Hello,
I am a DACA recipient and an adult (21+) child of a Green Card holder.
What's the most efficient and low-cost way for me to get permanent residence?
I have read about the forms I-130 or I-485, but I am not sure which one I would apply to first, etc. I also... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2022
Dear DACA recipient,
May I firstly assume you are an 'unmarried' son or daughter of a Permanent Resident.
For purposes of definitions, you are not a child; you are a son or daughter, because you are 21 years old or older.
You are a DACA recipient, meaning you... Read more »
Hi,
We have just had our visa extension denied and are now out of status unfortunately it is proving really difficult to wrap everything up and arrange exit before the end of the appeal window in the first week of January. Both Christmas and Covid are causing delays but we are trying to... Read more »
answered on Dec 18, 2020
Assuming you get an NTA and a Notice of Hearing before an Immigration Judge, and you can provide for your transportation and fulfil the requirements as required by law [INA § 240B(a)], then the Immigration Judge may grant you a voluntary departure period of not more than 120 days from the time of... Read more »
answered on Nov 6, 2020
Form I-765 is used to Apply for Employment Authorization
Required Documents at the DMV in Florida are:
• For Valid/expired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with I-797 for I-765
indicating application prior to expiration of EAD or
• For customers applying... Read more »
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Dear Writer,
You write: "I have political asylum from Venezuela" (?).
May I assume you filed Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal with USCIS and that you are a national and citizen of Venezuela. I am also assuming, you are now married to... Read more »
Hello, my American citizen husband and I got married back in June of 2018 here in Florida, right after we got married, we sent the form I-130 only, together with a lot of documents and photos that proof our relationship through the years we’ve been together, it took a whole year to get approved,... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2020
1. It is prudent and the best practice to submit documents relating to you - the petitioner - biographical information, marriage certificate and proof of children you have together. Remember you will be the petitioner-sponsor, even if you have a joint-sponsor.
2. Yes, you have to complete... Read more »
... my SSN is "valid for work only with DHS authorization" with expiry on 1/13/2020? ... I also have a pending I-485 Application ... will highly appreciate your reply on my query ... thanks
answered on Jul 28, 2020
You file your renewal application on Form I-765 with USCIS before your current employment authorization
expires. You are not required to be in a valid nonimmigrant status when you file your renewal application.
Generally, you should not file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days... Read more »
I am unmarried 30 years old. Me parents became citizens of the US. Now I am in the US, waiting for interview, because I have pending asylum case. As I understand, my parents can fill Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. But am I qualify for Adjustment of Status? Should my parents fill Form... Read more »
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Your parents can file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative on your behalf.
Now, if you entered with a visa, and overstayed your visa, you may qualify for Adjustment of Status.
But, if you entered without inspection or admission, you will have to Consular Process.... Read more »
Do I have to be his financial guardian? Meaning, when I sign his paperwork, am I pledging to be his financial guardian?
answered on Jun 5, 2020
Yes. If you are the US Citizen spouse of a New Zealand Citizen who wants to immigrate to the United States. The petitioner spouse is the first sponsor. If the spouse does not have enough income to be the sole sponsor, there can be joint-sponsors or co-sponsors added. Being a financial sponsor or... Read more »
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?
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Consular Process and Adjustment of States are two different ways to make your Husband a legal resident.
Seems your husband is in his country of origin and thus you had to chose consular process. If your husband were to have been legally in the U.S. you could have chosen to adjust his... Read more »
I got my records expunged because I was arrested 18 years ago now I’m applying for a visa and it’s asking if I’ve ever been arrested and charge
answered on Apr 7, 2020
If you have been arrested, then your answer must say yes. It does not matter how long ago it was or if it was expunged or not. You are able to explain the circumstances of the arrest and the fact that it was expunged. You should also explain the reason it was expunged and why it should not weigh... Read more »
My mother has a green card. My stepfather is a US citizen and I got my green card from him. Do I have to wait 3 years or 5 years to become a US citizen?
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You may qualify for Naturalization if you have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements. You might be confused by the fact your mother may qualify for Naturalization if she has been a permanent resident only for 3 years or more and meet all... Read more »
I am married to an american citizen for 10 years prior to coming to the US, in 2018, on an L1-A (manager transfer) visa. I received my green card last December of 2019 after a petition for alien relative.
I understand naturalization has a 3 years wait time before applying, after obtaining... Read more »
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You may qualify for Naturalization if you have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen (i.e. have been living in marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse during such time), and you must also meet all other... Read more »
I have a business
I am an investor
I would be able to create a trust with her name.
She is interested in being able to stay for half of the year, and travel back the other half.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
This question if difficult to answer as you do not give us much insight in your goals. For the sake of trying to help you, I will make some assumptions: 1: Can my girlfriend stay in the United States for only 6 months of the year. I am assuming you have some knowledge of US immigration laws. I... Read more »
We came to USA legally with a resident card, he served time in prison, he opted to leave at the end of his sentence.
answered on Sep 4, 2019
Yes, you need legal help to bring your father from Colombia. The attorney you hire will analyze the crime your father committed and put him in prison as if it carries a permanent bar on reentry to the United States.
answered on Dec 2, 2018
You MUST bring your own interpreter to your asylum interview. One will NOT be provided to you. Your attorney cannot be your interpreter, nor can your witness nor a representative or employee of the government of your country. Your interpreter must be 18 years or older.
Even if USCIS will... Read more »
My daughter was born in the USA in March 2018 and the same month my husband passed away.She is citizen and she has ssn, but I don't have ssn and I can't work because I'm waiting my green card.Maybe she can get any help from government?
answered on Aug 9, 2018
Your daughter is a U.S. citizen and may be able to apply for benefits (you can apply for her) at The Administration for Children and Families agency in the state you live in.
The Administration for Children and Families funds states, to provide family assistance (welfare), child support,... Read more »
I Applied for my work permit on june 9th 2017, but i have never received my receipe paper notice I-797c. I called USCIS and they gave me my receipe number and told me that everything is ok with my case but something the notices are getting lost.I m worried that the same thing can happen with my... Read more »
answered on Jul 31, 2017
If you applied for Employment Authorization through your Attorney you might of signed a Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. Part 4 of the G-28 states that you consent to being represented by the attorney. When you are represented, DHS will send... Read more »
I am a us citizen and can prove beyond reasonable doubt the relationship is genuine and we honestly had no previous plans for this to happen.
answered on Jul 31, 2017
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) Travel Authorizations are an approved travel authorization only, and not a visa under United States immigration law. Since ESTA authorizations are not visas, your girlfriend cannot request an extension of stay through Form I-539 or any other means.... Read more »
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