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my case status say reopen for reconsideration. help!! its two days away from due on i94.
answered on Mar 20, 2017
i797a means that the change in status is approved, so you can stay in the US for the listed period. The i94 is for documentation of entry and departure of the US. Your tourist visa lasts for a maximum of 6 months. If you have more questions you can contact an immigration attorney or visit the USCIS... View More 
answered on Mar 15, 2017
DACAs cannot travel outside the US without advanced parole. Puerto Rico and all other US territories are considered part of the United States, so travel is allowed.
Don't have legal entry, DACA recipient, no criminal record, no gang affiliation. Getting married to a US citizen.
answered on Mar 15, 2017
The USCIS lists all prices on its website. If you are asking about immigration lawyers, you will need to contact attorneys directly (prices vary greatly between lawyers).
answered on Mar 8, 2017
That is a personal decision.
If it is a simple violation it may be easier (and cheaper) to simply pay the ticket. If there is a hearing for say a DUI or reckless driving you should seriously consider a hiring a lawyer. As for the immigration issue, the hearing may result in a notification... View More
It's a general question. person has been in the country 10+ years and owns a home. He is deported and is no longer making his payments. He has wife living there but she is not on title. She cannot act on his behalf to handle issues about the house. What could they have done to make sure they... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
The wife should be on the deed by virtue of the marriage (unless there is something strange about the deed). If not, the husband can sign a power of attorney to the wife (or other person).
I went for an interview and they asked for additional evidence. This is what it says when I log in to my account Status Message: USCIS has scheduled your oath ceremony and will mail you the appointment notice.
Pending Action: None
answered on Mar 3, 2017
You have been approved and you will be sent a notice for the date of your ceremony. You are not a United States citizen until AFTER the ceremony.
answered on Feb 21, 2017
You may want to consult with an immigration attorney (esp. since the immigration rules may change under the Trump administration...). As a general rule, you and your spouse cannot apply for residency/citizenship until you leave the US and lawfully re-enter (presumably by a visa--usually a work... View More
He got a temporary work visa and has been using that since then. He can't get his residency because he entered illegally. He is a horrible person and commuted identity theft and has several DUI. What I want to know is now that we are no longer married can he legally stay here? Can I withdraw... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
I am not sure what you are asking. If you want to file for divorce, you can be divorced from a non-resident alien. If he is not Colorado you may not be able to divide property, but you can be divorced. If you are asking if a divorce will force a deportation, the answer is usually no. If he has a... View More
My mom is LPR, and she plans to travel outside U.S. in this summer. After reading the document "Traveling outside of the U.S. - Documents needed for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)/Green Card holders" on U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. it says," Foreign nationals who... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
For all the specifics either contact an immigration attorney or visit the USCIS office in Denver (schedule a meeting online because they do not meet non-scheduled parties). An attorney will charge a fee and the USCIS will not charge you (but you will have to wait).
Advanced parole is for... View More
As a Owner/Investor/Trader (Question 17 DS-156/I-129 - type of applicant), position: CEO (question 23)
Can my company (of the Visa E-2) just hire me as a W-2 with the salary that I answered on the question 24 of the form? Or is there any other specific because the E-2 Visa?
Thank you.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
This is a specific legal question which requires a direct legal opinion. Justia's Q&A is designed solely for general legal information. You will need to contact an immigration attorney directly. In the alternative you can schedule a meeting at your local USCIS office.
answered on Feb 2, 2017
The US does not recognize dual citizenship per se, but does allow dual citizenship (functionally it is like the US simply ignores the other county's citizenship). The formal US position is that dual citizenship is highly discouraged, but must be allowed per a US Supreme Court ruling. Mexico... View More
i have been a green card holder and lawful resident for nearly 27 years.
If a person was in the process of getting a visa and gets charged with domestic violence in the process what is the chance of them being able to get papers? If they get an attorney and comply with their terms of probation will they be able to work on their status? Is probation a conviction?
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Yes, a conviction (but not arrest or charging) of DV can impact immigration status or an application. Contact an immigration attorney if you are convicted.
I am American and lived in Australia on a work and holiday visa for a year until it expired. I went to New Zealand to get an ETA to get back into Australian on a holiday visa and was questioned at borders but got let in on a 3 month holiday visa. I used all 3 months of the visa and then traveled... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Justia is directed for US law. You will need to contact someone familiar with Australian law (preferably an Australian lawyer). If this were the US, there would likely not be a problem assuming that you filed the proper paperwork and received a visa beforehand.
Can I become a legal resident in the US if I lied ?
Would I be subject to deportation?
answered on Jan 4, 2017
You can be denied without a waiver for misrepresentation. However, to know whether you would be charged with misrepresentation requires further detail of the situation.
I got married earlier this year and changed my last name however my working permit is still under my maiden name could I still get employed or should I wait to renew my working permit?
answered on Dec 19, 2016
Marriage does not automatically change your name. If you officially changed your name, you will need to also update your name listed with USCIS and all other official materials (e.g. a drivers license, etc.).
For employment, technically if you can provide all supporting documentation to an... View More
I entered the United States under a K-1 Fiance visa and plan to marry my fiancé next Wednesday. My K-1 Visa expires on the 12th January 2017 and I will file my I-485 and subsequent forms (I-765, I-864 & G-325A) before my K-1 expiry date.
I need to leave the US in late January to attend... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2016
There is no way to expedite the process. You can assume the risk for leaving the US to attend the wedding (not recommended if you find temporary employment) without receiving prior authorization, but be aware the forfeiture risk is real. In the alternative, you can let the K-1 lapse, not file the... View More
Can i stay in the US even after my 5 yr max period on L1 B since my H1 B is pending decision
answered on Dec 7, 2016
This question requires a direct legal opinion. This is outside the scope of Jusita's Q&A, which is restricted to general legal information. You can contact an immigration lawyer (who will likely charge a fee) or you can schedule an appointment at the Denver USCIS office (this is free of charge).
answered on Nov 30, 2016
Here is the link to the USCIS webpage: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status . This lists all the eligibility and filing requirements.
1. I am on R1 visa since February 28, 2016. I was a full-time minister in Ukraine for 5 years. Can I apply for Green Card now? If I apply now and get rejected what happens to my current status?
2. Am I allowed to be a business owner who will not receive a salary but only dividents/share... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2016
Your first question needs to be addressed to an immigration attorney directly or contact the USCIS field office.
Turning to your second question, a green card usually considers all forms of support from all sources (i.e. there is no difference between passive income and active income).... View More
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