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I am a U.S. citizen concerned about potential difficulties when re-entering the USA after traveling to Turkey due to a resolved misdemeanor conviction for the misuse of phone calls. My probation ends on the 24th of this month, and I have previously traveled internationally without issues or... View More 
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answered on Apr 6, 2025
You should be able to re-enter the United States without major issues. As a U.S. citizen, you have the legal right to return to your home country, even with a misdemeanor on your record. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may review your criminal history during re-entry, but a resolved... View More
I am a U.S. citizen with a resolved misdemeanor charge involving my stepdaughter. Before this, I had no prior legal issues. I previously traveled to the UK in February without any problems. I am now planning to travel to Turkey and want to know if I might face any difficulties due to this charge.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
If you are on supervised probation, you need permission from your probation officer or the judge to leave Maryland. This is a standard condition of supervised probation. You will also need to see if there any restrictions in being allowed into Turkey with a conviction which depends on the laws... View More
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. My client, who resides in Maryland, is being temporarily deployed out of state for 8 months with the military. She would like to continue therapy sessions via telehealth during her deployment. I am aware that typically both the... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Maryland regulations generally require that licensed mental health professionals only provide telehealth services to clients physically located within Maryland at the time of service. Maryland counselors providing telemental care must be licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors &... View More
I have applied for the petition to remove conditions on my green card and received a 48-month extension. I plan to travel for a week-long vacation outside the U.S. I have traveled outside the United States with an extension notice before. Is it safe for me to travel and re-enter the U.S. without... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Consider reviewing and modifying your social media and phone content prior to travel.
I applied for asylum before my visitor visa expired a month ago but haven't received an interview yet. I'm now applying for a work permit and need clarification on how to fill out the section asking for my "current immigration status or category." What should I enter in this... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
When filling out the "current immigration status or category" section of your work permit application, you should enter "Asylum Applicant" or "Pending Asylum." This accurately reflects your current immigration situation because your asylum application is currently... View More
I am a U.S. citizen, and my foreign spouse, who is a green card holder, recently immigrated in December 2023. In 2024, she lived and worked in a different state than where I reside, using an out-of-state address for tax purposes. Despite not being legally separated, we have no shared financial... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
More information is needed. Does she have Conditional resident status? Does she intend to file for naturalization? When does she plan to file for naturalization? Do you intend to remain married? I strongly recommend an appointment or Zoom Conference with a competent and experienced immigration... View More
I am a legal permanent resident residing in MD. I was driving in VA and got a Reckless Driving by speeding (doing 88 in a 55mph) ticket and have to appear in court. My traffic attorney wants to plead no contest. How will this affect my legal PR status in the US? Will I face issues during... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
You will need to consult with an immigration attorney. Reckless driving is a criminal offense in Virginia so it is treated differently than in Maryland. A conviction for reckless driving will give you a criminal record.
I have a pending I-485. USCIS is looking at the priority date on my I-140 which is different from my priority date on Certified ETA Form 9089-Perm. How can i can approach USCIS with this mistake?
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
You can address this priority date discrepancy through multiple channels. The most direct approach would be to submit an I-290B Notice of Appeal or Motion to USCIS, specifically pointing out the error in interpreting your priority date. Make sure to include copies of both your I-140 and certified... View More
My current h1-b visa expires on 2025 with my current employer. Is it possible to find a new employer to extend my H1-B visa status. I really want to have a new employer this time because I don't want to extend my visa status with my current employee. Or if I will be married to a US citizen,... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
You may be sponsored by a new H1B employer. Generally, the maximum H1B stay is 6 years. If married to a US citizen, you may be able to adjust status in the US based on an I-130 even with an expired H1-B.
Yes I Have All Docment Info Or emil Info .Case No .Invoce No .Resipet Numbers .actualy The Case Holded I My Home Land Ethiopia In The Cancileroffeces .
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
It sounds like your family immigration case has been in limbo for quite a while, and I understand how frustrating this can be. Given that your case has been pending since 2016 and involves a hold at the consular office in Ethiopia, it’s crucial to gather all your documentation. Ensure you have... View More
I 130 is approved and sent to NVC
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
I understand your concern about incorrectly answering question #45 on the I-130 petition. While it's important to provide accurate information, a single mistake on the form may not necessarily lead to a denial of the petition, especially if the rest of the information is correct and the... View More
Many people have suggested to do Advance Parole. Would I be able to do Advance Parole while waiting for my waiver 601-a approval for unlawfully entering the country? It has been two years now waiting for the waiver and my Granpa is currently very ill. I would like to visit him. Would doing AP... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
I understand your desire to visit your ill grandfather, but it's crucial to proceed cautiously given your pending immigration case. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Advance Parole (AP) is a document that allows certain individuals to travel abroad and return to the U.S.... View More
1) My husband successfully filed a Change of Status (COS) from F1 to H1B, which was approved on February 11, 2024, and we have received the I-797.
(His F1 visa stamp expired in August 2022.)
2) I arrived in the US in September 2022 on an F2 dependent visa and applied for a COS to H4... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your husband may be eligible for an H1B visa interview waiver, but you might not qualify for the H4 visa interview waiver. Here's why:
1. H1B visa interview waiver: Your husband's case appears to meet the criteria for an... View More
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
You need to speak with your immigration attorney. Do not get your record expunged until your immigration lawyer tells you what documentation you need and that it is okay to do so. The problem with expungement if you are not a citizen is that the records are difficult and sometimes impossible to get... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you are a Chinese citizen interested in obtaining a U.S. green card through investment, you may consider the EB-5 Investor Visa program. This program allows foreign nationals to become eligible for a green card if they make a significant investment in a U.S. business and create jobs for American... View More
I’m foreign,no ssn or Itin number .
After 4 years of marriage we should starting my adjustment of status in march and my family is sending money for pay the lawyer fees and help with a deposit for buy a house for me and my family.
The lender is saying my name can be only after the... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In your situation, it's essential to take steps to ensure that the deposit made for the purchase of the home is eventually recognized as your part of the investment, especially considering your immigration status and the joint bank account with your husband.
To establish a clear record... View More
But the wait time could be 18 months before she can get her green card, and the second court hearing is due on March 21, does she still need to file for asylum? Do we need to tell the judge on the second hearing that we are married and filed 485 form?
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
It's important to consider that your wife's situation involves multiple aspects of U.S. immigration law, which can be complex and situation-specific. If your wife entered the U.S. on a DT visa and you, as a U.S. citizen, have applied for her marriage-based green card, this is a... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Yes, you can travel to Canada for visa stamping at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate with your H1B approval notice. However, there are several important factors to consider before you make your travel plans.
First, ensure that you have all the necessary documents for the H1B visa stamping,... View More
For example, I have refugee residence in Poland of three years and 2 years of Geneva Passport can I work Germany
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
Having refugee status and a Geneva Passport in one EU country generally grants you certain rights within that specific country. However, when it comes to working in another EU country, like Germany, the rules can vary. Typically, if you want to work in another EU country, you would need to apply... View More
The USCIS website says I should file at the USCI international field office with jurisdiction over my location but I can't seem to find the location that covers Cameroon. I'm the petitioner here in the US and I filed for a relative who is in Cameroon. When the i730 was approved, we... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
To find the appropriate USCIS international field office to file the I-602 application, you should refer to the USCIS website or contact them directly for guidance as the nearest field office with jurisdiction over Cameroon may change.
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