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He was denied cause he lacked strong ties to his country
answered on Dec 6, 2017
K1 visa should be OK as that is exactly designed for a fiancé to enter and then get married within 90 days.
We went the consular processing route as he was home in the UK throughout the process. We are now trying to get him home as fast as possible since our first child is due in three months. Would he be approved ANY visa to get him to the states at this point? I know he won’t be allowed ESTA now that... View More 
answered on Dec 6, 2017
Most importantly, what was the reason for the denial? Was it a marriage-based immigrant visa? Review of your entire documentation is necessary for a tailored answer. Generally for a nonimmigrant visa he will face scrutiny given that he already presented immigrant intent.
My wife and I were together for around a year and a half. She decided she wanted other things out of life. She cheated with my boss (also her boss. Lots of business meetings you know) . When I found out she stopped coming home and basically moved in with this guy. He is now firing me and evicting... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
Assuming you do not have an approved I-130 you will not be able to complete the process without her. If you do have a conditional green card already then you will be able to remove the condition via an I-751 filed with a waiver. I recommend consulting with an immigration attorney in private so that... View More
Because she s still a student she got money from her school. Do we need to get a joint affidavit for sponsorship or is it alright ? Thank you.
answered on Dec 5, 2017
You will likely need a joint sponsor. It is best to work with an immigration attorney so that you get through this process without any unnecessary delays. Congrats on your engagement!
Hello. Im a European citizen I have been in a relation ship for six months with my loved one. I came back to the us to visit her. Wasn’t really questioned on my arrival didn’t plan to get married but now we can’t live far from each other’s and we want to get married. I entered as an ESTA. I... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
It is best to consult with an attorney in private so that you get familiar with the process and make an informed decision.
With current immigration scenario under the new government. how could this impact my parents case?
answered on Dec 5, 2017
I would estimate a 4-5 month wait for NVC to forward the documents to the US Consulate. Then the Consulate will contact you with the scheduled interview date- scheduling of the interview depends on the availability of the actual Consulate. Good luck!
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Congratulations! The visa you need also depends on when you wish to strat and how far along you are in actually starting the operations. You may need to take care of the initial setup first before applying for the visa. Please consult with an attorney familiar with both immigration and business... View More
She obtained her perminate resident green card through her marriage but she has started divorce proceedings. She and her husband have been separated for quite sometime and she's ready to end her marriage with him. She and her husband also have two children together. They are US citizens living... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Most importantly- has she removed the condition on her green card? If not then she will have to file the I-751 with a waiver and as long as the marriage was real she should be OK.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
This is a question for your H1B company’s counsel as they will have responsibility over your case.
I renewed my GC in March 2017, they gave me a sticker with an extension date (December 2017). Can I travel to Mexico during this month? I plan on returning Dec. 27. Will I be allowed to return back to the US?
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Assuming you are otherwise admissible yes you should be allowed to enter with the I-551 stamp.
This is for a newly starting business
answered on Dec 3, 2017
LLC is a pass through entity and has members, all matters generally determined per an agreement between the members. A corporation is a separate entity from its founders and it has shareholders that makes joining and leaving the company generally easier. The decision should be more based on your... View More
My mother-inlaw have a 10 year b1/b2 visa, and we want to also bring her 7 year old daughter along, what kind of visa would i have to apply for her 7 year old daughter? it is jst a temporary visit! thank you so much!
The goal is bringing my Mother-inlaw and her 7 year old daughter to the US... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2017
Her daughter will need a B1/B2 visa as well. Her parent can apply on her behalf the same way they applied for their own.
I m a green card holder since 2011 , i am married to a US citizen since 2008 , my wife wanted to leave the states mid 2016 , i still file my taxes and i own a buisnes in the US , however since i got the GC i didnt complete the required enough days to file for naturalization . my question is what is... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2017
Are you still in the US or do you mean that you left in 2016? If you wish to spend 6 months or more outside the US it is best to file for a re-entry permit. With regards to naturalization extensive review is necessary to determine if you qualify or when you would qualify. Consult with an attorney... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2017
Assuming you are filing I-485 as an applicant between ages 14 and 78 the filing fee is $1,140 plus $85 for biometrics fee. The attorney fee quotes can only be provided privately via direct contact with the attorney. Hope this helps a bit.
answered on Dec 3, 2017
The answer depends on what you wish to use it for and what you mean by CR1 being issued. More information is needed.
He's been a resident for over 25yrs
answered on Dec 2, 2017
He may choose to renew his green card or apply for naturalization based on his more than five years of resident status -assuming he meets all requirements. Extensive review of his background is needed to determine his eligibility. It is best to have an attorney look at his documents before filing.
My I94 expired and H1b extension denied 22nd Nov. Got new project in between n employer filing new petition on 4th Dec.Can I re-start working here ones get new receipt next week for new petition. I will be steping outside soon in next 2 weeks , for stamping if my new petition gets approved.In mean... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2017
You definitely need to address your questions to the company’s counsel as he or she is familiar with your specific circumstances and will ultimately bear responsibility over the petition filed on your behalf.
What do we do? How much money do we have to send with the papers and which papers do we send? Should she go back to her country and then return? CAN she??? How much time would she have to wait in her country?
answered on Dec 2, 2017
More information is needed. Are you a US citizen? If you are and your wife entered the US legally then her overstay (assuming that is your question) would be forgiven and she will be able to adjust her status while remaining in the US. If you mean that your wife entered with a B2 visa and her... View More
im now a german citizen. what are my chances to obtain B1 visa to visit USA again?
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Your citizenship change is not likely to impact the visa application as the reason for denial is possibly the overstay. Were you told the reason for denial? An extensive review of your history is needed for a more specific answer.
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