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My hubby was married to a US citizen before me. He had applied for a green card, but by the time his interview rolled around they were getting a divorce. His application was denied and told he had to leave when his visa was up. Because they had a child together he overstayed his visa by 7 years. We... View More 
answered on Nov 9, 2017
You would file an immigrant visa petition on his behalf, and then he would apply for an immigrant visa. At the interview, he would be told that he is barred from returning to the US for a period of ten years since his last departure. This bar can be waived, however, based on hardship to you, his US... View More
have not lived in state of GA long enough to establish residency to file. where can we file? What happens to wife/kids if she is here on my work visa? I want them to be able to stay in US
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Once you divorce, your spouse will no longer qualify as a dependent. Your spouse will have to qualify for an immigration status on her own. Your children will remain your dependents.
Please assist for an F2A petition. I-130 was approved in Nov 2016. Priority date is Aug 2016. Beneficiary is in US on H1, peitioner spouse is a permanent resident.
Can an adjustment of status be applied at this time?
answered on Nov 15, 2017
We will be happy to help. Please call our office and we will get the process started. 770-913-0800
I went to cuba about 2 months, and they stopped me again at the airport, I'm going again on november I just want to know if I will have any problem. I even have a letter from the court saying that my case was closed, and that I wasn't convicted.
answered on Nov 8, 2017
Unfortunately, it can take some time for the system to update, however, a year seems a bit excessive. For your upcoming trip, hopefully, the system has updated, in case it has not I would definitely carry the letter from the court with you. However, based on the information you provided I would not... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
This will be disclosed on his medical report, but it is not a ground of inadmissibility when a US citizen marries a non-citizen.
I graduated on August 4 and submitted recommendation for EAD on August 8 and submitted the Documents on September 8. EAD start date was October 2. I received denial on October 16. I haven't received the denial notice yet. I am guessing the denial reason was that I submitted the Documents one... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2017
You can see if they will allow an appeal, but if not, you might have to refile.
I already had a couple of H1B visas, I left the US soil for 5 years on an unfinished one (exp. was 2012 I left in 2011). I came back in 2016 under a J1. My question is: Can I get an H1B sponsor somewhere else and will I be cap exempt? The employer I wanna get a sponsor from is my former employer a... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2017
You can look for and be sponsored for an H-1B elsewhere. Whether it will be a cap exempt will depend upon the employer and how well documented is its affiliation. You also need to consider whether you need a J-1 waiver.
What does this mean ? Is he trying to make me his sponsor?
answered on Nov 8, 2017
I don't know what he means by "transfer his paperwork thru". He would, however, need you to sponsor him if he was looking to apply for an Adjustment of Status. If you would like to discuss the implications of what sponsorship entails please let me know.
answered on Nov 8, 2017
I would need to know a few more details in order to assist. Is he currently in removal proceedings?
Hello,
my sister and I came to the US in 2009 as asylees through our father. He then became a US citizen. Two years ago our US citizen mother filed for my sister and I to adjust status and that’s still pending because we had to do a nunc pro tunc. Question is, my financee and I want to... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2017
Is your fiancé a U. S. citizen? If so, then he can file an immigrant visa petition for you and you can adjust status, so long as your entry was lawful.
Your situation is complicated. You need to consult with an attorney.
I received my green card through EB5 Investor Program and at the time of application I was single . I got married thereafter and my wife is on B1/B2 visa right now . Please advise what is the best procedure to be followed for the application of my wife's visa .
answered on Sep 25, 2017
Thank you for your question!
You can file an immigrant visa petition for your wife now, but it will likely take a couple of years before she can apply for an immigrant visa. She will need to return to her country of origin to attend a visa interview. If she has any unlawful presence, she... View More
He is 22 years old and is a recipient of DACA. Could he be deported because of this?
answered on Sep 7, 2017
If the company is suing him, it's a civil suit. In a civil suit the court can enter a judgment against him for money. It has nothing to do with jail.
If he is charged with the crime of theft by deception, he is facing up to 10 years in prison. He should hire a lawyer.
For... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Potentially yes. There are some conditions to it. Please call us so we can evaluate your situation and see how we can assist. 770-913-0800
promise was made to sponsor my Green Card. It has not happen in the 10 years we were married and the three kids that I bore. We are still legally married but separated now. Do I have a legal standing to get my green card now?
answered on Nov 15, 2017
There is a chance that you may have a green card from when you came as a child.
Husband promised to file for a green card but never happen. Will I have issue getting a GC at this point?
answered on Nov 8, 2017
I know these are somewhat sensitive questions, however, it will come down to the details of the relationship. Have you filed for divorce, has the divorce been finalized?
I had already applied for his greencard, but the case is frozen at the moment because we don't know what to do since he recently came here illegally. Does he have to be here with me in Georgia and see an attorney to help us with his green card since I applied from here in Georgia??
answered on Jul 29, 2017
Unfortunately, more information is needed. I would at least consult with an attorney. If you don't live together, and you both live in the USA, you should be prepared to explain why you aren't living together.
answered on Jul 17, 2017
There is insufficient details to answer this question. Why don't you give me a call and I'll be able to better answer your question. (540) 684-6620
answered on Jul 16, 2017
It is best to wait until the change of status application is approved, at least in most states. You could check with your local state authorities about this, however.
My ex-wife lives in GA and has custody of my children. Her green card has expired and I'm pretty sure she hasn't renewed it. Is there a way to find out if she has with out directly asking her? Should I worry about her being deported? Does this effect the children? The children are born in... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2017
Why doesn't she simply file to renew her green card now? Better late than never!
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
That looks more like a statement than a question. If a person is being removed, due to immigration status, that usually means that the state would not issue a license.
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