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How long does it take for him to get the GC? Still in the process of submitting applications to USCIS. Is there a way he can go to the philippines before his GC comes? Cause we are planning to get a church wedding nov 2018. Please reply
answered on Dec 28, 2017
It will take at least a year to get a green card nowadays- and about 4 months to get the work permit and travel document. Generally, he can travel once he has the travel document. I recommend to work with an immigration attorney so that you can get through this process without any delays.... View More 
Immigration visa? Green card? She has teaching degree and clean record.
answered on Dec 27, 2017
She will need to consult with an immigration attorney and provide a lot more information to see if she qualifies for any specific visa.
answered on Dec 27, 2017
You should speak with an attorney in private and provide all details of your case so that you can get an accurate answer. It is certainly feasible to get citizenship eventually based on having a US citizen parent.
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Assuming you are a US citizen and he meets all requirements yes you can sponsor him for immigrant visa. It is best to consult an attorney so you get through this process without any mistakes or delays. Congrats on your engagement!
I lost my job here and need to take my family and go back to US, my kids and I US citizen but my wife not and we can’t seperate long time becouse of the kids , can we show re establish evidence in us such as rent home,school,bank account ???
Is it possible to travel all together... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2017
I recommend you working with an attorney at this point given the denials. You will need to start by filing Form I-130 and then the process continues with the NVC. Your wife will appear at the US Consulate for an interview. This process will take about a year if all goes well.
My question is about applying for my wife’s citizenship.
I became a citizen in 2011. My wife got her green card in 2011 too. She stayed in the state for a year, then she left the state for 2 years for personal reasons. She came back in Feb 2015. She came through the airport immigration... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2017
The issue here is that she left the country for a long period of time so that she may be considered to have abandoned her permanent residency. You are encouraged to work with an attorney. She will generally be eligible to apply based on three years if she received her green card based on marriage... View More
I hold a B2 visitor visa and traveled to the US in August. after a lengthy secondary questioning ( about my employment status, reason for visiting, reason for needing six months and details of my girlfriend, subsequently contact was made to her to confirm my story) After which I was granted entry... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Do you know why there was a lengthy questioning last time? You may have to overcome the officer’s assumption that you are planning to possibly get married and remain in the US after this entry. It is impossible to advise without knowing the details of the last questioning.
I recently got pregnant to my 3yr relationship American Citizen boyfriend and I ended up having to birth our child in the United states. They gave me til July 3rd but I had my baby June 29th and its now December. Yes I stayed longer than I'm supposed to but it wasn't supposed to be like... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2017
This fact pattern definitely requires a private consultation. I encourage you to speak with an attorney in private.
its a art exhibit with a photographer on site,
answered on Dec 20, 2017
If you are planning to actually film or take photographs then you should check out this site for information on when you need a permit- https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/permits/permits.page. If - by referring to a popup- you are planning to start a retail business then you need to possibly form an... View More
Firstly, this is a case of my Yemeni wife. My previous lawyer had made 1-2 important mistakes on my wife's ds260 which he did not review with me before submitting it. He suggested only that it would be sufficient to bring the matter up at the interview. The interview was a few days ago and it... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Whether to handle it alone, with your previous attorney or through hiring a new attorney is your personal decision but you should definitely notify the consulate about the discrepancies. An attorney may have had experience dealing with situations like yours so that might be an advantage but it is... View More
Hi. I am a Nigerian studying in Canada and have my children registerd in middle school in the US on a visitors visa staying with my relatives who's a permanent resident. My children have 2 years multiple entry visas but their 6 months stay expires in one month's time. Can I possibly take... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2017
You cannot do it safely, absolutely not. You will face challenges in explaining why they need to further visit the US as tourists after a 5-month stay.
Does this affect me from using my current visitors visa to come visit and spend time with my husband during the petition?
answered on Dec 13, 2017
Yes it may. Did you leave already? You are encouraged to consult with an immigration attorney at the earliest. Congratulations!
answered on Dec 13, 2017
You can start the process before starting employment as long as there is a valid job offer. Your company will likely need to work with an immigration attorney and he or she will be the best to advise you on all the steps. Congrats on the new job!
answered on Dec 13, 2017
Your US citizen spouse will need to petition for you by filing the form I-130. You will likely be able to file the adjustment application (green card application) along with the petition and from the date of filing you would receive employment authorization (work permit) in about 4 months. I... View More
I am currently on F1 visa with 4 children
answered on Dec 13, 2017
You would need an extensive consultation and evaluation with an immigration attorney to determine your options. Generally one would need a sponsor- either an employer or a qualifying family member- to get a green card. Hope this helps a bit.
I sponsored my spouse for immigrant visa and because I had no income and never filed income taxes I got help of a joint sponsor who qualify for sponsorship. My spouse appeared at Consulate for interview. Everything was fine in the interview, but they declined at the end giving notice of section... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2017
This would be a good time to work with an immigration attorney. The attorney will need to see the complete filing and the notice your wife received and respond accordingly. I would advise to include a bit more explanation than a couple lines -perhaps referencing the appropriate rules and... View More
I'm brazilian and have been in US many times as a turist
answered on Dec 11, 2017
It is best to consult with an immigration attorney and to present all your documents so that you can get a tailored answer. You will then be able to make an informed decision. Generally you are to enter the US with a specific intent. If you have any other application/petition pending you will have... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
You can use the intending immigrant’s income if it comes from authorized employment. I strongly recommend working with an immigration attorney so that you get through this process without any mistakes or delays.
answered on Dec 6, 2017
If you mean to apply for Norwegian citizenship you will need to contact an attorney there. If you wish to get him to the United States you will start with a K visa/ fiancé visa. Within 90 days ofhis entry you will need to get married.
I want to invest in a franchise, or buy a US business in the southern states. Ideally this will be a business that will have US employees, and we will be passive owners, visiting no more than 180 days per year, to oversee the operations
answered on Dec 6, 2017
The short answer is yes. A foreign person can own a US entity and hire US employees. If you wish to obtain certain visas in the future based on the company you will have a set of requirements to fullfill. Congrats on your new adventure!
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