If a permanent resident accept FAFSA gift aid, is there any possibility the government will inquire it back? For example if the government gifted me $4000 could they charge it back?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Permanent residents may receive FAFSA. There might be other reasons that they might want you to pay it back, like for fraud. As for you being a permanent resident, it won't have any effect on citizenship.
This question was answered before, but I was missing some details. I have included more details:
My longterm Argentinian partner (8 years) has a L1 (Blanket) visa. We are looking at seeing if we can change her status from a L1 Visa to Permanent Resident/Green card with hopes of one day... View More 
answered on Apr 21, 2020
As the Myron said, marriage is the quickest. The other option would be an EB-1C. Both don't seem to be problematic. Please speak with an attorney to help with either or both.
Filled i751 in 2013. And status has changed to waiver in 2016. Then case status changed to "transfered local office" feb.2018
Now April 2020 says that transfered to the another office. Does anyone know what is that mean ?
Thanks
answered on Apr 20, 2020
This definitely should not have taken 7 years. Call USCIS or file a case inquiry on their website. It's well outside of case processing times.
The incident occurred between former spouses. The offender is a permanent resident since 2014.
answered on Apr 20, 2020
It depends. It would be up to the officer who receives any referral. It would have to be severe enough to revoke LPR status. Also, because the person is an LPR, the person would receive a notice to appear and notice of hearing to go to court to argue in court whether they should have their LPR... View More
Do we need to declare Unemployment Benefits in filling out I-944? If Yes, is it a General assistance or Any Federal, State, tribal cash assistance for income maintenance ? The question is in I944 page 8 question #16.
Thank you for anyone who can help me.
answered on Apr 20, 2020
Unemployment is not considered under the public charge rule, so do not list it under the public benefits section of the 944.
Question 6, on page 4, is where you'll add any extra income. I would recommend adding it since it won't go against you. Also, at least in CA, it's... View More
Our receipt number is : IOE receipt number
When do you think we will got approval ?
answered on Apr 19, 2020
You can check processing times here: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
For CA for a 130, the processing time is 8 Months to 10.5 Months. However, right now, the times are different, so it might take a little longer.
answered on Apr 19, 2020
This is more like some class or official training, like in the military or armed security guard. Just taking a lesson on how to use one is not what the question is asking.
I'm in J1 visa and my 30 days grace period will be done in April 25.Got married to a US citizen and filed I130 and I485 concurrently, got rejected twice. Improper filling and I wasn't able to attach i994. On March 15 I got laid off in Marriott where I am having my internship (Which my... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2020
Unemployment is not considered under the public charge rule.
You should get a lawyer to help with your AOS since it got more complicated with form i-944.
I am applying under the category of EB 2 NIW I understand that I must submit the i944 but I am not sure if is for my hole family or one per person. I have as dependent my wife and my two daughters, the same happen with the I 864. It is one for each of them. So is one 944 for each of us and one I864... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2020
The 944 is for the petitioner for the 485, which I'm guessing is you. Your family will be listed on it, but you only need 1 944. For the 864, you'll need it and if you need a joint sponsor if your salary is not enough. So, 1 for you, and 1 for a joint sponsor if needed. I strongly... View More
Hello, I am Permanent US resident, in California. My n400 was approved in February and my oath ceremony was rescheduled month ago due to corona situation. However, I am In Europe on lockdown ( and on June 1st it will be 6 months of absence form the States). I know about 6 and 1 year rule absence,... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2020
Things are very fluid right now, so it's unclear how the state department will take the inability to travel into account when residents begin returning after being stuck out of the US. Under normal circumstances, there is an option called the returning resident visa (SB-1) that you can look into.
I came to us by immigration lottery, and I applied for citizenship last October and I paid the fee and I quitted my job last December, on last February they sent me letter for interview but they canceled because coronavirus now I want apply for unemployment, it affect my application for citizenship?
answered on Apr 17, 2020
Unemployment is not considered under the public charge rule nor does it affect naturalization.
I came in the US with a tourist visa, and my 3 years old son was born in New York. We went back home in Africa but had to take him back because of his autism. There’s no specialized center nor well trained people where I am from. Is there a way to adjust my status because of my son’s concern?
answered on Apr 16, 2020
Try to find an employer who will sponsor you either for an H1B or even an EB, or you can marry a US citizen. It also depends on what your qualifications or experience is. Speak with a lawyer who can go through all of your options because this is a very broad question. Good luck.
I filed 2018 and 2019 taxes with my spouse and we currently make less than $150,000
answered on Apr 16, 2020
Not sure your question, but you should be eligible. For your husband, it depends on whether he remained in the US for over 183 days. Along with the SSN, he'll be considered a resident alien for tax purposes. If so, he'll be eligible as well.
In newjersey new resident of newjersey formerly north carolina
answered on Apr 15, 2020
Most forms of Medicaid is considered under the public charge rule, if it's federally funded.. See https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/public-charge. I'm unsure how the medicaid system in NJ works.
However, if it's for less than 12 months, then it's not considered. Be aware... View More
Ie will i become a public charge and my application to citizenship will be jeprodized
answered on Apr 15, 2020
No, the public charge rule or a stimulus check will not affect your naturalization application. It does not apply to LPRs nor to anyone naturalizing.
If yes, then why would the city of Phoenix grant the exoctic dancer license with only marriage certificate and K Visa?
My 12 year old daughter who is a us citizen was recently diagnosed with cancer a month ago . she has been living with my sister in New York for 3 months now and before that she was living with me in Jamaica . now I am living in Jamaica I came back here eight years ago after I overstayed my Visa I... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about your child. Apply for a visitor visa. If that's not available to you for some reason or it's taking far too long, then humanitarian parole might get you in. However, both of these are temporary. You can try to find an employer who can sponsor an H1B or even an... View More
I'm a green card holder and I am currently outside of the US with a travel document (I-131) issued by USCIS that provides me a re-rentry permit. This document expires after September 30th. Ordinarily, I had been admitted for graduate education and assistantship to a university for Fall 2020... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Just use your green card to enter the US. Allowing you to return after 1 year with a green card is discretionary, and under the current situation, the CBP officer should understand that you couldn't come back sooner. You can also file for a returning resident visa (SB-1) at the US consulate or... View More
Hello,
I am currently on B1/B2 Visa and my wife is on F1 visa. If anyone can help me with information about F2 Visa. I am currently in the US, Can i apply for F2 in US ? Or do i need to visit India and Apply for F2 from there ? A lawyer suggested us to apply for my F2 with my wife’s STEM... View More
For example, writing emails asking for mask donations on behalf of student-organizations. The student-organization is non-profit, there's no money.
I want to make sure this is okay as volunteering, as I am an F1 as a medical student.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
It sounds fine from what you wrote. The DOL looks to the following to determine whether you're actually volunteering.
Is the entity that will benefit/receive services from the volunteer a nonprofit organization?
Is the activity less than a full-time occupation?
Are the... View More
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