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One of my very close friends (him - a US citizen) married an engineer (her) residing in Vancouver. She has a course case involving a family financial dispute (between her and her mother) that was settled in the court and she paid all financial obligations. He is about to sponsor her on a spouse... View More 
answered on Apr 26, 2020
A financial dispute resulting in a civil court settlement between two family members ( mother and daughter) will not disqualify the daughter from obtaining an immigrant visa based on an immediate relative petition filed by a U.S. citizen spouse.
She is on furlough.
answered on Apr 26, 2020
U.S. residents can apply and receive unemployment benefits if all of the state requirements are fulfilled. You must be authorized to work at the time you apply for the benefit and throughout the time you receive the benefit. In certain states you must have completed calendar quarters before you... View More
When I applied for my unemployment benefits my work authorization was valid. During the time when I was getting benefits my work authorization expired. I have applied for work authorization Renewal. Can I get my unemployment benefits after I applied for a new unemployment authorization?
answered on Apr 26, 2020
In general, you must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work to request unemployment benefits.
You must be authorized to work at the time you apply for the benefit, throughout the time you receive the benefit, and also during the “base period” prior... View More
He’s an NYC police officer. I work in a hospital and going to school for Nursing I also have 2 US children from a previous relationship does that affect our case in any way?
answered on Apr 26, 2020
Once you marry, your U.S. citizen spouse can file the FORM I-130 on your behalf.
The next step depends on your manner of entry into the U.S. :
(a) a lawful entry will allow you to file the FORM I-485 with USCIS;
(b) an entry without inspection will require that you... View More
I work for a hotel as manager with an L1 visa, due to corona virus we had to close until further notice, I tried to apply for unemployment benefits online but requires the alien registration number ( which I don’t have). Also I don’t want this to affect my migration status
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Those who are not citizens can apply and receive unemployment benefits if all of the state requirements are fulfilled.
You must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work such as a green card, asylee, DACA or TPS status.
You must be authorized to work... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
As a U.S. resident you are not eligible to file the FORM I-129F to request the K-1 visa on behalf of your fiancée. You must first become a U.S. citizen to file such petition.
If you marry your fiancée in Colombia you can file the FORM I-130 (relative petition) with USCIS to begin the... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Those who are not citizens can apply and receive unemployment benefits if all of the state requirements are fulfilled. You must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work such as a green card, asylee, DACA or TPS status. You must be authorized to work at the time... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
You must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work to request unemployment benefits. You must be authorized to work at the time you apply for the benefit, throughout the time you receive the benefit, and also during the “base period” prior to your application... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2020
The Proclamation issued on April 22, 2020 and effective on April 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM suspends entry into the U.S. of immigrants who:
• Are outside the United States on the effective date of the proclamation;
• Do not have a valid immigrant visa on the effective date; and... View More
Hi, I am currently studying in the USA and hold F-1 Visa status. My wife is a US citizen. We wanted to apply for the immigration status this month. Do these new restrictions preclude our chances of applying to it?
I am currently living in the US
I am a U.S. Permanent Resident and applied for immigration visa for my spouse. Her case has been approved and immigration visa was granted to her after successful interview with US Embassy in Nepal. All she needed was to fly to US and she would get her Green Card in 1 month or so after arrival.... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
I am providing you with a redacted summary of the Proclamation suspending entry of immigrants :
The Proclamation issued on April 22, 2020 and effective on April 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM suspends entry into the U.S. of immigrants who:
• Are outside the United States on the effective... View More
can I file for EAD, AParole and I 485 concurrently if she is in USA on her tourist visa ?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
If (1) you are a U.S.citizen and (2) your spouse lawfully entered the U.S. and (3) she is not otherwise inadmissible then the adjustment of status request can be made with USCIS.
Keep in mind that the adjustment of status filing may trigger a finding of preconceived intent if filed... View More
My wife is a recently naturalized US Citizen and would like to sponsor her elderly disabled mother (70Yrs Old - Stroke victim) for a Green Card. My question is, even though Iranian citizens are banned from entering the country, is it still possible to apply for an I-130 in anticipation of a new... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You can proceed at this time to file with USCIS the FORM I-130 , relative petition, on behalf of your parent. Once the FORM I-130 is approved by USCIS then the file will be transferred to the NVC. At that time, you can assess if the “ travel ban “ is still in existence. If it is then your... View More
I submitted all the documentation and payed all required fees, she had her interview in Bogota in February of this year and they kept her passport but requested other documentation, right at the time when I had gathered the other documents the consulate closed. Is the new executive order going to... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
The U.S. consulate that is processing your mother's case for an immigrant visa will remain closed for the next 60 days or more for issuance of immigrant visas except for certain cases that are exempt from that executive order. Unfortunately, parents of U.S. citizens are not listed as exempt... View More
can I file for EAD, AParole and I 485 concurrently if she is in USA on her tourist visa ?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
If (1) you are a U.S.citizen and (2) your spouse lawfully entered the U.S. and (3) she is not otherwise inadmissible then the adjustment of status request can be made with USCIS.
Keep in mind that the adjustment of status filing may trigger a finding of preconceived intent if filed... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
The FORM I-539 is the proper application to request a change of status with USCIS.
Filled i751 in 2013. And status has changed to waiver in 2016. Then case status changed to "transfered local office" feb.2018
Now April 2020 says that transfered to the another office. Does anyone know what is that mean ? Am I going to get an interview or will get approval?
Thanks
answered on Apr 22, 2020
Your case has been pending adjudication for 7 years which is an inordinate period of time.
The transfer to another office can result in an RFE, a denial , an approval , or an interview notice.
You should engage an experienced immigration attorney to assist you and to initiate a... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
You can file the FORM I-134 for one person and the FORM I-129F for another person at the same time.
However, you can not file the FORM I-134 AND the FORM I-129F for two different people contemporaneously.
if she looses her job, can my status benefit her in anyway?
answered on Apr 22, 2020
The EAD classified as (a) (10) is issued to individuals granted withholding of deportation/removal. If that is your case then marriage to the person with the H-1B status will not provide any immigration benefit to either of you.
While filing for my marriage base green card, I realized that I sent an outdated version. I have yet to receive a confirmation that they have received the paperwork but wanted to know if there were a way to fix this without having to pay for the paperwork again. Is there a number to dial so that I... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
If the outdated FORM I-485 is not accepted for processing by USCIS then your adjustment of status filing along with the filing fee will be returned to you.
At this juncture, you need to wait for the FORM I-485 receipt from USCIS or the return of your filing.
Good luck to you.
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