The federal regulations that you can find at 20 C.F.R. § 656.12 specifically indicate that the employer MUST pay ALL of the costs associated with the PERM process. These costs that must be paid by the employer include the attorney’s fees and costs of advertising for the position. Hence you can... View More

Once a foreign national is removed (deported) from the U.S. the possibility of returning to the U.S. depends on multiple factors including the reason for the removal, period of time after the removal, lawful status of family members, etc.

I recommend that you consult with an experienced... View More

If your case has been referred to court you now must present your asylum application, evidence and testimony before a judge who will issue a decision on the merits of the case.

The fact that your court appearance date has been postponed does not indicate that your case will be successful.... View More

Whether you will have issues with your permanent resident status depends on the classification of your resident status.

You also did not post sufficient information.

You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to obtain a complete analysis of your case.

You should be administered the naturalization oath first and then proceed to obtain your U.S. passport before you travel abroad.

If your travel is an urgent matter you can request a U.S. federal judge to administer the oath. You will have to explain the urgency to travel abroad.... View More

Your undocumented status, your longevity in the U.S. , and ownership of real estate will not automatically lead to a lawful status.

Other factors will need to be examined to determine your options:

•Do you have U.S. citizen or resident relatives?

•Have you been the... View More

You and your brother will need to engage an experienced criminal law attorney in the jurisdiction where the charges were filed.

Good luck to you.

If your child has not obtained a lawful change of name prior to filing the FORM N-600 (or the U.S. passport application), the Certificate of Citizenship will reflect the name as stated in the lawful resident card. Hence, a petition must first be filed in civil court to obtain a decree authorizing... View More

Fraud may be based on a misrepresentation of fact that was either intentional or negligent. You will need to assess your declaration with this definition in mind to determine if fraud did in fact occur.

If you left by air, you can use the air fare ticket or boarding pass as secondary evidence that you departed the U.S.

If you left the U.S. by land, you can present other secondary evidence such as receipts, bank statements, credit card transactions, misc. applications, photos, etc.

The following is one example where real estate is in jeopardy of confiscation:

A foreign national who has been deported can have real estate confiscated if the property has been used for illicit purposes involving controlled substances and the person has been charged and convicted for... View More

If you wish for your mother to enter the U.S. with a non-immigrant visa and then apply for adjustment of status then she should be in possession of a “dual intent” visa such as the H-1b, L-1, etc.

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is not a “dual intent” non- immigrant visa and entry into... View More

Ud. nos puede llamar a nuestro bufete de abogados de lunes a viernes para discutir los detalles de su caso. El número telefónico es 713-527-9606. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a : avega@adanvega.com.

El abogado principal es Adan G.Vega que es reconocido por la barra de... View More

An unexpired permanent resident card will allow you to enter the U.S.

However, almost all countries will not allow your entry with an expired passport. You should acquire a valid passport before you travel abroad.

Good luck to you.

The prospective employer will have to register with USCIS as you have indicated in your posting. If the employer is selected by USCIS then the FORM I-129H must be filed by the employer with USCIS in APRIL 2021.

I highly recommend that the prospective employer engage an experienced... View More

A domestic violence charge is a serious matter. A dismissal in a state criminal court can be interpreted as a “conviction” for immigration purposes.

I highly recommend that you visit with an experienced immigration attorney before you proceed to request any immigration benefits.

Your B-1/B-2 non- immigrant visa has been cancelled by operation of law after you overstayed the authorized period that was granted by CBP at the U. S. port of entry. Hence you may not be allowed entry after your departure from the U.S. unless you obtain the B-1/B-2 visa at the U.S. consulate.

As a citizen of Latvia you are eligible for the E-1 ( Treaty Trader) and the E-2 ( Treaty Investor) if certain requirements are fulfilled by your business enterprise in the U.S.

You should visit with an experienced and qualified immigration attorney who can assist you in formulating the... View More

The best way to explain the proposed "Legal Prospective Immigrant" (LPI) status is to first view the definition of the term " Prospective". "Prospective" means "expected or expecting to be something particular in the future".

In the proposed bill... View More

The U.S. citizen spouse can file the FORM I-130 and I-130A on your behalf.

If you entered the U.S. lawfully, you can file for adjustment of status (FORM-485).

There are other forms that are required and others that you can file to request additional benefits.

An experienced... View More