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We got married in our home country and came to USA with my spouse. We had a baby with some health issues and she is getting services from the government. After baby was born my husband and his family are trying to avoid me. I am worrying that my husband will not extend my visa status and... View More 
answered on Jan 5, 2016
Since you are on H-4, you should be able to get your own EAD. Second, if there are any abuse issues, you may qualify for a U Visa. Third, for your child, there is humanitarian parole (although it is generally for people who are outside the U.S.).
I don't have my naturalization number. I was naturalized as a minor, do I need to obtain a replacement?
answered on Dec 30, 2015
Yes, you would need a number and you can contact an immigration attorney to help you with this process. It costs fairly less and it is very stress free for you to do it through an immigration attorney. All the best.
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I am an international Student going to boarding school In the US. My parents paid for my tuition, but can not fly me back to Saudi Arabia every time we have a vacation. Is there a way I can get hosted by a family for the next 2 years. My parents are are willing to pay that family for my costs being... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2015
This is more of a question you should ask your school DSO. This question does have anything to do with the US immigration law. All the best.
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I came as a visitor to the USA on a B1 visa in 2000. I haven't left this country since. I lost my passport, which included my original visa. Luckily I made copies of the important pages on it, including the ones with my personal info & picture, as well as the page with the original US... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You can locate general / additional answers to your question at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck.
I am an MD with a PhD in Molecular Biology and I have been a permanent resident of the U.S. for the past 5 years. I obtained my permanent residency status under the NIW EB-2 category, while a postdoctoral associate at a major Boston research hospital, conducting basic research in Molecular Biology.... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case. You should sit down with an experienced immigration attorney, who will investigate the facts and counsel you with solution for your case. Most careful and liable attorneys would not respond to complex cases questions without understanding specific facts.... View More
Hi there. According to this article -http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/can-out-of-status-f-1-visa-student-get-green-card.html I may be able to apply for green card. I'm currently on expired F1 visa for years (I think it expired in 2009). I wonder if I could apply for asylum or... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You can locate general answers to your question at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. If you would like to take an action to change your situation, please complete the contact form. Good luck.
answered on Nov 11, 2015
The important question is whether or not you can come back. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I need an EAD card right away what is the fastest way i can get it?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
Why didn't you apply for AOS during the 13 months? If you are on TPS why didn't you get an EAD through that? EADs take about 3 months to get approved and you need a subsequent application along with it. I suggest you apply for AOS through your USC spouse to get your green card, you will... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2015
Just submitting an entry alone will not have an impact on your F1, but if you get selected in the lottery you might have some tough questions to answer at the interview for your F1. All the best.
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im a permanent resident in the USA. i lost of forms of ID. i am unable to obtain a SS replacement bc i don't have a green card, and in order for me to get a green card replacement i need another federal form of id, can't get a passport replacement because they require id as well.... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2015
You should contact an attorney, the attorney might be able to make a FOIA request to get some of your documents back. With those documents you will be able to apply for other documents. All the best.
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I filed for my husband green card after getting married he went back to Jamaica so we can wait out the paperwork but its driving me crazy him not being here. Does he have to stay in Jamaica or could he come back and wait it out? And was it a mistake him going back and filing for a green card while... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2015
He will most likely not be able to come to the United States until the final decision has been made on the application. And without knowing the details of the case it is hard to say if it was a right or wrong decision that he went back. It would have been one or two month earlier if he had been in... View More
He is in the military and we need more time to come up with bona fide evidence because we don't get to see each other often.
answered on Sep 28, 2015
Even though it is not mandatory to wait 2 years it is recommened if you do not have enough evidence to prove that the marriage was not a scam. I would suggest talking to an immigration attorney about your situation first before making a decision. All the best.
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My H1B visa stamping (displays employer A name) for employer A is still valid for another 2 years. I am in united states and recently transferred my H1B to employer B. I am planning to travel internationally. Do I need to go for visa stamping to re-enter US? I read in few places that I need not go... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2015
If you have the new I 797 you can travel with the old visa as long as the transfer was a for same or a similar job position. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not... View More
I am an OPT Student.
I was born in Ukraine, I have a paper which proves it from hospital.
My Mother is Ukrainian(now Russian); Dad is Russian.
I was born in 1992 the time when USSR fall, and at the time it was easier to make my birth certificate in Russia, so on birth... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2015
You should sit down with an experienced immigration attorney, who will tell you more about the immigration law. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
There is a company in India with active owners/partners and all. They want to register another company in US so that they can manage US projects.
They want to me to register the company in US in my name and to open a bank account in company's name so that they can manage the... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2015
You might be able to do so if you manage to pay the taxes and satisfy the state requirements. Talk to an attorney in your state to help you set this up. All the best.
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answered on Sep 4, 2015
It depends on a lot of things, the most important one is whether your mother is in the United States or outside the US. Consult with an attorney to find out. All the best.
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I will complete 5 years by Feb 2016, I never left the USA since 2011.
answered on Sep 9, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question. Seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
My mom filled out a petition for alien relative (me 36 y/o, not married) when she was a Green Card holder in December 2012, in January 23, 2014 this petition was approved. Next week she is taking the oath to become a citizen.
My questions are:
Does this affect anything my process?... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2015
An experienced immigration attorney can reply to your question after checking some relevant matters. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I had faked my marriage to come to US in 2004 and over stayed my visa with my real husband. I have 9 years old us born daughter and 24 years naturalized US citizen son. My (real) husband is in the process of getting legal documentation through political asylum, and the case has been continuing for... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2015
Your situation is very very tricky however you may have some options. If you can prove that you divorced your fake husband and married your real husband you maybe able to apply for a green card through your 24 year old son. Talk to an immigration attorney in private. All the best.
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He was also married he received drivers license ssn but never received green card since wife abandoned case
answered on Aug 20, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case.
Seek opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
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