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answered on Mar 23, 2017
Waiting for a decision an adjudication on an asylum petition is not a legal status for the purpose of adjusting to another status. As a result you are likely not eligible to change your status.
Also, going back to your country is a bad idea and could effect the asylum claim made by your... View More 
I haven't got in any trouble at all for 7 years I lost my card around the same time I want to know if I can get my citizenship are should I get my green card an wait
answered on Jan 9, 2017
You must have a valid green card in order to receive NATZ.
What 3rd Assault means in unclear. It also depends on how long ago and final dispositions as well as the complete record of any and all charges.
I suggest you bring certified copies of all of your criminal records and a... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2016
You shouldn't have a problem solely based on divorce if you already successfully filed to remove conditions (or if you never had to). But consider a consultation with an immigration attorney to be sure you are eligible for naturalization across the board.
They said I have a "voluntary departure" order that was issued way before I became a permanent resident that expired and was never cancelled by the ISCIS office in Boston. What do I do? They say I have to go to Boston to reopen the case.
answered on Jul 26, 2016
You will need to a waiver to get rid of the voluntary departure order, please contact an immigration attorney in private to help you with this case. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).
All the best.
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I was 17 yrs old when I got married to an USA citizen. I was no longer qualified to be here under my family's medical visa. Eventually, I got a green card and afterwards we got divorced. I am currently married and applied to become a US Citizen. I had my interview in Hartford,CT and passed. He... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2016
You will need to a waiver to get rid of the voluntary departure order, please contact an immigration attorney in private to help you with this case. 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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I would like to know how can I renew my green card with just my green card in my possession, if I got it through my mother.
answered on May 12, 2016
You can get the information about green renewal from the USCIS website. If you are not capable of renewing your green card yourself you can contact an immigration attorney to help you with the process. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations.... View More
DOES SHE HAVE TO WAIT TELL SEPTEMBER TO FILE FOR US CITIZEN OR SHE CODE DO IT NOW BECAUSE MY SITUATION CHANGE TO US CITIZEN
answered on Mar 1, 2016
Under 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, a spouse of a U.S. citizen may apply for naturalization after being a green card holder for three years provided, among other things, the U.S. citizen spouse has been a U.S. citizen during the entire three-year period. Based on that language,... View More
I have taken the Green Card in 2009 and have been living in the states for 30 consecutive months in the past 5 years. And before those 30 months I used to visit the States every 6 months. During the past five years I stayed out of the states for more than 6 months by 20 days (6 month + 20 days) and... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2016
Those 30 days will not be a big problem if you were admitted into the country, you can also keep proof of that "family emergency". Many people stay out of the US for more than 6 months and it most likely will not be a problem if they have good enough reason to do so and also the prove it... View More
I changed my name when I became a citizen (I believe I did it on form N-400) Sworn in by judge. Now I want to re-new my Russian passport and i need documentation showing my name change and my citizenship form doesn't show the name change
answered on Jan 26, 2016
If you did change your name in the N-400 form, it should have been changed. If you do not see it changed you need to contact USCIS to find out what went wrong. You can set up an infopass or call the NVC customer center to find out what is missing. All the best.
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I am working for employer A and my I94 is going to expire on 13 Feb 2016. My current employer A already filed for My H1B extension which is still in process. The current status is "CASE WAS RECEIVED" . Additionally i am moving to employer B and H1 Transfer got approved today 25 Jan 2016 ,... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2016
This is a complex situation, you can not expect an attorney to do this for free. Incase you didn't know this is a public forum for general questions. If you have a very specific question you need to talk to an attorney in private. Or consider asking these questions to the immigration attorney... View More
They sent me the rfe and it never reach me before the deadline. I called telling them i havent recived it and they said to wait 30 day two times. But finally i got it and send a copy again of my us passport along with a lettertelling them i filled before a petition for my mother. Its that they lose... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
Do you have confirmation of delivery? Best option is to send everything by Fed Ex. Allow 60 to 90 days for USCIS to issue a decision from the date of receipt of the RFE response.
I currently have daca but that offers no solutions. I have one legal entry back in 2004. If i go back to brazil before i turn 18 i should be able to come back shouldn't I?
answered on Dec 30, 2015
It depends, I would suggest talking to an immigration attorney first before leaving. Since you have DACA you have proven immigration intent and if you apply for another visa and try to come back the immigration officers who interview you might not believe your non immigrant intent and therefore... View More
hi, i have applied permanent resident card based on political asylum, it has been pending since June 2011 due background check. whenever i call them up, they say we cant expedite your request and they wouldn't give me any info regarding delay matter like how long it is going to take and so o
answered on Nov 10, 2015
5 years is rather unusual, normally asylum cases take longer but 5 years is way too long. You should contact an immigration attorney to set up an info pass to find out what is the status of your case right now. Do not delay this further, All the best.
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answered on Oct 4, 2015
Immigration attorneys rarely answer questions on this forum. Go see one about this particular problem.
I'm not married and have no child.what kind a process can I start ?
answered on Sep 14, 2015
You can get a SSN with a tourist visa and particularly if you are on a B2 visa you are prohibited from receiving payments of any kind from any US source which beats the purpose of having a SSN. If you would like to explore other possibilities which might help you get an SSN you should consult with... View More
Re: I just received my permanent green card. However, my spouse filed for a divorce 4 months after we filed i 751 form jointly. The divorce got finalized before I received my permanent residence. Should i inform USCIS about the divorce happening between filing i-751 jointly and my permanent green... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2015
Asking a question on the internet is not the same as actually going to see an immigration attorney for the specifically tailored advice that you need.
jointly. The divorce got finalized before I received my permanent residence. Should i inform USCIS about the divorce happening between filing i-751 jointly and my permanent green card getting approved?
Thank you!
answered on Sep 8, 2015
It depends on how you got your green card. Was it through your wife? All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question.
Hi,
USCIS has issued NOID on my I 485. I was transferred from my foreign parent company to US subsidiary in 2010 on L1A visa approved on the subsidiary. Due to restructuring, I was transferred to a US branch of the parent company for a year, and transferred back to the subsidiary. USCIS... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
My kids have a half older brother in Peru and we would love it if he can visit us here in the USA. If yes what form # do we need to file and how long would the process take.
answered on Mar 16, 2015
you can find a free answer to your question on our website: www.aba-us.com. Good luck
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