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I’m planning to get a self-uniting marriage license to do my own wedding. Is it oficial to apply for a GC afterwards? I know it’s legal in PA, but not in every state, so I’m confused if ICE would accept a marriage certificate that came from a ser-uniting/Quaker license.
answered on May 27, 2019
In general, if the marriage is legal in the place where it is performed, USCIS will recognize it as a legal marriage.
I read the instructions to fill form l-765 ( form I-765 instructions) to have EAD, they said that in my case (U VISA),I don't need to fill this form and USCIS will send it to me, is that true or I must fill the form I-765 EAD (Work Permit) to have my first work permit, 2nd in my case (U Visa)... View More 
answered on May 27, 2019
You are not eligible for an EAD until 1) your U-visa case is approved and you receive U-visa status or 2) you are found eligible for a U-visa and are granted deferred action status while waiting for a U-visa number to become available.
We have 2 kids together and been together for 5 years
answered on May 27, 2019
Simply marrying him would not initiate deportation. If you are a U.S. citizen, there may be options for him to obtain legal status after you are married. Contact an immigration attorney for a full analysis of your case.
I am a green card holder, unemployed. They had their visa denied back when I had a F1 visa last year.
answered on May 19, 2019
There is nothing you can do directly to get them tourist visas. Usually tourist visas are denied for failure to show non-immigrant intent. This is not something you can overcome on their behalf. Rather, each of them will have to be able to prove sufficient ties to Brazil (ex. family, job,... View More
I got married to my wife (she's a US citizen) few months ago and I have applied for a Travel Document which will be coming sometime next month. Because of back log the green card interviews are now taking longer, our interview will be sometime late this year or early 2020.
My question... View More
answered on May 18, 2019
Even with advance parole, there is no guarantee of admission. The safest course of action is to remain in the U.S.
I'm a US citizen. I know right now there's a 14 year wait. Want to make sure by applying, I'm not excluding them from traveling to the US for work or vacations.
answered on May 18, 2019
Just filing an I-130 petition so that they are in line waiting for a visa number should not impact non-immigrant visas in the interim.
If my 4 kids are born in the United states can I apply for my residency because of my kids being born here. Or what necessary steps could my husband and I take ? My kids wants to stay here and do not want to go back home . They are all less than 10yrs old.
answered on May 18, 2019
No. In and of itself, simply having U.S. citizen children does not supply a basis for permanent residency. U.S. citizen children must be 21 years of age to file an immigration petition on behalf of a parent. Even then, that does not guarantee permanent residency, as other requirements must be... View More
One of my flatmates (who is the Master tenant) did not return the deposit of another flatmate on the grounds that his girlfriend was living in his room and they were sneaking in and out. The master tenant (who is still my current flatmate) has requested that I support her in court as a witness. I... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2019
Unless there is additional information, I'm not sure what the concern is. Whether someone is a witness in a criminal or civil proceeding is unrelated to an immigration petition.
My spouse get tourist visa before we've got married 4 years ago, and was visiting the US about 5 times since that, never work in US and never over stay. The visa is still good for the next 5 years. Is there anything else what could create an issue to reenter US after I-130 is filed? Is it... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2019
More information is needed to provide an answer. It depends on what type of visa your spouse used to enter the U.S. , whether it is still valid, and what the future intentions are regarding case processing. As a general answer, if by "safe" you mean guaranteed to be able to re-enter the... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2019
Yes, separate petitions would be required. Check with an immigration attorney to verify eligibility, especially for the older child.
I’ve filled Asylum and I have merit hearing in 5 months . I have a weak asylum case it’s hard to get evidence from my country . Since I’m married to my Gf she is US citizen. In this scenario what should I do ? As I said I have court coming and most likely my interview for marriage will not... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
Hire an immigration attorney to fully analyze your case and represent you in removal proceedings. The spousal visa process is more complicated when you have an immigration court case.
I'm currently in the middle of the process for Naturalization with my biometrics scheduled in a few weeks. I'm worried that my conviction in 2013 will cause a problem with my application. I was arrested and jailed for less than 24 hours for possession of paraphernalia. The judge reduced... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
You need to have an immigration attorney review a copy of the judgment to determine what risks you may incur in applying for naturalization. There is a fairly high chance that the conviction may make you removable.
I’m ready to apply for my citizenship. My green card is valid from 2017 to 2027.
I recently moved to NY to attend college and figured for the last year (9months) I would take school full time/online and move to my parents’ house in Canada. I have to put my dates on how long I have been... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
Consult with an immigration attorney for a full analysis of your case. In general, if an LPR is out of the U.S. for more than 6 months but less than a year, that breaks continuous presence and delays eligibility for naturalization. You would have to wait 4 years and 1 day from the time you get... View More
My spouse is on f1 and recently her OPT ended. Per the 60 grace period she has, she will become out of status after early May. We want to get married end of April and apply for the adjustment of her status right away. Will she be able to stay in the US even if in the worst case scenario we had not... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2019
A K3 is not what she needs. Consult with an immigration attorney for a full case analysis. If she is eligible for adjustment of status, once filed, she will be allowed to remain in the U.S.
If petition is pending and visa bulletin is current, Wht is the option, if someone is outside not in the USA, can lawyer help any option or just wait for approval, Bcz uscis processing time is slow and visa bulletin moving fast
Thanks
answered on Mar 19, 2019
If the priority date is current, it is time to apply for an immigrant visa; nothing will just happen automatically. An immigration attorney can assist you with this process.
Hello!
As the title said, I received a combo card with a typo.
The last name on my EAD card is misspelled by one letter.
The mistake was mine, as I did not notice that on the I765 form, neither on NOA1 or NOA2, since all other boxes and forms were filled out correctly.... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2019
You need to have the card correctly. Whether an employer will accept a copy depends on the particular employer. If you can, get the job while you have the original documents to show, then keep a copy and send the EAD back with the application to correct the name. Once you have the new card, use... View More
im a U S citizen and we are married with children together. my husband fled from Haiti. he was in hiding for months there. due to the corruption with the Policital war. he suffered life threating, turture, unthinkable abuse,lost of 30 pounds from starvation and thirst during his hide out. he is... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2019
You need to retain an immigration attorney for a full analysis of his case Since he already has a final order of removal, ICE can act very quickly to re-execute that order so you need to involve an attorney immediately to have any chance of keeping him in the U.S. to file for asylum. It is very... View More
I met my fiancéE while she had a F1 VISA she lived in 2 apartments as a student , they count as physical address or only her back home address count it ?
can I ( as US grand parent) apply for my granddaughter for citizenship ?
answered on Mar 16, 2019
No, you cannot petition for a grandchild. Your son can petition for his child.
Hi I have a case I have question about my moms father he is 76 years old retired is receiving pension and also social security check he was living with his sisters in California. he is trying to become a citizen and were wondering how long would it be for him or if it’s possible for him to become... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2019
If your father is a permanent resident he should try not to stay out of the U.S. for 6 months at one time. If it does, it will delay his eligibility for naturalization. There are accommodations that can be made for the naturalization process based on age and length of time he has been a permanent... View More
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