I just started my citizen application and was going through my now diseased mother's naturalization certificate, to confirm when she had attained citizenship, and discovered that she had become a naturalized citizen when I was 17 years of age. Does this affect my process of attaining... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Yes, this does potentially affect your citizenship rights, in a positive way. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure your application is done properly so you don't waste time or money doing the wrong petition or filing it incorrectly.
I have a regular tourist visa and am about to visit the US. My friend who is already in the US has asked me to bring their birth certificate with me, however I am a little nervous about this. Is it legal? Can it be a problem at customs? Should I disclose it?
I should mention that I do not... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
I'd bring a written request from your friend stating that he wants you to bring the birth certificate. I'm not aware of any laws that prevent you from bringing this type of document to the USA.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Probably not, but it will be at the discretion of the officer at the border. You will want to bring documentation regarding this illness so you can prove it was unforeseen. You should consider consulting with an immigration attorney for additional advice.
Hello,
My husband (US Citizen) & I (French Citizen) have businesses in the United States.
What visa will allow me to travel to the United States every 3 months to check on those businesses?
Time of each stay: 1 month.
Should I apply for E2 VISA? or do you... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
To answer this question, you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to examine the nature of the businesses and your involvement in each. When it comes to business based visas, there are no easy answers.
I am asking for a pardon. I have a husband and 4 children waiting for my return. Form I-212 is what I was told to file. I got deported to Spain but I moved to mexico because that is closer to my children.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
This situations are very complex and a simple answer cannot be given without more details as to why you were deported. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney for legal advice.
Married 5 years, in the United States 3 years. He just became citizen, making her here for 3 and now currently married to a US citizen. Since he just became a us citizen does she still have to wait for 5 years due to him not being a citizens when they married or can she apply after the 3 years of... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
You will still have to wait for 5 years as her Green Card was not obtained as a result of marrying a US Citizen.
I live in New Jersey and I was planning to go out of the country for about two weeks in August before I get the interview.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
If you are filing for citizenship, you still likely have a valid green card or a green card extension. As such, you should be allowed back into the country.
Sponsers a seperated foreigner due to marital abandonment? And comes to u.s. temporarily to obtain a divorce. Also husband is in agreement of divorce but has no monies and is ill?
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Each case is evaluated individually by a consular officer. Your previous military experience isn't likely to affect the determination as to whether or not the foreigner has immigration based intent, the key consideration when applying for a visitor visa.
answered on Apr 5, 2019
For all intents and purposes, the K3 visa only exists now on paper. This change went into effect a handful of years ago and it all but nullified the K3 application by terminating the petition once the CR1 marriage visa was approved. As the CR1 is filed before the K3, it is almost always the case.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
In our experience over thousands of applications, the wait time difference is about 3 months longer for a marriage visa. That said, there really isn't a choice in the matter, you are either married or not. If you're not already married, but have met in person, you would also need to add... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
If you don't officially marry, then it wouldn't be a marriage and therefore not invalidate the K1. That said, in some countries an unofficial ceremony is still recognized as a marriage. You should contact an immigration attorney to discuss.
He wants to stay for a week after the concert tour to visit family but is concerned that if he overstays P1 he wont be able to tour here again. He did not know the concert organizers would obtain P1 and not a 90 day ESTA, and just saw his P1 visa for 8 days when his passport was returned to him by... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
You cannot apply for ESTA while in the United States.
she's from Vietnam and he went to Vietnam and get married with her. When she came to Canada, she lived with him for about 1 years and she left him. they separated for over 5 years, and not divorce yet. he's Canadian and I'm international student and we have lived together for over 2... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Sounds like you should contact a Canadian immigration attorney.
I received a message today from someone saying they were you going to call ice on me because they had my address. They are threaten me because I’ve been ignoring they’re calls & messages.
answered on Mar 27, 2019
If you are here unlawfully, anyone could call ICE on you. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss methods to become lawful in the USA.
i heard need about $10,000 in bank to petition someone. what can i do to help ?
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Are you trying to petition them on a fiance visa? If so, the requirements are quite a bit different than that. There is no such $10,000 requirement and often such requests are earmark of a visitor visa scam. The US Embassy in Philippines is unique in its financial requirements for immigrant based... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2019
If her boyfriend is a Canadian citizen, there are multiple options depending on the nature of his visit. You should speak with an immigration attorney to discuss.
I filled out the application completely and re-read multiples times before mailing the package last week. But I just looked at the pdf application for form I-130 and I might have forgotten to fill out a part. It's part 4, Item 46a; "He or She arrived as a (class of admission): ... We are... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Did you also fill out an I-130a? Errors on these applications can lead to delay or denial. That is why it is best to consult with an experienced immigration attorney prior to filing.
I was married before entering US. But, I put single for my status and I never change it to married. Also I came back to my country to file for divorce and now my ex-husband is threatening me that he will call the US immigration and that he will tell them about my status so that I can get deported.... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
It would be best to discuss this with an experienced immigration attorney. It's not entirely clear what the issue is. If you have had a Green Card for 18 years, and didn't obtain in fraudulently, nor violated any laws, you shouldn't have an issue with obtaining citizenship.
I am here with work permit, i have a few driving licenses, medical and social security. I have good work here. But the matter is i don’t graduate from school from my homecountry(India). I only finished until 8th class and I have to help my parents since i was 16 and I stopped to study so i have... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Under what basis are you filing for the Green Card? You should contact an experienced immigration lawyer to discuss.
I’ve applied for EAD card my defensively Asylum pending in Court it’s been 180 days when I applied for Asylum with judge . How long does it take to get EAD card ? And would I go For Biometrics? When do you get receipt from USCIS ??? It’s been 3 weeks now didn’t get anything in mail yet .... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
It's only been 20 days since you applied. I'm not sure if your application was correct if you did it on your own, which may be the cause for delay. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.
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