answered on Jan 13, 2024
Yes you can submit an I-130 for your brother.
But your brother will not be able to adjust status in the U.S., unless you are a U.S. citizen 21 years or older and there is a visa available for the F4 priority category. This may take 15 to 25 years depending on your brother's country of... View More 
After further inquiry we found out that A receipt notice was sent( February 2023), a biometrics appointment was sent (June 2023)and a request for initial evidence was sent(July 2923). But I didn't receive any of these . It is stated that a reply was received to the request for evidence in (... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
You should immediately communicate this to USCIS and seek to properly submit the evidence requested, followed by a request for a new appointment for biometric.
You should seriously consider submitting a change of mailing address request to USCIS (your mailing address does not have to be... View More
I just concluded my medicals and the doctor asked me if I ever had gonnorhea or syphilis I was truthful to him and said I had gonnorhea in the past but was treated and that was about 10 to 11 years ago. And now I’m having the worst feeling if it would affect my immigrant visa journey.. pls I need... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2024
While a communicable disease such as gonorrhea can make a person inadmissible and ineligible for a visa, you stated that you had and treated it over 10 years ago. Therefore, it is very unlikely that your history of having gonorrhea 10 years ago will prevent you from obtaining an immigration visa.... View More
I got this as a legal Permanent Resident due to reduction in income as well as increased expenses. No employment at all and also going to college as a full-time student. Trying to apply for US Citizenship, afraid that this can become an issue.
answered on Dec 26, 2023
Receiving Snap and Medicare does not affect your eligibility for citizenship. If you obtained your LPR through a sponsor who submitted an affidavit of support for you, it may affect them depending on the timeframe. Also, if you intend to sponsor a family member for LPR, you may need to use a... View More
My friend came to visit the U.S and also came to get married, they denied him to enter the USA because he didn't have the proper visa to come get married in the US according to custom and border. He had an esta , The US custom and border assumed he had an intent to migrate. Now his fiancé... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
No, admission denial at a port of entry is not a formal immigration proceeding. However, this information will remain in his immigration file. So, he should be candid with US immigration when seeking any future immigration benefits. If your friend had a B1/B2 visitor visa but told the officer at... View More
I am a DACA recipient can i get an extended parole to visit family in Mexico if it is for a wedding?
answered on Dec 24, 2023
The humanitarian purposes that USCIS gives as examples for DACA applicants of advance parole are travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or visit an ailing relative. Your application is processed on a case-by-case basis, and USCIS will consider other... View More
We have Medicaid, I took my teen to the emergency room. They asked the usual questions but then asked her if she was born outside of the U.S. I felt very uncomfortable, never had anyone in an emergency room asked this before.
answered on Dec 23, 2023
According to federal law, emergency rooms are required to provide medical treatment to anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay or immigration status. Under the law, hospitals are prohibited from delaying emergency treatment to ask about a patient's immigration status. However,... View More
As mentioned im 22 and unmarried, I do have a baby here in the usa, I know that doesn’t change anything. I’m just curious to know if I could apply and adjust my status given my overstay. My dad is a Us Citizen
answered on Dec 21, 2023
Yes, your U.S. Citizen father may file a Form I-130 naming you as the beneficiary, however, you would need to file a Form I-485 to adjust your status to get work authorization and a green card. Because you are not a minor, you would have to wait until the I-130 is approved and a visa is available... View More
green card is expired and lost do i just need to file an l-190 or are there additional forms i need to get done
answered on Dec 23, 2023
The I-90 with a photocopy of your green card.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-90
My friend has been married for about 10 years…now, after 10 years she is trying to bring him to california through the immigration process. But during the immigration process, she cheated on him with someone else… can that cause an issue for her husbands ability to get his papers/citizenship?
answered on Dec 21, 2023
Infidelity does not invalidate the marriage. Your friend would have to present proof that her marriage is a bona fide marriage, entered into in good faith. Your friend should consult with an immigration attorney for advice specific to her circumstances.
answered on Dec 20, 2023
Yes, you can help your mother fill out the I130 form by providing the necessary information about yourself as the beneficiary. However, it is not recommended that you log into your mother's USCIS account and complete the application for her.
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