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My wife wants a divorce and possibly report me to uscis like she did before when we were together(she sent an email to uscis that she thought I was with her just for the green card which is not true). She wants me to leave our house and me to remove all my belongings and is threatening me with... View More 
answered on Apr 30, 2021
My suggestion is an experienced immigration attorney in the Orlando area who, as a part of the immigration practice, can represent you in the dissolution wherein the I-864 is likely to come into play.
The dissolution is an important aspect and a supporting document for the VAWA petition.
My father is citizen and I am a resident. He was a citizen before I was 18 and I got my green card 12 days after I turned 18.
answered on Apr 30, 2021
Based on the information you have provided; You are correct , you are a USC because your father was a USC before you turned 18. The N-600 is the proper form to file.
I am married a U.S. citizen and filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently, but unfortunately forgot to send the receipt notice of I-130 with I-485 form. What should I do? will my I-485 get rejected?
answered on Apr 29, 2021
You state that you filed the forms concurrently so how would you already have a receipt for the I-130?
If there is a misunderstanding and you previously filed the I-130 and you are asking that the I-485 be joined with the I-130; Send a co ver letter and the attached I-130 receipt to the... View More
We received, Request for Evidence (Form I-485) from USCIS (issues with Cosponsor).
However, my wife was just offered a job, making over $100,000 a year plus signing Bonus, contract ready to be signed.
But my wife has not received an 'Authorization for Employment' approval... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
Yes. Because your spouse is adjusting through you, a USC, he is forgiven for working without authorization. He however is not forgiven if he did not pay taxes; so the fact that he did is good.
answered on Apr 27, 2021
The Immigration and Nationality Act states who and how a person is eligible to immigrate to the US. To know whether this person qualifies will require a consultation.
answered on Apr 27, 2021
What do you mean; "Does she have a case?" A case for what?
A minor is not held accountable for the actions of adults. This will not count against her if she applies to immigrate or for a non immigrant visa.
All documents included D-260 has been submitted and accepted. I am waiting now for Embassy Counsler interview. I have 2 wives, non of them will immigrate now or later. The first wife has been named as my spouse in the D-260 application. Is it possible that I will be considered by the Embassy... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Yes. It is very likely you will be denied. United states law forbids more than one spouse.
Now I move to Connecticut because they allow this marriage and I sent all new domicile to them in CEAC, I contact the US embassy in Sudan. They told me just wait about my case because my husband has been case refused for 6 months now. his medical exam already expired on April 8th, 2021, the US... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
The law that governs decisions regarding immigration is found in the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is federal and not state law.
I received an approved i-130 for unmarried son of US citizen F-1 category and thought i was in the clear.. stopped taking classes fell out of F-1 student status as a result.. when priority date became current, seeking advice I realized my mistake and applied for f-1 student reinstatement as fast as... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2021
You are correct to be concerned. Whether you will be considered an overstay and not eligible to adjust inside the USA depends on how long you were out-of-status and whether you timely applied regarding the student visa.
I have a daughter that is 20 that is my preparer and translator. She is trying to help me get an EAD. I had one but it expired in 2007. I came to the USA legally with a visa in 2002. My EAD was in c09 status. All my documents have expired. My passport/visa. Parole paper, EAD. Also I’m here in... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2021
No. You are not eligible for an EAD unless you have an adjustment of status pending.
My wife filed for me in 2016...had interview in 12/12/2017 And was approved but placed in administrative processing to verify my civil document from Nigeria high court ,after that they requested for my business ballading's of cars that I have imported from us to Nigeria since I told them in my... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2021
It is necessary to discuss the reason for the findings with and to review your file. What can be done now depends on when you received the denial. If it has been over 30 days you may have no alternative but to refile.
I have a green card I married my fiance who's living in a foreign country. Now I'm applying for citizenship" naturalization" will I run into problems later if I want to file for a green card for him?
answered on Mar 30, 2021
No. You will not have a problem.
You may file the Alien Relative Petition as soon as you are married.
Your spouse may file for his immigrant visa when you become a USC, or;
As soon as the Alien Relative Petition is approved provided there is no wait for a priority date to... View More
His mother had protect status when she brought him in, but did not help her children with immigration. He has a misdemeanor for marijuana from 10 years ago, but has been clean and remained out of trouble since. We've been together for 5 years and want to start a family, but we're told... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2021
Your facts do not make it clear whether your partner entered legally or his age wwhen he entered and when he was convicted for the marijuana charge. This matters greatly.
Second, dependoing on his age he may need one waiver or two. How or when they can be filed depends on whether he was... View More
By this, I mean if a Dreamer doing so won't risk deportation or cancelation of DACA. And of course, this would be in times when things get back to normal.
The 2 letter codes represent the states while the hyphen represents the word "to".
I was also wondering if a... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2021
I do not suggest this. Even though you may not arrive at a port outside the USA, each time you exit or enter the ship you go through customs.
I came to the US on a tourist visa and wanted to stay here for a few weeks to visit my boyfriend, before my visa expired we got married because we never wanted to spend a day without each other again. We filed the paperwork and it came back because we did not know that we had to include about... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2021
You may qualify to file on your own. I suggest you consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Leave back in Europe and take my exams.
And come back in Usa by September. Is tjat going to be ok for immigration?
answered on Mar 11, 2021
IR1 is an immigrant visa. The visa may expire but your status as an LPR does not. You are supposed to receive your green card before the visa expires. If you do not receive the card while you are in the USA try to make an appointment at the local USCIS sub office to get a stamp extending the... View More
Is there any way to get him considered legal, he has a tax ID because he is a subcontractor, he has never been in trouble. Got deported because of racial profiling, he has no tatts, had 1 earring at the time but the cop said he looked like a gangster.
answered on Mar 11, 2021
He may be eligible for a provisional waiver AND a waiver for illegal re entry. Eligiblity requires a showing of extreme hardship to the USC or LPR immediate relative if the waiver(s) is not granted.
My mother has GC I551 (77 no exp) and has lived lived outside USA with limited trips back and forth to USA with no issue getting through US immigration until 2019 when they questioned and allowed her through on a Visa waiver, which states that her GC is no longer valid. Question is my mother is now... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2021
Admitting your mother into the USA on the VWP is an indication that her LPR status has been revoked. You will need to refile on her behalf.
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