My J-1 visa is via Au Pair program and it expires April 2023, if I apply for a change of status now with an I-20 for Fall 2023 admission, will I be considered out of status between April and September?
PS: My J1 Visa states that, I’m not subject to the 2 years home return rule.
answered on Nov 8, 2022
You should speak to an experienced lawyer, respectively. However, the threshold question will be whether this J1 program waives the 2-yr foreign residency requirement that many J1 Visas have.
Google maps timeline shows me departing 57min after arrival. Obviously it was a mistake by the officer. I wonder what's worse for future visa applications - the parking fine, or whatever records result from contesting and going to court. (In Montgomery County MD contested parking tickets go to... View More 
answered on Oct 28, 2022
Municipal parking infractions do not impact visa or immigration determinations, unless perhaps if you do not pay the fine; however, anyone can challenge a parking ticket by requesting a trial. Paying it, however, will not impact your status or approval of any future application.
He is from El Salvador. We want to get married first. But want to know if it be better if we get his green card first
answered on Jun 29, 2022
Whether your boyfriend is eligible for a green card will depend on his immigration and criminal history. In order for you to be able to petition for him, you would first need to marry him (or he would have to qualify for a fiancé visa). However, if he has another means of immigrating, for... View More
I've been in the US on vacation with aB-1 visa for 2.5 months now and with encouragement of my sis decides to study for my masters degree. Do I have to return to my home country or can I complete the process while remaining in the states?
answered on Jun 28, 2022
You can change your status from from B-1 to F-1 status without having to leave the US. You will need to get acceptance into a University or College. If you change status while being in the US and decide to leave the US at some point (for instance visit your family), to come back to the US you will... View More
I recently got the notice from NVC that my wife is documentarily qualified and that her case is being forwarded for interview scheduling. However, I had to add/replace documents on each of the three children. Will this delay the scheduling of my wife's appointment?
answered on May 1, 2022
No it should not. Your wife should bring the all of the documents that were uploaded to NVC (including the recent ones) to the interview. Best wishes!
This is in the state of Maryland. What else does a person need to do in order to get a permit or a temporary license till his/her green card application goes through?
answered on Apr 28, 2022
https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/md-drivers-license.aspx
Best wishes!
Would her saving account with about $2000 be enough (as assets) to meet the requirements? Also, how far back does the bank statement need to cover? Does she need to include her checking account statement too??
answered on Apr 26, 2022
You should call an immigration attorney to discuss the facts of your case in a free phone consultation. More information is needed to form an opinion.
We all live together. She makes 27,000. Is it enough and will be accepted by USCIS?
answered on Apr 20, 2022
The minimum income for a household of 3 is $28,787. It would recommend that you do a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss your options regarding income/sponsor requirements. Best wishes!
We were planning to ask his mother to be a joint sponsor, she lives with us. Now, trying to figure out if she meets financial requirements- she is a widow and have no one depending on her, so her income needs to be a minimum for a one household member. Is that right? The fact we live together... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Item 7 of Part 5 on page 4 of form I-864 gives you the option of including certain other non-dependent relatives who are living in your residence as part of your household size. Such relatives may include your mother, father, sister, brother or adult children, if they are living in your residence.... View More
My wife and I dated back home, and she moved to the US. We later got married, and I joined her in the US in 2018. We have two daughters together. Marriage has been a lot of arguments. Threw me out some times, but I refused to leave. She left house with the baby and wants a divorce. She even left me... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
You should still go to the appointment. She may or may not attend. If she does not or if she comes and says she does not want to go forward, then the petition is dead. If that unfortunately happens you will need to explore other options. Those options might need you to talk to a lawyer.
If I apply by February or March, is it enough for him to provide the tax return from 2020, 2019, and 2018 or since it is 2022 he needs to file and add 2021 tax return ?
answered on Feb 5, 2022
It probably makes better sense for him to file 2021 since it is tax season.
answered on Dec 30, 2021
Absolutely! The more you see each other, the better. Make sure to take pictures, meet your fiancee's family and friends, and keep proof of your flight and stay. Document the trip well! Best wishes!
Should the rent agreement be included with fiancée visa application?
answered on Dec 27, 2021
While submitting your application you have to list your actual physical address in the United States.
If I am denied a visitors visa, am I able to apply for a student visa right after or is there a waiting period before I can apply for a student visa?
answered on Dec 5, 2021
There is no waiting period. You will have to prove that you have been accepted as a student at an educational institution and that you will be able to finance your education in the USA as well as finance all other expenses that will be incurred while living as a student. International students are... View More
I blew 0.10 on the road side and the officer told me to do not blew at the police station, then I didn’t blew, today I got my license suspended for 270 days. The saddest thing is my asylum case is pending and my final hearing is in couple of months. Please I’ll like to know if this will affect... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2021
Generally speaking criminal law issues do impact impact immigration cases. You will want to get the paper details of the case as well as the disposition from the court. The disposition is what the court ordered. It should have the court's original seal on it. You will need those documents. if... View More
I have a job offer from a UK university and I'm staying in the US (waiting for my green card) and I have my OPT EAD card with me (12 months), can the UK employer hire me remotely? My former university DSO has said that they will authorize it since my work in the UK is strongly related to my... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2021
That plan doesn’t appear to be fitting your OPT present requirements for employment in the United States especially if you’re hired by a foreign entity.
I am not doing freelancing since I don't know if it's legal and if it's not legal I will wait until I have SSN.
answered on Oct 8, 2021
Without a work authorization you are not allowed to derive any income from any professional activities such as free-lancing. You have to apply for an EAD on eligible grounds if qualify.
answered on Sep 13, 2021
Pending asylum does not confer any status to an asylum applicant. You are only permitted to remain in the U.S. and may receive an EAD and a Social Security Number to engage in lawful employment.
However, for the purposes of qualifying for an instate tuition you need to discuss it with the... View More
I have a unique case under my belt. Perhaps you've worked with people in a similar situation before, but I'm an A2 visa holder (under my father's contract) and I'm looking to purchase an online E-commerce business that has gone for sale for $4 million. It's an extremely... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2021
Such an endeavor and investment warrants the retaining of an experienced immigration attorney. There are a few possibilities and you should discuss them with a qualified attorney.
Is there a different process for inviting clergy?
answered on Jul 20, 2021
It depends on what the pastor is coming to do. If the pastor is coming to teach congregants, preach at services and such gatherings a specific visa is needed. The reason is that the pastor will in effect be working. If the pastor is coming as a guest who will not do any of these things but only to... View More
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