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I'm currently in the middle of the process for Naturalization with my biometrics scheduled in a few weeks. I'm worried that my conviction in 2013 will cause a problem with my application. I was arrested and jailed for less than 24 hours for possession of paraphernalia. The judge reduced... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2019
You need to have an immigration attorney review a copy of the judgment to determine what risks you may incur in applying for naturalization. There is a fairly high chance that the conviction may make you removable.
I was convicted of a crime in 2013 (possession of paraphernalia) but the sentence was reduced as it was my first offense. The judge also approved my sentence to be set aside/expunged a few months ago. I'm currently a home owner, work a full time corporate job and married my girlfriend of 7... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
It is unlikely you would be deported for a minor offense. You should consider contacting an immigration attorney to discuss specific details about your case.
He was caught with drugs a couple years back and he did his time in jail and still got banned from the us we are expecting a little one and really need him here in Arizona with me is there anything I can for him to come here.
answered on Mar 14, 2019
You should consult with an immigration attorney who can review your husband's criminal record. You will need to supply copies of the judgments. However, in most cases involving a controlled substance conviction, there is no waiver of inadmissibility.
I already send all the originals documents to immigration for my DUI before I got my asylum granted, after one year I'm applying for my green card, immigration is gonna ask me for the original document, even if I already send it to them? And is gonna be a problem for me to get my green card ?... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You may have problems because of the DUI. You should definitely consult with an experienced immigration to help you with your filing and any potential responses to USCIS.
I didn’t renew due to knowing i will be filing my green card application. Although now i year has passed and my work permit has been expired for a while and I’m still working. Should i add that info to my I485
answered on Jan 31, 2019
You should have renewed the work authorization before it expired, that way it would have automatically been extended. Considering you didn't, technically you shouldn't work. When they call you in for the interview for the i-485, you will have the opportunity to supplement the form by... View More
Or is there anything else I can do that doesn’t take that long ??
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Is your boyfriend a US citizen? If you are asking in an immigration context, once you marry he can file a petition on your behalf and you may be eligible to adjust status (go through green process without having to leave the U.S.) As long as you are legally married, there is no requirement that... View More
I went to my interview in September and the officer told me that my green card was approved and that I would receive my card within a month. However, after a couple of weeks I received a notice stating that my case was transfered to another office (in Texas). It has been 4 months since the... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2019
That is unusual and I have not heard of a case being transferred to another office after the interview unless you moved prior to the case being approved. Try placing a service request with USCIS or making an InfoPass appointment to see if you can get more information.
The problem we are having is that we filed taxes jointly for the past 3 years, and we do owe back taxes. We could not pay those taxes due to a child support order that is quite high ($3,400.00) a month. As a self employed, My only income (I husband) is about 44K a year after ordinary business... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2019
If you have made satisfactory arrangements with the IRS, then USCIS is okay with it. That would include having a payment schedule or the IRS making the determination that it does not have to be paid. For purposes of naturalization, they're really looking to make sure she's filed and is... View More
my girlfriend who is on a e-3 visa, is currently in the process of leaving of leaving the country in 60days, i dont want her to leave, so i want to marry her, can she stay or can i marry her so i can leave with her to her country in australia
answered on Jan 11, 2019
Yes, it is possible for her to stay, but she must agree to marry you, you must petition her, then she must request processing for "conditional" permanent resident status in the U.S. The cost is significant and the law gets extremely complicated. Her marriage based case can be delayed,... View More
I am currently with a lot of debt (bad decisions) and can not pay minimum amounts and already 1 lawsuit. Afraid of current immigration scrutiny could jeopardize my future intent to become resident.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
I'm sorry this must be a strain for you. Contact a bankruptcy attorney and a credit counseling service, to figure out a plan to minimize your debt and to get protection against collection efforts. This will give you tremendous peace of mind, and your lawyer will help you get thru the... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2018
You might try the ICE detainee locator.
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/index
My boyfriend, a Mexican citizen, and I, an American citizen, would like for him to visit me in Arizona for a couple weeks stay. The only problem is that he's currently unemployed and doesn't have sufficient funds to pay for the trip himself. As I'm a full-time worker, I have more... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
At issue isn't whether or not he can pay for the trip but what connections he has in Mexico, and money in the bank is one. He has to show that at the end of his trip he will return to Mexico and not remain in the US.
We got stopped we where not told the reason for all we where asked was if we knew where some guy was.. We said no the sherrif knows who she was looking for yet she searched my car and arrested my boyfriend i need help fast.
answered on Sep 27, 2018
Is the case in CA or AZ. If it is in CA I can help with the criminal and immigration. If it is in AZ I can only help with the immigration. As for posting bail he may have an ICE hold or get one when you post and would then be held for immigration to pick up so bail is tricky. Please feel free to... View More
After they revoke his visa 2 years latter I applied for him again to bring him to USA from Afghanistan after his interview his visa revoked 221g administrative process. Will they use my old case and letter to denie his visa this time ?
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You broke up and got back together again? If so, this will subject to your new petition to additional scrutiny.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
If you continue to work full-time for your H-1B employer, you can also start a company as long as you do not take a salary from your company and you remain within the jurisdiction of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Please see... View More
I entered the USA on a K 1 visa in January 2017. I married my spouse in February of the same year and applied for my I 485 in July 2017. Now I want to abandon my petition and return home to the UK. Will I receive a 3 or 10 year ban for a visa overstay?
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Since you overstayed for less than 180 days, you are not subject to the unlawful presence bars.
I’ve been told this exception only applies if you obtained the green card through marriage but I can’t find that on the USCIS website.
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Not true.
In general, you may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if you
Have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years
Have been living in marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse... View More
I'm currently in dental school and TPS for my country will be terminated Jan 2020. At that time, I still have a year and a half before I graduate. Finishing dental school is my top priority. I've done some digging and it seems like I could get I-20 from my school and use I-539 to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Adjustment of status refers to applying for a green card, not to F-1 student status. Talk with an experienced immigration attorney about your options.
I left the US on 2009, my dad applied for the I-130 form for both my mom and me. Two years later we got a later with the dates of the interview at Cd. Juarez. Once at the interview my mom was granted a visa, mine was denied and given the 10 year bar due to illegal entry to the US (i entered the US... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Unfortunately, you must remain outside the US for 10 years before you can apply for an unlawful presence waiver.
My H1B visa transfer is in process (transferring from Emp A to Emp B). I am still working for Emp A and have a valid stamped visa and valid I-797 from Emp A. Emp B has filed an I-129 under premium which had an RFE and has been responded to.
Can I travel out of the country for 2 weeks and... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
If you travel outside the US while your H-1B transfer is in process, it will be deemed abandoned by the USCIS.
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