Hi,
Me and my spouse have valid medical tests and the appropriate 485 paperwork done in the USA. Can I file I-485 with my spouse being outside USA?
Your spouse must be physically present in the U.S. if she/he wishes to file the FORM I-485 with USCIS. Moreover, your spouse must be eligible to adjust status with USCIS prior to filing the FORM I-485.
we are both over 60 and want to try and get this process over as quickly as possible
If you are intending to marry in the U.S. with a U.S. citizen then your future spouse should file the FORM I-129F with USCIS to initiate the process for requesting the K-1 visa. The K-1visa is issued at a U.S. consulate abroad.
Good luck to both of you.
My course was born in CA but she was taken to Mexico at a very young age and her name was changed in mexico all her records and school records are in a different name but she has her us social security and birth certificate but she has not reentered the county because she is scared they won't... Read more »
Your cousin should apply for a U.S. passport with the U>>S consulate while abroad and prior to attempting to enter the U.S.
The birth certificate and the social security card will be helpful in the request for the U.S. passport.
Good luck to you and your cousin.
I am re-filing for a parent. My lawyer said in order to re-file, I would need to start with an I-130, request a FOIA (EOIR) and resubmit an I-212. I just wanted to know if I can do the I-130 on my own that way it is less costly on my end.
In your case, you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can thoroughly outline all of your options for immigration benefits and what you can file with USCIS at this time.
The attorney can discuss with you whether the FORM I-212 is required.
The FOIA is always... Read more »
hi i have a question for you.
I have pro bono lawyer who is representing me filing form i-130, unfortunately, my lawyer did not ask me to sign the form g-28 and he already filed the form i-130. What happens in that situation? Will my application be processed or get rejected? please advise... Read more »
A filing with an unsigned FORM G-28 can be processed by USCIS as a pro se filing and the receipt will be sent directly to you. In the alternative, USCIS can deem the unsigned FORM G-28 as incomplete and return the entire package to you or your attorney.
Is it a good sign? Does anyone knows what next if so? Thank you
The EAD with the CO9P classification indicates that you filed for adjustment of status and you have received employment authorization and an advance parole document.
The EAD with the new classification indicates employment authorization based under a different category. You can view the... Read more »
Is it a good sign? Does anyone knows what next if so? Thank you
The EAD with the CO9P classification indicates that you filed for adjustment of status and you have received employment authorization and an advance parole document.
The EAD with the C31 classification indicates employment authorization based on a VAWA petition.
You seem to have... Read more »
But we never made a marriage certificate until last year plus We have 2 children. So can I file my citizenship application based on marriage? Thanks.
You can file for naturalization after you have been lawfully married to a U.S. citizen for at least 2 years and 9 months and you have held the resident status for that same period of time or more.
I am a US citizen, my sister and her kids (18 and 14) just came in the US on b1/b2 visa, is it possible for me to file I-130 for them while they are still here?
You can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your sibling. However, keep in mind that a immigrant visa will not be available for a period of several years and your sibling can remain lawfully in the U.S. for 6 months with the B-1/B-2 non-immigrant status.
You should consult with an... Read more »
My course was born in CA but she was taken to Mexico at a very young age and her name was changed in mexico all her records and school records are in a different name but she has her us social security and birth certificate but she has not reentered the county because she is scared they won't... Read more »
Your cousin should apply for a U.S. passport with the U.S. consulate while abroad and prior to attempting to enter the U.S.
The birth certificate and the social security card will be helpful in the request for the U.S. passport.
Good luck to you and your cousin.
The instructions to the FORM I-751 provide you with guidance in presenting the application to USCIS.
If you need and require personalized guidance you are welcome to contact an experienced immigration attorney to assist you. The cost of a consultation is a minimal investment that can save... Read more »
I am a US citizen and I want to bring my boyfriend from Dominican Republic to the United States. I would like to know which would be the best and fastest way - should I merry him in DR or should I apply for the fiance visa here in the US ?
If you have not married, you can file the FORM I-129F with USCIS to commence the process to request the K-1 visa on behalf of your Fiance.
If you marry, then you will have to file the the FORM I-130 with USCIS.
As to the official processing times, you can view that information by... Read more »
I am a Registered Nurse working in the US for over 30 years and recently my job placed me on "Temporary Leave" due to Covid 19 until we can resume full time indoor opening. My TN Visa status then was revoked completely by US Border Control when applying for a New TN Visa for a secondary... Read more »
You will need to be in possession of a non- immigrant status that authorizes you to be employed in the U.S. if you remain in the U.S. to perform services.
You can return to your home country ( Canada) and perform the services remotely until such time that you can obtain the TN again.... Read more »
You can maintain your resident status by fulfilling all of the requirements to preserve that status. The eligibility requirements for naturalization will include those to preserve the resident status plus other requirements that you view by accessing the instructions to the FORM N-400.... Read more »
If you view the Visa Bulletin for SEPTEMBER 2020, you will note that a sibling visa is available for those who have a priority date of 9/22/06 ( except for India, Mexico, and the Philippines). If you filed the sibling FORM I-130 nine years ago, the visa is not yet available.
An omission of page of a submitted form, improper payment, or use of an expired form will cause a rejection. You can resubmit once you correct the error.
The A-number etc is still readable and I have color copies of it.
A damaged resident card will not disqualify you from applying for naturalization. You can proceed to apply if you are otherwise eligible to submit the FORM N-400.
Good luck to you.
I have questions on August 20 date changed
your benefit request has been accepted. How long to get approval
The priority date in the F2A category in your case was established at the time of filing the FORM I-130 with USCIS. You now need to check the visa availability in the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department if you are consulate processing. If you are proceeding to apply for... Read more »
Hello!
I have my green card since 03/25/2015. I have 30 months (913 days) of physical presence over the past 5 and a half years but not over the immediate 5 years from today’s date backwards. Does this disqualify me for filing?
Immihelp’s eligibility calculator counts all the... Read more »
The Physical Presence rule for applying for naturalization requires that applicants show that they were:
Physically present in the U.S. for thirty months within the five year period before applying ( Note: the rule is different if you have been married to a U.S. citizen for the past 3... Read more »
I am from India and I am planning to lease a business on H4 EAD and have 10 full time employees. My friend who is an american citizen will be a partner who is the actual owner of the business. Am I eligible to apply for Green Card based on the business documentations and my friends properties,... Read more »
EB5 visas are available to immigrant investors who engage in new commercial enterprises that benefit the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment.
To qualify as an immigrant investor in the EB5 program, a foreign national must invest, without borrowing, the following... Read more »
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