Get free answers to your Immigration Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My current role is with a fintech startup as a strategy manager, and I want to launch a venture capital firm. I will have one U.S.-based co-founder and another or two, potentially from Canada. Would appreciate quick thoughts on costs, timelines, and any other important considerations for this... View More 
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 24, 2024
Starting your own business on an H-1B visa requires careful planning. Begin by consulting an immigration attorney to ensure your venture complies with H-1B regulations, as you'll need to establish a legitimate employer-employee relationship with your new firm. This might involve setting up a... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 19, 2024
To apply for a 212 waiver after a past drug trafficking offense, you need to demonstrate extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. With seven children and a fiancé, it’s important to gather strong evidence showing how your removal would negatively impact... View More
I have immigration/marriage related questions. I'm a U.S. permanent resident and I obtained my green card via EB2. My boyfriend entered U.S. legally via H2B but over stayed more than 5 years. He's currently in U.S. He has never received deportation letter. I plan to seek U.S. citizenship... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
Marriage to a green card holder, by itself, will not provide any status protection for him before you become a US citizen but could be a basis for cancellation of removal if other requirements are met. The marriage will not have any negative impact on your future citizenship application. Consult in... View More
Is it ok to provide the bigamous marriage certificate during consuler report of birth abroad application?
My father married to two wives and i was born abroad to the bigamous wife and the first wife is american and the second marriage occurred abroad in 1995 prior to his naturalization... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 28, 2024
When applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), it's essential to provide accurate and complete documentation as requested by the consular officers. In your situation, where the marriage could be considered bigamous under U.S. law, this raises specific concerns. U.S. law generally... View More
Naturalization application (N-400) filed in Austin, TX on 09/15/23. Was living in Austin at time and had lived there for 3 yrs all of which on my N-400 application.
Received denial letter after interview on grounds that I didn’t meet section 316(a)(1) - suggested I didn’t live in the... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, I believe you have grounds to appeal the denial of your N-400 application by filing Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings.
The key points supporting your appeal are:
1. You met the continuous residence... View More
Hello,
I am currently on an OPT visa in the United States, running my online business which is incorporated in the U.S. As my visa is about to expire, I would like to explore options for continuing to operate my online business from the Bahamas, where I am a citizen. What legal pathways or... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 24, 2024
As you prepare to transition from the U.S. on an OPT visa to working from the Bahamas for your online business, it's crucial to address both immigration and business operation considerations. Firstly, ensure your business complies with U.S. laws regarding foreign operation. This includes... View More
As an asylee granted by EOIR, I need to answer Question 3 in I-485 form under the Information About Your Immigration Category which asks information on Receipt Number of Underlying Petition and stipulates if I am the principal applicant. I am not sure if I have or know any receipt number of... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 1, 2024
When completing the I-485 form as an asylee, you typically do not need to provide a Receipt Number of Underlying Petition unless you have a specific petition or application that led to your grant of asylum. In most cases, asylum is granted based on the asylum application itself, and there may not... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 12, 2024
In the United States, being aware of a fraudulent marriage and not reporting it can be a complex issue. The legality of your situation depends on various factors, including your role and any legal obligations you might have to report such activities.
If you are not directly involved in the... View More
Submitted my NIW petition in December and went back to my home country for christmas break. Just realizing that I might encounter the "demonstrating immigrant intent" while my I-140 is pending. Will a CBP officer prevent me from re-entering and if he asks about immigrant intent, what... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 7, 2024
Under existing U.S. immigration law, an F1 visa is classified as a non-immigrant visa. The key aspect of the F1 visa, and indeed all non-immigrant visas, is that they are intended for individuals who plan to stay in the U.S. temporarily and have no intention of abandoning their residence in their... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 18, 2023
In cases where a U.S. citizen is unable to meet the financial requirements to sponsor their non-citizen fiancé for a visa, it is possible for another person to act as a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor must meet all the financial requirements independently and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent... View More
I will be studying in a graduate program in the US starting September 2023. I am a Canadian citizen.
My graduate program has full time and part time options. Currently I have the F1 visa and am enrolled in the full time option.
At the same time, I would like to work for financial... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Changing from an F-1 to a TN visa while within the U.S. is possible through filing a change of status application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) using Form I-129. However, this process can take several months, and you would not be able to start work until the change of... View More
I've been studying Portuguese using professional development funds at work to gain fluency and provide support in any work we may do in Brazil. I want to do an immersive program but my pro dev funds would only cover the Advance Parole fee. Can I make a case for this if my employer vouches for... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
As it would not be an official program, I do not think that would satisfy the educational purposes requirement. Also, if it is a private tutor, you would have to explain why you could not work with a tutor in the United States or work with that tutor in Brazil via zoom etc. You likely need to find... View More
Hi, dear experts!
I am a Cameroon passport holder, and I entered the US with a B1 visa and then overstayed it because of circumstances I couldn't control. I was in the US illegally for approximately six months when my country became eligible for TPS. I applied for and received TPS, an... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 26, 2023
It is possible that your past overstay in the US could affect your eligibility for a G-4 visa. G-4 visas are typically issued to employees of international organizations, such as the United Nations, who are coming to work in the US. In order to be eligible for a G-4 visa, you will need to... View More
I’m not an attorney
answered on Oct 18, 2022
Even generally, providing any immigration advice without a valid law licence will constitute an unlawful law practice. I would be very apprehensive to do that.
I am marrying an AuPair. She was supposed to finish her program next May but she wants to quit due to bad relationship with the host family. Because she quits she technically has to leave the country “as soon as possible” but we are not sure how long that is. We want to get married as soon as... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2022
Is your girlfriend’s J visa subject to the two year residency requirement? If not, she may be able to adjust status after marriage. Discuss the facts of your situation with counsel in a private phone call.
answered on Jul 26, 2022
No, you do not need to pay a separate fee for the I-765. The $1,225.00 fee you pay with the I-485 covers the filing fee for the I-765. However, if you are eligible for and requesting a fee waiver, you would need to include both form numbers on the fee waiver application.
Can I only do the process thru a lawyer
answered on Jul 21, 2022
If you entered the USA with a visa, then you can adjust status after marriage to a US citizen. This is despite the fact that you are out of status currently. You can represent yourself in this process, but if you make a mistake it could be years long delay or an outright denial. Some of us handle... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2022
Yes but to make it clear that it is foreign income it would be better that her pay is deposited to her foreign bank account. Best wishes!
will my husband have to be added to the size of sponsor’s household or household includes only the friend- joint sponsor, his wife and kids and myself?
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Your husband would not be included in the friend's household size unless you and your husband LIVE with the friend/joint sponsor or the friend/joint sponsor claims your husband as a dependent on his taxes. Best wishes!
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Yes as long as the sponsor meets the minimum income test counting the two individuals sponsored as part of the sponsor's household size. Best wishes!
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
