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answered on Sep 10, 2016
You certainly can, but you will need to explain at your interview why you are living in different states. For example, it for employment reasons? Is it only temporary?
Filing adjustment of status paperwork. What is my current UCIS status? What expiration date do I put on the form?
answered on Aug 11, 2016
You should check your I-94 to find out your expiration date for your current visit to the U.S.
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I am also going to apply for my parents, and younger sister is basically dependent on my parents. If my parents move to US she will be left alone in her country. Which definitely not feasible. What should be done in this case?
If I apply for her it says that for a sibling it takes about... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2016
If she is under 21 she may be added to your parents card as a dependent.
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F1 student already in the us,my sister is a us citizen
answered on Jul 27, 2016
Hello your sister might have to naturalize first before sponsoring your green card. The processing time can be found on the USCIS site, check the visa bulletin for the priority dates. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).
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answered on Jul 27, 2016
You have 60 days to leave the U.S if you are not attending school, the same applies for changing school as well. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).
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answered on Jul 27, 2016
Your divorce has little to no effect on his citizenship. Even if he obtained citizenship through you, the divorce will have no impact on his citizenship status. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).
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I was issued 2 visas, a few weeks ago:
- A F1 visa for my program that starts august 22. which means I am legally not allowed to enter the US before July 23.
- But I was also granted with a B1 visa because I had vacations plans before. which allowed me to enter the US, June 20 under... View More
I have 17 years here, no issues with the law. 10 years of documented taxes paid. My daughter is disabled and
I provide 100% financially. Can I obtain some legal status to stay here with her?
answered on Jun 7, 2016
It depends on how old your daughter is, if your daughter was just born you will have to wait until she turns 21. However you maybe eligible for other benefits if you have been here for 17 years, I suggest talking to an immigration attorney in private to find if there are options for you to become... View More
I have applied for my US citizenship ( N-400 ) and requested a name change for my self,wife and my older son (who is not a US citizen) as part of the naturalization. I have another son who is a US citizen (7yr old ) , how i can get my second son's name changed along with ours as part of... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2016
You have to take a separate process to change your American citizen son's name.
answered on Apr 16, 2016
There are questions and answers similar to the mentioned situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
I have applied for adjustment of status and received EAD (work authorization permit) few days ago.
I'm still waiting to get my green card.
I would like to work as a freelance graphic designer. Am I allowed to work as a freelancer with this EAD?
Thanks!
I have someone getting ready to consular process. She came in years ago on a b2 visa and changed her status here in the US to F1. I'm confused. Did she get an entirely new visa while here or did she just change her status to F1? Should she have 2 visa numbers? Will the consulate want to see... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2016
She can only maintain one non-immigrant status at a time. You should consult with an immigration attorney to help review the files and help you with the entire process. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations.
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answered on Feb 11, 2016
You might not be able to get the green card right away but with some information an immigration attorney can determine if you can apply for some immigration benefits. I suggest you talk to an immigration attorney in private regarding this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2016
More information is needed to answer this question. Are you going to submit I-485 for the I-130 petition that you are waiting for a decision on? Highly recommend talking to an immigration attorney in private regarding this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations,... View More
We don't know if we should apply for my girlfriend to get a green card now or wait to get married first and then apply. I am a naturalized citizen and i know its better to get married first but my question is if she puts in for her papers before we get married and then we decide later to get... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2016
If you are planning to sponsor your girlfriend you can only do so if you two are married. You can not sponsor your "Girlfriend" you can only sponsor your "Spouse". But if someone from your girlfriend's family is sponsoring her for a green card then she can go ahead with the... View More
I am a US citizen and I filed for my married daughter in India on June 2013. I have checked the visa bulletin and under the family sponsored F3 category, and it shows ” 01AUG04″ Does this mean that they are processing cases from August 2004? How long is the average processing time for this... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2016
Hello,
Yes Green cards under F3 categories has one of the longest wait times just behind the F4 categories. And yes, if the priority date says Aug 2004, it means they are processing the applications and petitions submitted during that time. The average processing times changes for every... View More
Hi, I'm an International student applied for my EAD first time on march 2015 the case was approved and i did changed my address before card arrives but it went to the address which i gave earlier and couldn't get the card and status was card was undelivered for some reason and i have... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
Did you re-apply for the EAD or did you apply for a REPLACEMENT EAD?
I am currently on H1B visa. My I-140 (EB-NIW) was approved a few months ago. Recently I received an update that my I 485 has been approved, however my wife was issued an RFE (which we have not received as of yet). She was on F1 (6 months here) when we had applied for the green card and she received... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
Her status now is in limbo as "adjustment pending." Since H-4 is dual intent, she may want to enter using that since there seems to be an issue with her green card (and her AP is tied to her GC application). Usually clients with pending I-485s enter using AP.
What do I need to do to exit/entry in order to live in the US part-time as a Canadian snowbird?
answered on Dec 11, 2015
The day you quit your job your H1B visa will become invalid. But if you decide to work for another company they can file a new petition and you can start working for them immediately rather than having to wait to go through the lottery. Now if you want to live in the US without having an H1B you... View More
My 485 has been pending and I have been working with my EAD from last 6 yrs. recently I was denied renewal of my license saying that the new GA rule does not allow people with EAD for drivers license. I also received a letter from DMV stating that my license have been suspended. Please suggest... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2015
If there is a change in the GA law there is nothing an immigration attorney can do. You can try and find out what has changed in the law or talk to an agent in the DMV to find out what are the other options you have. If not you will have to wait until the 485 is approved. All the best.
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