It probably isn’t a question of how many times your husband crossed the border but rather how much time he was in the US without permission.

Anyone who is in the US for more than a year without permission, leaves, and then reenters without permission, is permanently barred. If he crossed... View More

Unless he married your mother before your 18th birthday, he cannot sponsor you for a green card. However, once your mother becomes a permanent resident, she will be able to sponsor you for a green card.

Every state has its own laws regarding drivers licenses.

If you get married and then filed an I-130, you would not have to go through the (1) fiancee visa process and (2) then the marriage green card process. Please see https://www.shusterman.com/greencardsthroughmarriage/

Your employer may not agree to share these documents with you. However, you can use the Freedom of Information Act to get a copy of your file from the USCIS.

Regina Irene Edwards Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 16, 2018

This is an immigration law question. You may want to post in that area.

As long as she is divorced from her previous husband, yes. There is no reason why she would not be able to file it.

You are likely already a citizen through your mother.

If you are trying to bring your boyfriend here for the express purpose of marrying him, his visa will never be approved; in fact, it is the exact opposite of what he wants to show. A tourist visa is for temporary visits to the US, and one of the requirements to get one is evidence that the... View More

The cost to adjust status is about $1225, while the immigrant visa process is $665. There are some strategic issues regarding your wife’s entry and what she told customs officials. You might want to discuss that part of the process with an immigration attorney to see if there are any issues.

If you have been abroad for 6 months continuously, this is something that would hurt your citizenship application. In the instance that you have a good reason to have been abroad for such a long time and can justify it, you still may be able to apply and successfully get your citizenship. You... View More

If what you mean is if you will become a US citizen/legal permanent resident by having a child in the United States, the answer is no. Your child can have US citizenship but you don't automatically get it. Also, take into account the costs of health care if you are considering it.

Regina Irene Edwards Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 31, 2018

I think it is a terrible idea to report the father of your children to ICE simply because he has gotten back together with his ex. That will damage them in the long run.

More information is needed, but it is ‘highly unlikely’ that she can ‘adjust status’ at this time. You can petition her. However, she will have to wait outside the U. S. for the quotas, because visas for siblings are unavailable for decades for some nations.

She cannot wait in... View More

The most important action you can take is to consult with an experienced H-1B lawyer and find out whether there was a good reason to deny the H-1B petition. Many denials, like RFE's, are nothing more than mistakes due to careless reading of the documents or lack of knowledge of the H-1B rules... View More

From an immigration law perspective, the income facts that you’ve presented should not be impacted either way by the adoption; you will need to show the financial ability no matter how many earners. There might be state adoption requirements you might want to explore.

It will depend on the charges, but potentially a felony will be a big obstacle. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can look into your charges and confirm if you can come to the US. Also there is the fact that you will need a sponsor if you are thinking about coming to... View More

She will need to consult with an immigration attorney and provide a lot more information to see if she qualifies for any specific visa.

No, you cannot. In order to be able to travel internationally, you need a valid passport. You should be able to get one in the US embassy of the country where you are originally from.

Your in-laws come, invitation or not. While it is nice to submit an official invite that they can take with them to the interview, he biggest challenge for them will be showing that they have sufficient connections to their country of origin—family, assets, employment, school, that sort of thing.