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answered on Feb 15, 2022
It depends.
An attorney represents a client and has a standing obligation to advise one of any case developments, procedural updates and such.
However, an attorney representing a party may prefer to discuss the case in person or by a written exchange for a nu ben of confidential... View More 
My wife and I dated back home, and she moved to the US. We later got married, and I joined her in the US in 2018. We have two daughters together. Marriage has been a lot of arguments. Threw me out some times, but I refused to leave. She left house with the baby and wants a divorce. She even left me... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
Your situation is dire and requires an immediate legal consultation confidentially with an experienced immigration attorney of your choice without any delay.
One remote paragraph without your participation will not suffice.
The detective questioned his son in regard to a case he may or may not had information regarding.
answered on Feb 2, 2022
The rule of initial engagement with any law enforcement officer or detective during any investigation stage must be the same: one should never discuss anything that may potentially incriminate or implicate that person with anyone without a licensed criminal defense attorney present. Never.... View More
stamp in my passport, the Change of status was approved (From an F-1 visa) and everything looks good. I'm also waiting for a decision on my Asylum application (immigrant visa). Waiting for the last interview.
The company that I work for requires some international travel and there is... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Leaving the United States with a pending asylum status will place that pending case in jeopardy. Also, even with an H1B visa the pending asylum case will trigger a dual immigrant intent. A foreign travel is not recommended.
answered on Jan 24, 2022
Get your passport renewed at your consulate general and then travel.
What are the consequences. Is that a criminal offense is that gonna appear on criminal and background checks.
answered on Jan 24, 2022
1. Speeding over a certain milage is a quasi-criminal state misdemeanor offense,
2. That speeding citation will appear on one's driver's license background,
3. Also, if that traffic citation resulted in a brief traffic arrest, processing and release on a bond that arrest... View More
I am an immigrant working on H1B work permit. I have recently been fined with Civil penalty (retail theft) and charged with misdemeanor.
Question:
1. Shall I make payment or wait for the judgement?
2. What is the consequence on immigration because of this?
answered on Jan 24, 2022
I would retain a criminal defense attorney as that crime of moral turpitude will negatively affect your H1B visa and it will be cancelled. The defense counsel once retained could request a hearing and amend that criminal charge to a non CIMT (Crime of Moral Turpitude charge) misdemeanor. Once... View More
My husband is from the UK here on a tourist visa. What forms do I need to fill out so he can stay??
answered on Jan 18, 2022
No attorney will guide anyone remotely by way of a remote paragraph to handle such a complex issue as an adjustment of status for an immediate foreign national family member without any review and knowledge of the matter.
I don’t consider this to be smuggling since I didn’t gain no money and I didn’t cross anyone over the border the illegal aliens were already in Texas I just had to pick them up. And now I got a charge for this and pending court date.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
It is irrelevant whether you received any payment for your activities or whether the foreign nationals were in the United States: these are not the requisite elements of the current criminal charge you are facing, witch has a possibility of a prison sentence upon conviction.
You must... View More
need to file form i-130 and they form 485 is there any other things that we need to file such as an Affidavit of Support
answered on Jan 17, 2022
A concurrent submission for an adjustment of status with forms I-130 and I-485 must contain all requisites of prove ups of a genuine and authentic qualifying marriage.
It would be cheaper to consult with a licensed attorney than resuscitating a flawed submission.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
If you are in possession of a valid ID or a foreign passport you may fly domestically, yet, any U.S. airport falls under the federal jurisdiction and occasionally has a federal task force immigration checks.
So, there's a risk of being apprehended, although remote.
I am a US Citizen. My wife is on a temporary green card holder. My wife completed school recently. I worked in another state during this time, 5 months. Her and I would like to apply for her citizenship after 3 years, however it sounds like we needed to live together for 3 years. Would this... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2022
Your submission must contain bona fide profs of that marriage with documentation to support that premise.
My mother and father seem to be in a hassle at the moment, my father committed a crime for trying to cross drugs and got sentenced to jail for about 8 months. At the time my mother was responsible for us but was not involved in anything that my father had done, she was taking care of us. However,... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2022
You hit the nail on the head: if a family member was deeded an accomplice of a criminal enterprise that may result in
civil and criminal penalties.
i got wrongly pulled over for a stop sign that led to my car being searched and me being in handcuffs because it smelled like marijuana i am trying to find out if what the cop did to me is wrong or not
answered on Jan 14, 2022
Yes.
One of the legitimate investigative tools for the police is personal observation and senses. Thus, if a police officer detects a smell of controlled substances that provides a reasonable probable cause to continue to investigate possible contraband in the vehicle.
Secondly, if... View More
I was deteined by Ice the fisrt day of probation. While i was in jail and then deported my immigration attorney applied for asylum and U visa. currently USCIS is reviewing packages form February 2017 which is my package date. I went to check my case in Indianapolis and it show up I have a warrant... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Your Indiana criminal case and the original state criminal warrant must be handled by the Indiana licensed criminal law attorney immediately, however, even generally, for a regular warrant quashing the defendant must be physically present.
Thus, you need to discuss your Indiana criminal... View More
An alien whose deportation is being withheld under § 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of § 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or § 241(b) (3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231 (b)(3)] (as amended by § 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Your entire immigration court procedural history must be examined by a licensed professional in order to advise you accurately.
answered on Jan 11, 2022
In my opinion after a removal for several aggravated felonies convictions the chances of being permitted for admission to the United States are nil, notwithstanding the legal status of immediate family members in the U.S.
I think she will finish out her au pair job until December. I would like to get married before then to start up the process. I just need to know what to do next and how much I will need to save for this. Thank you.
answered on Jan 11, 2022
That is a very detailed discussion to address in one paragraph. Consider reaching out a professional of your choice.
Hunters are hunting in the field across from my home. They are set up 100 yards away from my property line, which is in regulation. I sensory train my dog in my yard, on my property with a loud horn, which might disrupt the hunters. Am I in violation of hunter interference act of Illinois?
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Yes, since your horn emits the loud sound that does interfere with legitimate hunting sound protocol even on your own property.
answered on Jan 11, 2022
All necessary forms and their instructions are available at USCIS.gov, where you also may research waiver eligibility for certain types of filing.
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