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He has never renewed is Form 1551, Jan 77, Permanent Resident Card. He has to provide proof of identification (Green Card) when reinstating his driver license, will he have any issue providing his Green Card?
answered on Mar 8, 2021
The general rule is that a person's card expires but their status does not. He is an LPR. However, his card should have been replaced a long time ago. It will be up to the DMV whether to accept the card as identification OR as evidence that he is in the US with lawful status.
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I am recently going to court for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in St Petersburg Florida. I was offered PTI program I have court on the 15th of this month to decide whether or not the court will accept my application. there's a high chance of my case being dismissed.
answered on Mar 1, 2021
The crime is an Aggravated Felony and a Crime of Violence. This is a deportable offense.
Dismissal after completing PTI is an admission of guilt.
You are not only likely to be denied Naturalization you may be placed in removal proceedings.
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I'm French citizen living in the US as a permanent resident. I would like to avoid becoming a long-term resident as I don't intend to stay in the US forever. Is it possbile to obtain a O-1 non-immigrant visa instead?
answered on Feb 15, 2021
You may abandon your status by filing form I-407. When you are no longer an LPR you may apply for a non immigrant visa. You are not entitled to a non immigrant visa as long as you have LPR status.
I was arrested crossing the border they found me inadmissible
Under section 212 they took my visa and gave 10 days to return and bring proof that I was living in my home country, I did return after
10 days and got back my visa can I still adjust status ?
answered on Feb 12, 2021
More information is needed to answer this question. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney or have someone do so on your behalf.
During COVID-19, I can’t go back to US.
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Arrested for what? Contact the United States Consulate nearest you or leave the country.
would it affect the childs immigration process?
answered on Feb 9, 2021
In general a child is not held accountable for any inadmissibility or deportable offenses. Running away is neither. For more specific information more facts are required.
I met my girlfriend now fiance back in august 2019, when can I petition for the K1 visa? We have already met twice.
answered on Jan 28, 2021
If you meet all other requirements you may file at any time. The US consulates have resumed interviews and the process may be done electronically.
Legal question. I got my first dui November 2019 in CT-no accident involved. My criminal lawyer said that they will seal the case and wont show up in my record. Because of covid they kept suspending my case until now and the court hasn’t have happened yet. In August 20’ I made 5 years in US... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2021
You will not be granted naturalization with a pending DUI.
even though the case may be sealed and not on your record you must answer yes to the question whether you have ever been arrested and convicted. you must furnish a complete certified c opy of the record to the USCIS.
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I am an American citizen. I am working remotely but my residence (my taxes) still in California. I have been traveling overseas for 5 months.
My fiance is a resident in UAE ( Abu Dhabi).
She is a Syrian citizen but she is resident in UAE along with her family.
My fiance and... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
The USA will accept a marriage license from anywhere in the world. Yes. you can marry in Turkey and file the petition in another country.
answered on Jan 24, 2021
There is a request for passport size photos and a request for a copy of the passport id page. Read the insructions carefully. If in doubt provide both.
I'm a US citizen who will be sponsoring my foreign wife soon. I understand after the petition has been approved and the application moves to the second stage at the National Visa Center, my wife will be required to submit her birth certificate along with other civil documents. We're... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2021
USCIS.gov, you will find a list of secondary documents that are acceptable when a BC is NOT AVAILABLE.
I am planning to get her here to live with me..Can I ask the immigration officer for adjust of status at the port of entrance ? O need to start the petition while she is over there? ..She is alone in Ecuador...my brother and sister can’t take care of her but I am
answered on Jan 19, 2021
There is no adjustment of status at the border. You will need to sponsor her by filing the proper forms with supporting documents. If she is seeking an immigrant visa she will need to go through consulate processing. If she is in the USA she may adjust through the USCIS.
I won my politic asylum case, while I'm waiting for my green card I just got my travel document, if someone can give me a concrete answer please let me know
answered on Jan 13, 2021
It is up to those countries whether they will admit you. Have you checked their visa requirements?
I applied to remove the conditions of my temporary green card early December 2018. (K1 visa in 2016 followed by AOS, both very fast)
On February 20, 2020, it stated my fingerprints were taken (they were taken in April 2019) and a Request for Evidence was sent to us. We replied and it stated... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
First:Processing was much faster in 2018.
Second: Depending on the documents requested in the RFE you file may not be considered to have begun processing until the service received the documents requested.
Third: When the case is outside theprocessing time due to background check... View More
I received a citation to appear in court by a police officer for a misdemeanor petit thief. I went to court (never to jail) and then the charges were eventually dropped. Now I am going for my interview for my USA Citizenship. When they ask me "if I have been arrested"; can I still say... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
If you were detained by a law enforcement officer and not free to leave without consequences you were under arrest.
Also, if the case was dropped because you attended any class paid a fine paid court costs.....you are considered guilty for immigration purposes. That being said you may be... View More
Does one year waiting as an asylee count towards US citizenship?
answered on Jan 11, 2021
LPR status is retroactive one year from the date it is granted. You are eligible to file for Naturalization on Nov 14 2021provided you meet all other requirements.
answered on Jan 9, 2021
Yes. Your passport can be expired but your green card must be current.
My sister, who was 18 at the time my mom was being naturalized, got her citizenship through my mom. I wasn't able to because I couldn't get in touch with my separated dad as I was a minor and needed permission from both parents. Now that I'm 18 (I'm a permanent resident), do I... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2021
Yes. You are a United States citizen. Apply for your certificate by filing the N-600.
I am Canadian citizen residing in NYS on a H-4 visa. I recently found out that I was aging out of my visa, as I am turning 21 years old this month. Is there a way for me to remain in the United States? I have looked into switching my H-4 visa to a F-1 visa. I have also looked into getting an... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2021
As you have stated; you have a number of options. Which option is the best option is largely up to you and your circumstances. Any of the options are time sensitive. I suggest you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the options.
My son's birth certificate includes his US citizen father's name. He was born in wedlock, currently divorced. We would like to know how to get my son's US citizenship as his father is currently incarcerated in Waco, TX. Thank you.
answered on Jan 3, 2021
Based on the information you have provided your son may already be a USC. More information is needed. I suggest you contact an experienced immigration attorney.
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