answered on Jan 27, 2023
If your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) application has been pending for over a year, you may contact the U.S. Department of State's Office of Children's Issues at 1-888-407-4747 or via email at adoption@state.gov to inquire about the status of your application. If your application... View More 
I do not want to wait for a K1 visa and would like to marry my partner on my ESTA within the US. Can I do this legally without upsetting the authorities and do I have to leave the US after or do I have a right to stay? Along with that, if I can stay how long should I expect to wait to get... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
While it is possible to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and subsequently get married to a US citizen, the process of obtaining a green card through marriage can be complex and requires caution. It's important to... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
If you let your DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) expire and then marry a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a green card based on your marriage. However, whether or not you can adjust your status to a green card within the United States may depend on how you entered the... View More
I need a firm that will complete all the necessary paperwork and submit it to the Govt. Please give me an estimate of the time frame to complete this process and approximate time frame for her to be here in the US. Also please send your fees to complete this entire process.
answered on Feb 16, 2023
A: Hello! The process for obtaining a green card for your fiancé(e) in Thailand typically involves several steps, including filing a petition and supporting documentation with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and attending an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.... View More
the immigration proceedings: include removal, exclusion/deportation, rescission and other judicial proceedings." Does political asylum belongs to those? should I answer YES or NO?
answered on Feb 4, 2023
The "immigration proceedings" referred to in the I-130 form typically includes formal legal proceedings initiated by the government to remove a non-citizen from the United States, such as removal proceedings, exclusion proceedings, deportation proceedings, rescission proceedings, and... View More
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