file an i-765 along with the i-360 to get an EAD or can the EAD be... View More 
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answered on May 11, 2024
Hello, the I-360 provides work authorization when the I-360 is approved. Processing times may be a over a year. If you want work authorization prior to the approval of the I-360 the I-765 can be submitted.
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?
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answered on Sep 5, 2022
You may want to interview other attorneys to have a better understanding of your past experience. This may help you decide if you feel comfortable continuing with your current representative or hire a new one. The green card process is stressful and costly enough; and ideally you want to move... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2022
Estimado(a). Los casos en la corte son muy delicados y es recomendable ver en detalle todosdocumentos de la corte antes de hacer una recomendacion. Si gusta podemos ofrecerle informacion en privado llamando a nuestra oficina. Terra Immigration Partners en Orlando, Florida.
USCIS sent me a notice stating i need to file i-824 for them to forward my case to the NVC because on the i-130 i had chosen the adjustment of status route but i ended up leaving the USA. Im so disappointed, i-824 will add about 550 dollars to the cost of the immigration process. Is it possible to... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2021
Hello, Form I-864 is a requirement when adjusting status in the US. If you would have chosen the consular process in your I-130, you would have to submit the I-864 directly to the NVC. In either scenario, the I-864 is required.
He arrived with a K1 visa been married 2 years
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answered on Jun 14, 2021
Filing for divorce will not affect the TPS/EAD applications, nor the divorce process. If he qualifies for TPS he should apply. Best wishes to both.
Now that he is a widower and had been divorced from my mom for our 30 years, do I still have to show proof of marriage to my mom, divorce from my mom, marriage to his deceased wife, and her death certificate? Please let me know which applies and which does not apply. Thank you
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answered on May 10, 2021
When you petition a relative, part of the process requires the beneficiary to show the civil status. That includes current marriage and all previous termination of marriages. Just make sure to get certified copies of all documents.
I am planning to get her here to live with me..Can I ask the immigration officer for adjust of status at the port of entrance ? O need to start the petition while she is over there? ..She is alone in Ecuador...my brother and sister can’t take care of her but I am
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answered on Jan 20, 2021
Dear U.S. citizen, you are unable to adjust status at the border. I wish there was a simple answer, but in reality, there are different options to immigrate to the U.S. During the pandemic the process has become even longer. In this case, it would be best to talk directly to an attorney that can... View More
We petitioned only for my aunt but now her son, who has not 18 at the time the petition was filed and is not yet 21 now until May of next year , is showing up on the CEAC/ NVC site and giving us the option to Accompany or follow to join. Would he be able to come over to the USA if he wasn't... View More
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answered on Nov 23, 2020
Yes. When you go into the CEAC/NVC website, you can pay the immigrant visa fees and complete the DS-260 application on line.
I am a US citizen and I want to bring my boyfriend from Dominican Republic to the United States. I would like to know which would be the best and fastest way - should I merry him in DR or should I apply for the fiance visa here in the US ?
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answered on Sep 14, 2020
The answer to your question depends on a variety of factors. To apply for the fiance visa you must have met in person first. If you did, then that may be an option. After it is approved and your fiance is in the US you should get married within the 90 days of arrival. If you want to marry in DR... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2020
It is impossible to answer your question with the limited information that you are providing. A confidential consultation is necessary to obtain the information needed to make a recommendation. You should invest some time speaking to an immigration attorney to proceed with the best course of action... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2020
We have worked many cases like this, however, to answer your questions we additional information about the child and the parent. If you would like we can provide you a consultation to talk about the details in a confidential manner.
The child is a minor and we feel she needs to come to USA with her mom.
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answered on Aug 26, 2020
Hello. There are different ways to come to the US; visa or green card. I understand that your husband wants to petition his daughter and his ex-wife? You may petition your husband's daughter to come to the U.S. with a family petition. Since there are so many different options, it is best to do... View More
I am currently under parole under the Cuban Adjustment Act. I have to apply for the green card in August. I was currently laid off from work due to COVID-19.
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answered on Apr 30, 2020
I am sorry to hear you are going through unemployment. You should be able to apply for your adjustment of status in August. If you have a particular question you would like to ask, please call our office and we will assist you. best regards.
I initially selected consular processing for the i 130 on my husband's petition but now we want to switch and go the adjustment of status route. Does he have to be in the states for us to switch to that? Provided that we meet the uscis eligibility criteria?
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answered on Apr 12, 2020
If you already started the process as a consular process, it may better to complete it that way. If you are a US citizen it should not take long to get the I-130 approved and move forward with the consular process part. Best to you.
Hi my friend from Canada over stayed , now she wants to go back to Canada , will she be in trouble when she leaves ?
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answered on Jan 13, 2020
Overstaying is never a good practice. The short answer is, it depends on the reason why your friend overstayed. If for example, the overstay happened because of medical reasons or any other important reason, it can be explained. Also, the amount of time of the overstay plays an important role. For... View More
I haven't heard any about case since July 2019...I have since relocated and changed my address and was told my case is at my current local office. It is Frustrating...Feb 2018 Filer.
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answered on Jan 4, 2020
The processing times of I-751 depend on where you live. Some centers take up to 25 months to adjudicate and that is just an average time frame. If you moved that will add more time to the adjudication process since USCIS has to move the file internally accordingly. Therefore, you may still be... View More
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I have received a letter I-797 saying that I got approved and the 10 years green card will be mailed to me within 60 days. But since the day I received that notice, I have not received anything else. I called to the USCIS they said that my card has not been producing.... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2019
If you have been approved for a ten-year green card, you have the approval notice, I-797 and you have a stamp I-551 on your passport from the local USCIS office, you should be able to travel without any problems. The CBP may give you a hard time for not having the plastic card, but if they look up... View More
Hi. My husband is DACA recipient . He has his brothers born here (one is then will turn 21 in 2 years). Me, over stayed, so no paperwork right now. Our daughter was born here.
We are looking for any option to get permanent residency here. Do we have any chance or not really?
I... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2019
The definition of Immediate relative for the purpose of adjustment of status per INA 201(b) is: Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen include the U.S. citizen’s spouse, children (unmarried and under 21 years of age), and parents (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older). Siblings are not... View More
Last year I was scammed online about bitcoin job. I lost money, my debit cards were overdraft and almost lost apartment because of lack money. My and my boyfriends personal information were exposed to scammer. I do not have a lot of his personal info. But as I prove I have all messages, calls,... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2019
Be aware that calling the authorities to report a crime, in this case the FBI, will prompt an investigation into who is reporting the crime.
I have some savings, i also can quit the school and return to the same job i have now (80k) in case i face economical problems. The Phd is expected to last 2.5 years
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answered on Nov 20, 2019
Your income will be considered when you submit the Form I-864, affidavit of support. Depending on the household size there is an income/asset requirement to qualify as the sponsor of your wife. If your income is not over the required amount in the Form I-864P chart, then you can get a joint sponsor... View More
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