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can we get married in this year or what happen if she extend for a second year and in the second year we get married and I'll apply for give her a temporally green card, which one is the best option?
how long takes the process?
what happen if she extend for a second year and... View More 
answered on Oct 11, 2022
Congratulations on your decision to get married. Based on your initial questions your best option may be to get married and proceed with her adjustement of status petition in the United States. While her application is pending she will be eligible for a work permit. Transitioning from au pair... View More
I got my Permanent Green Card (10yrs) based on marriage. Unfortunately, I got divorced last year. Will that effect my Port of Entry while returning back to USA with my Green Card?
answered on Sep 16, 2022
If you have a 10 your card and your returning to the United States with an unexpired card, then you should not have any problem at all. Now if you have any criminal convictions then that would be a problem.
I have not completed any documents and was released very quickly from a detention center. They said this appointment is to determine if I am eligible to apply for asylum but the document with the appointment does not specify this. The information on the document is very vague.
answered on Aug 21, 2022
You will benefit from immediately discussing your personal ability to seek asylum in the US with an experienced immigration attorney as that area of law is notoriously difficult for neophytes.
I'm a US citizen, she's a Nigerian citizen
Dating 5 years online and considering an online marriage in Utah
We want to consummate our marriage and apply for a spousal visa
answered on Jul 17, 2022
A fiancée visa cannot be issued unless you and your significant other have physically met in person and have proof of that meeting within two years of applying for the K visa. The US immigration laws only allow for marriage to be conducted remotely in very limited circumstances. You should retain... View More
If so how long will that take?
answered on May 14, 2022
You can do whatever you want.
More information is needed if you are concerned with whether you will ever be approved for a visa in the future. Were/are you accused of a domestic violence? What are the facts? Did you go through any sort of court mandated classes? What is the maximum... View More
They are from another country..they are abusive to me in front of my son and husband ..if I let my spouse know I am leaving with my son and take my son to my mothers home can I get a restraining order if he threatens me? What about a good behavior warrant in GA?
answered on Mar 29, 2022
At this point, you both have equal custody of the child. He can also take the child. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and provide you with guidance.
I was born outside the U.S and became a citizen through the naturalization of my father in 2015. He got his citizenship before I turned 18. I'm currently 23. My parents aren't married but they've been together since I was born. I meet the derived citizenship test. I was planning to... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2022
If your parents were not married, you will need to show a court order acknowledging that your father is your biological father (known as "order of filiation") as well as an order that grants him legal and physical custody of you. It may be joint legal and physical custody with your mom... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2022
You can if you are older than 21 years of age.
Here is some information on how to sponsor siblings: https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/bringing-siblings-to-live-in-the-united-states-as-permanent-residents
Here is some information on how to sponsor parents:... View More
This is in regards to requesting for evidence for form I-485
answered on Feb 23, 2022
Yes. But you must submit other acceptable evidence relating to the facts of your birth, such as church or school records, hospital or medical records, personal affidavits, or similar evidence. Best wishes!
We want to get married in October of 2022
answered on Feb 11, 2022
Likely, a fiancé visa, but that may prove unlikely. You can marry her in Kenya, but if you want to marry her in the U.S., then a K-1 fiancé petition and visa must be approved.
It can prove extremely difficult to seek a non-immigrant visa if the purpose is to get married. If a person,... View More
I am a naturalize citizen. I am on food stamp and medicaid and I am also going to college and receiving financial aid. Will any of those things be a problem for me? I know the USCIS website said the medicaid and food stamp won't but I'm not sure if the financial aid will be a problem. My... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2022
As long as your husband meets the income requirements for a joint sponsor then your situation will not negatively affect your petition for your mom. Best wishes!
Border control and was received form I-877 upon being deported back in 2018. We originally thought we could do the K1 visa but now are wondering the next steps. Could you help clarify what we need to do?
answered on Oct 25, 2021
It depends on the foreign national developed derogatory history. The withdrawal from admission to the United States (I-877) must have other collateral grounds on inadmissibility that will directly affect any type of vida for that Portuguese national, possibly even rendering that person... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2021
What do you mean when you say point of contact? A co-sponsor is agreeing to be financially responsible for the person here in America and your income and tax obligations affect that.
Best!
And also if I have opened the Doordash account mistakenly and deactivated on the same day. Will it be in the records?
answered on Oct 21, 2021
If your extra work does not interfere with your H1B main duties you may derive additional income in your spare time.
his application is still processing. do i wait till he becomes a citizen or can i go ahead and send in my petition form?
answered on Oct 19, 2021
You can not adjust status through him until he has attended a ceremony and is a USC. You may only adjust status through him - while he is an LPR - if you are here on a current visa and have no time wherein you were out of status.
I am a U.S. citizen applying for Green Card for my mother. She is currently on a B2 Visa admitted until 11/23/2021 per her I-94 record number. I filed I-130 online on July 27, 2021 and received confirmation of receipt from Potomac Service Center. They are currently processing June 04, 2020 I-130... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2021
Yes. You can file for Adjustment of Status while you are waiting for a decision on her I-130. Make sure to include a copy of the Notice of Action confirming receipt of the I-130 and a copy of the I-130 that was submitted. Best wishes!
So my Green Card expired and the I-797 Notice Of Action ( Extra 18 Months ) has been expired also
My question is I have to travel outside the United States can I do that with my expired I-797 notice?
Thanks
answered on Oct 12, 2021
You should not travel with an expired green card without a valid extension. You can call USCIS and request an INFO Pass appointment to get a stamp in your passport that will extend the validity of your conditional card. If your case is taking longer than USCIS processing times (check here:... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2021
No, only the natural children, who are U.S. citizens, can petition their parents.
Assuming the petition of a parent can be approved by USCIS, the beneficiary can be barred from admission on an approved petition by the U.S. State Department or DHS, where their past or present conduct... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2021
No, the process will not go fast enough. There are too many restrictions in place.
The family petitioning process will not work due to highly restricted visa numbers. The U.S. has imposed Title 42 to bar foreign applicants to asylum. The Courts are finding such bars without factual... View More
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