the american embassy denied 2 times her visa, to visit me in the US. I even wrote a invite letter, but they not even looked at it. Only thing they ask her, what is your purpose to fly to the US. What can we do, that she can come to visit me for 2 weeks. PS. She has 2 Javanese kids 24 and 16. And a... Read more »
The embassy probably thinks she’s at high risk of not returning due to her personal and financial situation. Would marriage to you , a US citizen, solve this problem?Probably yes if you can convince the consulate that she married for love. If that is the ultimate goal then retain counsel here in... Read more »
I am the petitioner for my wife
More facts are needed. Is your wife overseas applying for a spousal visa at the foreign consulate ? If so then your processing is going through the normal channels.
If a person is a citizen and has parents who are over 70 years of age, who came into the Country legally, with a tourist visa, but then the visa expired. Can the citizen apply for the parents to have a permanent visa or citizenship?
The answer is absolutely yes. A US citizen over 21 can file for their parents and as long as parents entered the country legally, they can adjust status to get green cards despite that their tourist visas have expired. The new law requires each parent to file a declaration of self sufficiency as... Read more »
I am just wondering on how much the total should for a layer and the green card?
Fees vary from counsel to counsel. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation from start to finish. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you.
So I’m trying to get married to my girlfriend. She’s in the uk and im in the us. I know how the immigrant marriage visa process works to get her here. But how do I get married to her in the first place if you’re not allowed to marry on a tourist visa?(as this can ban her from the us... Read more »
She can marry you on a visitor visa provided she intends to return to the UK to process at her home consulate for her spousal visa. Another option is the fiancé visa. If you have met in the last two years, she can apply for her fiancé visa then get married within 90 days of entering the US, then... Read more »
It’s expected that they write me to provide the missing document instead of denial.
According to the letter I have option of appeal. Should I appeal or submit a fresh application ?
Consider working with an attorney to help you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation from start to finish. You also need the 944 form. Good luck.
Even if you were a US citizen it would take many many years. First get your citizenship and then file.
Some guys broke into my house to rob me and my fiance and shot and killed him in the mix,
And now they've dropped there charges down from First Degree Premeditated Murder to Second Degree Murder Life Felony .
And I was wondering what life felony means? Does it mean they would... Read more »
It’s probably a distinction without a difference. Both murder 1 and felony murder carry a life sentence. The felony murder rule states that if any death occurs during the commission of a dangerous/violent felony then all the actors involved will go down for murder 1. Aside from the criminal case,... Read more »
My brother’s girlfriend is 18 & she got into an argument with her parents & she left her bruises & scratches also kicked her out the house. Can she sue them?
Yes she can sue her parents. She should discuss her case with counsel here in Florida about possible representation. The owners homeowner insurance policy benefits could be a possible source of recovery if the harm done to her could be deemed negligent as opposed to intentional.
He’s been out of status for about 4 months now. Can we still file AOS based on K1 admission or do we have to file I-130 with AOS forms?
Thank you!
You have to marry within 90 days of admittance with a k visa. You do not have to file adjustment of status within 90 days. You can file after the 90 days. Keep in mind your fiancé cannot work or travel until the EAD and travel permit is issued.
I have my H1B extension in process and received an RFE on it .My I-94 was expired on Feb 2020.
My fiancé is an American citizen and we are planning to get married next Year.
In Worst case scenario if my Visa is denied we don't want go through the K1/K3 process.
So we... Read more »
If you entered the United States legally and then you marry a US citizen, then you can adjust status to get your green card. I would not leave the US until you have obtained the green card. Good luck.
My bank rejected my chargeback based on the festival host t&c. I'm not a USA citizen. I live in Europe.
Parties to a contract have the right to negotiate terms relating to unforeseen events; and how any risks associated with said events would be assumed by the parties. That being said you should retain counsel to fully review the contract to determine your rights and make attempts to negotiate a... Read more »
does the rider have value since Sears court ruling was a judgement?
Retain counsel on a contingency fee basis here in Florida to investigate all the facts and determine if you can file a claim for benefits.
The fall off the roof was caused by equipment Failure, The harness he was in broke and didn’t stop him from falling off the roof. Also had to be life flighted to Shands hospital
Who provided the broken harness? You may have a claim against the property owner.
Good morning, I have a quick question in regards to TANF/welfare. I’m a US Citizen if I have applied for government assistance while dating my future spouse whom I’m planning to petition.
You will still be able to sponsor him but you will need a joint financial sponsor to assist you with the case.
No. Only US citizens can sponsor their fiancé for a k visa. Marry her overseas and have her process at the US consulate for her green card. Consider working with an attorney to represent you throughout the lifetime of the case. It’s a year long process with a lot of twists and turns. Good luck.
Hi, I am currently studying in the USA and hold F-1 Visa status. My wife is a US citizen. We wanted to apply for the immigration status this month. Do these new restrictions preclude our chances of applying to it?
I am currently living in the US
Under the fact pattern you described, you can adjust status to obtain your work permit and green card as long as you meet other requirements that would not render you inadmissible. Consider working with counsel. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation that would last... Read more »
On March 15, I went into a local Pinellas County Pawn Shop and was denied my 2nd amendment right to purchase a firearm because my Concealed Weapons License stated that I was White. The Pawn Shop salesman stated that I "Looked black to him" and "There's a black guy standing in... Read more »
You may have a case. More facts would be needed. Of course if the employee denied you service on the basis that your identification did not match your picture on the concealed weapons permit then they may have a non discriminatory reason for denying you service. More facts are needed. Discuss with... Read more »
They provide no non slip mats for wet floors that they know always get wet, from ice to drinks to spills. They also don’t have good enough drainage as it’s under a fixture blocked by ice bin. It’s a kitchen. Also my back already has been hurt before so because of them not taking proper care... Read more »
If this was an injury on the job then it would be covered by workman’s compensation. Call an attorney who specializes in workman’s compensation.
My grandpa died over a year ago and the mortgage company was informed of his passing and that no one had a desire for this property. A debt collection lawyer has sent me a paper in regards to the mortgage debt trying to claim me to it and this property is in ohio where he lived and I live in... Read more »
We’re you appointed executor of his estate? The mortgage holder can’t come after you personally. If you’re the executor of his estate or the trustee of his trust then in your capacity of executor and/or trustee you would be the proper person they should contact. But you’re not individually... Read more »
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