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Is the 1st requirement, that prior to any application you be married for 3 years?
answered on Jun 5, 2023
It depends on where she is and how she came
To the US if she’s here. Please hire an immigration lawyer.
I’m 14 years old, I’m on my parents, work visa, they are mentally abusive, and have previously been physically abusive
answered on May 31, 2023
Please speak to an immigration lawyer. There may be pro bono agencies in your area. You may have options for a victim or special
Immigrant visa
Hello, I'm a german citizen who visited her boyfriend in the US without the intention of getting married. Now we decided that we want to get married and are confused with the laws. I also don't want to go back to Germany and want to stay here and we want to start the green card process on... View More 
answered on May 30, 2023
Das sollten Sie am besten direkt mit einem Rechtsanwalt besprechen.
I am an office manager for a door/window/motorized patio screens company. My boss has paid a good deal of money trying to hire employees. Some accept the job, then don’t show up. Others just quit a day or so after starting, I could go on and on. There’s no shortage of business here and we’re... View More
answered on May 27, 2023
Sadly our immigration system makes it very cumbersome for US employers to be able to hire foreign workers. There are temporary work visas such as a TN or H2. Permanent work visas would be H1B or EB visas. Any of these are very complicated so you should hire an experienced immigration lawyer to... View More
America under the pretext of marrying him and divorcing five months after her arrival, what is the difference in the law or legislation in this matter?
what are the sponsors financial requirements, is there another option besides tax returns to provide income documentation?
answered on May 23, 2023
She doesn’t need a sponsor to become a citizen. Please work with an immigration attorney.
my girlfriend lives in the Philippines and I'm trying to figure out how we can meet. I've read that they will deny a B2 visa "to meet a boyfriend". what are our options? I can't get a passport so my going over there to meet her isn't possible... the plan was for her to... View More
answered on May 23, 2023
It would be best to have an immigration attorney assist you directly with this. Proxy marriages in Utah may work for this purpose.
I am on F1 visa married to a Green Card holder. We concurrently filed i130 and i485 in Jan 2023, when priorty date was current. Biometrics also done. My F1 visa will expire next month (in June 2023). I have two questions :
1. I know for spouse of US Citizen overstay can be forgiven but I... View More
answered on May 16, 2023
You need to remain in legal status at all times until the visa is current
I have been having daca since I was 17 yrs old. Married to USC and have an approved i-130. I am planning to file a i601a waiver because I dont want to file an adjustment of status. I believe advanced parole is too risky if they don’t let me back in the country. But the question is…I haven’t... View More
answered on May 5, 2023
Honestly, you should take your query directly to an experienced immigration attorney for thorough analysis and advice. Adjustment of status is generally a much smoother way to get a green card than the waiver and consular processing.
I currently have daca and have been having it since before I turned 18. I am currently married to a US Citizen and have an approved 1-130. I do not want to take the risk of applying for advanced parole and then filing i-485. I would like to apply for the i601 a waiver.
answered on May 4, 2023
That doesn’t make sense as going outside the country Carrie’s more risk than staying within.
It has been 9 years since my green card expired. I've been living outside the US during that time. What are my options to re-enter the US with the least amount of hassles?
answered on May 4, 2023
Unfortunately after such a long time the green card will likely be considered a abandoned by operation of law.
i am a child of a US citizen father and alien mother (in wedlock), i was born abroad. but not registered with the US embassy, because my father has an warrant on him in the US. i am over the age of 18 but my father met all the transmission requirements prior to my birth ( i have all his previous... View More
answered on May 4, 2023
It is impossible to answer this online. A reputable immigration lawyer needs to physically see your paperwork to determine eligibility. Please schedule a consultation with one.
Would someone be able to take the place of myself of the existing I-130 should I die or would a new I-130 application need to be made? Can a religious visa be applied for while an I-130 is pending final approval from Juarez Consulate or would that cause a conflict due to the request to... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2023
There are laws that protect you if a petitioner dies but you should consult directly with a skilled immigration attorney for best results as without seeing your actual documents we are only speculating.
I am a foreign citizen, living in Greece and 35 years old. My parents currently live in US as permanent residents, since my brother petitioned I130 for them. My parents have submitted I130 for me, but the case would take 7-8 years until I get my green card and move in the US. In the case that I... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2023
If your parents remain permanent residents you will need to remain in a lawful status at all times until you get the green card in this scenario. For best results work with a reputable immigration attorney.
I am a U.S. citizen and my wife is a Swedish citizen. We are both in Sweden currently but I’m heading back to the U.S. soon so I would like to bring her with. We have a child together and our child is a US citizen as well
answered on Apr 28, 2023
It depends on her entry status and whether you’re a U.S. citizen
answered on Apr 28, 2023
A reputable immigration attorney can assist you with adding a joint sponsor
But also he needs a Sponsor; what are the sponsor responsabilities if he goes out? What if my cousin decides not showing up to the hearings, or not paying his debts? Thank you.
answered on Apr 28, 2023
The bond money is not released in that case and so you would likely not get your money back unless in other ways
How can I stay permanently in the States with my husband?
Hello,
My German husband came with me from Germany to help me with my mom and dad because they are sick. I am a US citizen. He came on a tourist visa and we decided that he should just stay here with me and my family.
I handed in form I 130 and I am sending in the other form this... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
I’m sorry but it sounds like you may have filed a more complicated version than you had to hear. As a fellow German I know that doing things precisely and correctly is culturally important. Please hire a reputable immigration attorney to assist.
answered on Apr 26, 2023
A copy suffices for legal purposes. Otherwise she may have to file a freedom of information request and/or renew her passport.
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