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answered on Feb 9, 2012
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I need more information on how you 'self deported' yourself and how you entered the U.S. again.
answered on Jan 28, 2012
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That depends. However, if there is a deportation order, then that person can be forcibly removed from the U.S.
Pls can anyone help me here?
answered on Jan 28, 2012
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These are difficult to prepare. Both the Permission to Reapply and the Waiver of Inadmissibility must be approved for you to ultimately have a chance at residency.
There are three packages that must be completed. The Consulate Processing, the Permission to Reenter and the... View More 
And she wants to stay here, her kids are in HS.. what does she need to do to obtain legal status?
answered on Jan 21, 2012
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I would need more information, but she would need to have legal status. There are several ways she may be eligible to do this. Please contact me.
answered on Jan 21, 2012
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That would depend and they may not be able to do this. However, the PERM would be where they would start.
PERM Labor Certification
A Labor Certification is an application filed by your future employer. Labor Certification is now known as PERM and moves through the... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2012
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It would depend why you were removed. I would need that information. However, you may be able to apply for a Nonimmigrant Waiver along with the Visa.
Consular officer at Manila embassy said the 17 year old could but I needed to petition a waiver and change of category for the younger.
Where to start
answered on Jan 21, 2012
They both should be under the same category unless the 17 year old is married.
Ia can they immediately apply for a Social Security number or do they have to wait for the green card (residency) to arrive (I hear 3 months).
answered on Jan 21, 2012
They can apply immediately. However, first they have to be granted residency. That is the purpose of the interview.
I am looking for immigration lawyer for foreigner to invest in Navajo, Arizona.to apply the green card for permanent.
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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Immigration Law is federal law. Thus, you would not just need to look for a localized immigration attorney.
My naturalization
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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Normally within 2-3 months at the latest. If not, you can sue Immigration.
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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That would depend. Possibly they had a successful Convention against Torture application, or are a derivative citizen.
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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A no contest plea in immigration is the same as guilty.
Criminal Evaluation
At this point, it is critical that you obtain the Criminal Evaluation by an Immigration Attorney. Neither the Criminal Attorney or the Criminal Judge are aware of how your particular criminal... View More
I hear conflicting information on the so-called startup VISA. Some claim you can already apply for it, some say otherwise. http://startupvisa.com/ suggests the latter. Anyone know the answer?
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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There is no 'startup visa'. Perhaps you are referring to an initial L-1.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa Petition
An L-1 Visa is one of the nicest working visas as it allows you to run your own business or a business owned by the foreign company. If you have... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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Humanitarian Reinstatement
Unfortunately, when the petitioner dies in a family petition, the petition itself is automatically terminated. The only way to address this situation would prepare a Humanitarian Reinstatement. This is a request that is willing to allow in essence a... View More
We would like to know how long do we have to wait after we apply at the embassy in order to move to the usa
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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K3 Petition
Since you are already married and your spouse is outside the U.S., it would be necessary to apply for the K-3 Visa. The particular visa is considerably faster than the Consulate Processing needed to bring your spouse in as a Lawful Permanent Resident. Here, we... View More
Married to an immigrant with an expired Travelling Visa in 1992; we have 3 children (all born here-oldest is 19)
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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The most important factor I would need to know is whether you are subject to 212(e) or the two year foreign residency requirement. If not, you may be able to adjust for residency.
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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That would depend. First, I would have to know why you were originally deported. It might then be possible to do a Motion to Reopen for various reasons.
answered on Jan 7, 2012
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That would depend upon whether you are referring to the family law context or the immigration law context.
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