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 »
Contractor performed stunningly bad work in my 1200 sq ft condo gut job. He did not complete a second bathroom but charged for it. He used the wrong glue, no nails or screws for base moldings and door casings which are now separating from walls.He knowingly installed damaged cabinets, charged me to... Read more »
answered on Dec 25, 2022
This seems to have nothing to do with immigration. You ought to Re-categorize it.
Is it possible for a person to obtain ssn if the individual is here illegally?
answered on Dec 18, 2022
It depends, but a lot of people who try may eventually be on their way to immigration court for deportation, which is also called removal. It is best to seek legal an appointment from a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications. Sometimes, other... 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 »
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· 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 »
answered on Oct 29, 2022
She’s your fiancé, so petition her as your fiancé. Also, seek help from a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any complications.
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 »
I’m in asylum process she help to get papers to previous husbands
answered on Oct 19, 2022
More information is needed. She may, but it depends upon whether she can qualify as a petitioner and you are eligible to adjust status as a matter of law. If not, she may be able to petition you, but you may have to consular process. More information is needed about your relationship and whether... Read more »
answered on Oct 16, 2022
An alien must have a work authorization card or an employment visa for a stated employer-petitioner. Any alien who lives and works without authorization falls out of status and is subject to possible deportation.
This doesn’t appear to be allowed, because you will likely receive payment,... Read more »
Her mother who is Korean and I married before her daughter turned 18. I am trying to determine about how long it might take to get a family Visa because I read some countries like Mexico take years. Does Korea take a long time?
answered on Oct 14, 2022
A combination of factors exist, but there is a visa quota, so the worldwide Family based first preference petitions are backlogged at December 1, 2014.
You can Google for the Visa Bulletin, but you are not affected by the quotas unless you file and the petition is approved. The priority... Read more »
Hello my brother cam eon H!B and he became undocumented. He had Illinois Physical Therapy assistant license which he had to put on hold as he could not renew in 2018 before the SB3109 which states that no applicant shall be denied a license solely based on his or her immigration status or... Read more »
answered on Oct 14, 2022
Your brother was admitted and inspected in H1b visa status, so he is documented. However, he has fallen out of status by overstaying his visa. This means that he has accrued unlawful presence. Likely enough for a ten year bar from lawful admission should he depart the U.S.
He was never a... Read more »
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