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answered on May 22, 2021
You can petition for them with a fiance visa. That visa, when approved, gives the intended spouse three months to marry you when the spouse comes to the USA.
If A child gets abused by both his parents, and he informs the police, would they deport him and his parents. or would he be given to a foster family/orphanage. would they get citizenship? or get deported?
answered on May 21, 2021
There are several places that can help the child. The child's status has to be explained to the police and there are family crisis agencies that can help. The courts sometimes have to become involved. Deportation depends on many things. Getting citizenship also depends on many things. Check... View More 
I am a US citizen and we are planning to get married soon. She is Japanese and will be. Oming to visit in July, we talked about the viability of getting married while she’s here but we want to know if she specifically needs a fiance visa to enter and get married. We’re planning a trip back to... View More
answered on May 20, 2021
Hello. You run the risk of her being accused of entering with the sole intent of getting married when you petition for her. The customs and border officer will ask her the purpose of her visit when she comes on the tourist visa/visa waiver. The answer will be recorded and stored. The fiance visa is... View More
Teen, 18, High School senior, undocumented, no birth certificate(trying to get one from Haiti), no ID, Aunt wont give SS# but claims on taxes, can't do DACA because of possible SS#, does not live with either parent but with family instead. Is there a way to find out her SS#?
answered on May 18, 2021
There are many questions here, the most obvious is how do you have a SS# if you are undocumented? You need to sort this out before someone gets you into trouble without your knowledge. Please consult an attorney urgently. You can find one on the Justia Directory or on thevAmerican Immigration... View More
answered on May 15, 2021
90 days before the expiration date you can file to remove the conditions. Remember that you will need to submit evidence of a bona fide marriage again.
I am a home maker for 5plus years. My husband is supporting me.
answered on May 12, 2021
Your US Citizen husband has to complete the affidavit of support if he is petitioning for you to become a resident of the US. If his income is not enough he can get a co-sponsor. Good luck.
I'm a green card holder and would like to file an immigrant petition for my sister's child who resides outside the USA. Please how do I go about it and is it possible for a green card holder to do that? Thank you all
answered on May 11, 2021
You cannot petition for your sister's child as a resident. When you become a citizen you can petition for your sister and her child. You can also consider adopting the child but that is a very detailed process with many steps in the US and the home country. You can look for a family... View More
I am currently in US and have booked a flight in 3 weeks from now to go overseas and spend couple of months. but now I find out that my conditional GC thorough marriage has expired 2 months ago.
What are my chances of getting it renewed? Can I still fly or should I wait?
answered on May 2, 2021
You should be cautious and immediately complete the documents to remove conditions. You should then file them and follow up. It is not advisable to travel if your green card has expired.
My wife wants a divorce and possibly report me to uscis like she did before when we were together(she sent an email to uscis that she thought I was with her just for the green card which is not true). She wants me to leave our house and me to remove all my belongings and is threatening me with... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2021
Sorry to hear about all this. You need to talk with an immigration lawyer urgently and you also need to talk with a family lawyer since you shay she is talking about a divorce and you have shared assets as well as a child.
You need to be careful because you do not want a criminal court case... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
Yes. However, only American citizens can petition for a sibling, not legal permanent residents. Basically you can apply for a sibling who is the child of your mother or your father only. The first part of the process requires filing a petition called the I-130 and you must prove the sibling... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2021
Since this happened when she was a child and it was done by an adult that should not be an issue. Is there a written denial letter or form that states the reason to be what you said? You should speak with an attorney. Justia has a directory as does the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Im current on H1B status and have been so since October. Prior to that I was on OPT. The issue is that during COVID I flew to stay temporarily with my husband (in a different state) but forgot to report it as an address change. When I switched to the H1B status, I reported an address in my original... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2021
Write in the addresses that you now remember. Make sure you have both documents and explain what happened at the interview.
I've submitted my I-751 on April 2019 and had an interview with my spouse on December 2020. We're told, we'd be notified about their decision in the next 120 days. The deadline is past and I called asking about this, I was told again my petition is in process and I have to keep... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2021
Hello, you could try writing them a letter or when you call ask to talk to a supervisor. You may need to talk with a lawyer. Justia has a lawyer directory.
Hi,
I passed my N-400 interview this week. I was just looking at my passport stamps yesterday and found 1 return date on my N-400 form is incorrect by 1 day. My N-400 is based on marriage. I have taken 3 trips outside the US, since I got my green card -
1) 9 days trip in 2019.... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2021
Congrats. I doubt that should be an issue. You spent most of your time in the US and that is what is required for the time segment of the form. If you are asked about it at any time explain it as you did here.
I no longer hold a Rwandan citizenship because I left as a refugee.
answered on Apr 13, 2021
As an asylee you have to get approval before you travel. A specific document is needed.
You should consult an attorney - the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Justis both have lawyer directories. You can also look on the USCIS website.
Have you EVER been convicted of a crime or offense?
Have you EVER been placed in an alternative sentencing or a rehabilitative program (for example, diversion, deferred prosecution, withheld adjudication, deferred adjudication)?
Have you EVER received a suspended sentence, been... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2021
The convictions are convictions even though they were expunged. Make sure you have copies of the documents from the court, with a seal or stamp from the court to show they are the official records. It is useful to talk with an immigration lawyer before submitting. The American Immigration Lawyers... View More
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