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.
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.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Online status is only available for certain types of immigration cases. You should contact a qualified immigration attorney with more details about your situation.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Generally, once you have permanent residency. However, the information provided is very minimal and many factors are involved. You should consult with a qualified immigration attorney for assistance.
She obviously can't travel to California. Can I marry her in NYC? Without consequences of travel and eventually get a Green card living at my home here in CA? Thank you!
answered on Feb 24, 2020
You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss options that may allow your fiance to remain in the US and have the overstay forgiven.
I am a us citizen petitioning for my spouse in Guatemala. I am also pregnant and due in May. Can my pregnancy speed up the process
answered on Feb 24, 2020
More than likely not, however you can ask your attorney to submit a request to expedite based on your circumstances.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Please provide more information. Based on what you did share, you should contact an Immigration Attorney.
I am a US citizen and I'm close to marrying a non-citizen. They are on a F1 visa but are working. I've read online that if caught, the consequences are deportation. What happens if I marry them? I've read that a marriage to a recent visa holder will trigger an audit and a trial... View More 
answered on Feb 21, 2020
You would be best served by consulting an experienced immigration attorney for a concrete answer. But in general, work is forgiven when the adjustment of status is based on marriage to a USC.
My partner and I want to be together in the United States where I live but we don’t know what’s the best choice for us. To get married in Mexico and apply for the spouse visa or wait and do the fiancé visa.
answered on Feb 13, 2020
As a general rule, a spousal visa takes about 2-3 months longer than a fiance visa. Feel free to contact us if you'd like more information to make the best choice for you and your fiance.
I have adjustment of status pending. My record is clean
answered on Nov 7, 2019
A speeding ticket is an infraction, not a misdemeanor or felony. You should be fine.
We want to marry! What actions do we need to take? And how much will we have to pay?
answered on Oct 22, 2019
It is possible marry on a visitor visa, however one must be very careful because the issue of visa fraud will arise. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss.
my fiance is currently in his country. when he was here he did a five year overstay. what would we need to do yo get a fiance visa?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Wait 10 years or do a hardship waiver. It would be best to contact an immigration attorney to discuss specifics.
I would like to inform USCIS of a greencard holder that has not notified USCIS of their new address after moving 5 times since coming here.
Can she get legal help to take my money since she is not a US citizen?
answered on Sep 3, 2019
I couldn't say with regards to Philippines law, however I am assuming you will want to bring her to the USA and/or make your child a citizen. If so, please contact us. We can help with either or both.
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Call them. I'm not sure who you are looking to reach, but lawyers can be found on this site and government numbers by googling. Good luck!
She’s been to the United States many times she’s had her visa for a while she just got it renewed a little while ago and recently was here in South Carolina with me… Is there a certain way to say that’s she’s coming here to get married to customs or whoever does the visa to where it... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
There are actually multiple ways to get or keep her here permanently, and none take two years. It would be best to discuss the three main options over a phone call. We offer a free consultation for such matters and have handled thousands of similar cases out of the Philippines alone. Please call... View More
I am a US citizen who is married but wife is in another country.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
An I-130 marriage based petition would be your only true option. While the K3 visa exists still on paper, it is now administratively cancelled once the i-130 is approved, virtually guaranteeing that it will never be processed. Essentially, the K-3 process isn't even worth considering and is... View More
I would like to know if it is possible to obtain a US Work Visa as a german citizen by incorporating a Company in the United States and hiring yourself as the CEO of that exact same company. Technically that would make you an employee of that company and therefore you should be able to get a US... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
You need special authorization to hire foreign workers in most cases. There may be other options however. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss your situation.
Hi I am currently on h1b and my wife on h4 from India came to US from India on f1 Visa.My parents are permanent resident and I have one Brother who is US citizen through spouse. I don't have anyone back home In India. I have 3 kids all US citizens . I don't have my green card petition... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
How old are your children? Perhaps they can apply for you. But as far as just staying because your family is here, without proper documentation, that isn't allowed.
I have a status of LPR. In January 2019 I submitted I-130 form for my wife. In February 2019 our son is born. Is it possible to add him to that petition I have already submitted for my wife or I should submit separate petition for my son?
answered on Jul 8, 2019
You should consider filing a CRBA to establish citizenship for your son. An experienced immigration attorney can help.
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