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I really want to help my mother become a u.s citizen. Just dont know what steps to take .shes been here in the u.s for 26 plus years .I just dont want mom getting deported and my lil brother of 11 years to not have my mom here . Also is there an estimate on how much it would be if this was possible?
answered on Mar 13, 2020
We would need more information, such as details as to your mother's status, to give you an accurate answer. Feel free to call myself or another qualified immigration attorney for a consultation.
Nothing has been served or file but there is a paternity trial set and I’m afraid i’ll be served there and get my visa revoked
answered on Mar 11, 2020
That question should be discussed in more detail on a consultation with an immigration attorney. More facts are needed.
Would that hurt me or count against me when applying for naturalization.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
It shouldn't prevent you from obtaining citizenship, though often times there is a great deal of subjectivity.
However,
Wife got interview update, I have got nothing.
I have feeling that I have stuck in name check since I have no criminal record at all. Do you have any idea how the biometric and name check of FBI works and how long the applicant should consider the delay is abnormal !! And... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2020
There is very little you can do unfortunately, and you are well within normal processing times.
id ike to know if it is possible, and yes she has a visa
answered on Mar 6, 2020
Does your fiance/wife have a visa? If you provide more information or contact an experienced immigration attorney, you will receive a more complete answer.
I petitioned for her and entered the US as a LPR last year.
answered on Mar 6, 2020
Based on the brief information you shared, it seems that she would be eligible for a passport. That said, you should contact an experienced immigration attorney to provide further information and discuss.
Childs father was put in jail when child was 5, and subsequently deported.child is now 11 years old, they do have contact but via the internet only.he has not provided a penny of support obviously in all this time, i do not even have a physical address out of the country for him. I only care for... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2020
You should consult with an experienced family law attorney for this information.
Is the daughter eligible for Adjustment of Status if the Mom petitions with I-130? Her tourist visa expires in 4 months. Also, considering applying for a tourist visa extension for another 6 months. Looking into options to avoid travel back to Asia, maybe permanently? Thank you
answered on Mar 6, 2020
Until her petition is 'Current', an Adjustment of Status is not available to her. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine your options.
My Green Card will expire next year on April 07, 2021. Rather than renew it i want to apply for citizenship. i have been living in this country since Oct, 1995. I feel the only thing that conflicts with me being approved Citizenship is the misdemeanor charges i received from 2001 and 2012. Both... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Often this comes down to the discretion of the immigration officer. More details would be required on the more recent incident to give you a more concrete answer. You should contact a qualified immigration attorney for advice.
Hi my category is Eb3 row......
i got my Ead card December 2018
Texas service center.
Priority date February 24 2018 .
my lawyer filled out my 140 and 485 form . October 3 2018 .
and it's been 515days. that's why I requested outside processing time... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
If you already hired a lawyer that filed this case for you, you should discuss the situation with him/her.
My daughter has been dating a young man who is a daca participant. He’s from Guatemala. He has no criminal record. He graduated from high school and is now 20 I’m concerned about their future is there a path to citizenship? Would they be safe to marry?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Your daughter is free to marry anyone she chooses. The question is, what benefits are available to her fiance once married? This situation should be discussed, in detail, with an experienced immigration attorney.
The first page of the instructions of the FORM I-129F indicates that you are required to meet your fiance unless you can establish that meeting your fiancé in person will (1) violate strict and long - established customs of your fiance’s foreign culture /social practice or (2) result in extreme... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Quite frankly, if you haven't met in person your chances of success are extremely low. I strongly suggest that you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine the best path forward.
Hi I am not a US citizen, my wife is a green card holder, we got married in my country a year ago and we just got our first child in the US, she has to live and stay in the US and I want to move there with her, what is the fastest way to do so? I don't want to leave her and my child alone... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
There is more than one option here in what seems to be a complex case. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.
I have looked at the fiance visa, and that is at least 6-9 months to get approved. Would it be faster to do that? Or to go to Russia and get married and find another way for her to come back with me?
answered on Feb 26, 2020
The fiance visa typically takes 6-8 months and is generally the fastest way to get a loved one here. If you'd like to see if you qualify, you should contact a qualified immigration attorney for assistance. Having done thousands of these, many from Russia, I can also tell you that it will help... View More
I am not a citizen, I have a CR1 visa
answered on Feb 26, 2020
What is your question exactly? You can always contact an immigration lawyer directly for a consultation regarding this matter.
answered on Feb 26, 2020
More information is required to answer this question. You should contact an experienced immigration lawyer and provide this documentation for an accurate answer.
We are waiting for his waiver to be approved so he can have his Interview in El Salvador.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Wait times are difficult to predict for this type of petition. You should check your case status online.
I have some inquiries would like to know about it from a lawyer before applying for Asylum
answered on Feb 24, 2020
We'd be happy to discuss the situation with you. Please call us at 888-902-9285 to setup an appointment.
I am an American citizen and my husband is South African. We married in the US in 2017 while he was visiting on a visitor's visa and moved back to South Africa 2 months after. We have been living in South Africa for 2 years and now want to move to the US. He qualifies for a IR-1 visa, but we... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Your question has many variables and you should discuss your situation with a qualified immigration attorney. Based on what you've stated, it seems that under certain circumstances your husband would be able to remain in the USA.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Maybe, however you haven't provided enough information to give an accurate answer. Many factors are involved in an adjustment of status from a J1. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney for more information.
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