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Q: its been 3 years since i have visited my fiance can i still file afor a fiance visa for him
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jul 12, 2015

You must be able to show that you have met in person in the last two years or that the customs of your religion or culture are the reason that you have not met in order to get the visa.

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Q: Green Card holder that want to get Deported on my own will

Got no curent criminal or immigration cases

How and how fast can it happend?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 30, 2015

Why do you want to get deported? Why not just leave. You can always leave. If you get deported, there will be a time period you cannot come back.

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Q: I am a US citizen and plan to marry my fiance in Philippines.

I am currently working in Qatar and she will return to Qatar after we are married and her sponsorship papers are completed (under my sponsorship). My questions are

1. What filings will I need to make in order for her to come to the US with me for Christmas stay (7 days) 2015?

2. In... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 23, 2015

You should hire an attorney to help you with this. One mistake could cost you years. It isn't worth trying to do it on your own. Also, we would need to know when you are planning to marry relative to your travel...i.e., are you going to get married before or after this Christmas trip? Also,... View More

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Q: I'm a single 25yo looking to move to US from UK. Is it possible for me to get a green card without family/marriage?

I have friends in OH and would have a place to live and I'm educated to bachelor degree level, I work for an American company in the UK but they don't have any job opportunities currently where I would be located. I have looked into the green card lottery but my country is ineligible.... View More

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Jun 23, 2015

You can find more information about different types of visa (work visa and self petition) on our website. If you meet one of the listed statuses, complete the contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with the case. Good luck

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Q: If I'm an illegal married to an American and have kids, can I be outed in America for being an illegal?

If get divorce can I be deported?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 18, 2015

Are entirely undocumented? I ask merely because it should have been an issue getting a marriage license. The short answer to your question is yes, you could be subject to removal at any time even though you are married to a USC. There is paperwork that needs to be done to get you into a lawful... View More

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Q: Name change on green card help!!!

I got married to a U.S. citizen in my home country of El Salvador. I didn't get my name changed at the time, but want to now. I came to the U.S. a few months after getting married on a student visa. Due to complications with the school I planned to attend, along with my first baby on the way,... View More

David N Soloway
David N Soloway
answered on May 18, 2015

Congratulations upon being approved for Permanent Resident status. Generally, when a woman becomes married and desires to embrace her husband's last name as her own, the law will recognize that new name without any necessity for filing a marriage certificate or taking other steps to... View More

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Q: Applying for naturalization N-400 with dismissed Aggravated Menacing; what shall I do? No arrest

I was charged of aggravated menacing but the judge dismissed the charges under the request of the prosecutor. Honestly, I never committed anything and I was a victim. Now, as filling the N-400 should I attach criminal record, bring authorized information from the court, wait till September 2015... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on May 13, 2015

What is the importance, as you understand it, of the September 2015 date? If your charge was dismissed at the prosecutor's request, you should include a certified copy of the judgment entry indicating this with your application and an explanation of what happened with the case.You should... View More

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Q: How does my filing for citizenship and divorce affect each other??Should I do one before the other?

I’m a permanent resident. I am legally married; however I’ve been separated with complete sole custody of our daughter for over 5 years. My permanent residency was not linked to my marriage. And I want to be officially divorced and obtain citizenship.

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on May 2, 2015

Seek answers to these questions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com

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Q: Adjustment of Status

I am international student in United State. I am in love with American girl, I came in united state in Texas state but we both met and she's from Ohio, So I took transfer in one of the Ohio’s University. What is the procedure to adjustment of status? Can you please tell me exact procedure... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 20, 2015

You should get an immigration lawyer to help you with this. There are a lot of steps that all need to occur in the proper order and any screw-ups can cause unbelievable delays. We can't teach you how to this in a Q&A forum. The race of your intended should have absolutely nothing to do... View More

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Q: I am student visa F-1 visa

i am on F-1 student visa in USA. i am in love with american girl, and she telling that i can apply for permanent status.but i don't know procedure, i searched through internet i got some detail like i-130,1-145 and adjust of status procedure. Problem i got is that i don't have enough... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 20, 2015

Get an immigration attorney to help you with this. There are lots of forms that need to be completed correctly and any mistakes can cost you time, money, and the eventual success of your application. Also do not rush to get married before you consult a lawyer. If you get married without the proper... View More

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Q: Resident Alien/Green Card for 23 years. Would conviction of small misdemeanor (1st offense) affect travel&return abroad?

Travel necessitated by family emergency in home country (Germany). Guilty plea with hope to scale down misdemeanor 4 to a level 1 or 2. Concerned about type of sentencing (probation? jail?) and its affect on ability to re-enter the US after 6week stay abroad. If court furnishes documents and allows... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 6, 2015

Ok. First off, a fourth degree misdemeanor is a less serious offense than a first or second, so you don't want to change an M4 to an M1 or M2. That's moving in the wrong direction. Second, you need to be working with a lawyer here. Any criminal entanglement can be a problem with... View More

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Q: I'm outside USA Can the lawyers do it in the USA while I am in my home country???

my husband stole my green card and my daughter's passport;but returned after expired my green card i want come back to USA but i'm in morocco can i apply the domestic violence or vawa I am outside of USA? Can the lawyers do it in the USA while I am in my home country???it's a... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 27, 2015

Yes, it is possible to apply while abroad. However, you must meet the eligibility requirements, which include, for those who are abroad at the time of filing, either being married to a government employee or having been abused in the US. You can read all about this process here:... View More

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Q: is a E-visa considered a "legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States?"

I just want extra clarification and reassurance of my interpretation. Since I'm technically "legally residing" in the US, i assumed that would be different from saying "legal citizen," and thereforte I'm a "legal resident." I often run into this question when looking at scholarship elligibilities.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 27, 2015

If you live in the US and have a valid, in status visa, you are a legal resident. You are not a "lawful permanent resident." That is a green card holder. You are not a citizen.

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Q: Been in states since Nov. 2011 wish to return to Canada. Will I be arrested when I cross?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 8, 2015

No idea. You haven't given me any reason to believe you would be arrest other than the implication of this question. Are you wanted in Canada? In the United States?

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Q: I have a green card since 2011and I just went to back home 1 time since those 3 years and I need to go in this summer to

Can I go without any change for time to apply for a citizen

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 1, 2015

You have to maintain "continuous residence" for a period of time prior to filing an application. Absences of six months or more can interrupt. Provided you are not planning on being away for six months or more, and your previous trip was less than 6 months, this should not be a problem.... View More

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Q: Insurance company sues after leaving USA. What are the immigration consequences on next visit?

My friend rented car. I met with accident driving that car without licence.

Police gave me ticket for Driving without licence and friend got ticket for wrongful entrustment.

We both plead guilty in court and paid court fine and charges.

As I was not authorized driver (No... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 25, 2015

A civil suit should not affect your admissibility; however, if you are sued and do not show up for court, the court will enter a default judgment against you and you will owe the 25K. Upon your return, the now very frustrated lawyers will claim you left the country to evade the judgment. The court... View More

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Q: If I don't appear in court and go back to home country, will I be able to travel back to USA in future ?

I met with accident driving without licence. Accident caused property damage. No personal injuries.

I appeared in court for bench trial. I have got next court date on 04/13/2015.

I am in USA on H1B Visa. Visa validity is till May 2016. But my current project is getting over on... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 19, 2015

If you fail to appear in court, a warrant will issue for your arrest. If you attempt to re-enter the US, there are several things that could happen. They could arrest you at the border and seek to extradite you. They could inform you that you need to take care of the case and take your passport... View More

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Q: was mugged 4yrs ago at gunpoint but there was no written police report, how do i prove this for immigration purpose
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 19, 2015

Why do you need to prove you were mugged for immigration purposes? Did you report this matter to the police? Was there any kind of investigation? A charge?

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Q: what would be my husband current USCIS status? I am a US citizen, did a I-130 and had approval notice.

I am filing the rest of papers, such as I-485 and one of the questions is current status.

Thank you!

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 13, 2015

More facts are needed to answer your question. Where is you husband here or abroad? How did he last enter the U.S.? Does he have a current visa? I strongly encourage you to use an attorney to do these forms. Simple mistakes, which are easy to make, can cause huge problems. If your husband is here... View More

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Q: OPT STEM EXTENSION.

Im currently under OPT. I got a degree in Art with concentration in graphics (computer graphics.) I know that the STEM extension does not include Art, however, it does include computer graphics. Since I have a concentration in graphics and my job would require computer graphics, do I have... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 13, 2015

Probably not. They are typically concerned only with what your actual degree says and sticklers for such details, but it may be worth talking to an immigration attorney about whether there is a way to squeeze you in.

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