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Hello. I came to U.S. on a tourist visa. I was allowed to stay legally in U.S. for 6 months. I quit a job that I had regarding my birth country while I was in U.S. I had a marriage license in U.S. during a part towards the end of those 6 months and about one month and some days during overstay. We... View More 
answered on Jul 7, 2024
A US Citizen can sponsor an immigrant after marriage for his green card despite your overstay, provided you entered the US with permission which you did. If you are an overstay and don’t get married and then exit the US, you may be subject to a 3 or 10 year bar depending on the length of your... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2024
If you marry a US Citizen outside the US, you can return to the US and file a spousal petition where your wife would process at the US Consulate in her country. The process involves filing multiple forms and documents and processing speed could last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months.
I am from Arizona
answered on Jul 3, 2024
If Dad entered the United States with permission, he can adjust status if you are a US citizen over the age of 21. He shouldn’t file his adjustment case until 90 days after entry. The entire process can take between eight months minimum to 18 months. Some of us charge a reasonable flat rate fee... View More
Also are they responsible if the bed frame sticking out from the bed and I tripped and broke two bones in my wrist
answered on Jul 3, 2024
If you suffered injuries as a result of tripping over a concealed hazard and breaking two bones, then the motel could be liable for your medical bills and your pain and suffering. Retain an attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win.
I met my Fiancè over two years ago. We were dating for 1 1/2 years before I proposed to her. She has been entering on an ESTA. I proposed to her of March this year in the U.S. As relations between her country (in European Union) and the US government are not good, we would like advice on how to... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2024
An immigrant entering on ESTA can only intend to visit and cannot have preconceived intent when entering the US. However, there is nothing wrong with entering on ESTA with the intent to visit but later on changing your mind and wanting to stay. This is far more common than you would think. It is... View More
I am a US citizen living in Florida and my fiancee has just began living with me, she entered the country a month ago with a tourist visa, can we get married shortly after she entered the country or we have to wait 60-90 before doing the marriage ceremony? she wants to do the change of status here... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2024
The issue is one of intent. If a visitor on a tourist visa enters the US with the intent to visit but changes her mind and wants to get married, that is permissible. But if she entered the US with intent to adjust status after marriage, that is a no no. It’s based on an honor system but you have... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Different states have different rules on who qualifies for a marriage license. As regards to foreign nationals, some states require an unexpired passport while others will accept an expired one. This distinction can even be seen in different counties in the same state. Nevada for example is very... View More
My wife invested 30k with a friend that I’ve known for 40+ years which I didn’t know that he scammed others for millions until it was all over the internet that’s when he turned on me when I started to ask if she can have her money back it’s just all messed up when he started send photos... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2024
If anyone acts as another’s financial advisor snd invests money in the capital markets, they have to be licensed to do so. You should file against him with the SEC and FINRA as well as Floridas department of BPR and have him investigated and potentially prosecuted. Additionally the federal... View More
I am currently in Mexico right now. We have been together for almost three years now (long distance) and it’s time we settled down for good to start building our lives together, I’d like to know what are my options to make it work? Thank you!
answered on Jun 18, 2024
If you’re inside the US, he can sponsor you to adjust status for your green card after you get married. There is an issue of “intent” when you enter the US with a visitor visa as to whether you’re intending to visit or stay permanently. Sometimes the officer will ask you questions and look... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A US Citizen sponsoring an unmarried 25 year old immigrant would be sponsored outside of the immediate relative category under F1. You should look at the visa bulletin board department of state time table to ascertain the processing speed for your category.
I have lived/ here since 2012 with no lease& was not required to pay rent the homeowner was my mentor and just wanted to help me get on my feet, the homeowner passed February 8 of this year he did not have a will I believe it is still in probate the owners brother has not given written notice... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
You do not have any legal rights to the decedent’s property just because he let you stay there rent free for 12 years. However if he left you something in his will, you would have inheritance rights. Your status as of now would be as a de facto tenant at will. The personal representative of the... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
A client is free to discharge his attorney at anytime, but the attorney is entitled to file a cost lien for costs advanced and file a charging lien for work done (against any recovery that is obtained). Reach out to another Georgia attorney for possible representation if you want to discharge your... View More
I have to go back to my country of origin to take care of my aging father for a year or two. I plan on coming back to the USA as I own a house here, and my children and grandchild are here. I was told that if I was gone for a year I would forfeit my green card. If I return before the year is up how... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
You need to apply for a re-entry permit which may allow travel outside the US for up to two years. Support your application with medical records showing fathers illness and any evidence from Dad and Dad’s doctors establishing that your help and support would be indispensable to his recovery.
Fell inside his condo where a staple or nail made me fall down the stairs. I show him the pictures of cracked knee . A screen door he didn't fix as he promised, fell and hit a paraplegic in the head while sitting on the patio. He kept 600 of my security deposit, after telling me I would get... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
A property owner owes a legal duty to its guests to make sure its premises are safe. If the property owner fails to repair any dangerous condition on its property which causes damages to his guest, then the guest can sue the owner for a) his past and future medical bills b) all past and future pain... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2024
As Attorney Vazquez points out, accidents occurring prior to March 2023 are governed by the old statute of limitations for personal injury cases which is 4 years. Accidents occurring after March 2023 are now governed by a 2 year limitations period. Since your accident occurred May 2020, the 4 year... View More
I am in USA finishing my studies and want to have my wife come and stay here with me. She is of poor means and I am a student. I am living in my parents home and they are willing to be sponsors for my wife. The idea is for her to come ASAP and that is why we were thinking that a multiple tourist... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
If you are a US Citizen, you can sponsor her for a fiancé visa. That process ranges from 18-24 months to complete. If she’s inside the US with a tourist visa and you then decide to get married, you can sponsor her for a green card and she can process in the US. Some of us ,including myself,... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2024
A US citizen can sponsor his fiancé for a K1 visa. The processing time is roughly 18 months from the time the case is filed until the immigrant enters the United States on a fiancée visa. Thereafter, the couple has 90 days to get married, and then the immigrant spouse can file for her green card.
German citizen. Know the rough process, time length and fees for all forms. I was wondering about the average legal fee that would be added on top of those fees?
answered on Jun 5, 2024
The average fee for a marriage based green card is between $1,500 and $3,500. Some of us charge a flat fee with no hidden costs and represent the couple through the lifespan of the case. Some of us work within the clients budget. Counsel in any state can represent you.
The Philippines does not recognize proxy marriage. We’re applying for a visa and I’m curious how this situation affects my marital status in the US. And if I should put that I’m single or married. Should we apply for a marriage visa or fiance visa?
answered on Jun 5, 2024
The USCIS will only recognize a marriage as valid for Immigration purposes if the marriage where performed is recognized as valid. Since the Philippines does not recognize a proxy marriage, then neither will the US CIS for purposes of immigration law. You need to file a fiancé petition if the... View More
He is here by having a nonimmigrant visa - temporary stay. Will he only need to present his passport when we go to the courthouse?
answered on May 24, 2024
It depends on the county policy for what identification is required. Some counties require unexpired passports while others will accept expired passports. However, if you’re a US Citizen you can immediately sponsor your spouse for a green card right after marriage. Some of us immigration lawyers... View More
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