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just married under a k1 visa and did not realize how expensive all the filing fees for a green card for her and two children would be. will not have the funds before the 90 days expire on the k1 visa but we are legally married. what happens and what would their status be.
answered on Jun 15, 2017
With K-1 visa holders, it is marrying before reaching the 90th day after entry that makes on eligible to file the adjustment of status application, which does not have to be filed within 90 days of entry. That being said, the government would likely tell you that the person, on day 91 following... View More 
the theft was for $100, but I want to make sure want to answer because they told me those records are not included on my adulhood.
answered on Jun 15, 2017
The naturalization application does not distinguish between arrests as a minor and arrests as an adult. The application asks if you have "ever" been arrested, which would include during time as a child. Marking "yes" does not mean, however, that it will be a problem for your... View More
I am US citizen. She has a 2 y/o daughter
answered on Jun 7, 2017
If you are suggesting that, while the fiancee petition is pending, she enters the U.S. on a visitor visa with the intention of marrying and then pursuing instead a Petition for Relative / Application to Adjust Status case, that would be improper. Certainly adjusting status (into U.S. legal... View More
If i am a recent green card holder in the US and i should marry somebody from Canada and file for them to come live with me. Will having a lawyer speed up the process of getting that person here with me.
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Generally speaking, unless your spouse has some type of nonimmigrant status (e.g., H-1B) that could allow her to live temporarily in the U.S. while waiting for her priority date (spot in line) in the family-based case that you, a U.S. legal permanent resident, file; then she would need to remain... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
The answer to your question requires additional information. For example, if the intending immigrant has minor, single children who are above the age of 18 but below the age of 21 and who wish to immigrant with their parent, then a fiance(e) visa case would be better. Additionally, processing... View More
Would you recommend it and is it worth it since sibling to sibling takes about 8 yrs. would I stay illegal and unable to work because of change of status
answered on May 25, 2017
Assuming your U.S. Citizen brother is 21, then he can certainly file a family-based Petition for Relative on your behalf. Depending on where you are from (Mexico? India? Philippines?), the line may be much longer than 8 years. In my opinion, even 8 years for someone who is not from one of the 3... View More
First deportation (5 year ban) was because of DUI. Then tried to re enter the country and was caught and deported for another 5 years.
answered on May 25, 2017
You should consult with a competent immigration attorney who can ask many questions to flush out all possible issues and potential solutions, which may include things not related to marriage to a U.S. Citizen. For a question such as yours, an online forum is really not the location where you will... View More
My wife is one month late filing
answered on May 25, 2017
As noted in the instructions to the Form I-751: "If your failure to file was through no fault of your own, you may file your petition late with a written explanation and request that USCIS excuse the late filing. Failure to file before the expiration date may be excused if you demonstrate... View More
I know she can submit the paperwork for the petition. But can I stay and submit other paperwork?
answered on May 25, 2017
An adult child of a petitioning U.S. Citizen Parent is not considered an "immediate relative" as that term is defined in U.S. immigration law. As such, if the adult child has not maintained lawful status and is not in a lawful status at the time his/her spot in line in the family-based... View More
to come up. but I'd like to know if there's any advice for me migrate to America now?
answered on May 25, 2017
Have you checked the Department of State's Visa Bulletin to see how close your case is to being ready for you to immigration? The bulletin is available here: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin.html If your priority date ("spot in line") is not... View More
answered on May 25, 2017
You may possibly qualify. My office has used similar factual circumstances to secure advance parole for DACA clients. However, before applying for parole, one must examine whether any grounds of inadmissibility might apply that, despite having an approved parole in hand, would result in U.S.... View More
Thanks a lo for your response, but I wanna know what to do about the form I-131 cuz actually I sent my papers for Adjustment of Status( form I-485), the last April 4, so right now I read the instructions for the I-131 form and says that if I am through the adjustment of status and I paid the fee... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
You are correct that you do NOT need to pay the fee normally associated with the I-131 because you have a pending adjustment of status application. You should, however, include a copy of the receipt notice from the I-485 case with your I-131 submission. 90 days is normally the approximate... View More
I live in Miami and I came on a K-1 visa, got married and my green card petition is already on, my case was well received by USCIS and I'm in the middle of the process, but now I need to go to Colombia(my original country), and get my cat in a need to have an emotional pet cuz I have a mental... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
The K-1 visa is valid only for a single entry to the United States. So, if you wish to travel while your Application to Adjust Status (Form I-485) is pending, you will need to apply for an advance parole using an Application for Travel Document (Form I-131). Typically, one files the I-131... View More
I am an American citizen who has filed an I-130 for my wife and daughter, who are currently living in Mexico. I called the USCIS office to speak to an immigration officer, who informed me that both my applications are soon to be approved (15 to 30 days).
After the I-130 applications are... View More
answered on May 18, 2017
In order for a K-3 spouse visa (and K-4 dependent child visa) to be issued by the U.S. Embassy abroad, the U.S. Citizen Petitioner must first have filed with USCIS a Form I-129F. That form is titled "Petition for Alien Fiance", but it is also used for K-3 spouses and K-4 children. That... View More
When I was 3 my father left Canada forfeiting his Canadian citizenship to become a US citizen. I am Canadian and my mother and brothers are aswell. Is it still possible to be sponsored for dual citizenship and what would it take?
answered on May 17, 2017
You should schedule a consultation with a competent immigration attorney. Bring with you copies of your father's birth certificate, his naturalization certificate (from your statement, I am assuming he is a naturalized U.S. Citizen), your birth certificate, any of your past criminal history... View More
left 4 year old in Dominican Republic and would like to visit for a week to see her. what needs to be done or in place to make sure no problems with trip.
answered on May 17, 2017
After one marries the U.S. Citizen Petitioner within 90 days of having entered on the K-1 visa, the foreign national spouse can file the Application to Adjust Status with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. With that application, one can also file an Application for Travel Document... View More
2008, petit larceny "dismissed charges".
2009, driving mv under influence, adjudicated youth offender, fine, drinking driver referral & probation.
"Completed"
Thanks for any comments on this!
answered on May 15, 2017
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services is looking primarily at the 5-year period just prior to filing one's application for naturalization for the purpose of evaluating whether one has the requisite "good moral character" that is required for naturalization. Assuming that the... View More
Hello. I need a little advice. I am a US citizen, I filed i-130 for my daughter. I read that I can file i-129f for her once I receive the I-797 NOA. But When i look at the form i-129f, i see that i have to check k1 or k3(fiance or spouse). Should i leave this part unchecked and put my... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
The Form I-129F is used by a U.S. Citizen to sponsor a fiance(e) for a K-1 visa or a spouse for a K-3 visa. It is not used to sponsor children; not directly anyway. If your fiance(e) or spouse has children and you are filing the I-129F for your fiance(e) or spouse, then that fiance(e) or... View More
In my country I received a criminal conviction which amounts over a year. I do not have to serve the jail time unless I commit on other crime .
answered on May 9, 2017
The answer to your question depends on what, precisely, the crime was. For example, many crimes that do not involve controlled substances, violence, fraud/deceit and do not implicate "moral turpitude"; such crimes may not necessarily be a problem in the context of U.S. immigration law.... View More
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