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Q: My girlfriend lives in Italy. I was born and raised in the United States. I own a business. How can my girlfriend stay?

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.

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Ana S. Mendieta
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... View More

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Q: Hello Do I need legal help to bring my father from Colombia? He was deported early 90’s.

We came to USA legally with a resident card, he served time in prison, he opted to leave at the end of his sentence.

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Ana S. Mendieta
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.

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Q: Can I bring an interpreter to asylum interviews or is that not allowed?
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Ana S. Mendieta
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...
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Q: Can I get benefits for my daughter if Im still waiting Green Card and her father had US citizenship and he passed away.

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?

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Ana S. Mendieta
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,...
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Q: Is it possible that lawyer reapply for my work permit instead of me and to receive all documents fromUSCIS on his adress

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... View More

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Ana S. Mendieta
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... View More

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Q: My gf entered the US as a tourist on an esta visa. We changed plans and we'd like for her to stay. Can it be done?

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.

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Ana S. Mendieta
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.... View More

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