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I mentioned this ticket to my lawyer later on I came to find out he marked yes to question 24 and 25 on part 12 of the application. Which imply being charged and convicted for a criminal offense. I was only given a speeding ticket and a fine. Should I say no to these questions in the interview and... View More 
answered on Aug 13, 2023
If your attorney is not going to the hearing or interview, then you may need another attorney to attend. You’ll need proof that you did not have a traffic offense where there was a fine for more than $500. Let the adjudicator decide whether the answer is yes or no. You were ‘cited’ for a... View More
I came through US Mexico border. I have issued a Notice to appeal to appear in the court on a certain date. What should I do if my case is not on the immigration court hotline or website at all? Should I send my I 589 to
1. Immigration court or to USCIS first.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
You must file an asylum application, within one year of entry, where you believe that you have a well founded fear of persecution on account of one of the required causes. Otherwise, you can lose your right to seek asylum and a green card.
You must file with the proper USCIS office, at a... View More
Could you please help me with the following information here, few months ago I called the respective offices from India, said they were inactive warrants, would you please help me how to process H1B.
I got deported on 30th May 2012, due to immigration law breaks as given, actually I was not... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2023
This is confusing, because you indicate that you pled guilty, so warrants are not the issue.
If you are inadmissible based upon a deportation order and/or the criminal convictions, then you must seek a waiver of inadmissibility if you may qualify for one. You may also need to file for... View More
If the immigration judge closed the case in absentia, the respondent didn't attend because he/she didn't receive any NTA (old address). The respondent is going to file a motion to reopen, but the judge will deny it, and the respondent will file an appeal with the Board of Immigration... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2023
I agree with my colleague. You must first determine whether you can argue that you did what was necessary to sustain a motion to re-open. Some are disqualified even if they missed their hearing date.
The automatic stay only applies when the motion to re-open awaits review at the Immigration... View More
Hello, I want to start a K1 petition for my fiancé we have a child together but when the child was born I did not put the fathers name on the birth certificate because I needed his permission to obtain a US passport and since he is not in the United States I was told it would be easier for me to... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
Bad information and gossip can prove costly and detrimental. This decision complicates matters, but more delay will make matters worse. I strongly recommend an appointment or Zoom Meeting with a competent and experienced immigration attorney as soon as possible. More ought to be done, sooner!
My reasons for this extension is that I wish to stay with my son who is doing PhD here, and support him. I also wish to travel US. I am retired from my job in my home country and have no duties awaiting there. Can you let me know what reason should I provide so that the request is not rejected?... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
A visitor visa is for visiting, not for living and working in the United States. There is a presumption of immigrant intent every time you apply, so seeking a second extension, in addition to remaining in the United States, tends to demonstrate that you don’t want to leave.
If denied,... View More
If I was arrested in 2017 (for shoplifting or theft) under someone else's identity (meaning the police did not have my name on the arrest) and my fingerprints were taken at the police station, and the case was judged and expunged, and during my interview with uscis for a green card I confirm... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
If you lie, that is you omit what is considered a material fact, such as an arrest, which turns out to be a conviction as a matter of immigration law, then the adjudicator ought to deny your application. You are inadmissible.
It seems like the adjudicator was giving you a chance. Your... View More
Hi, I was working in the USA on H2A visa. After a month of working and doing everything that was asked of me to do I was called into the managers office and told that im being dismissed and sent home because i was stealing hours from them.
He said that on 3 different days i left early but i... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
More information is needed. When did you depart the United States? Do you know whether criminal charges were actually filed against you?
If a consular official has reason to believe that you are inadmissible, then the new visa can be denied and an approved visa petition may be revoked. It... View More
Previously we applied for asylum case under Section 13 which got denied. My relative did not want to re-appeal and so the deadline passed. My employer wants to sponsor me and wants to know if I can be sponsored even if the deadline has passed. Is there a chance where I can fight this case and get... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
More information is needed. What is your current status? Are you now out of status? Has your I-94 entry card expired? Do you have a final order of removal?
I just got an approval for i130 to apply for status adjustment under my spouses green card. We are starting i485 process but, i need to travel back home in 4 months and current advance parole is taking 8-11 months.I have valid f1- student visa for my doctoral degree. Is it better to apply i485 with... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2023
You must stay if you want to adjust status. You now have immigrant intent for any future admission so advanced parole is mandatory. There may also be other complications with the adjustment. As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who... View More
I requested 2 and a half months to do an internship in Guatemala and 2 weeks to visit my grandfathers grave in Mexico at I able to go from Guatemala to Mexico?
answered on Jul 20, 2023
It seems that the manner of this request was improper, so it had to be denied. There are two options. The option you presented to USCIS could only be done in a way that could approve each, separately.
This seems to have proven to be more expensive than necessary, but more information is... View More
What visa ought one use to enter the united states?
I have a high-school diploma,therefore I don't qualify for the immigrant visas which require degrees or work experience.
using a non immigration visa would get me charged with visa fraud,or get Me into a lengthy legal... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2023
You must first prove to the satisfaction of an U.S. asylum officer or border inspector that you have a credible fear of persecution. Once done, you must file another application, then prove that you have a “well founded fear” of persecution on account of the limited reasons.
There is... View More
I am a US citizen, I have applied for my father to immigrate to the us as a permanent resident. The Case has been approved and is at NVC for further processing. But my father has changed his mind to immigrate to the U.S on a permanent bases at this point, and wants to wait for later in his life to... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Quite a bit of consequences. His visitor visa may be revoked when and if he visits. He may get upset or lie to a CBP Officer, which can result in a permanent ban on lawful immigration. Encourage him to be patient and wait.
The process gets more restrictive every year. The costs also go up.... View More
We are a mortgage broker and we would like to hire an accountant that is very bright but is under a F1 student visa. we have been interviewing many candidates and this one is the only one that displayed a strong grip on the accounting responsibilities. She is 2 semesters away from getting her... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
In general, those with associates degrees are disqualified from H1b visas unless there is significant years of experience . In addition, Congress set a low quota in 1990 that has remained deficient for decades. It resulted in a visa lottery that leaves many organizations without the ability to... View More
I have filed I-130 and its in in status of getting interview now, and I filed U4U program and this I-134A case got confirmed in April 2023. Till now I still can not move forward any of this cases and bring kids to me from Ukraine. Its a brutal war in Ukraine and beside my... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
A writ of mandamus can be dismissed. The Unite for Ukraine process is totally discretionary and there are too few examiners to process the applications, but visas that are subject to unreasonably low Congressionally mandated levels are political matters.
Complain to your Congressional... View More
That's about 9 months already under the promise if sign 5 more years contract can get he's residence he pays for housing and transportation and he's scare to leve the job and loose he's visa this happening in oklahoma
answered on Jul 12, 2023
This seems unclear. More information is needed. Are you getting a weekly salary of $250 per week, but required to work over 65 hours per week? If so, then you need to contact the U.S. Department of Labor because this seems like it is a violation of Federal Labor Law. You may also need to find an... View More
We have been together 2 years and both want to do duel citizenship living part time in both countries. We travel currently back and forth monthly and she has started getting questioned by TSA at immigration for the amount of time/trips to the US. What is the proper/easiest route for us to do this... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
The rather restrictive immigration laws have led many Americans to move to Europe. It will be best to plan an appropriate future with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before your loved one is excluded from entering the United States.
In the UK prostitution is legal under certain circumstances. However to avoid getting into legal trouble the providers say that any money paid is only for their time. Would the US consider this as prostitution? From my understanding it carries a 10 year bar in the US from my understanding. I have... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
There seems like unfortunately confusion and significant misunderstandings of immigration law. These may be prompted by generalized chatter.
Rather than evaluate, explain and/or refute each concern, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
More information is needed. Sponsored how? Normally, a person allowed in for humanitarian reasons may have limitations. Some circumstances may allow opportunities to eventually immigrate. A poorly planned situation may cause heartbreak.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or... View More
In late December 2022, I(from China mainland）entered the U.S. illegally through the wall from Mexico, and was caught by CBP and held in the border detention center. Master hearing day in August 2023 through A number, the case is already in immigration court, is it still possible to file I589 in... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
We wish it was that simple. More information is needed. If you’ve called the 800 number, then found out that ‘your date is real,’ then no, you must carefully perfect your asylum filing before the one year deadline. Otherwise, you may never qualify for lawful permanent residence status... View More
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