While you can sponsor your mother for a green card if you are a US citizen, if you sponsor your sister, the waiting time for a green card is over 10 years. Please see

https://www.shusterman.com/green-cards-for-parents/

and

https://www.shusterman.com/green-cards-for-brothers-and-sisters/

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

As an O-3 visa holder, you may be eligible to apply for an O-1 visa if you meet the eligibility criteria for the O-1 category. The O-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa category for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2023

If you arrived in the US on a B2 visa and wish to obtain a green card, you may be eligible to do so through a family-based immigration process if you have a qualifying family member who is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

The five-year period for eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship starts from the date that you became a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and received your green card. This is typically the date on which the green card was issued, which can be found on the front of the card.

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

It is possible for an adult to be adopted in order to obtain citizenship, but the process can be complicated and there are specific requirements that must be met.

In general, an adoption for immigration purposes must be a full and final adoption, meaning that it terminates the legal... View More

Filing only the I-130 petition for your husband will not be enough for him to remain in the United States while the petition is pending. To allow him to stay, you must also file an I-485 application for adjustment of status.

If you are a U.S. citizen, filing the I-485 application for... View More

Dear writer, I strongly suggest you contact an immigration attorney in your locality or go to a legal aid office for further assistance in obtaining your green card based on asylee status.

On the internet I found this information. I do really hope this helps you.

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Hi - Thank you for your question!

Generally, the asylum process could take years to get to the final stage. If eventually, you do in fact get married, you should maybe consider the marriage-immigration process. However, I would have to ask a few follow-up questions regarding your entry and... View More

You will need to provide the information requested on the I-130 related to removal proceedings but you should not need to submit any documents. Once the case gets to NVC you will likely be asked for the documents.

What is the reason you do not retain a local immigration counsel to review the I-751 denial and assess your removal case de novo?

Hi - Thank you for your case description and for explaining your concerns.

Most USCIS forms have a section/question where it asks whether the applicant has used other names in the past or at present - That may be a good starting point for you in disclosing that.

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Good Morning:

Is the person you fell in love with in the United States a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder)?

As long as you had the intention of returning to your country of origin during your recent entry into the U.S. with the tourist visa you may... View More

He would start by filing form I-130 with USCIS (see: www.uscis.gov). Your/your friend's questions would be answered best by doing a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. You can find one here on Justia.com, Avvo.com or AILA.org. If your friend can't find an attorney to do... View More

You may reapply for naturalization in the United States filing a new form N-400 but I strongly suggest you do not do it on your own and consult to fill out prepared the form and submit all the bona fide proofs of your current marriage with a licensed Immigration Attorney.

Good Afternoon:

This depends on your individual circumstances and on your immigration history.

In general, the period of authorized stay in the United States on a tourist visa is 6 months, but always verify the actual stamp on your passport because it is there where you will be... View More

This is not an accurate question. You need to provide more facts to get an answer. In order to get an answer for you, I may ask 1) has the H1B been filed? If so, when was it filed? If not, when will it be filed? 2) Is premium processing required for the H1B petition? 3) What date was put as... View More

It depends, but most likely the answer is yes.

Employment authorization may not be required when the work performed can be considered volunteering as defined by the USCIS. J-2 dependents cannot be unpaid volunteers in positions where others receive compensation to perform the same services.... View More

Hi - thank you for your question. The case status would depend on who petitioned for your sister and the country.

The below links might be helpful for you:

1. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-january-2022.html... View More

It is recommended send two separate checks: make one payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-765 for $410 and another one for eighty five dollars for biometrics. If the USCIS captures the biometrics from its database then it would return the second check to the Applicant.

As long as your immigration case is credible you have nothing to worry about, issues may arise when parties began fabricating things for immigration purposes.