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This December will be 10 years since she left the US she was not deported. If she doesnt need a waiver do I have to wait until December to start the process?
answered on May 8, 2018
You can sponsor her for a green card immediately. After December, she will be able to immigrate to the US without an unlawful presence waiver.
answered on May 10, 2018
More information is needed in order to answer your question. Your friend should schedule a legal consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Can we get green card when he will turn to 10 or is there any other options?
answered on Apr 3, 2018
A United States citizen over the age of 21 can petition for the permanent residency of their parents. Without more information it is difficult to say if there are any other options. You should speak with a competent immigration attorney to explore your best options.
answered on Apr 25, 2018
Yes, you need to do so.
Crimes That Temporarily Bar Applicants From Citizenship
Some crimes make a person only temporarily ineligible for citizenship. If, after the date you committed the crime, you wait out the same number of years that you must have to meet your permanent... View More 
Passed my test , I have a misdemeanor since 2013 with shoplifting and provide all court details and everything . They told me we will mail you our decision by mail . Cause the supervisor
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Not necessarily. You will have to wait and see what the decision says. There are many possibilities.
I am a US Citizen located in Ohio. My fiance and I have been together for about 2 years. He was in the states on an L1 work visa and hated his job and decided to quit. We had discussed the option of getting married to stay together but with the time constraint he had to leave within 60 days to stay... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
The K1 visa is your best option for having your fiance join you here in the United States. You can apply for the K1 and then when he arrives you will get married within 90 days of his entry. It is important to know that getting married is considered a legitimate activity on a visitor visa.... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
Yes. It has been taking an extended period of time to receive a work permit from USCIS.
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Technically yes. However, filing a lawsuit requires showing particular injury. This is a hard standard to meet when suing the government in that it is difficult to show that you specifically have suffered a particular and personal injury. Additionally, suing the government requires consent by the... View More
His case is still on the process
answered on Apr 25, 2018
You can marry him and sponsor him for a green card. However, the process will take 18-24 months.
I'm petitioning for my spouse to stay, I'm in the process of filling out an I-130 form on citizenpath.com. I'm to the part where I have put in that he is an overstay and has never left the country since, we have two children together. His overstay started in 2005, I had gotten... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
You really need to work with an attorney on this. That amount of time out of status could become a real problem for you.
answered on Feb 26, 2018
This is a very case specific question. The document requirements for each unlawful presence case will be different depending on the circumstances. You should contact a local immigration lawyer that can evaluate your case and give you the best recommendation.
Husband is still in Iraq and applied 2 years ago and hasn't gotten any updates. How long will this take? He hasn't seen his wife or kids for 4 years.
answered on Feb 13, 2018
Did your friend file a visa petition for her husband? Depending on the process, it certainly seems reasonable to expect that her husband would be her by now.
We recommend that you consult with an attorney.
answered on Feb 12, 2018
There is no timetable for how long you must file the I-130. You may file the I-130 anytime after you are married.
answered on Apr 25, 2018
You can if you received your green card more than 60 days ago.
I'm not too exactly sure, but my parent is considered an undocumented immigrant in the country who had a deportation status put on her. She was then put under a status where she would go to immigration headquarters to report herself every year, (decreased to every 3 months now. However, within... View More
ex-husband received citizenship via naturalization.
My boyfriend of almost 2 years was working in the US on an L1 visa from Brazil. He gave notice at work because it was miserable there for him. He is now unemployed and his visa will expire in 60 days. Can we get married to stay together or would the government try to suggest fraud due to us... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2018
As long as you and your boy friend have a genuine relationship, there would not be any reason to think there is any fraud in this situation.
I would rather get a passport because its more affordable than the certificate of citizenship. I was told that I can get a passport I just need my original birth certificate which I have and my parents marriage certificate which I also have but its not an original its just a copy. Am I able to just... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2018
Yes, you can apply for a passport since it is much less expensive than a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to submit certified copies of the all the essential document (e.g., your birth certificate, your parent's marriage certificates, etc.)
answered on Jan 5, 2018
This is one of the few immigration law questions that has a simple answer. A mail order bride would (almost certainly - there might be some very rare exceptions) not work out for a green card. A green card based on marriage requires proof of a genuine marriage relationship. A mail order marriage,... View More
I didn't turn 18 teo long ago and my felony was over a year ago and I'm trying to go to scotland
answered on Dec 12, 2017
It would depend on your immigration status, and traveling is just one factor you need to consider regarding your felony. You should contact a competent immigration lawyer to discuss your options.
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