It is a family member, who despite our best efforts became very verbally abusive to my elderly parents, demanding things like for us to pay for her trips, and driving school. We already providing her with a lot more than basic sponsorship requires, because she is a family. Now, if she does not get... View More 
answered on Aug 29, 2023
If proven, blackmail and/or extortion are crimes if proven. Contact police. Explain the situation. Decide whether to file a complaint; get an order of protection. Seek assistance from an attorney before you approach police.
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!
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 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
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
Hello I am a green card holder for over 20 years and like to get a passport but have been denied in the past. Wondering if there is a time period after which I am guaranteed passport regardless if I have been denied in the past.
answered on Jun 2, 2023
More information is needed. You are required to file for citizenship by naturalization with USCIS and be approved before you can file for a U.S. passport.
If you falsely claimed to be a US citizen by first filing for a US passport, then you may have created more serious trouble. I strongly... View More
Last time I used my green card to do it, now since both of my cards are expired at the same time how I can get an ID?
answered on May 5, 2023
State Authorities can demand to see your alien resident card. If not, good luck getting help from USCIS! Just renew it! Otherwise, your drivers license may not be renewed!
I am a resident since 2007 and want to help my family (daughter ) from CHILE.
answered on May 2, 2023
More information is needed. Are you a citizen or lawful permanent resident?
Some children are required to wait years, even a decade, or longer, due to quotas that limit lawful immigration.
This wait seems due to artificial and politically driven funding shortages imposed by... View More
My birth certificate has been confirmed and also the hospital records.
answered on Apr 23, 2023
There may be other issues that you have not considered concerning the trivet of citizenship. I strongly recommend an evaluation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications.
The above is general information, not legal advice, it does not... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
It will depend upon where you currently live and how long you have actually resided in that State as a matter of law. That may be a question for an immigration or tax attorney depending upon the facts.
There are both advantages and disadvantages when doing so. Sometimes, it is... View More
Hello,
My marriage-based green card was set to expire in December 2022 so I submitted I-751 to remove conditions on residence in November 2022. I received a mail from USCIS which stated that my green card validity had been extended for 24 months, then received a second mail that it had been... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
It depends. More information is needed. Did you file a joint petition or a self petition? How stable is your marriage? Have you taken action that may invalidate your conditional resident status? Although the general answer may be yes, the details may create challenges. I strongly recommend an... View More
I want to travel outside USA on valid advance parole with EAD but stayed in USA on out of status on F1 visa in year 2016 for more than 6 months. Is there a problem for re enter in the USA?
answered on Mar 21, 2023
More information is needed. Are you in removal proceedings? Have you been given a notice to appear? How do you qualify for advanced parole? Are you an overstay in that you have been denied an extension or change of status? Have you engaged in unlawful employment? Are you married to a U.S.... View 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... View 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... View 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 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... View 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,... View More
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