If she called the police, and reported the crime, she may be eligible for a U visa. She is not eligible for a green card through VAWA unless she is married. She should consult with an immigration attorney to review her options.

Deportation is usually not tied to a criminal charge or civil lawsuit. What can happen is that adjudication (civil or criminal) MAY disclose that a party or witness is in the US illegally. Whether the courts or police forward the information to USCIS is another matter.

It is not clear to me why you only have a B1 Visa. The normal process for international adoptions is automatic permanent residency (which can be followed in 2 years with an automatic citizenship application). Here is the link to the USCIS webpage for int'l adoptions:... View More

There is no immediate procedure to get a work permit while a greencard application is pending unless your existing visa has not expired (note: most visas do not allow a visa holder to be employed). You can apply for jobs, but without a greencard in hand most employers will not consider foreign... View More

If you are willing to do the leg work yourself, you want "unbundled legal services". This basically means the attorney files forms, answers questions, etc. BUT does not appear in court or at administrative hearings (some attorneys will appear, but charge extra). Many offer flat fees... View More

The DREAM Act did not pass at a federal level. Some states (e.g Colorado) have their own state equivalent. Each state's laws are different, so you will need to check for each state where the institution is based. Contact the school that you plan to attend for guidance. The only website that... View More

It depends on what you mean by "hold". If you mean they will keep the position open until you can lawfully work--that is fine. If you are referring to working in the US for a US-based business while the application is processed, then the answer is probably no. There are some exceptions... View More

It is possible that he could get a green card. Whether he will is something I cannot answer. Also be aware that if your daughter leaves Turkey with the child and prevents all access to the child in the US, this is child kidnapping. I am not sure if the US and Turkey have a bilateral agreement (esp.... View More

This discussion is best if it is covered under attorney-client privilege. Justia's Q&A is not privileged because no attorney-client relationship is created. I recommend that you contact an employment lawyer. Some may offer to answer your question for free or at may need to pay for 1 hour... View More

Your i140 will most likely be approved, if the EAD card is valid your spouse can apply for jobs. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).

All the best.

-Shan Potts

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This specific legal advice, which is outside the scope of Justia's Q&A. You will need to either contact an immigration attorney or schedule a meeting at your local USCIS office in Denver.

Here is the link to the USCIS page for green card applications w/ a US citizen spouse: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/green-card-immediate-relative-us-citizen . The key issue here is whether you qualify for "adjusted status" (check the USCIS for details). The... View More

There is nothing to worry about if what you are doing is legal, working on this project legally will not cause any negative problems on your immigration status.

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-Shan Potts

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The best advice is to schedule an appointment at the Denver USCIS office. Domestic violence and battery are "crimes of moral turpitude". Note, I am assuming you are a legal, permanent US resident--if you are a citizen, there are no restrictions.

If your wife's visa expires a few weeks before you complete your naturalization process, there is nothing to worry about. She will be fine since F1 visa holders have 90 days grace period. If you are worried you can apply for her green card now and once you become a U.S citizen you can upgrade... View More

If you are a US citizen or US resident you can sponsor your nephew. The application is several hundred dollars and there are wait times (6 months to 1 year for most applications), but the process is not especially difficult or invasive. Here is a link for green card applications (they are not green... View More

As a DACA you are functionally a legal question mark (you are not a resident/citizen, but you are not here illegally). Becoming a US citizen takes about 2 years (tests, applications, wait times, etc.)--this assumes there are no red flags (e.g. criminal issues). Becoming a US resident (which is also... View More

It depends. If you permanent resident status is still active, your wife can file as your dependent and you can simply renew (or seek full citizenship). If your permanent resident status has expired, she can file as part of your re-application. You may want to contact an attorney to clarify your... View More

The EAD must be active and "in hand" BEFORE employment begins. In other words, you can apply for jobs, but you cannot legally work in the US until formal EAD approval exists (with applicable work dates). In practice, most employers will not consider a job candidate unless EAD approval... View More

Not enough information is provided to answer your question. Here is a link to the instructions to a I-485: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485supainstr.pdf .