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We were married June 2017 in Colorado Springs. My wife is a foreigner and was here on a fiance visa, she went missing February last year and said she was going back to her home country, but nobody knows where she is. A few days ago she sent her half of the completed and signed divorce papers to me... View More 
answered on Apr 10, 2020
Typically, I prefer to respond to questions posted on this forum with practical advice. However, my advice today to you is that you need to go speak, in person, with an attorney regarding this matter. There are so many nuances here to your story that need to be fully discussed with an attorney.... View More
I want voluntary removal , never had any deportation warnings , overstayed my tourist visa . Can I just buy plane ticket and go or some long process?
answered on Apr 7, 2020
You can just go, yes, but you will likely have trouble if you ever wanted to come back.
She has her first green card but we have to reapply for the 10 year green card soon. I was furloughed and want to apply for unemployment but I am not sure if that will effect the immigration interview we will have to do in about a year.
answered on Apr 7, 2020
Unemployment insurance benefits is not considered under the Public Charge rule. Further, public benefits received by a US citizen is also not considered.
Would that hurt me or count against me when applying for naturalization.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
It shouldn't prevent you from obtaining citizenship, though often times there is a great deal of subjectivity.
I have been a legal green card holder and resident since October of 1990. There are two crimes on my record both when I was under the age of 18 and both were petty theft charges. I know that they look at GMC for the last five years, but I'm worried this may hurt my chances. Thank you
answered on Mar 4, 2020
Probably not, but it depends on how long after you got your green card that you committed these crimes, and it depends on whether they were felonies or not (doesn’t sound like it). You need to consult with an immigration attorney to see what the impact of these crimes will be on your citizenship... View More
My wife and I are from the same country. However, she has US citizenship. When I submitted the AOS application (F1-visa), my wife was overseas, and she is still there for family matters.
The interview of AOS based on marriage is in two weeks in Casper Wy.
What should I tell the... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
It may be a problem that you and your wife do not live together. That sends up red flags. The best strategy would be to retain counsel to attend the interview. Above all else, tell the truth and explain why you don't reside together. You can bet that both of you will be interrogated separately.
Married, no ead card yet but I do have an uscis alien number from paper work.
answered on Feb 14, 2020
No, you can't use USCIS number for the purpose of your federal tax return. You have to apply for tax ID with the IRS for your wife and child or just wait until their I-765 are approved so they can receive SSN.
Is there a way to get an exemption to the citizenship test requirements. She has difficulty learning languages. Who do we get a professional evaluation to prove it? (Doctors or language pathologist?)
answered on Feb 9, 2020
If your relative is not able to qualify for an exemption based on age and the period of resident status then a FORM N-648 may be filed based on a medical certification for disability. The FORM N-648 must be signed by a medical physician, a clinical psychologist, or a doctor of osteopathy.
When she arrived at DFW the customs agent told her the 600 cash wasn't enough to enter the US. They sent her back to the UK. How much cash does she need on her to enter the US?
Clarification.. I just found out she LOST the 600 cash she had between deboarding and the customs counter.... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2020
She has been summarily excluded. No amount of cash will likely get her back into the U.S. You will likely be visiting her for quite a while.
The situation may have taken other devastating twists and turns, but more information is needed. This may include a Freedom of Information Act... View More
I immigrated to the US in 2002 and became a US citizen in 2008. My friend now wants to immigrate as well and has around $200K to invest in a business here. He is from South Africa and used to be in law enforcement and security. Due to the political conditions, extremely high crime rate, everyday... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
He should discuss with counsel here in the states about applying for an investor visa. An E2 visa may be a perfect fit for him which would allow he his wife and kids , if any to get visas.
I’m a us citizen and I also have citizenship in mexico through naturalization. In the US I only have one last name but to be able to have the Mexican citizenship I was required to add my mothers last name. So now I have one last name on my US Passport and two last names on my mexican documents. I... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
You should use your name as it appears on the US passport and when it asks if you have ever used any other names, list the one in the Mexican passport.
I do suggest thy you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to make certain the documents te prepared correctly and you are ready... View More
My mother in law is a green card holder, through my wife who is a citizen. She has traveled back to Ukraine to take care of her elderly mother.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
If she is out of the country for more than a year, there is a presumption that she has abandoned residence.
Just received approval for an i130 my wife who is a citizen submitted two yrs ago we were waiting for it for hearing but was told by another attorney today that we had zero to no chance that I will not be deported unless my wife or son were extremely sick i was pretty much just told to get my... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2019
You should really discuss your case with an experienced immigration attorney. We've handled many such cases for example, and deportation is not a foregone conclusion.
My spouse is on f1 and recently her OPT ended. Per the 60 grace period she has, she will become out of status after early May. We want to get married end of April and apply for the adjustment of her status right away. Will she be able to stay in the US even if in the worst case scenario we had not... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2019
A K3 is not what she needs. Consult with an immigration attorney for a full case analysis. If she is eligible for adjustment of status, once filed, she will be allowed to remain in the U.S.
answered on Mar 12, 2019
You would need to take a copy of the judgment to an immigration attorney for a full analysis, The wording of the specific statute under which you were convicted is important in making this determination.
answered on Mar 1, 2019
An experienced immigration lawyer would need to look at the denial letter before discussing your options.
I'm not sure if I need a immigration defense lawyer or what type of criminal lawyer I need?
answered on Feb 24, 2019
You need a criminal defense attorney to handle the criminal charge. You will need an immigration attorney to represent you in removal proceedings if you are referred to immigration court. Your criminal defense attorney should consult with the immigration attorney to discuss immigration... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
You can board the plane. However, ion you have no legal status in the USA you risk being asked by a BP officer for further documentation. Travel is always a risk.
1st interview was in Nov 2018 the officer say they would send us a letter if they need anything else ,,, now in feb 2019 we have to go back in for 2nd interview within a week .
answered on Feb 9, 2019
You did not actually ask a question, but my recommendation is to hire an immigration attorney to prepare you for and accompany you to the interview. The most likely reason for the second interview is suspected fraud.
We are planning on getting married soon and would like to know when she would be able to move back with me. I am a US citizen by birth. She is a French national with a french company. When in the process of applying for a spousal visa would that allow here to leave the company without having to... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Once you are married, if she is still in the U.S., she could apply for adjustment of status (process of obtaining permanent residency from within the U.S.) She would then be able to receive temporary employment authorization that would allow her to work for any employer. This will cover her until... View More
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