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GOOD MORNING I have a problem and I don't know how to deal with it. I am from Tunisia (22 years old) I have a Tunisian sister who lives in Bastan. She has American citizenship, along with her children and husband My mother also has a ten-year visa. I want to go to work and live with them,... View More 
answered on Jul 31, 2021
Your sister could file a petition for you. It will take a while though. If you qualify you could also get an employment type visa that would allow you to work legally in the USA.
Is there a different process for inviting clergy?
answered on Jul 20, 2021
It depends on what the pastor is coming to do. If the pastor is coming to teach congregants, preach at services and such gatherings a specific visa is needed. The reason is that the pastor will in effect be working. If the pastor is coming as a guest who will not do any of these things but only to... View More
She threatened that if I take the green card from her she will get it revoked. Can she get it revoked?
answered on Jul 19, 2021
You need to immediately get more specific advice from a lawyer. No one is allowed to simply take another person's documents like that of to threaten them. There is a lawyer directory on this site and you can also go on the American Immigration Lawyers Assn and find a lawyer on their directory.
He has no family in the US, does not need asylum, and is not an investor. Is lottery his only option left? Are there other options?
answered on Jul 18, 2021
The pastor from Ghana qualifies for the diversity lottery. They have to check the US government site to make sure the applications are still open.
The RFE asked on March 15 2021 was for a tax paper. I would like to stall the process for a while. How long do i have before i must submit this paper and proceed for the interview and also avoid revokal
The reason is i am winding up and selling my properties which is taking time... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2021
The RFE tells you how many days you have to respond to the request. It is usually somewhere close to the top of the letter.
My 10 year green card expires is 2025 (Swedish citizenship). I just got a remote job opportunity as a full time contractor for a Canadian company. Can I legally be paid by them and not run into issues? I will be living in the US still.
answered on Jul 9, 2021
As a green card holder you can take whatever job you wish. Make sure you get advice on tax implications in the two countries.
What would be the proper forms to fill out? For him and his wife? He left at the age of 15. Graduated top of his class from HS went onto graduating from College in Fire Science to be a fire fighter. He has ties to the local fire dept in which he will be living. And will be sworn in as soon as he is... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2021
Unless your son took steps to make sure he did not abandon his green card, such as coming to the USA often over the years and paying his taxes when he became an adult, he may be considered to have abandoned his Legal Permanent Resident status. Gather up all his paperwork and find a lawyer on the... View More
I am a LPR currently unable to fly out of Guyana with my son.
answered on Jul 4, 2021
You need to provide some more details. Is your son a US citizen? There are lawyers on the JUSTIA Directory and you can also go the US Consulate site in Guyana to find information.
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answered on Jul 3, 2021
You said she asked you to "pay her for help with my status adjustment." That is marriage based visa fraud and can cause many problems. You said she is acting manipulative. You need to really consider what is happening. You should seek more indepth advice from a lawyer from the directory... View More
My husband's family member is the only joint sponsor. does he have to fill the form I-864A or I-864 and check the only joint sponsor?
answered on Jun 30, 2021
He fills oit the 964 and checks only joint sponsor.
answered on Jun 30, 2021
You can. However, a USCIS officer might say that you were actually lying about what you were coming to the USA to do in the first place. This is especially if you do not plan to return home after the ceremony and file for adjustment of status here in the USA.
On spouse beneficiary.. i tried $400/$500/$550 and got rejected but someone told its free all you need is to send it with i-485 receipt but I didn’t receive one, I received that they will need me to submit i-693 form(medical exam) when they send me an interview for i-485 .. what should i do ??
answered on Jun 15, 2021
You need to talk with an attorney ASAP. It sounds as if you are being rejected because something is missing. Don't submit a fourth time without at least talking with a lawyer who can look at all the documents and your specific situation. Justia has a lawyers directory and so does the American... View More
I recently received a green card for 10 years.
answered on Jun 11, 2021
No you won't lose your green card if you get a divorce.
I have my dad who lives overseas he's coming soon to USA , and he's married to a two women they will accept it or not and what we should do.
answered on Jun 10, 2021
You should talk with a lawyer as soon as possible. Your question has a lot of issues and so please check the directory on Justia or the American Immigration Lawyers Association for an attorney.
my father lives in Greece, is Georgian citizen. I am applying I-130 for him, how should I answer the question Was the beneficiary EVER in immigration proceedings? as he has never been in states, but he has been an lawful residence in Greece . And never had any issues with immigration in Greece .... View More
Before the pandemic started I got married to my wife in California. She currently is studying in Mexico and fully employed but I would like her to come visit me after the pandemic border restrictions are over. Can she still enter to the us without any problems? She has her visitors visa still... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
As long as she has a valid visitor's visa she can enter the US as a visitor. Congrats.
Como le puedo hacer para traérmelos legalmente a Usa? A mi mamá la deportaron hace 10 años, ya cumplió su perdon de 10 años y quisiera pedirla también.. que tengo que hacer para traerme a los 3 legalmente a Estados Unidos? A mi esposo e hijo y a mi mamá.. por favor alguien que me ayude!!
answered on May 26, 2021
Es posible a traer las tres personas. Pero necesita a hablar con un abogado, especialmente por su mama. Por su esposa y su hijo hay un documento a completar se llama el "I 130". Buenas suerte
I got to the U.S as a tourist I got a job and the company is willing to sponser me is it possible that i can change my status or i can get a work visa?
answered on May 26, 2021
Both are possible. However, there is a process that the company has to follow to do this under the immigration laws. Speak to them and ask if their lawyers and HR will handle it. For example, they have to prove that they have a necessity for your skill that no American worker has and that they have... View More
Thank you for your inquiry dated April 28, 2021.
Regarding your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
USCIS records indicate that we are awaiting your response to our Request for Evidence (RFE) on this case. Your case is currently in suspense or... View More
answered on May 25, 2021
Immediately respond that you did not get the RFE in the mail and you did not change your address. Ask them to resend it to you. It is a time sensitive document that tells you that you have to respond by a certain date.
answered on May 24, 2021
What do you mean that you have an expired visa? Are you a legal permanent resident with a green card? Do you have another type of visa?
If, for example you are a resident, you should apply for a new green card immediately or citizenship if you qualify.
If, you have another type of... View More
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