My wife and I are unable to meet the financial thresholds required by Form I-864, so we would need to acquire a joint sponsor, which is an additional headache. Therefore I am wondering if my brother-in-law can be my petitioner on Form I-130 and I-864 instead, since he is able to meet the financial... Read more »
answered on May 20, 2023
No, your brother in law is disqualified as a matter of law. He is ineligible to petition too for an I-130. He can only act as a joint sponsor with your wife.
In order to avoid complications, including what can prove to be permanent bars on lawful immigration, I strongly recommend an... Read more »
I’m on the waiting period to see an immigration judge, my lawyer said I probably get it by the end of the year. And I need to be able to drive, I’m going crazy like this, please help! Thank you
answered on Apr 21, 2023
more information is needed. How are you in the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident? You are facing removal, correct?
how do you qualify for employment authorization card? did you file for adjustment? Did you file for Asylum? Do you have a well-founded fear based on one or more... Read more »
Second and third question is father and mother US citizen, they are citizen since 2010 while I was 35 years old. They are not citizen by birth nor before my 18th birthday.
If I answer yes to second and third question in form, it says you must be a us citizen as your parents are us citizen.... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
If you must answer the questions without an attorney, then carefully read and re-read all of the questions. Some questions are meant to be skipped. If you make a mistake, then you can complicate processing and cause a wrongful denial of the application.
Some believe that it is too... Read more »
My spouse and I had a child before we got married, she commits marriage fraud. I am told that regardless of the marriage she automatically will receive the Green Card and Natualization, she is free from prosecution and I am still obligated to the I-485. Where is the justice
answered on Mar 21, 2023
All of us are decisional. Consummating a marriage, let alone having a child out of wedlock, is a significant obligation. Your mutual decision to enter into this relationship resulting in the birth of a child carries awesome responsibilities. This can include child support. You cannot deport... Read more »
My H4 Visa was expired on 09/16/202.
I applied for extension 1 month before it expires.
My i539 is still pending till now.
I decided to apply for Asylum but don't know if this will affect my case and I may get rejected.
answered on Mar 21, 2023
First, do you have a well founded fear of persecution based upon any or some of the legal requirements? If so, were there sufficient changed circumstances as a matter of law over the last year? Do you know what is considered changed circumstances as a matter of law?
In addition, are you... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
What you will be allowed to do varies based upon CBP discretion. Your advanced parole is no longer valid, since you were approved and are now a lawful permanent resident. If you were represented by an attorney, then seek that attorney's advice. If not, you ought to pay for an appointment... Read more »
I am looking to move from the US to the UK sometime in the beginning of next year. My boyfriend is a British Citizen in the UK and I am looking to join him & get a place together but we don't know all the specifics of the Vistas. We have done some research but are both a little confused on... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
Just like the United States, there are attorneys who practice immigration and visa law in the United Kingdom. The abuse of a visitor visa has consequences. You must both decide your mutual needs and whether you have an intent to immigration with a competent and experienced immigration and visa... Read more »
I got my greencard thru. marriage (married for 2 years now and have a baby). Recently, motion to reopen was denial (my deportation order). What is my next/best option?
Some advised me to do a joint motioin. some advised me to do a PD.
Thank you.
answered on Jan 28, 2023
If you are representing yourself at least you appreciate that you are doing something wrong. If you have representation, the discretion being used, that is, the advocacy and time spent to present the request seems to be ineffective or insufficient based upon the immigration judge's... Read more »
I have an approved VAWA which I filed concurrently with I-485. I’m not sure whether to file a motion to terminate removal proceedings or file EORI-43B? Which of these will grant me a GreenCard? Thank you.
answered on Jan 20, 2023
Some are disqualified from VAWA adjustment of status, so they can only seek VAWA cancellation. Again, filing a motion to terminate can mess things up and might even be denied.
As a result, I also strongly recommend that you seek representation before matters get more complicated.
We want to travel together there and back home without incident
answered on Jan 4, 2023
More information is needed. If the person is without status in the U.S. or overstayed a visa for more than a year, then they can trigger a 10 year bar to lawful admission in any status. That means that they may not be able to lawfully return to the U.S., among other indefinite complications to... Read more »
I submitted my daughter's I485 & I765 document with a copy of my I360 receipt notice(application still pending) & prima facie notice. It was returned asking that I provide
"A copy of I797 approval notice establishing that you are the beneficiary of a pending or approved... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2022
More information is needed. It is possible that your daughter's form may have not been properly completed. It is equally possible that that the USCIS needed proof that you previously filed the form I-485 application. Review the material. If you are still confused, you ought to seek an... Read more »
Account to do the I-130 so now just wondering what Visa he needs to apply for,for temporary visa so we can get proof or is that info wrong since we are legally married.
answered on Dec 27, 2022
You’re speaking to the wrong people!
The difference between legally married (on paper) and entering into a marriage based upon a good faith relationship are significant. Someone who has yet to meet their spouse is likely to eventually be challenged prior to or during processing.... Read more »
My father and I got our green cards through my mother legally. If my mother commits a crime such as a larceny and gets deported, will my father and I lose our green cards as well since we got them through her? I'm not asking about an immigration crime , we got our green cards without any... Read more »
answered on Dec 18, 2022
No, ‘unless’ either of you are accused of being a part of the criminal scheme. If so, you can be charged, indicted, arrested, and possibly convicted. That may get you deported!
If your mother is involved in a crime, you ‘do not’ have an affirmative responsibility to report her to... Read more »
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you lacked earnings, then the USCIS may take an average of the annual income. However, if the petitioner remains unemployed during 2022, then the Service has been known to require a joint sponsor in some situations.
If this matter is an issue, then you ought to consider hiring an... Read more »
Doesn't know much about immigration so she told me to find someone and see what the consequences are
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you are a green card holder, not just someone with an employment authorization card, then you will likely need to delay filing for naturalization.
You ought to hire a competent and experienced immigration attorney to determine when you should file for naturalization. Also, whether there... Read more »
I want to work to cover the expenses since my son is a citizen and is studying in the USA, I looked for a way to get a work visa but I couldn't.
answered on Nov 20, 2022
I agree. A visitor visa is meant for those who visit family or wish to see the U.S. it is not meant for work, so your son must seek a scholarship and/or support himself.
Once he reaches the age of twenty one, he may choose to petition you, but he must prove that he can financially support... Read more »
I'm currently in the US (holding a B1 Visa) and I just learned about that petition and the approval. I have Venezuelan & Canadian citizenships, but I'm now interested in the Green Card because I'm running a business in US.
So, do you think that I can just apply for the... Read more »
answered on Nov 11, 2022
More information is needed. Was your mom a U.S. citizen before you married your wife?
In general, if you married your wife, then an F2b visa petition by a lawful permanent resident for their child is effectively terminated at the moment that the child's gets married.
I... Read more »
· Is it legal for me to work with a B1/B2 visa?
· I hold a Jordanian passport with B1/B2 visa; am I eligible to file Adjustment of Status?
· If yes, how much will it cost me to craft and structure the file for the legal status change formalities from B1/B2 visa... Read more »
answered on Nov 10, 2022
In general, no. You can only temporarily solicit orders for a foreign company at trade shows, among other actions that do not result in remuneration in the U.S. for work done after entry.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there... Read more »
My mom got naturalized before my 18th but I was overseas ?
answered on Nov 6, 2022
If she naturalized after your birth, then you must be lawfully admitted as a lawful permanent resident before your eighteenth birthday to derive citizenship through her. Normally, citizenship is derived at birth, but there is an exception for lawful permanent resident children admitted into the... Read more »
I'm a US citizen, and I filed the form I130 to bring my parents, my issue is that I have younger siblings (10 years old) and I don't know if she can immigrate with them at the same time as she can't stay by herself, I do have other siblings younger than 21 but they are in college... Read more »
answered on Oct 24, 2022
The minor children, your siblings, must be petitioned individually, as fourth preference beneficiaries. The children are not derivative. The children may be petitioned by their parents in the second preference category. However, that can take quite a while.
This can distract your parents... Read more »
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