There are many missing pieces of information that an attorney would want to know in order to answer your question thoroughly (e.g., your manner of last entry to the U.S., your age now, your marital status, etc.). You may wish to consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration... View More

The short answer to your question is "possibly." However, there may be measures you can take to protect her status as a lawful permanent resident, such as filing for a reentry permit. For whom you work abroad may also open up options for her, including naturalization (if that is... View More

You need to have an immigration lawyer evaluate the disposition in your criminal case to determine whether it constitutes a ground of inadmissibility under Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) § 212. You would not likely experience a problem leaving the United States, but upon reentry,... View More

In addition to what other colleagues have already stated, I recommend that you read pages 6-7, in particular, of Form I-864. It spells out your obligations. Available online at: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864-pc.pdf?download=1 Consider scheduling a consultation with... View More

First and foremost, congratulations! Next, it is a common misconception that one cannot marry in the United States while here on visitor status. One can do so while in visitor status as long as the person does not have the intent at the time of marrying in the U.S. to thereafter pursue adjustment... View More

I concur with the comments of my colleague Kevin Dixler. Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent, experienced immigration attorney who may be able to guide you through the process to avoid any pitfalls, to the extent that none exist already.

As my colleagues have already indicated, you should speak with a competent, experienced immigration attorney. You might expect to receive next in the mail a Notice to Appear in Removal Proceedings. In these proceedings, counsel for the government would be arguing that you should be stripped of... View More

I concur with my colleague Kyndra Mulder.

Although I have not known USCIS to deny one's naturalization application under circumstances such as those that you describe, what I do know is that USCIS has a policy/guidance whereby they want applicants under such circumstances to submit an application for replacement green card in addition... View More

As another colleague has already pointed out, so long as you complete and answer truthfully all questions on the unemployment application, you should be fine. Assuming that you were on payroll, unemployment is something you have been paying into each paycheck. Moreover, this shouldn't weigh... View More

According to posted processing times available on the USCIS website (https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/), a Petition for Relative filed by a permanent resident on behalf of a spouse and pending at the Nebraska Service Center is taking approximately "20.5 Months to 26.5 Months." The... View More

If you are a U.S. Citizen, your spouse would be considered an "immediate relative" as that term is contemplated by U.S. immigration law and, therefore, would not be reflected on the visa bulletin. For "immediate relatives" of U.S. Citizens, which as noted has a special... View More

Depending on the facts of your case, this may be possible. It would likely be best for you to schedule a consultation with a competent immigration attorney who can discuss with you whether under your circumstances it is possible and advisable. Many attorneys during this COVID-19 crisis are... View More

Yes, you must disclose that you were arrested. Before actually applying for the visa, however, it is highly advisable that you discuss your prior arrest(s) with a competent immigration attorney. There exists a different definition for the word "conviction" under immigration law.... View More

Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney. Be sure to bring to the appointment (or email to the attorney if engaging in a telephonic or video consultation) copies of relevant vital statistic documents (yours, your daughter's and your daughter's... View More

USCIS is measuring back two (2) years from the date of filing and looking to see if WITHIN that 2-year period you have been in the physical presence of each other (at least once). If the last time you were in each other's physical presence was more than 2 years ago, you must see each other... View More

I agree with my colleague Hector E. Quiroga. Your husband should certainly consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can evaluate his case. Your husband should bring with him to the consultation certified copies of his criminal records, not only for the case about which you wrote, but... View More

Aside from the fact that one should not use a visitor visa with the specific intent to pursue adjustment of status at the time of entering as a visitor, which could result in a fraud allegation at an adjustment of status interview, whether you will be adjustment of status eligible also depends on... View More

Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent, experienced immigration attorney. Your options and obstacles depend on the particular facts of your prospective case. If, for example, he has any past negative immigration or criminal history, those facts may pose certain obstacles. There... View More

Additional information is needed in order to provide a substantive response. You should likely schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can review your case history and documentation to advise you properly. Moreover, you may not wish to discuss online... View More