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Submitted N400 but didn't understand the question under Part 12 that deals with organization memberships and I didn't put down my NRA membership which is the only organization I've been a member of...
Instead I left that part blank and now am wondering what to do
answered on Dec 28, 2016
at the interview tell the officer that you are a member of the NRA. It should not be a problem.
I'm petitioning my wife to the U.S. I don't have a job, I have no earned income but my wife has a joint sponsor. How would I fill out the Affidavit of Support (i-864) if I have no earned income? I'm only receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and I know I cant use that as... View More 
answered on Dec 28, 2016
I suggest you read the instructions - they explain how to complete the requirement if you have no income.
For the children of the second wife, who is not a citizen, can they get a citizenship from their father
answered on Oct 21, 2016
This is not a good situation. It is illegal to be married to two people at the same time. The children may be able to get immigration status through their father, but the second wife is in a really tough spot. Any interaction with the authorities carries some risk of the father and second wife... View More
I wanna apply for my citizenship but i have a question i came to the USA with a marriage visa and i got divorced after one year,and i have been in the US almost 6 years now,is that can cause me a problems to get it ??
answered on Oct 18, 2016
What is your current status? If you are out of status, which sounds likely, that can definitely be a problem.
answered on Oct 5, 2016
If he has a valid asylum claim, yes. But, these are being scrutinized heavily even for children.
What if he is in country illegally for 12 years? Does he have any chance?
answered on Oct 4, 2016
Yes, you can start the process for your son, but if he has been in the USA for more than 6 months illegally, he will need to file a waiver after the I-130 is approved and after a visa is available (which could take several years). DId you already file the I-130? If you haven't, you should... View More
I fill the first paperwork out in 2015 for my daughter's to become resident alien.We finally got paper back to fill more paperwork out and to get an interview in Frankfurt,Germany but we live in Ohio.I called customer service to let them know that they did a mistake and all they gave me was... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2016
People applying for visas and green cards are often required to interview at the consulate in their home country. You may want to get an immigration attorney involved in this. Is your daughter legally present in the US or she somewhere else entirely? Are you even from Frankfurt? If she is here... View More
I was caught with 6 gram of marijuanas. i was taking into a police department and i signed some paper then i was released after 2 hours. i was entered into pre judgment probation. however, I was discharged from the pre judgment probation 3 months ago. after i earned my bachelor degree i went back... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2016
What exactly do you mean when you say you were discharged from the program? Were you then sentenced? And, if so, did you serve your sentence? If there is a warrant for you, it will be a problem when you try to get a new visa. If you were simply sentenced to a fine or probation and completed that,... View More
The top poverty level guidelines at 125% for 2016 is 20,025K for a houhold of 2. The sponsor meets it at 20,600K annually by estimating his paystubs and he filed his taxes at 22,000K for 2015. Does this meet the requirements for I-864 sponsor?
Also the sponsors current earnings are... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2016
His prior year tax returns should be enough to establish him as eligible.
This happen in Ohio state and I have the court date on August last week and am in summer vacation in my home country returning to usa by second week of August so is there any problem with the open case in Port of entry please help me out
answered on Aug 2, 2016
Yes, you could be arrested as there is probably a warrant for you. Hire an attorney now to see if he or she can get the warrant set aside and a court date scheduled before you return. These offense can cause all kinds of trouble with your immigration and court dates are mandatory.
he is due for his citizenship application and we recentlyn just got married
answered on Jul 27, 2016
That is fine, however if you already have legal immigration status it would be better to apply for your green card after your husband becomes a U.S. citizen as the processing time for that is only 6 to 8 months. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).... View More
Hi,
I'm an Egyptian born in Kuwait, living in the United States under H1B visa,
I have submitted my marriage-based green card application, with my copy of the original Kuwaiti (born place) birth certificate with certified Transaltion, and my recent Egyptian (country of... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2016
I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case in order to maximize the possibilities... View More
My mother live with my brother he us citizen and she green card holder and she my petioner
answered on Jul 8, 2016
Affidavits from friends, family and neighbors, photographs and/or home movies.
I came from Thailand to USA with K-1 Visa. And I just got married with him ( He is U.S. citizen) on 1th of June. But he always did emotion abuse to me. Now he took my Social security number , He never give me money to buy stuff by myself and lock door and turn alarm on when he goes to work. And he... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2016
It doesn't sound like you are a scammer. It sounds like he is abusive. You need to speak privately with an immigration attorney about the protections you may have under the Violence Against Women Act. This law permits foreign women who are abused by their American husbands to remain in the US... View More
my question is i am here in the U.S.A studying as a international student on f-1 and i was planning to move to canada for my further education will it be possible to do that from here? or if i get a job offer letter from a company in canada will it be possible to do that procedure from here? and if... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2016
The attorneys answering questions here are from the United States, you need to talk to someone familiar with Canadian immigration.
When I came back to US after vacation in 2015 at POE my pasport stamped as Admit until 2017, but I94 expiry date is Oct 2015.I missed to verify it in I94 and currently I am in US. Please advise what should I do next?
answered on Jun 7, 2016
What kind of visa do you have? I suggest you immediately contact an immigration attorney in private via email or phone. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations.
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My partner is in Cuba, but Cuba doesn't allow gay marriages.
answered on Jun 6, 2016
If you want to marry a foreign citizen, your best bet is to apply for a finance visa, bring the person to the US and get married here. https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/fiancee-visas
It is the school district's policy to start a student's high school "graduation clock" based on when they started high school anywhere in the world. When students from refugee camps bring in transcripts showing they have completed any coursework, those credits are honored but... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2016
It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee... View More
i m an F-1 visa holder going to change status to a resident
answered on Apr 12, 2016
She really ought to file taxes every year whether she has to or not. It's best to have the records.
Hello.. I have applied for Amendment I-129, its not yet approved since June 2015. My visa is expiring MArch 2016. Can I apply for my Visa extension in Premium? Wont I get the RFE asking about my Amendment Pending status?
answered on Feb 17, 2016
That is very unusual for a H1B amendment to be pending for so many months, talk to an immigration attorney to get an idea of what might be wrong. And yes you are correct if you apply for an extension you will get an RFE. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of... View More
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