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They sent me the biometrics letter instead of the Official Receipt notice of the EAD renewal (I-765). My employer requires the Receipt notice to corroborate the category filled is the same as the one in my EAD to grant an automatic extension of my current working permit. This information can not be... View More 
answered on Nov 13, 2018
It seems you’ve got the evidence it was filed and that it is in process. You can also go to uscis.gov and plug the receipt number into “check case status online” for further evidence. Without knowing if there is a reason why you specifically need to receipt notice, it sounds like you’ve got... View More
I went to my interview on Sept 25 and I updated my medical form on October 22. I-485 still pending.
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answered on Nov 14, 2018
Yes you can since you are not supposed to leave the USA without permission while the applications are pending
My joint sponsor became a citizen through naturalization. He is unable to find the certificate but does have a US passport. He is ex military. I don’t want my case to be denied. Is is ok to use his passport as proof of US citizenship?
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answered on Nov 1, 2018
Yes your joint sponsor can use his us passport as proof of citizenship once it is not expired
I am on F1 visa since 2012.
I got married to an American citizen in May 2018 & filed for Adjustment of status, currently its been 3 months I file concurrent filing and I am waiting for my work permit ( I-765) can I drop my F1 status after receiving my work permit, It is not possible... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
We’d recommend keeping F-1 status until after you get residence, unless there is a compelling reason to do so, but it isn’t necessary.
I have an offense numbered as 16-5-23-1
1) Does this make me deportable?
2) What is the difference between 16-5-23-1 and 16-5-23(a)(1) offens ?
3) I am on green card
answered on Sep 17, 2018
It is impossible to say. It would be better if you explained what crime that number represents and whether or not you were convicted of it.
Hello, I am trying to sponsor my husband from another country. He is currently in US through visit visa. My question is, that am I still able to sponsor him while he is here? Or, he has to go back? Can he stay here until we get his interview notice and then go back for his interview? How long Is... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2018
Hello and thanks for your question. Generally United States citizen are able to sponsor their foreign national spouse for permanent residence, i.e "green card." Whether or not your husband will be able to attend his interview in the United States or return to his country is based on a... View More
from me along with falsely stating that I owe over $23,000.00 in arrerage back in 2002 of which I am still paying currently now with the balance being a little over $16,000.00. Though I am done paying with my child support and my daughter is 20 yrs old, graduated H.S. not in college at this time,... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2018
Sorry to hear about all of your troubles. You are still going to owe the arrearage. It's not going to go away. It can't. Talk to the local child support office about your employment. Make sure you send something every month towards the arrearage, even if you cannot pay the full... View More
my stepchildren were born and are living in a foreign country. I don't have access to their personal documents. what are my options?
answered on Aug 7, 2018
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your question it is difficult to give you a beneficial answer without asking you some questions and getting the background on your case. At the very least it appears that you will need to provide the documents to Immigration that they requested or... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2018
Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact an immigration attorney to discuss all of your options. Best of luck to you.
Do I get fingerprinted at the local police department or uscis offices
answered on Jul 27, 2018
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are the United States citizen you do not need to get fingerprinted. Once you have filed your husband's case with Immigration he will receive his fingerprint appointment from Immigration and they will take his fingerprints. Based on your questions... View More
I have never stayed in the country for more than four months at a time. My sister has a place that I can stay and I will continue to assist my pastor as an unpaid volunteer. Would my sister's place be sufficient to show I would not become a public charge?
answered on Jul 9, 2018
Public charge really isn’t really a hurdle to overcome for religious worker visas. The employer has to show that you will be appropriately compensated, and it is possible that your sister’s residence can be figured into that equation.
Be careful even volunteering on a B2 visa. That... View More
If I'm able to adopt and will they become US citizens?
answered on Jul 27, 2018
Hello and thank you for your question. It is impossible for me to give you a definite "Yes" answer to this question because I will need to know a lot more information from you. Immigration sometimes allow adopted parents to obtain immigration status for adopted (foreign born children) but... View More
I need some advice. I came to the US almost 4 years ago on an F1 visa. During my 1st year, I tried to transfer to a cheaper college which wouldn’t accept me without a transcript from my previous university , but the previous university said I couldn’t get a transcript without paying them off in... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You may be able to immigrate to the US through your mother. However, as of August 9, 2018, you may start to incur unlawful presence. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Hi,
I am a US citizen and have been married (April 2018) to a girl with an F1 visa whose EAD is expiring during August 2018. What are the possible ways of adjustment of status? Am I required to submit I -130, if so, what is estimated processing time for I-130 approval? If it isn’t... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you will need to start the application process by filing a visa petition on Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). You will mail this form (with accompanying... View More
My in-laws came to US on B2 Visa. We have filed for their extension for additional 6 months and that petition is still pending with USCIS. As they are elderly, they couldn't visit all places they want to visit and they would like extend the visa for 6 more months. My questions are
1)... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
First, it depends on the facts of your case. Second, we are not permit to quote fees online. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
My in-laws came to US on B2 Visa. We have filed for their extension for additional 6 months and that petition is still pending with USCIS. As they are elderly, they couldn't visit all places they want to visit and they would like extend the visa for 6 more months. My questions are
1)... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No, but the odds of getting a 2nd extension are extremely low.
answered on Jun 3, 2018
If you are a US citizen, he would move from the 1st to the 3rd family-based preference category, a much longer wait. If you are a green card holder, if he marries, he would lose his priority date.
I am placing a bid with a local City to replace the roof on their city hall. They require an affidavit requiring a verification of compliance with OCGA 13-10-91 and Ga Dept of Labor Rule 300-10-1-.02 and 300-10-1-.08. I am not sure my subcontractor can provide the same. Is there a way around the... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
I am not sure why your question is listed under immigration law. I will let an attorney in Georgia who is familiar with these rules answer your question.
My spouse was on a J-1 Visa subject to 212(e). He returned to the U.S. under an F-1 Visa without residing in his home country for two years. We got married this past December and are trying to apply for his green card; however, we are uncertain if he needs to apply for a 212(e) waiver.
answered on May 16, 2018
Yes, he needs to get a J waiver before he will be eligible for a green card.
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