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My fiance (now wife) came to the US on a K1 visa, we got married, and submitted our I-485 and associated forms (I-944, I-131, I-765, and I-865). We received a notice of action (I-797C) in the mail that our packet was received.
Due to COVID, things seem uncertain at my current employer. I... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2020
I agree with the first answer. Your forms will not be invalid due to changes in employment. Moreover, your history of income over the past 3 years will be evaluated through your tax returns , any new changes can be updated during the interview.
good luck!
Covid stranded aged 57(F) and 68(M)
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hey, I’d say just wait for the decision on the first application. You can contact the USCIS or check the status of your case online. If you need help checking online, I’d be happy to help. Give me a call.
My Iranian wife and I married May of this year, we fell in love in grad school (I am a US citizen by the way). We married during COVID quarantine and I’m not close to my family, so only a few of her family members could Skype in.
How can we best mitigate issues with our green card application?
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hey, Congratulations on your marriage. You can petition for your wife to adjust her status to permanent resident.
If you do not have close relatives to support your marriage in affidavits, you can ask close friends. Generally, the USCIS will only consider whether you and your current wife... View More
I am an immigrant and i have nobody here than my kids. I divorced due to abuse and still my ex trying hard to make my life harder. I feel like i am not stable financially and that my kids are suffering being with me. I have decided to change state and work hard till i get stable but the problem is,... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hi, the requirements for US citizenship does not require having children even if the children are from your sponsoring spouse. If you have had your GC for up to 5 years and you do not have any criminal record, you are in a good position to apply for U.S citizenship. Let me know how I can help.... View More
She is from Guatemala. I am 50yrs old and she is 45. We truly love each other. Any information will be appreciated
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hey, you can get married and prove to the USCIS that the marriage is real and she can adjust status. Marriage greencard is my main area of practice. Let me know if you need help.
**This is not legal advice and does not create client attorney relationship.
answered on Aug 15, 2020
Hey. I am a marriage greencard attorney.Yes you can get married to a U. S citizen. B2 Visa is generally for toursim and not a dual purpose visa. However, many visitors find love while on vacation and get married. They are then able to become permanent residents if they prove that the marriage is... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Hi, if you are engaging in legitimate work and paying your taxes, there should be no issue with your green card status.
Green card holders are usually prohibited from doing government work like FBI agents or U.S President. Other than that, you are good to go.
**This is not Legal... View More
I am asking for the specific legal statute, case law or legal right I have as a US citizen. The reason for my question is it has been over 2 and a half years since we applied for her and her son to receive an appointment for their visas (IR1). I am uninterested in Coronavirus excuses as we had... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Hi, I am sorry that this happened to you. Did you send all the documents or did you receive any communication about the delay?
It may be worth contacting an immigration lawyer to make inquiries on your case. 2 year wait is unusual for IR1 so make sure there is nothing further to do on your... View More
She has heart disease and high blood pressure. Afraid to travel. Do not want to lose her green card. What is the best advise to maintain her green card
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Hi, the pandemic going on right now and all the reasons you stated above(Age, health) should be sufficient reasons to include in her application for re entry into the U.S. Green card holder can stay outside the U.S for longer than the required 6 months so long as there is a supportable valid reason... View More
I'm 10 years Green card holder and i obtained it through my husband But unfortunately was divorced 2 years after getting 10 years green card. I also have a child after marriage.
But now i am divorced and separated.
When i will apply for naturalization Is there any problem for... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Hey, As long as your marriage was bonafide and you do not have any criminal records to make you ineligible you should be able to naturalize with no issues. Contact an immigration attorney for a full evaluation of your situation before proceeding to make sure you have all the supporting documents... View More
I am a naturalized citizen. We have been together for over 2 years and intend to stay with her for life.
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Good morning. You can definitely marry your fiancé in SC or any state. There are no restrictions on where you can get married.
After marriage, you can petition for your wife to adjust her status. Adjustment of status through marriage is my main practice area. Feel free to contact me for a... View More
Hello, I am currently an international student with f-1 visa. Our college has decided that we will first operate with a hybrid model, and then go fully online after Thanksgiving break. I am also in the process of achieving a green card (i-485 status) from my parents who are also holders of green... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2020
Hi, if you have already applied to adjust status, you are no longer considered an F1 student for the purpose of this new rule. This means that you can take your hybrid courses without worrying about leaving the U.S. or losing your F1 status. As a green card holder, you will be able to attend school... View More
I am US citizen and my Husband is Indian national. I have applied for his immigration visa to get green card. His I-130 approved and after NVC he is waiting for his Immigration visa Interview(which was scheduled in April but got canceled due to COVID breakout in India). Is a new restriction affect... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hi, there will be some delays during this period. The new trump restrictions is mostly for work visas H1b, L, J visas. Your husband should be fine as his process has already been approved and he is just in a waiting period.
Hang in there! and contact me if you have further questions and... View More
I am F1 student inside USA. I got my h1b picked under h1b masters cap and approved on june 18 will the new proclamation stop me from starting work on h1b from oct 1 or does it only apply to those outside USA.
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hi, the new trump proclamation went into effect June 24th. It simply blocks/decrease approval for new applications for work visas. if you have already been approved, you should be ok to continue on your H1b.
This is not legal advice****
Hello,
My husband and I have been married for 12 years and I got my green card about 2 years ago.Now he wants a divorce, moved to Texas and deserted me and our 2 small children since March .I'm worried he would take my green card away once the divorce is finalize because he was the... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hi Anna, your husband cannot take away your green card from you. From what you explained about the length of time together, it sounds like your marriage is bonafide and you qualify for a green card. The only instance where USCIS will investigate your eligibility is if there was marriage fraud... View More
My in-laws came to the US for a visit from India on their B2 visa in February 2020. They can stay till August 2020. They have a return ticket but due to Covid issues, there's no flight service by that airlines right now. India is yet to resume international travel. I understand that we can... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hello, if your spouse is a U.S citizen, consider petitioning for your parents to adjust status to green card holder so they can stay in the U.S freely without the need to travel back.
Applying for a renewal of B2 Stay may be your best bet in this situation. Covid 19 is definitely a valid... View More
My brother lives overseas and I would like to file for his family based immigration. I would like to know if I could file for his wife and 2 kids as well? I mean as a part of the same application. If not, what is the procedure to help his wife and kids also immigrate with him?
answered on Jul 3, 2020
Hello, are you a US citizen? If so, you can definitely file a petition for your brother. When a visa becomes available, he will complete the consulate process and at that time he will add his wife and child as accompanying immigrants. Keep in mind that the sibling category for filing typically has... View More
My husband and I are about to start the NVC step of but he didn't file taxes for the past 3 years. He filed for 2019 but the 2 priors he didnt even though he was supposed to.
The problem is that now IRS is not mailing the wages transcripts we would need to back file those years and he... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hi, the form I-864 requires the evidence of most recent tax (2019) which you appear to have. On the page asking for tax income, it says you are not required to provide the transcript for the other years(2017,2018) but just state the total income.
Contact me if you need help with this.... View More
we are planning on filing a petition for her legal status through our marriage will that affect us in any way?
answered on Jul 5, 2020
In my Experience, Joint tax returns are a strong supporting documents for marriage based green cards. I will be happy to have a consultation with you regarding the process to avoid mistakes that could lead to denial.
This is not legal advice**
I was explained that "if you have been married for less than 2 years at the time of adjudication of the request for your resident status then you will be granted the conditional status". Does that mean 2 years after which of the following:
* approval of i130
* medical... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Hi, if you have a new marriage less than 2 years, you will get conditional green card. The reason is to deter fraud marriages which can be entered into for a short duration simply for immigration purposes.
Typically, a couple would have developed and built a stronger relationship after two... View More
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