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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for California on
Q: Will applying for unemployment effect my application for citizenship? I have a green card now.
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 20, 2020

If you have lawfully applied and received unemployment benefits while you are a U.S. permanent resident, you can proceed to file the FORM N-400 if you are able to fulfill all of the requirements for naturalization.

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Arizona on
Q: If a illegal immigrant has EDC Court , what will most likely happened on that day
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 18, 2020

At an Early Disposition Court session, you as a defendant will be arraigned, and a plea agreement will be offered by the County Attorney. If you accept the plea agreement, sentencing will occur that day or at an EDC session. If you do not accept the offered plea agreement, you will be allowed time... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Can I sign a temporary contract with a company meanwhile another company (no contract sign) is sponsorin my green card?

Hi,

A future employer is arranging me my green card; they are paying immigration lawyers and all. We already sent all the documents, paid fees, and I will have my biometrics next week. I will sign a contract as soon I have the GC. The process is taking time and in the meanwhile my current... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 18, 2020

Your fact pattern involves an employment/ labor law issue and immigration law issues. I highly recommend that you consult with a labor law attorney to assess your obligations prior to entering into an employment agreement with your current employer. You also should seek guidance from an experienced... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: My green card adjustment file is at national benefit center.and my Pd is not current.how long does it take to approve ?

My Pd is October 16,2006

Can I expedite my processing ?

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 16, 2020

The request for adjustment of status that you filed with USCIS can not be adjudicated until the priority date for the preference category under which you have filed is current and a visa becomes available for that category.

You also can not request that USCIS expedite the adjudication of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: B1 visa extension due to coronavirus?

I am in the US with B1 visa. I entered in December 2019 and I am allowed to stay until June 2020. Now I am concerned my country (Japan) has many people with coronavirus and the flights per day has reduced.

Is there good possibility to extend my stay ”due to coronavirus”?

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 16, 2020

The appropriate application to file with USCIS to request an extension of your visitor status is the FORM I-539. You will need to explain the reason for the request and present evidence to substantiate the basis of your inability to timely depart the U.S.

Good luck to you.

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Criminal Law on
Q: I have to show up in court for selling alcohol to a minor. Will I get deported since I Don’t have legal documents yet?
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 13, 2020

You have been charged with a serious crime and I highly recommend that you immediately hire an experienced criminal attorney. If convicted , you may be placed in removal proceedings.

Good luck to you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: I'm from Romania and my fience from Philippines She have 2 months Schengen visa.

She have Schengen visa for only 2 months.

We want to get married but this take time and I think it's not enough time until her visa will expire.

How we can stay together here in Europe and to not be needing to go back in Philippines ?

I'm from Romania but I live in... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 12, 2020

You and your fiancée need to contact an immigration attorney in Romania or Austria to obtain the requirements for obtaining lawful status in the European Union based on your marriage.

Unfortunately, the questions posed in this forum are centered in immigration to the U.S. and not the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Should I apply for N-400 or apply for I-90 for green card replacement because it's been lost/stolen.

I've been a resident since 11/05/15. My green card expires in 2025. I can apply as early as 08/07/2020 for the N-400. I am not planning on traveling outside the country until after I receive my citizenship. Should I wait till August to apply for the N-400? This way I can avoid the 1 yr wait... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 12, 2020

In your case, you can file the FORM N-400 three (3) months prior to November 5, 2020 if you are otherwise eligible for naturalization.

An experienced immigration attorney can fully assess your case and your eligibility for filing the application for naturalization.

Good luck to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: If i’m served with a contempt order on a paternity case. Could my B1/B2 visa get revoked even if not guilty?

Nothing has been served or file but there is a paternity trial set and I’m afraid i’ll be served there and get my visa revoked

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 11, 2020

Your B-1/B-2 visa can be revoked for various reasons. An arrest for certain crimes is one of the ways that can trigger the revocation. Another basis for revocation is a violation of your visa status as a visitor.

You should consult an experienced immigration attorney for a personalized...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: I have a permanent green card, I was approved for Public Housing. Would that count against me for citizenship ?

Would that hurt me or count against me when applying for naturalization.

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 11, 2020

If you were a recipient of public housing prior to obtaining your resident status , you needed to disclose the receipt of such aid at the time that you requested resident status.

If you received the benefit after attaining your resident status, then that sole factor does not disqualify you...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: we are italian family, we want to live in Vancouver BC from June 2020, to have work permit and free school

Hello how are you, hope you are fine, we are an italian family and we would like to live in Vancouver BC from June 2020, to have the work permit for me and my wife and free school for our 11 yo daughter, we speak English very well, our daughter like mother tongue, i have my companies already... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 12, 2020

You can search in AILA.org for a qualified and experienced attorney who can assist you with Canadian immigration issues.

Good luck to you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Montana on
Q: can a person with a tourist visa to the usa come here, get married, and stay here after she marries a us citizen?

thai citizen with a B1 tourist visa

has a 10 year old daughter

would plan on getting married to me, a us citizen

can she stay after marriage to me and apply for a greencard?

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 9, 2020

Your plans to have your fiancée enter the U.S. with a B-1/B-2 visa in order to marry a U.S. citizen and adjust status with USCIS is an inappropriate use of the non- immigrant visitor visa. An attempt to file a request to adjust status with USCIS can be denied based on a misrepresentation at the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: On L1-A Mangr. Visa and my L1-A Ext case got denied. Looking for clarification on alt. options and kids school continui

I'm on L1-A Managerial Visa and my L1-A Ext case got denied. Could you clarify

1) Looking for alternate options to continue legally. Whether my Employer could initiate H1-Exempt for the remainder of the period of current L1-A Visa

2) Family L2 Ext status is still in-prog.... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 9, 2020

Your employer can discuss and review with the company’s immigration attorney the possibility of filing an appeal of the L-1 denial depending on the reasons for the denial. Perhaps the denial can be reversed.

If the L-1 status is denied then the L-2 status will also be denied and your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: What questions does a immigration lawyer ask, and how do you know he's legitimate?
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 8, 2020

An experienced immigration attorney will want to know about your immigration history, family and employment background, and information related to the immigration benefit that you are seeking.

You can ask the attorney for her/his bar card and bar license if you want to confirm that the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Missouri on
Q: I got married in Missouri and my husband moved away without telling me anything can I file for my green card??

He is an American citizen so can I file under the abandonment laws??

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 5, 2020

If you experienced battery or extreme cruelty by your U. S. citizen spouse, you can file the FORM I-360 with USCIS and request the benefits of a VAWA petition.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Can I, a minor, marry someone without my parents consent?

I’m a 16yrs Brazilian who currently lives in Mass with my parents, they have a Student visa, who which I’m dependent. Since I came here, I came out as gay, and they never were really well receptive. I have a boyfriend, and a whole new life in here, me and my bf are fearing that my parents want... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 4, 2020

You can not marry in Massachusetts without parental consent if under the age of 18. You should visit with an experienced immigration attorney and a family law attorney for specific guidance.

Good luck to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for North Carolina on
Q: In which US embassy CR1 beneficiary should have interview: country of residence (UK) or country of citizenship (LTU)?

My spouse is UK resident for the past 15 years but has Lithuanian citizenship.

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 4, 2020

The immigrant visa interview can be requested at the U.S. consulate in the country where the beneficiary has resided which in your case is in the UK. However, information and documents from the home country must be produced and presented to the NVC and the U.S. consulate.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Hello! I have questions about the US visa. So now I'm in the US by student visa. And I'm not 18 yet. I'm actually from M
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 3, 2020

You need to provide additional information and also pose a question. Perhaps you can visit with an experienced immigration attorney to explore all of your options.

Good luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: Hi! My two daughters was born i US but my husband and I are not citizens we are leaving in Tajikistan.

Does any law let us to live in US through our kids? They are 10 and 9 years old

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 3, 2020

The birth of your two children does not automatically provide you with the right to request an immigrant visa. At the time that one of your children reaches the age of 21 then a relative petition, FORM I-130, can be filed with USCIS.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Can I quit a company now without waiting for any NOIR and return back to my country to avoid any negative effects?

Currently I'm on L1A visa. Recently there was onsite inspection done by USCIS which I think went well including all answered questions and provided documents. Discussion between my employer and USCIS is still going on through emails like could you please send additional documents, could you... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Walking away from your job position and leaving the U.S. does not negate nor set aside any fraud perpetrated by the employer.

You may want to visit with an experienced immigration to fully assess your options.

Good luck to you.

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