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4 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Alabama on
Q: I live in alabama. My fiance is an undocumented immigrant. Would it be a good idea to get legally married ?

He has a valid passport and ID. I'm scared that in alabama, ICE will be involved quickly. And that our marriage wouldn't be classified as "legal."

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Sep 2, 2021

Your marriage will be legal unless one of you is already married to someone else or under age.

Your husband may be eligible for a waiver of his unlawful presence and a green card. I suggest you contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the possibilities.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Washington on
Q: Hi! I am in US with a B2 visa together with mu husband. I have applied to attend a College and have been approved.

I have added my husband as dependent and the College will issue I-20 for both of us. I know I have to apply for change of status from B2 to F1 visa. Does my husband has too apply for change of status too if he will be a dependent? If yes, for what king of visa? Thank you

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Sep 2, 2021

You are the F1 and your husband will need to apply for the F2 unless he plans to comply with his visitor visa.

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for New York on
Q: Can my wife apply for a green card if I do not have my own apartment?

Can my wife apply for a green card if I do not have my own apartment yet? I was residing outside of the US since I turned 18, and was living with my girlfriend, but now I am back in the US and live with my mom temporarily. Can my wife apply even though we do not have our own apartment in the US... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 30, 2021

Yes. You can use your mother's address as your current address.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: Is there any chance of getting the earlier priority date ?

My father used to filed a F2A case for me. The case's priority date was October 6, 2003 and got approved on August 29, 2005 but we didn't proceed because my father didn't follow the case. Then he filed a new case for me with F2B category on August 22, 2019 - priority date. So is... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 30, 2021

Federal regulations at 8 CFR 204.2(i) provide for automatic conversion from one family-sponsored, preference category to another, and allow for recapturing and retention of the old priority date in some situations. More information is needed to know whether you qualify. I suggest you consult with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I want to petition my 2 step sons that currently live in Nicaragua can I even if my husbands status isn’t adjusted

My 2 step sons are under 21 and live in Nicaragua. I am still married to their dad but his status has not been adjusted yet. Can I still petition them as their step mother?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 30, 2021

Yes. You my sponsor your step sons by filing an I-130 for each child.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hello! I do have a question. I am 20 going on 21 I've been here for 10 years plus. My mom became a citizen before

I came to America. She did not put in my citizenship and my green card have been expired

Can I put in my citizenship under my mom at 21?

Or do I have to do it the regular way?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 30, 2021

Even though your green crd has expired your status as an LPR has not expired.

If your mother became a USC before you turned 18, you have acquired citizenship through her.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: If my wifes has a father who was a US Citizen (deceased) can my wife become a US citizen because of her father?

My wife is an adult, her father born in texas move out to Mexico then return to work here and finally died in Mexico in 2010

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 27, 2021

Citizenship and Naturalization can be the most complicated area of the INA. Whether you wife is a USC depends on the date she was born and her father's time living in the USA. She may also have acquired her citizenship through her grandparent(s) if her father did not meet the residency... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New York on
Q: I just sent i i30 (Family Sponsorship Form ) now I’m in process and awhile I’m waiting can I make form i485 ? Thanks
Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 27, 2021

Whether you can file the I-485 now or should have filed it concurrently with the I-130 depends on the relationship between the petitioner and applicant.

You have the option of doing the research yourself at USCIS.gov. Read the eligibility requirements for the I-130 and I-485.

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: What are the steps for a father to recognize its adult daughter and for her to claim American citizenship, he's American
Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 25, 2021

If your daughter was born out of wedlock, and claiming that she acquired U.S. citizenship at the time of her birth, and she was born after Nov. 14, 1986, she must demonstrate:

That you - her father - were physically present in the United States for 5 years, at least 2 of which were after...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: My passport application in question 10 asks for "Parental Information" - I am 72, is this necessary?

Both are deceased . . .

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 25, 2021

Yes. Current residence is "Deceased."

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Oregon on
Q: My wife sponsored me for AOS I-485 in the US but she's now on unemployment, can my income be used for I-864?

I entered the US this time on a B1/B2 visa and I wasn't working at the time I got married to my wife and we filed for Adjustment of Status and EAD in June 2019. She made enough money to complete form I-864 on her own. on August 2019 my EAD got approved and I have been working using that EAD... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 23, 2021

Yes. As long as you are authorized to accept employment your income may be used as household income.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Ohio on
Q: My wife arrived in the USA on a CR1 immigrant visa. She already received her social security card. Can she work now?

She hasn't received her green card yet. Does she need that before she can legally work?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 20, 2021

Your wife is an LPR from the date her application was approved. She can work as long as an employer will hire her with out the card.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: I have pending asylum application sinc 2018 Submitted I-765 work permit renewal November 2020. Called Still Nothing HELP

I have tried calling and doing an expedite process but I got rejected. My work permit expired January, please any guidance. I don’t even have money to pay someone to help me because I can’t wooork!

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

Did you timely apply to extend your EAD? If you did so the receipt should indicate that your EAD was automatically extended.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Does the petitioner have to go to interview at Cuidad Juarez ?

I am US citizen petitioning for my husband we live in Mexico . We just got the letter for the interview date at Cuidad Juarez . In the letter it says “ Only family members listed below in the "Additional Applicants" section who are intending to immigrate at this time must appear at the... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

Yes. If they added your name you need to attend the interview.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Nevada on
Q: Can I immigrate to US from U.K. if I was charged at 17 with 2 counts of robbery that I did community service for?

What is the best way? I am planning to marry my fiancé who lives in the US but I am afraid of these charges not allowing me to live in the US. What are my options?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

If you were charged as an adult you may not be eligible to immigrate to the USA. If you were charged as a juvenile the conviction may not effect your ability to adjust status.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Legal Malpractice for Texas on
Q: i was detained at checkpoint for carrying an illegal immigrant we are both released? is that an illegal seizure of car.

it was 2 of us coming from el paso to odessa. we were asked for id's right away. im the driver and one in the passenger. He was asleep due to feeling under the weather so drank some nyquil. was woken up and the BP gent asked him few questions passenger didnt answer so they took us to... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

No. It was not illegal to take your vehicle. It may have been taken as a civil forfeiture because it was used in the commission of a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Ohio on
Q: turned my i485 few months ago. I forgot to include a name where it said ‘alias’. can I include name in biometrics form
Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

Yes you can.

If the name is crucial such as a familial name or first name you should send in a cover letter and amended page to the form.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New York on
Q: Am I going to receive EAD and Travel document even though If I dont response RFE till receive the deadline

I applied for abuse case over 6 months I haven't got anything yet I was asked for RFE 100 days ago my lawyer keep saying that we need to wait till deadline

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

It is NOT a good idea to wait for the deadline. Number one; you are delaying a decision. Number Two; you risk filing late if an unexpected disaster occurs.

If the RFE is for documents that are required for a Prima Facie decision then you will not receive an EAD until the RFE is responded to.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Can you change your sponsor right before your initial interview for immigrant visa?

my sister is living in the US with student visa, but her green card process has been ongoing during these times. Now she has her initial interview in a week and was asked to bring her sponsors' the most recent tax returns. The problem is her co-sponsor is not on the good term with her anymore... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

I suggest she bring the I-864 for her new co sponsor to the interview and request that they be substituted for the co sponsor documents that were previously submitted. Whether the service will accept this is up to the protocol of USCIS where he interview will take place.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Michigan on
Q: Is pregnancy complications a good reason to get my husband visit usa using humanitarian parole( i131)?

I am having issues with my pregnancy. High probability of syndrome. Can I request my husband to come by filing humanitarian parole?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 18, 2021

You can make the request but it is not likely to be granted.

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