My husband is a permanent resident and I'm out of status. He is very verbally abusive. We were married for 3 weeks and I left after being suicidal and over dosing on sleeping pills. He always uses my immigration status to "get me in line". Threatens to divorce me and tells me that he... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2022
In light of the information that you have posted, I highly recommend that you visit with an experienced and qualified immigration attorney to obtain personalized guidance. The expert advice and guidance by such an attorney will certainly improve your chances of success.
Good luck to you.
answered on Mar 16, 2022
An interview by USCIS is required in most cases involving the filing of the FORM I-485. USCIS in their discretion can waive an interview. This can occur in cases involving an adjustment of status based on a relative petition filed by a U.S. adult son or daughter on behalf of a parent. Interviews... View More
Hi.
My mom has nonimmigrant visa(10 years).
This is her second visit to the US(she came here before on 2016) . I am US Citizen and I applied I-130 for her online. Her stay will expire next month and I want to extend her stay. I am a single mom, working full time and all my family is... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2022
The basis for the filing of the FORM I-539 may be difficult to justify according to the information in your posting.
For that reason, your mother should consider filing the FORM I-485 if she wishes to remain In the U.S. for an extended or permanent basis.
Good luck to you.
My 4 year old son currently lives with his mom in Costa Rica but I would like to bring him here with me if possible, how can I get him residency or citizenship.
answered on Mar 2, 2022
As a U.S. citizen, you can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your child who resides in Costa Rica. Upon approval of the petition by USCIS then the case will be routed to the National Visa Center and ultimately to the U.S. consulate in San Jose. After the immigrant visa is issued to your son and he... View More
Mother has been in the US for over 15 years and I’m her 22 year old son ready to claim her and have her paperwork get started what’s are the first steps to doing so ?
answered on Feb 28, 2022
You did not provide sufficient details in your posting. If you are a U.S. citizen you can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your parent. If your parent is not inadmissible for any reason and has lawfully entered the U.S. then the FORM I-485 can be filed with USCIS.
I highly recommend that... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
You can present your marriage certificate at the time of your interview with USCIS to confirm your change of name.
Good luck to you.
I need a lawyer that can help me with my travel documents,,coz I have a fiance in US what should I do nd where should I start from
answered on Feb 18, 2022
You can contact an experienced immigration attorney to assist you in filing the FORM I-129F with USCIS to begin the process to request the K-1 fiancée visa.
I was a PhD student and I forgot to file my 2019 taxes as I finished my program and went back to my home country. I decided to apply for a research position so I filed my 2019 taxes late (2021). Will that jeopardize my chances to obtain an H1B visa? The 2019 taxes have been received by the IRS
answered on Feb 6, 2022
Compliance with U.S. federal tax laws is mandatory and is based on self assessment and reporting. Your immigration status or lack thereof does not negate the applicability of the Internal Revenue Code on individuals working and residing in the United States. In your case, you may be subject to... View More
If you were brought to the US by your mother
who is a permanent resident with a green card
and you also got a green card but your mum has
an issue to travel does that affect you too not to
travel
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Your parent's impediments for traveling abroad and back to the U.S. are not going to be obstacles for you unless your parent acquired the immigrant visa by fraud and you derived your status from your parent.
answered on Jan 19, 2022
You can access the Visa Bulletin that is published by the U.S. State Department to check the visa availability for the F4 category for the country of origin.
You can also contact the National Visa Center to check the status of the case.
If you need personal guidance, you should... View More
My husband is from the UK here on a tourist visa. What forms do I need to fill out so he can stay??
answered on Jan 18, 2022
You have omitted crucial information in your posting.
Depending on your circumstances and those of your spouse, he may be able to change status to another non-immigrant status or he may be eligible for adjust of status. However, the lack of details prevents any type of meaningful analysis.
answered on Jan 16, 2022
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.... View More
With a DUI, Can he sponsor me for a spouse visa?
answered on Jan 14, 2022
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... View More
Sponsoring spouce for green card
answered on Jan 6, 2022
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 ?
answered on Jan 5, 2022
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.
answered on Jan 3, 2022
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.
An experienced immigration attorney... View More
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.
answered on Dec 29, 2021
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... View 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?
Additional Info:
When I filled the i-130... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
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?
Additional Info:
When I filled the i-130... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2021
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... View More
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