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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
I have been a green card holder for five years, obtained through marriage, and we have been married for six years. We have reliably filed joint tax returns each year. When applying for citizenship, will previous years’ tax forms be reviewed, or do they just check that joint returns were filed?
answered on Mar 27, 2025
During the citizenship process, USCIS requires you to demonstrate good moral character. Part of this involves showing you have complied with U.S. tax laws. They will review your tax returns to check for any discrepancies, unpaid taxes, or fraudulent activity.
I am a Nicaraguan citizen currently in the USA under the parole program, and I have a two-year work permit that expires in October 2025. Since the parole program has been revoked, can I avoid deportation by applying for asylum? Are there specific steps I should take considering my current situation... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
It's understandable that you're concerned about your situation. The revocation of the humanitarian parole program has ended the legal basis to be in the U.S. for many Nicaraguans and TPS recipients from other countries, now placing you all at risk of losing work authorization and facing... View More
I have applied for the petition to remove conditions on my green card and received a 48-month extension. I plan to travel for a week-long vacation outside the U.S. I have traveled outside the United States with an extension notice before. Is it safe for me to travel and re-enter the U.S. without... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Consider reviewing and modifying your social media and phone content prior to travel.
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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