Dear US citizen,

For your children to derive US citizenship depends on if you meet the physical presence requirement and whether or not you were legally married to your children's mother. Your children's right to derive citizenship depends on several factors, including if you... View More

Hello,

It seems that since you arrived in the US, you have been proactive in finding ways to remain in the US with your family legally. Your inquiry poses multiple immigration issues that need to be addressed by scheduling a meeting with an experienced immigration attorney. I invite you... View More

Dear Overstay,

I will assume your B-1 non-immigrant visa was issued around 2014. You then came to the US and overstayed your authorized stay of presumably 6 months for more than a year. This alone bars you from seeking admission into the U.S. for 10 years, at which point you will allow to... View More

The question poses two issues: unpaid wages by an employer (regardless of immigration status), which I won't discuss, and the impact of work without authorization on a family-based petition. I will assume that you were granted lawful permanent resident status through marriage to a US citizen... View More

As a general rule, a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa does not allow a foreign national to have dual intent. Some foreign nationals are granted specific types of non-immigrant visas and could show a future interest in immigrating to the US while holding a non-immigrant status. I strongly recommend you... View More

This is not my practice area, neither I am in New Mexico. But you should reach out to the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department. https://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/our-services.aspx

I am sorry to hear what your husband went through. He should get an ITiN #; you could reach out to the tax preparers agency to see if they could assist you with that. Regarding his immigration status, I don't have enough facts to provide you with a more accurate answer. Still, he may be... View More

Hello, unfortunately, there is a presumption of abandonment of her LPR status based on the information. The green card that she was issued is a green card that did not have an expiration date. Green cards are only proof of status, not the status itself. Based on this set of facts, in more... View More

I will assume that your husband intends to proceed with consular processing. As a general rule, the petition does not expired but if the petition was transferred to the National Visa Center for visa processing and you do not respond to their communication within a year, the petition may get... View More

Dear Jennie & Thomas,

I am happy to hear that you are taking the necessary measures to be safe. The answer is yes. You can apply for your green card. I will strongly advise you to apply sooner rather than later to allow enough time for you to get a travel document so in the event... View More

First, you do not need an attorney to represent you before the Immigration Judge; you can do it prose. It is crucial to discuss your case with an experienced immigration attorney to determine any forms of relief available to you if any.

If this is your first appearance/hearing, you can... View More

You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

1. You properly file Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status by Dec. 20, 2020;

2. You are a national of Liberia;

3. You have been continuously physically present in the United States during the period... View More

Dear Future Dad,

I don't understand the question. If you like you can schedule a telephonic consultation with us in order to understand your concerns and better guide you.

Sincerely,

Patricia C. Wall, Esq.

Immigration Attorney

Dear Future Dad,

If you decide to move while your application for naturalization is pending before USCIS you need to file a change of address form (Form AR-11) with the appropriate office. In theory, they are supposed to update the system and your naturalization interview should be... View More

Dear Asylum Applicant,

I am sorry to hear about your asylum clock issue. If you believe that your asylum clock was stopped in error you should contact the court administrator where your removal proceedings are pending and inquired about the issue. They will be able to tell you what's... View More

If she is not married you can file petition on her behalf and wait for the immigrant visa to become available.

There might be another avenue for her to immigrate to the US even as adult child of a US citizen but that will require and in-depth consultation with an experience immigration attorney.

Dear Military wife,

Thank you for supporting your husband in his decision to be a member of the US Armed Forces.

You can go to the USCIS website and find helpful information regarding requests to expedite a naturalization application for spouses of military personnel.... View More

Madam,

I am not a family law attorney neither authorized to practice law in your state but you need to contact a family attorney in your area ASAP regarding this matter or if you don't have the means to afford an attorney you can contact legal aid and see if you qualified for their... View More

Congratulations on your marriage!

First, if the marriage took place after the initiation of removal proceedings, there is a general prohibition under the law to not approved this family petitions unless the petitioner request in writing and with Form I–130. The request must state the... View More

I will strongly advised to the contrary. If you have a professional and diligent attorney you should, by all means, continue working with him regarding your application for lawful permanent residence in the US.

Please make sure that your attorney is authorized to practice law and has... View More