Any absence abroad for US permanent resident over a year, 12 months, will render one’s permanent status void and abandoned absent any applicable exceptions. Thus, by operation of law, US permanent resident must reside in the United States permanently.

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I do not recommend traveling to the country of persecution at any time until you become a US citizen for one simple reason because any travel to the country of persecution as in the Saili or US permanent resident will render that status invalid. You may travel to another country to meet your family... Read more »

He is not eligible to have a free legal counsel as that only attaches to criminal cases not administrative immigration proceedings.

He must retain a local immigration counsel without any delay as his future will be permanently affected by removal proceedings.

Any US Permanent Resident MUST reside in the U.S. PERMANENTLY and MUST maintain a domicile (a permanent residence). If you stay abroad for over one year your LPR status will be deemed abandoned. Even if you stay abroad for longer than half a year at one time and create a pattern of staying abroad... Read more »

The U.S. does not regard online proxy marriages as valid or legitimate. If you read it is a valid marriage, then it is a scam. Your US fiancee may file for a K-1 Fiancee visa for you to come to the United States to marry within 90 days of your admission.

That is the right, proper and... Read more »

You need to understand several applicable issues clear:

1. EAD in your possession is not a travel document or its substitute, therefore, you may not travel abroad and expect to be admitted to the United States. If you make a mistake and cross the border to Mexico, you will have issues for... Read more »

Yes.

You must bring copies of the original documents, if originals are not available and list all siblings regardless of their age on his application. Do not omit any requested information otherwise the application may be denied ir delayed.

There is no designated method to expedite one’s pending I-130, however, this case requires an immediate legal consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to suggest the most optimal course of action as the situation is fluid and may disintegrate further, thus changing the initial fact... Read more »

You clearly need an attorney to handle your criminal cases, especially given the circumstances, as you stated yourself you are facing with a possibility of imprisonment.

Also, it you cannot afford an attorney ask the judge to appoint a Public Defender to represent you at no charge if... Read more »

There is no case against the county. The court protocol of accepting a guilty plea is to place that plea on the record with a clear explanation of its terms, conditions and collateral effects on one's life. Also, that plea is given "freely and voluntarily," with all understanding on... Read more »

The most legally appropriate method would be discussing all critical issues confidentially, fully and clearly with an experienced immigration attorney familiar with Russia, its political situation, asylum law and family-based adjustment of status.

It is imperative to receive a legally... Read more »

That visitor's visa issue will be discretionary as you will be required to show a temporary nature of your B-2 visit to the U.S. Consular Section by the preponderancy of the evidence since the U.S. officials are aware of your immigrant intent within the U.S. Government database. Thus, could go... Read more »

In simple terms the word "render means "to provide service, give, make, cause something to happen". Thus, the referenced case has been approved and the document should be expected at the address listed in that initial N-600 application.

What you are planning is called visa fraud. I will explain:

1. When you applied for a visitor's B-2 visa its content specifically mentioned to state purposes of the trip truthfully. When you submitted the information at the end of that federal visa application there was a proviso for... Read more »

First things first:

1. they (the U.S. Asylum Office) did not not deny her application. The application was REFERRED to the respective U.S. federal immigration court,

2. Any changes in the marital or adjustment of status eligibility situations must be amended to the present pending... Read more »

Your Lawful Permanent Status will be jeopardized if you will be absent for longer than 181 days from the United States. If you stay abroad for over one year in Russia your LPR status will deemed abandoned and you will be denied entry.

There is a legal caveat: if you are not served the draft... Read more »

The contract validity is not at issue, even if that contract is valid, the contract party is not within the legal jurisdiction and that the contract’s performance could not be enforced, unless the party has its agent, assets or property for a judgment.

As you have learned , that is exactly right. As a boyfriend you are legally not a family member and have no legitimate authority to request any accommodation with respect of another person’s child.

I recommend doing the following:

Obtain a court certified traffic citation disposition from the clerk of the county court where the matter was adjudicated (completed). Disclose that traffic citation and attach a copy of the certified court disposition with all conditions met (fine paid) on... Read more »

Marrying within 90 days on ESTA may be viewed as improper. It would be prudent to marry 90 days after one's entry. Also, that route would be much more expedient in terms of case processing.

However, it goes without saying that a case like that requires a competent immigration attorney... Read more »