answered on Dec 1, 2017
Were they told the reason for denial? They will definitely face higher scrutiny for any subsequent visa application but all depends on the reason for denial.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Assuming you are a US citizen and you are getting married, you can sponsor him for a green card application by filing form I-130 as a first step. If he is in the US in non-immigrant status he may be able to adjust status while staying in the US otherwise the next steps will be completed through... View More 
I am a permanent resident living in Michigan. I recently married an international student (F-1 visa holder). I am planning to petition for her to get a green card. I was wondering if I should proceed with the petition or we better wait until I become a citizen (I became a PR last year).
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Generally you may petition a relative as a green card holder and then upgrade the petition when you become a citizen. It seems however that she may be able to get her green card before you become a citizen. You need to consider the visa bulletin when filing a petition because a green card... View More
i have F1 student visa and my wife has B2 tourist visa , and also she has F1 visa which will start next month . we are considering traveling to mexico for a couple of days vacation ( assuming both of us can enter mexico with F1 and B2 visas ) and in the same time my wife can reenter the US with... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Further information is needed. Is she in the US on a B2 visa or F1 visa? Did she change status from B2 to an F1 visa? If she has no F1 visa stamp in her passport she will not be able to enter the US on an F1 visa. It is generally recommended to get the visa stamp in your home country even if... View More
I intend to stay in the US for short periods of time from 6 weeks to 8 weeks maybe 3 times a year. I currently travel to the US two times a year for shorter period of 2 weeks.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Assuming you qualify for an L1 visa your company would file a petition for you either while you are in the US as a change of status or through the US Consulate. The latter is generally preferred. You are encouraged to consult with an immigration attorney to determine if you qualify for an L1.
19 years old, I currently have a B2 visa, I live in Mexico but want to move for a year to LA
answered on Dec 1, 2017
An aunt or cousin will not be able to sponsor you for a green card based on family relations. You may be eligible for other types of visas but it would need an extensive review of your background and qualifications to determine your options.
Note that the beneficiary has overstayed their visa and has worked using a social security number in their name (entered in the US with J1 visa) and filed for tax returns.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
The beneficiary’s income can only be used if it was earned from authorized employment. It seems that the beneficiary was not authorized to work. There are more ways to sufficiently prove that the beneficiary will not be public charge and I strongly recommend working with an immigration attorney-... View More
My husband is working for Apple in California. Apple is sponsoring for his O visa application but we would like to get green card asap. He completed his PhD at UC Berkeley and he published many papers and he was a great scholar. So, do you think that we will get green card easily after his O visa.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
If he is approved for an O visa that is a very good start as he proved to be at a certain standard of ability in the field. Yes, generally you will be able to apply for a green card however an extensive review of his accomplishments would be necessary to give a more appropriate evaluation. Congrats... View More
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