If your future spouse is a U.S.citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident, the FORM I-130 can be filed with USCIS by your spouse once you marry.
You can also file the FORM I-485 if your spouse is a U.S. citizen and you lawfully entered the U.S. and if you are otherwise not inadmissible.... Read more »
With a DUI, Can he sponsor me for a spouse visa?
If you are married to a lawful permanent resident then the FORM I-130/I-130A can be filed with USCIS by the permanent resident spouse. The FORM I-485 can also be filed with USCIS if the Visa Bulletin ( See the USCIS website) indicates that a visa is available at the time of filing. You should... Read more »
Sponsoring spouce for green card
The certificate of citizenship can be presented at the time of filing the FORM I-130 or FORM I-864 to prove your U.S. citizenship status.
so my Indian passport expired in November and my citizenship interview is in February, do I have to renew the passport before that because I will be getting a USA passport after passing my interview anyway ?
You do not need to present a valid passport from your home country to USCIS when you apply for Naturalization.
Also my sponsor(husband) is in military and we have a child.
Your husband can file the FORM I-130/I-130A ( Relative Petition) with USCIS.
If he is a U.S. citizen then you can also file for adjustment of status by submitting the FORM I-485 in that you have lawfully entered the U.S. through the ESTA program.
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I'm a New Zealander we have fallen in love and want to be together. Both mid 50s. Due to fly home February. Been friends for a year. Met in person and we want to marry and I would like to change status to be with him in USA for immediate future.
A lawful entry (by ESTA or B-1/B-2) into the U.S. and marriage with a U.S. citizen will qualify you to apply for adjustment of status with USCIS assuming that you are not otherwise legally inadmissible.
You also should be cognizant of your burden of showing a lack of immigrant intent for... Read more »
I filled i-130 for my mother ( she currently lives outside USA ) her Receipt date is May,20, 2021 and current date is may,2021. My question is when my mother case date become current what is the next step for me to get her immigration visa?
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When I filled the i-130... Read more »
You seem to be on the right track.
If you require personalized guidance you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Good luck to you.
I filled i-130 for my mother ( she currently lives outside USA ) her Receipt date is May,20, 2021 and current date is may,2021. My question is when my mother case date become current what is the next step for me to get her immigration visa?
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The approval of the FORM I-130 will be transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC) by USCIS if you have requested on page 8 ( #62 a-c) of the petition that you are requesting consulate processing of the case.
The NVC will then contact you to request filing fees. You can access the... Read more »
Due to a lot of delays, it takes a while before I get to complete all the requirements needed for submission.
Apparently, you are intending to process the case with the NVC and the U.S. consulate by filing the DS-260. The approval of the relative petition (FORM I-130) can be “cancelled” by the National Visa Center (NVC) if you fail to maintain contact with that agency and you allow a year to lapse.
I have a girl friend and looking forward to get married soon, what’s the procedure? I haven’t take any steps further yet
A U.S. spouse will be able to file with USCIS the FORM I-130/I-130A on your behalf.
You can also add the FORM I-485 and request the adjustment of status in that you have a lawful entry into the U.S.
There are other important forms that need to be added to complete the process and... Read more »
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I am from Bangladesh, I recently received job offer from an employer in US and I would like to know what's the procedure for Bangladeshi citizens to be able to meet the immigration requirements. I will be working at a Coffee chain shop in state of Massachusetts which I... Read more »
Depending on several factors including the ownership of the business entities, the job position and duties in the UK and in the prospective USA position, you may be eligible for the L-1A or the L-1B visa. You and your prospective employer can explore these issues with an experienced and qualified... Read more »
As a U. S. citizen you must file a relative petition for each child that is your step-child or biological child that is not a resident or U.S. citizen.
I’ve married a US Citizen and I barely got my permanent resident card in July 2019
You can submit the FORM N-400 with USCIS after you have been issued lawful permanent status and you have been married to a U.S. citizen for at least the period of 2 years and 9 months.
his application is still processing. do i wait till he becomes a citizen or can i go ahead and send in my petition form?
If you are in lawful non- immigrant status, you can file the FORM I-485 and the FORM I-130 based on a lawful permanent resident spouse. If you are not in lawful non- immigrant status then you must wait until your spouse obtains U.S. citizenship.
My conditional greencard expires in January 20, 2022. I have a scheduled international trip on November, 5 2021 (less than 90 days before expiration of Conditional green card). I wont be able to file for removal of conditions before that. I am planning to file when I came back by the end of... Read more »
The USCIS receipt notice of the FORM I-751allows you to travel abroad beyond the expiration of the conditional resident card. Without the I-751 receipt notice , you must complete your international travels prior to January 20, 2022. Depending on the international location of your destination,... Read more »
We got married about 3 weeks ago after me being here for 8 months as a student. Is there a waiting period before filing?
As a U.S. citizen or resident you can file the FORM I-130/I-130A with USCIS once you marry a foreign national.
If you are a U.S. citizen and your spouse entered the U.S. lawfully, then the FORM I-485 can be filed concurrently with the FORM I-130, relative petition.
There is no... Read more »
Hello,
I have sponsored my parents and my brother green card. My parents were able to get immigration visa and now in US with green card; however, my brother is not considered close relative, therefore, his visa can take up to 10 years; Question: can my parents sponsor him now as well as... Read more »
One of your permanent resident parents can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your brother IF he is unmarried.
If that process is possible, your brother will be classified in a different category ( F2A or F2B) than the F4 and the issuance of the immigrant visa may occur at an earlier time.
If the company applies for their employee. What would be the success rate?
The success rate that you are referencing in your posting depends on multiple factors :
• the employer’s ability to pay the prevailing wage
• the job duties and job requirements
• the availability of an American worker who is able, willing, and qualified for... Read more »
Permanent resident status in Canada is not a prerequisite to acquiring resident status in the U.S. You will need to explore your eligibility for a (1) non -immigrant status or (2) an immigrant status based on a family petition or employment petition.
An experienced immigration attorney can... Read more »
Do i need affidavit of support
An affidavit of support is not required when you file the FORM I -751 to change your conditional status to permanent resident status. However, you will need to submit evidence of your marriage to your U.S. citizen husband.
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