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I am currently struggling to see my child. The other parent makes to many hoops and I jump but still nothing. I can afford a lawyer at the time. I was curious as to going about filing for mediation. I just want my rights as a father to see my child. Nothing out of way or anything like that. I do... View More 
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Mediation can be very effective. I recommend trying mediation as early in the process as possible, as you can save a lot of time and money if it works. You don't indicate whether there has been a court filing yet, but if so, the judge will actually order mediation. If a court case has not... View More
Buenas tardes mi esposo quiere el divorcio estoy casada hace 7 años en colombia y nos casamos en estados unidos nuevamente en junio del 2018 ahora dice que no tiene derechos legales conmigo yo estoy en colombia el no me da dinero ni tengo seguro médico. El cometio bigamia estado casado conmigo.... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
If possible, please re-post your question in English to have the best chance for a response.
We will be moving in 2020 and are wondering the best route to take for him to enter the country. I do not think he will be granted a visitor's visa, therefore would the best route be a fiance visa or with a spouse visa?
Thank you for any insight,
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Is the person you're referring to your boyfriend/fiance? If so, you can marry in Colombia and file a spousal visa petition. The process takes about a year and a half, so it that's the route you are going to take, it would make sense to file as soon as possible.
he kept going even after I got up from my bed as he kept saying " come on man up" mind I was in ICU, also there was a nurse/dr watching while he did this, this officer left this out of the police report but put everything else in it. theres more that I can discuss if there is something,... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of your experience, but this is not an immigration issue. I suggest speaking with a civil attorney and also contacting the police department to request that the report be modified to include all relevant information.
My family member was recently detained by the police and he’s in the process of getting deported is there any way with me in the military do anything to help? If so what should I do ?
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Not just by virtue of being in the military. But I suggest consulting with an immigration attorney who handles removal defense in your area to see if there are options.
I filed for my daughter who resides in India in 2013. I was a US citizen and she was married with kids while I filed the petition under, “married sons and daughter above 21..” My daughter has been seperated from husband for approximately two years now and has not filed for divorce. Is she... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Most likely, yes, but you need to look at the actual order and see the specific stipulations.
I would like to report about a criminal background for an applicant( NOT ME ) who applied for Citizenship with USCIS about an year ago. I do NOT know the applicants case number with USCIS but a domestic violance case is filed last week against the applicant.
I want to report the criminal... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Immigration does a full FBI background check on all applicants. To my knowledge there is not a process for other people reporting this information.
Dear Attorneys,
I would like to understand what are the law regulations and restrictions from investing into Stock Market or Real Estate properties (buy and hold) (multi family) for passive income for Employment-based Green Card holder (with IT specialty).
How passive income is... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
From an immigration law standpoint, as long as you are not doing anything to earn the income, you're fine. So you can own property, invest in stocks, etc. but you can't be "working".
I'm an F1 student who unknowingly engaged in unauthorized work with some employer previous semester. When I came to know about this being a violation, I immediately reported to my immigration department at the college. They are stressing me to take new i20 and make a short re-entry to the US.... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
I recommend hiring and immigration attorney who can fully analyze the issue and offer suggestions.
answered on Jan 22, 2019
If you have a criminal case/conviction, you need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss options. If a criminal conviction has caused immigration issues for you and you are able to get the case reopened and dismissed, then contact an immigration attorney for options.
My fiancé had his K1 Visa interview on January 17,2019 but was told to return today, January 22, 2019, because they needed proof that I was pregnant and lost my child after about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. They told us to either give up the petition or file again under CR1 Visa. What should I do?... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
This is not something that can be adequately addressed in a Q&A. You need to have a full consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who can analyze the case and discuss options. This is not something you should try to handle on your own.
My bf is coming on a 90-day visa to see how he likes it here in the US. We met in Ireland and he is taking a 90-day work break for the trip. though we have talked about getting married one day. the intention of the trip is for us to spend some real time together rather than just 1-2 weeks... I am a... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You can decide to get married while he is here. The issue that could arise would be if he tried to apply for permanent residency while here. Immigration officials would likely question his intent (was that the plan all along) when he entered. It's very difficult to prove what was in... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
I am not sure exactly what your question is, but I would not expect most family law attorneys to know immigration laws and more than immigration lawyers would tend to have an in-depth knowledge of family law.
answered on Jan 21, 2019
In general, you file a spousal visa petition. It's a two-step process that takes about a year and a half if there are no complicating factors. To make the process go as smoothly as possible, I suggest retaining an immigration attorney to handle the case on your behalf.
Trying to apply for citizenship before my permanent resident card expires in December 2019
answered on Jan 20, 2019
Yes, if you are eligible to naturalize, this is a good time to apply. Your chances are good of having the naturalization application processed this year. As a backup, if you get to about 3 months of your GC expiring and you still haven't received an interview notice for you naturalization... View More
My step-father verbal abuse us for many years, and we have some of them recorded. We are residents in Tulsa for over 10 years.
answered on Jan 20, 2019
I'm not sure of your questions, but as long as you are permanent residents, you don't need to worry about an immigration issue. You may want to consider applying for naturalization.
My dad is a resident is the states.He applied for my visa when I was still under 21 at first everything went well I also received an email notifying me that I should wait 60 days to get my interview date, but in April two months after receiving this email I turned 21 and after 5 months I was... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2019
At this point it is too late to see if the child status protection act might have allowed you to use the visa number when it because available. You only a year to pursue that action. At this point all you can do is wait unless there is another person who could petition in a category that may have... View More
She is naturalized. they are saying the physical presence have to be met prior to the childs birth. That is not what it says in the instructions or definition of section 322, it stated proof she she has been in the US over 5 years. We filed to get her son citizenship, he lives in the philippines.... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2019
There is a lot of confusion over this area of the law, and the statute has changed several times. There are different requirements depending on the child's date of birth. This issue needs to be address through a full consultation with an immigration attorney.
Hi, me and my wife are asylum seekers. We left US couz of emergency. Before that we filled travel document form and were about to wait as much as we need to but we had to leave becouse of illness one of my family members. Is there any way i can get back to us?
answered on Jan 19, 2019
You would need to have you case fully reviewed by an immigration attorney to determine what options you may have.
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