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I stayed abroad for five months and I am planning on going back to the US. I am a green card holder since 2013 and I received my green card through marriage.
My daughter and I were denied B2 visa last year when we tried to visit my son in the US (who goes to college here). My company is now sponsoring my L visa, would be past B2 visa denial be a problem for me to get my L visa or for my daughter getting her L2 visa? I work for one of the largest... View More 
answered on Jan 9, 2017
It largely depends on what you call a mistake. If it was misrepresentation then you can be denied and will need a waiver
I am considering coming to the US on a L1 visa now, my company agreed to sponsor me. My son is almost 20, is there enough time for him to come over on a L2? He is currently on a F visa studying at University in Pennsylvania. So what I mean is does he have to be 21 at the time of filing for L visa,... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2017
You have multiple questions regarding your situation. I suggest you consult one-on-one with an experienced immigration attorney.
When can apply for citizenship
born on 12-17-97 and I became PR 07/04/2013 category IR2 and since there I've been living with my mother in US. My biological mother became US citizen on 07-17-12
answered on Oct 10, 2016
You might already be a citizen through derivation under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. You should contact an immigration attorney for a consultation to properly evaluate.
filled FOIA back in July2016, requesting my case files from 2003 immigration court case
answered on Sep 27, 2016
EOIR FOIAs are generally speaking a little faster than USCIS. For USCIS you can expect to wait 4-6 months. But it depends on what information you are requesting.... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2016
What are you studying? How long is the course? Is this your first time studying in the U.S.? How old are you? - All these information are missing. I suggest you talk to your school DSO to find out if there are options for you to do that.
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answered on May 5, 2016
As long as your green card is not expired and it won't expire while you're in Canada along with a valid passport, you should be able to travel. I suggest you submit to renew your green card as soon as possible.
answered on Jan 21, 2016
Yes, it is possible, but many pro se applicants get denied. I advise you to retain knowledgeable counsel.
answered on Jan 6, 2016
You should leave the US 30 days after your visa expires. Staying after the 30 day period will cause problems for you in the future when you try to come back into US. All the best.
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I'm currently on H1b and I140 is approved (2013). I'm planning to join a new employer and can we port the I140 dates in future if my current employer is going to revoke my I140 once I leave them?
answered on Oct 1, 2015
Even if your current employer decides to withdraw the approved I-140, you can retain the priority date when you move to new employer unless it is revoked by USCIS or DOL for Fraud or misrepresentation. All the best.
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We are a gay couple
answered on Jul 28, 2015
I do not understand what your question is. If you and your partner want to get married, follow the normal procedures someone would follow for a marriage. You being here on a Visa does not change anything and it will not be a barrier. If your partner is an US citizen, you maybe able to apply for... View More
I don't want to live my parents anymore and I'm 19 years old but I want to become a citizen and move out without getting deported.
answered on Jul 28, 2015
Becoming a citizen is not that simple. It is a long process, first you will have to become a permanent resident. To become a permanent resident, an US citizen should sponsor your visa(Since you said your family is here on visa, this does not apply to you). you should have a company willing to... View More
Hi,
I am on a H1B visa, valid untill end of 2018. Since my project in US is getting over this month end, I have been assigned a new project which is in Canada from next month onwards.
Now the situation is, we had applied H1B visa this year in April'15, for my wife who is... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
LEGALLY, she will accrue unlawful presence since you will not be working for the H-1B employer. However, since it is less than 6 months of unlawful presence, if she departs she will not trigger the 3 -year bar. It is never good to accrue unlawful presence.
I had H1b visa for four years and got laid off. I switched to B2 visa. I got a new job but my B2 expired April 10. The whole time I thought I was waiting on my H1b transfer and so I never applied for my B2 extension. I found out yesterday that the lawyer is waiting for the Labor Certification to... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
You need to retain counsel who must review all of the paperwork. I have received approvals for a gap of 15 months.
Due to financial problems, I dropped out of college and worked as a programmer for a couple of local companies. Papers did not matter to them because I had a fair bit of self-taught skills they needed. I have been outsourced by a US company five years ago and I have been working for them ever... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
Have you maintained lawful status at all times? If you were on F-1, then let it lapse, and worked for 5 years without authorization, you have a problem. Having an employer file your H-1B now without addressing unlawful presence could land you in Immigration Court. Seek the advice of counsel.
Can I leave USA while my case for OPT card is pending? I plan to come back with G4 and then leave again within 3 months and enter USA with OPT card to undertake employment. This seems complicated but is it legal? Thank you.
answered on Jan 21, 2016
It takes 90-100 days for EAD to be issued. Was the EAD filed with advance parole? Do you have a pending green card application? You can always depart and re-enter on G visa; this departure and re-entry will not directly result in a denial. However, it is never advisable for you to travel while a... View More
My mom became a usa citizen and i will become too since im a minor but i cant get my passport because they have the year incorrect on my permanent resient . I apply for the passport and never received due becuase they have my year incorrect.
answered on Mar 16, 2015
Seek help from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I am working on H-1B through company A valid till 2016. I accepted offer from company B and they just filed H-1B to USCIS (decision pending). Now, I also receive offer from company C and I am more interested in going for company C.
-Is it possible for company C to file H-1B using only... View More
answered on May 25, 2014
Short answers: 1) Yes, in fact you have to use company A's pay stub and H-1B receipt. But you will have to formally decline company B.
2) Yes, company B may withdraw its petition. If company A is content to keep you until your offer from company C is accompanied by an I-797C Notice of... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2011
If your employer owes you money for unpaid wages, you may sue to collect even though you are not longer employed in the U.S. or by that employer. You may have difficulties pursuing a lawsuit against your former employer if you aren't living in the U.S. But no immigration law or regulation... View More
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