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answered on Sep 25, 2020
You can contact community organizations that can assist the applicant for naturalization such as Catholic Charities or NALEO. You can also contact law school legal clinics for assistance.
Good luck to you.
answered on Sep 25, 2020
You will need to provide information about your parents in PART 6, page 4 & 5 of the FORM N-400. If you omit this information, you risk that USCIS will return the filing as "incomplete".
I was deported by a immigration judge But being Cuban, Cuba didn’t take me back so I was left in the us under supervision, can I travel to Hawaii I have a state Id license, a social security and work permit.
answered on Sep 25, 2020
If you are under supervision with ICE, I recommend that you discuss this issue with an ICE officer at the time that you report with ICE.
Good luck to you.
answered on Sep 25, 2020
USCIS announced that following the September 11, 2020, Second Circuit decision, it will apply the public charge final rule and related guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to all applications and petitions postmarked (or submitted electronically) on or after February 24, 2020. Hence you will need to... View More 
I have prepared l-485, l-130/130A, l-864, and l-765
answered on Sep 25, 2020
USCIS announced that following the September 11, 2020, Second Circuit decision, it will apply the public charge final rule and related guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to all applications and petitions postmarked (or submitted electronically) on or after February 24, 2020. Hence you will need to... View More
I filed I-90 to renew my greencard. I went for my biometrics at the local uscis office last year. They notices I wrote my legal name differently (missing the married name) ie. Jane Ford instead of the legal Jane Ford Gordon. I explained to the officer there that I have made an error. I thought he... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2020
You can submit an amended FORM I -90 and submit the divorce decree indicating your legal name.
Good luck to you.
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?
answered on Sep 24, 2020
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
answered on Sep 22, 2020
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... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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... View 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... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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... View More
Is it a good sign? Does anyone knows what next if so? Thank you
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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... View 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.
answered on Sep 20, 2020
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?
answered on Sep 20, 2020
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... View 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... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
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.
answered on Sep 17, 2020
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... View 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 ?
answered on Sep 14, 2020
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... View 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... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2020
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.... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
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.... View More
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