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answered on Apr 14, 2017
Yes. You may apply for the child at a later date. A child does not accumulate overstay time.
The question is for the Naturalization N-400 Application.
What do I answer to the question: have you ever been arrested?
When I applied for a permanent residency, my formar attorney advised me to answer No to this type of question.
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Did you read the full question?
It says: 23. Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement official (including any immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces) for any reason?
You just said that you were detained at the airport. You were... View More 
am a visa B2 holder with a travel permit still in effect. I married a citizen 2 weeks ago but need to go back to my country before starting the immigration process of adjustment of status. Am I able to leave the country and come back without it affecting the immigration status change that we will... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Tread carefully -- the return visit can open you to a charge of immigrating intent, and create problems. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney in detail.
answered on Jan 26, 2017
I'm sorry, but more information is needed to answer your question. consider a consultation with an attorney to discuss your specific situation.
He extended his stay, he is in Argentina we want to get married what forms should we use to bring him back to the usa.
answered on Aug 10, 2016
What is your immigration status? If you are a U.S. citizen you can submit a fiance visa petition for your boyfriend. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to explore the other options.
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Now, I am here in the U.S. holder of F1 visa. Upon checking, the priority date in the Philippines is in 1993. Can my sister transfer the petition or process from Philippines to U.S. for faster processing? Or what is the best solution to fast track my petition? I just want to take advantage of my... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2016
Unfortunately, there is no way to fast track your petition. You can however get sponsored by an employer after you finish school to get a Green Card, that process is much faster compared to your F4 visa petition from your sister. This method only works if you are eligible to work in the US after... View More
My father's fiancee was denied the K-1 visa because the interviewer believed that it was a sham relationship for her to gain entry into the U.S. My dad is going to Iran (where she is from and currently resides) on Saturday and wants to know if the process to bring her here would speed up if he... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2016
The processing time remains the same. You can check the USCIS website for the current processing time. If your father is a US citizen, his fiancee may be able to get a K3 visa after they get married but it again depends on how long they have known each other. I suggest having a private conversation... View More
naturalization. But doctor dose not have enough experience of this form and did not fill it properly, dose not put full information. My mom failed 2 times. Officer said to me that we should start from the beginning to fill form N-400, that mom eligible for Fee Waiver (mom dose not have any... View More
answered on May 5, 2016
I'm sorry about your mom. I am currently visiting my father who has dementia and it is a very sad time for all.
I suggest you start from the very beginning. I also urge you to use an immigration attorney not a service. You may use an immigration attorney located anywhere in the U.S.... View More
Up in that time I got married to a us citizens how can I get my green card without leaving the United States
answered on May 5, 2016
Congratulations on your marriage. The question is whether or not you have legal entry into the U.S. and whether you've ever been here illegally. I would suggest you and your husband consult with an immigration attorney. Be sure to take all documents related to your sister's petition... View More
My fiancé has a b1/b2 visa on his passport and he has travelled few times for business earlier to usa, so i would like to know if he can still come n visit me during the process after sending the i-129F application. He would still enter for business but also stay with me for few weeks, would like... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2016
An I-129 application is employment visa application, you do not need submit the affidavit of support for this application unless you are the employer and your boyfriend is one of your employees. You need to consult with an immigration attorney to find out what is the appropriate petition in this... View More
My stepdad has petitioned me, and I have my immigration appointment in Cuidad Juarez next month but I recently found out Im expecting does this affect the medical examination part of the procedure?
answered on Mar 3, 2016
The pregnancy alone does not affect the good health requirement for an immigration visa, but whether you can purchase an air ticket to fly to the USA is another question.
I am a US citizen and having a hard time for childcare. Is there any way to bring my cousin or my aunt here to help me care for my kids? Is that possible? Thank you.
answered on Jan 15, 2016
You need to talk to an immigration attorney, depending on which country you are from you may be able to get them here but they will be applying for visas on their own and you will not be filing any petitions. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the... View More
My brother is intellectually disabled and has speech problem. My mom is thinking of applying for her US citizenship this year but wanting to know when she pass her Naturalization exam can my 19 y/o brother become a US citizen too. Thank you.
answered on Jan 15, 2016
I am assuming your mother has been a green card holder for 4 years. If your brother is a green card holder for 4 years and 9 months he can apply to naturalize too. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to help your mother and brother naturalize with ease. Many immigration attorneys including... View More
She left Reno on April 2015. We are thinking of bringing her back here. How long can she stay in Reno?
answered on Jan 17, 2016
Your question provides with insufficient facts to be answered.
i went to school here and i have my GED. I have some traffic tickets but nothing major. i would like to be here legally to continue to raise my daughter and support her. i dont know where to start or who to call.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
How old is your daughter? You need to talk to an immigration attorney soon. Many immigration attorneys offer free consultations, including me. So i suggest you talk to an attorney as soon as you possibly can. All the best.
You might have possibly heard some wrong information, marrying a US... View More
I went to high school and have my GED. I would like to be here legally to continue supporting my daughter. I just dont know where or how to start or where to even go.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
Depending upon how old you were when you came to the US you may be able to apply for DACA. But the next president of the US has all the power to either continue the DACA program or cancel it. So you need to act quick and apply for DACA as soon as you can. And how old is your daughter?, depending... View More
Hello
When i was single my parents file an immegration case as a single on end of procces i get married and i had my baby girl but i didnt file them and i didnt change my matital statues when i got to us i file case for my wife and daughter and now i recived a letter that the want deprot... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You are in problem. You should immediately locate an experienced immigration attorney to assist you. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I am having a hard time figuring this out and I really need help. What is now my locked-in age?
MY PRIORITY DATE: 11/7/2013,
VISA NUMBER BECAME AVAILABLE: June 2015,
AGE AT THE TIME OF PRIORITY DATE: 19,
AGE AT THE TIME VISA NUMBER BECAME AVAILABLE: 21,
BIRTH... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2015
You should seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney because there are more applicable law about child age than you know. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
1)our father was a us citizen by birth but was not aware of it until after my birth in 1981, so he was not able to fulfill the physical presence needed to transfer citizenship but our grandmother who was a us citizen has met the physical presence required since the Philippines was an outlying... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2015
Unfortunately your grandmother can not help you get citizenship, she can apply for your father but since you are from philippines you will have to wait for a few decades for your father to get a green card and then 5 more years to get citizenship. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney in... View More
I'm 23 years old I came to the USA when I was 15 years old I've been married to a usa citizen for almost 2 years now we got a 6 months old baby I entry the country illegal now to get my green card do I have to go back to my country and wait for my green card over there or there's... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2015
Well this is a typical question I get from a lot my clients. You seem to have understood how the process works, there is a simple way to correct your entry. But it depends a lot on the country you are from. It is a detailed process so I suggest you talk to an immigration attorney in private on a... View More
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