This can get complicated and have a permanent impact upon the immigration rights of your cousin. A B2 visitor, even a B1 casual business visitor, will likely violate the terms of their visa status if they live, work and get paid on a visit.
Compensation, and/or remuneration to the cousin... Read more »
If you have concerns, and the attorney is unwilling to provide a reasonable answer, then you may file a request for investigation in the State where the attorney is ‘actually licensed.’ Some attorneys practice Federal law in states different from where they are licensed. Bankruptcy and... Read more »
State department approved I-130 of foreign wife of less than two years, waiting on interview. Her 8 year old daughter was legally adopted by me after the i-130 was approved. Is the child considered a derivative, or do I now also need to create an i-130 for the dependent child?
Yes, you must also file a separate petition for the child. A child is not a derivative to an immediate relative petition. A child is also an immediate relative, as well.
More information is needed. Did you violate an order of protection and now have a conviction? Were you arrested by police? Were you served a document that requires you to stay away from someone?
I strongly recommend an appointment or Zoom Conference with a competent and experienced... Read more »
He states he’s not able to leave his employment to come to California and see me. What prohibits him from leaving?
I agree that there are too many reasons as my colleague mentioned. There is always the possibility that he is misinforming you. Questionable requests for money from people on the internet can be a source of fraud. He may be in Ghana or Nigeria for all that yo know.
He may not want to... Read more »
In the I-765 form, which asks whether I want to get a social security number. But because I have a number, I answered question 13 and gave my number. Because I sent the form without answering one question, I am worried about my approval. Do you think that will USCIS deny my application? What should... Read more »
If the USCIS accepted an application in which you answered a question with another question, it should approve the application. That is, unless there are other defects.
Even if you are under the age of 18 and its your first offense and its a misdemeanor?
More information is needed. Which court? The County Court cannot deport you, but DHS Officers may take action. A local police officer is usually not given any control.
The answer may be yes, but it depends upon the type of judge! Is this an immigration judge?
Note that a person... Read more »
My husband and I are disabled and live along in the house, He uses a walker and me a wheelchair, have been very difficult because we don't have family close and some times one of us falls at dawn in the night and we have to tried to help our self take long time but we do.
It will likely take more time than you envision, so it may prove best to avoid. You may find it easier and more cost effective to hire someone who is a U.S. citizens, permanent resident, or who has employment authorization that can be renewed.
As a result, I strongly recommend an... Read more »
I’m an Asylee. I applied for green card and I-765 at the same time. It’s been a 7 mount and my I-765 just denied. Can you have a comment about the reason for denial? and Will this denial affect my green card application? Their response is below:
8 CFR § 274a.12(c)(9) allows for... Read more »
No, it seems that you incorrectly filled out the I-765 form with the wrong classification. You will simply have to apply, again. You may have to pay a filing fee. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney to avoid any complications and/or delays.
Much more information is needed. How did you enter the U.S.? Illegaly
Are you married? If so, what is your spouse’s immigration status? Yes we are married,he is illegaly here and I have papers
Do you have a child born in the U.S.?yes we have a child
How old is your child? 3yrs old
Much more information is needed. How did you enter the U.S.? Are you an overstay? Are you married? If so, what is your spouse’s immigration status? Do you have a child born in the U.S.? How old is your child?
I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and... Read more »
However the immigrant through time and lifestyle choices and even personal relationships, no longer felt the relationship they were in was feesable for them and the US resident to remain as a couple.
However the immigrant has a job and a life that they enjoy as well they may have even... Read more »
More information is needed. Newer decisions mean that the definition of marriage fraud for a prior marriage has become larger and more devastating. The USCIS now more often reviews the prior marriage to determine whether 'any' new spouse is barred from petitioning the immigrant as a... Read more »
All talent that we represent must either be a US citizen or have the
right to work within the US. In order to work in the adult industry in
the US two forms of US issued id's are required
That’s the law. You must be authorized to work. Those who are lawful permanent residents have the right to work, as well.
An employer has no obligation to petition someone for a work visa. The law requires the U.S. employer to first seek someone with the minimum requirements for the job... Read more »
I would like to move my family to Hawaii. I am looking to purchase a company and would therefore qualify for a work visa. However, my husband and I are in the midst of separating. I would like to assist his move to the US and wondered if I should delay the separation or if we can still all move... Read more »
More information is needed. Have your petition for an investor visa been approved? If not, it can take a significant amount of time for U.S. visa petition processing. Likely, much more time than Canada. Perhaps, more time then you and your husband wish to wait.
As a result, I strongly... Read more »
My petition was approved on December 9, and I received approval notice from USCIS one week later. A few days ago I contacted NVC about my case and they told me that my case isn’t in their system. So I decided to check my case status on USCIS, just in case. I was surprised and frustrated because... Read more »
There was a ban on non immigrant and immigrant visas until the recent proclamation revoking former President Trump’s executive order. The National Visa Center had no other choice, but to send it back. However, there is now hope.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and... Read more »
The question is whether you have already derived citizenship. More information is needed about your mother. I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney, like this office, before there are any more complications and confusion.... Read more »
My husband used a document preparation service and or lawyer to file his AOS. We filed late December 2020. Still no receipt, and cant get in touch with “lawyer” and or document preparer. I say lawyer and or document preparer because my husband says he’s a lawyer but I don’t think he is and... Read more »
The delay may not be an issue. This is due to challenges resulting from the last U.S.C.I.S. Administration. You should be notified, but usually the applicants are notified if their address appears on the forms as the mailing address.
A document preparer is 'not' a U.S.... Read more »
We want to marry here in the USA. He will need to return to Mexico because of his job. I plan to go back with him after the wedding, and we will start the 1-130 Spouse visa petition from Mexico. Can we get married here with his tourist visa?
If you marry him, then he departs due to his job, he may not be able to lawfully return to the U.S. until consular processing. That can take a year, perhaps, two or more years based upon COVID-19 delays. He is barred from using his visitor visa once he has immigrant intent, which he seems to have... Read more »
We have been having problems for a while now, I got my Green card a few months ago and last month, I got divorce papers from his lawyer. I didn't even know he was filing for a divorce. He got my stimulus second stimulus check last month and refused to give it to me but he's still... Read more »
More information is needed. How long were you married when your adjustment of status was approved? When does your green card expire?
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can spend enough time, find out the facts, and suggest what is... Read more »
Their mistakes made , that I considered as a recklessness for such a long time atty.
The damage that they’ve made it’s terrible.
More information is needed. What types of mistakes? By whom? By moving, do you mean deported?
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications.
The above is general information, not legal advice, and... Read more »
In Pakistan, you can have more than one wife by law.
Yes, this is a problem. The names of all spouses must be included in the petition. Bigamy is grounds for inadmissibility. This means that, as a bigamist, he should be disqualified from lawful immigration. This will require any previously approved I-130 petition to be revoked, even years later.... Read more »
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