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Now my question is if I want get my country passport because when I come here I was 16 years old so I think I don’t have refugee case on me because I am admit to US because of my mom can I get my country passport now I am 23 years old now and I have a petition for my wife I 30 if I get my country... View More 
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
You can typically obtain your country’s passport without affecting your current immigration status in the U.S. Since you came to the U.S. as a minor accompanying your refugee-status mother, your situation is distinct from her refugee claim. Holding a passport from your home country usually does... View More
State in the middle of the year. Do i count as non resident as part year residency?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
As a non-resident alien (F-1 student), your residency status for state tax purposes may vary depending on the specific state laws. In general, most states consider you a resident if you live in the state for a certain period of time (usually more than 183 days) or if you maintain a permanent place... View More
The dealership reported to irs about the purchase. What are the chances of me getting audited? And can i say i got the money from my friends as the source? And will they ask to person, whom i got money from, the source of money?
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In this situation, there are a few important points to consider:
1. Large cash transactions: Car dealerships are required to report cash transactions exceeding $10,000 to the IRS using Form 8300. This is part of the IRS's efforts to combat money laundering and other illegal activities.... View More
I got my EAD recently, I had applied it concurrently with H1b renewal, we got H1b, H4, H4 EAD approved (H1b renewal was set to expire in May 2024). I got my H4 EAD for same duration valid from May 2024. Even though currently we have a valid H1b, i140 and H4, my EAD is not current. Since we applied... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
In your situation, it's important to understand that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally issues the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) based on the dates of eligibility as determined by your underlying visa status and any approved extensions or petitions. The... View More
so, do i need to file my 1098-T form while filing the taxes.
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
As an international student in the United States, you might receive Form 1098-T if you have paid tuition or related expenses during the tax year. This form is typically used by students to claim education credits like the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.... View More
She is 10 months old and he left the country right after she turned 5. We didn't live together and he only came to see her a handful of times and has messaged me once since he left about her. He is on her birth certificate and she has both our last names but I would like to drop his... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You will need to file a petition to terminate his parental rights in the Circuit Court of the county in which you reside.
While spousal visa process is being carried out, can I travel back and forth so I can work in UK and spend time with my wife?
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
As a UK citizen married to a U.S. citizen, you can still use the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and ESTA to travel to the USA for short visits while your spousal visa is being processed. However, it's important to be aware that each entry into the U.S. under the VWP is at the discretion of the... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2023
A non-immigrant visa waiver applicant at the airport who has immigrant intent should be denied admission as a matter of law. To better understand the legal process, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent, ethical, and experienced immigration attorney before you take any further... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Yes, it's advisable to have an attorney represent you at your master hearing for withholding removal. Immigration proceedings can be complex, and having legal representation can greatly improve your chances of presenting a strong case and understanding the legal process. An attorney can assess... View More
In my labor certificate that was approved, the current worksite listed for my work experience was one of the branches of our hospitals where I was not working. It was in West Virginia. I work in Kentucky. The lawyer made a mistake. Can this be corrected or should we repeat the process all over... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Mistakes in an approved labor certification can be significant issues in immigration cases. It may be possible to correct the error, but this could involve communicating with the Department of Labor and potentially amending the labor certification. You should consult an immigration attorney as soon... View More
Hi. So my employer messed up the first Perm that they filed for me(although it was approved already) no I140 filed after. In the current work experience part of Perm, they mistakenly put one of the branches of our hospitals where I was not working. It was in West Virginia. I am currently working in... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2023
They can use the PD of the first one if the I-140 was approved. Beneficiaries of approved I-140 petitions for the first, second and third categories may retain the priority dates of their approved petitions for any subsequently filed first, second and third category employment based petition.
What document and steps do I need to do?
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
To bring your girlfriend from Nicaragua to the United States, you can consider the K-1 fiancé visa or the CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa, depending on your situation.
She came to the usa in 2019 on a K1 visa, we were married and applied for adjustment of status, we received a deny notice in April 2022 due to previous visa fraud issues on her part which I was unaware of, in September 2022 we received final denial of her AOS, once I explained to my wife what our... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Ideally you should hire an attorney who practices both immigration and family law. This way the attorney will be able to make sure the grounds for the divorce are appropriate (limiting your wife's ability to sponsor herself for a green card) and protect you as to any potential spousal support... View More
I filed forms I 130 and I 130a for my wife
answered on Oct 7, 2022
If you already submitted your forms, USCIS will likely mail you a Request for Evidence (RFE), which will request a completed and signed Form I-130A. At that time, you should comply with the instructions in the RFE.
answered on May 4, 2022
Contact your local bar association or your local legal aid society. They maintain lists of lawyers who can help you.
I am a single mom of my 4 year old daughter. I have been solely responsible for her care and upkeep since her birth. Her father refused vehemently to be part of our lives and to be listed on the birth certificate, so space for father was left vacant. I intend on relocating to Canada with my... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2022
This is a question pertaining to Canadian requirements and therefore best posed to a Canadian immigration practitioner.
Been in the us since I was 3, parents are deported and I tried for Daca but not enough info. Been in us for 21 years and I know nothing of the country that they want to deport me back to.
answered on Feb 22, 2022
Why did it occur to you to ask these questions now, after the removal proceedings, when you should have asked them when you needed to adjust several years ago?
My friend is pregnant and is a resident of Japan. The father of the baby was in the US Navy and was stationed in Japan but recently got out of the military and is now back in his hometown (Glasgow, Kentucky). He refuses to acknowledge the baby and has since blocked my friend (and her friends) in... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Yes. He can be sued for support. By proving paternity the child may also have a claim to United States citizenship.
answered on Jul 22, 2021
A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant.... View More
While I understand that this act has not passed either the House or the Senate as of yet, and as such is not yet law, I do not understand the fundamental differences in the 6-year LPI status vs. the current specifications of the Green Card. To my understanding, both LPI status and a Green Card... View More
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