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My boyfriend currently lives in Durban South Africa. He has tried to apply for a tourist visa but has been denied twice now by same lady. Reasons for denying has boiled down to 1) does not have enough money for his trip (he had around $1000 to come to US for two weeks) 2) sister currently married... View More 
answered on Jul 30, 2019
The reason that the consulate will not grant him a tourist visa is because they don't think he has sufficient ties to his home country to motivate him to return..no property, or long term employment history, or sufficient assets to return home. If he attempts to process at another embassy, it... View More
My name is Hannah and I am an Australian citizen currently dating an American who lives in Georgia. We have visited each other's countries on and off for the past 2 years on the 90 day travel visa. We are looking for something more permanent and I would like to move to the US to live with him... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
The fastest route is for you to get a fiancé visa and then marry him within 90 days of entry and then adjust status to obtain your green card. The fiancé visa takes about 9 to 11 months to get after its applied for. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Some of us charge very affordable... View More
I read that Mexican nationals who have a valid TN work visa stamped in their passport can change employers by presenting the required letter from the new employer and other supporting evidence directly to the CBP at a Port of Entry. The applicant must pay $50 plus a $6 fee for the new I-94.... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
For a new employment you need to obtain a new TN visa. Yes you can request visa at the port of entry- just call Atlanta airoport to make sure that they have NAFTA officer to adjudicate your TN What documents to present really depends on the position that you are applying. If your position requires... View More
My birth year is 1994 but it was mistakenly put 1988. During the time my mother said she couldn’t fix it cause they wanted so much money which she did not have. She just made me aware of it while am already a permanent resident in US . In few years am going to apply for my citizenship and i wish... View More
answered on May 16, 2019
You can file an I 90 form to replace your green card and change your birth date. You should try to do this before you file for your citizenship. The error should not affect your ability to get your citizenship as long as you make the change.
My father remarried to an American Citizen and I recently got my citizenship through naturalization. Does that count as adoption to that family?
I would like to invite my birth mother by I-130 but I've also read somewhere that you cannot invite your birth parent if the children have... View More
answered on May 14, 2019
An adoption is a specific legal term. It means that the parental relationship of at least one of the parents has been severed either by law or by death of a parent and the adoptive parent is now the legal parent. The remarriage of your father does not automatically mean that your step mother... View More
answered on May 9, 2019
You are getting ahead of yourself. The first step in the process would be to sponsor him for a green card and then after he has had the green card for a period of 3 years, he can file for his US citizenship. US citizenship is not automatic based on marriage. You must follow the process. You will... View More
I also did some search on the internet about my situation and some of the immigration attorneys wrote that it is possible to get it sent to the consulate in my country while I am in there or with DHL.
answered on May 2, 2019
You have a very serious question. You need to consult an attorney any information you find online may not be what you need because of the extent of your case. instead of surfing the web. Set up an actual consultation with an immigration attorney. I understand that its expensive but the risk of... View More
Would that stop Him from getting papers when he marries?
answered on May 2, 2019
Certain misdemeanors or felonies can affect the naturalization process. You need to discuss this with an immigration attorney to review his record and see what if any solutions are available to help with the process of naturalization.
Charges of threatened to kill her but I did not nor was I anywhere near her she is mad that I moved on. My former landlord said paperwork came to house. One of my friend called her she said she told them she didn’t want to Pursue any longer because she knows she lied however the state has tAken... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
ou need to hire someone to represent you. Cause these are serious charges. Just because the charges are false does not mean they just go away. We are all familiar with many people serving prison time for something they did not do. Protect yourself and hire an attorney. You do not want to wait on... View More
I received a message today from someone saying they were you going to call ice on me because they had my address. They are threaten me because I’ve been ignoring they’re calls & messages.
answered on Mar 27, 2019
If you are here unlawfully, anyone could call ICE on you. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss methods to become lawful in the USA.
I come here to the US over 20 years ago. While here I work and I made a family. I have never commited any crimes I even paid taxes! I hate people similar to me are treated like criminals just because of who we are. I soley came here to work and not bother anyone. I help all people of nationalizes... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2019
Unfortunately, simply being a good person and paying your taxes is not enough to excuse you are in the country without permission.
It is possible that you could be detained by ICE at court, yes. It does happen.
The fact that you have been here for so long, and the fact that you... View More
What are the types of Attorney someone in my shoes would need for a no license ? Someone with no prior record, could I represent myself by committing guilt by paying ticket? As a non citizen is it a bad idea to agree to charges will that put me at risk?
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Your status does not affect the criminal proceedings, but might bring you to the attention of law enforcement who could start removal proceedings. Hire a criminal defense attorney to discuss the best way to handle the ticket. If you are brought to the attention of ICE and are referred to... View More
Hello, my fiance was summoned to appear in court for driving without a license a US license. He did present to the ticketing officer his country license that do not expire till June of this year. He was not arrested. He also received a ticket for an open container of which was not his and located... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
Definitely get him an attorney. Criminal activity can impact an immigration case, so concern is not unwarranted. Contact your local bar association for a referral to an attorney familiar with this type of law.
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He received 2 tickets and summoned to appear in court soon. He received a "driving without a license" and also a "open container " ticket. He... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Hire an attorney in Augusta who handles traffic tickets and who can probably appear in your husband's absence.
When mother filed for child and waiting for visa and fiancé also file and if fiancé visa is denied will the 130 from the mom be revoked
answered on Jan 23, 2019
I need a little more detail to really answer, but in general, each I-130 stands alone so one could be denied and another approved. It just depends upon the situation.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
If your mom has only filed an I-130 and you are still waiting on a visa number, then you're better off proceeding with a fiance or spousal visa and the previous I-130 will be irrelevant. I suggest having a full consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss which option is the best for... View More
My fiancé had his K1 Visa interview on January 17,2019 but was told to return today, January 22, 2019, because they needed proof that I was pregnant and lost my child after about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. They told us to either give up the petition or file again under CR1 Visa. What should I do?... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
This is not something that can be adequately addressed in a Q&A. You need to have a full consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who can analyze the case and discuss options. This is not something you should try to handle on your own.
After visiting her at the prison and speaking to the probation officer and got know she had violation in her probation even before we got married. The immigration has sent me a notice of another interview but I have not gotten date yet. My question is with my wife hidden all this from for a year... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Sir, I'm sorry this has been so difficult for you and your wife.
When will she be released from prison? Can you postpone the interview until then?
The best advice I can give you is to find a good immigration lawyer. A couple suggestions: State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta has... View More
My fiance doesn't make much and he's a roofer so when it's raining he cannot work his ex wife keeps asking for money and he hasn't been working and we recently found that she changed the papers he filled out for her to return to court . The hassrasment and threats have to stop
answered on Jan 5, 2019
I don't know if this is an immigration case in any respect but as I am a Georgia-licensed attorney I will advise you to call the State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta and ask for their Lawyer Referral Service, and then ask for help with a family lawyer in Greene County. Your best option may be in... View More
I was brought to the U.S. when I was 3 years old on political asylum. We got a voluntary deportation order and never left. After 15 years we got deported. I never got to see a case officer nor did I attend a hearing to appeal. I simply got sent back without seeing a judge. The 10 year ban has... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
It is possible, but without knowing the specifics of your case it is hard to say for certain. The bigger issue is going to be to convince a consular official that your stay will only be temporary.
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