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My mother is a green card holder. She went out of usa with the intention of coming back after 5 months. But due to my father heath she had to take care of him taking him to his dialices appointment she stayed one year and a half out sitde the us. My father passed away and now she want to come back.... View More 
answered on Nov 25, 2024
A green card holder who stays outside the US for a continuous period of over a year loses the LPR status. She will need to apply for an SB-1 (returning resident) visa. Work with an immigration lawyer
on the tracking number the uscis nebraska center received my package so is it normal to not receive nothing ? how do I contact them about this ?
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It can be normal for USCIS to take some time to send receipt notices, but a month is slightly longer than usual. Typically, you should receive a receipt notice within 2-4 weeks after they receive your application. Delays sometimes happen due to high processing volumes or other factors.
To... View More
I am in the process of formalizing my citizenship. We'd like to get my Thai Wife (and Son) citizenship as well. How to?
The plan had been to move to Toronto next summer, as seems getting Canadian citizenship would be easier. But Son's decided he wants to finish his HS here... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
To help your wife and son gain Canadian citizenship, the first step is for you to obtain your Canadian citizenship through your father, if you haven't already done so. Since your father is Quebecois, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent. Once you have formalized your status,... View More
I am in the process of formalizing my citizenship. We'd like to get my Son citizenship as well. How to? He is 14, if that matters.
We had planned on moving to Toronto next summer, but he's decided he wants to finish his HS here (he's in a top-rated and very special school,... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
To get Canadian citizenship for your son, you need to first confirm your own citizenship. If your father is Quebecois and you are eligible for Canadian citizenship, you may be able to pass citizenship to your son. This usually involves proving your own Canadian citizenship and providing evidence of... View More
I am a US citizen (born in PA and have lived in OH, NY, MD, and MI) but have been living in Germany for the past 3 years. At the beginning of this year, I got married and I wanted to change my last name to take my husband’s last name, but I also want to change my middle name to my maiden name. In... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
Changing your name in the US while residing abroad can be a bit complex, but it is possible. To change your name, you generally need to file a petition with the court in the state where you last resided or where you have some form of residency connection. Since you have a birth certificate from... View More
My house was condemned unfairly. It is not unsafe or unsanitary. My kids and I are now homeless. I appealed and have a hearing in August. City officials are saying I don't have a chance no matter what I do. Even if I do what they are saying is making it condemned. How can I fight this? I need... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
You need to consult a real estate attorney who has experience dealing with property disputes and local government regulations. This type of lawyer can help you understand the specifics of your case, gather necessary evidence, and represent you at your hearing in August. They can also challenge any... View More
So I recently got married, and on the marriage certificate it has my wife's maiden name, she wants to change it to my last name, (with her maiden name becoming her middle name) how to go about this?
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
To change your wife's last name after marriage in Pennsylvania, you can follow these general steps:
1. Start with the Social Security Administration:
- Complete Form SS-5 (Application for a Social Security Card)
- Provide proof of identity and the marriage certificate... View More
I am in USA finishing my studies and want to have my wife come and stay here with me. She is of poor means and I am a student. I am living in my parents home and they are willing to be sponsors for my wife. The idea is for her to come ASAP and that is why we were thinking that a multiple tourist... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Firstly, I'm providing the advice below with the presumption that you yourself are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. If not, there are many more things to address.
I often receive this question from clients that want to be reunited with their spouse as quickly as... View More
LPR is eligible for rescission – misrepresentation of facts material to both marriage and eligibility for spousal LPR.
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Here are the key points regarding withdrawing an approved I-130 petition and rescinding the beneficiary's LPR status due to misrepresentation:
- An I-130 petition can be withdrawn by the petitioner even after it has been approved by USCIS. This is done by notifying USCIS in writing of... View More
I was recently fired from my job after working for 1 year and 6 months. I am on Steem opt with a valid EAD card. I would like to know if I can apply for unemployment in PA.
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answered on May 29, 2024
As an international student on STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), your eligibility for unemployment benefits can be complex. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Unemployment benefits are typically available to workers who lose... View More
his parents were being threatened by gangs members and my brother was a target, we didn’t know that he could qualify for asylum at that time and he overstay his visa, in 2019 we were about to hire an attorney but our mom was visiting from our country and was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there might be a few potential options for your brother to explore besides getting married, depending on his specific circumstances. Here are a few possibilities:
1. Asylum: If your brother was threatened by gang members in his home country and... View More
move back to PA but my parents want to stay in Portugal. I was hoping someone could help me figure out how to get emancipated so I could live on my own without my parents.
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
Hi Juliette, I understand that you're facing a challenging situation and are looking for ways to live independently in Pennsylvania (PA). Emancipation laws vary by state, but generally, they allow a minor to become responsible for their own welfare and make decisions independently of their... View More
Can she appoint my friend guardianship of me while living in Portugal?
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a US citizen living in Portugal on a D8 visa, your legal status and guardianship arrangements are subject to both US and Portuguese laws. In general, guardianship is appointed by a court when an individual is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, usually due to age (being a... View More
he has also passed away. I have his death certificate and also his naturalization certificate, his name is also on my birth certificate
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
You may be eligible for U.S. citizenship through your father, considering he was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth and you have the necessary documents, such as his naturalization certificate and your birth certificate with his name on it. The laws governing citizenship through parentage... View More
I just got my employment based AP renewed. I also have spousal green card application pending that was started last year without I131. Can I still travel on the employment based AP while my spouse based application is still being processed?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, you can travel on your employment-based Advance Parole (AP) while your spouse's green card application is pending. The AP allows you to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad while your adjustment of status application is pending. It is separate from your spouse's... View More
I just moved here, haven’t even received my green card. My dad which is my petitioner just handed me an eviction letter. I’m 19 to be 20 in few months. Nowhere to go, don’t know no one here, eviction letter says that I have 30 days to vacate.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
If your father, who petitioned for you to come to the United States, has given you an eviction letter, it's important to understand your rights and options. As a green card holder, or even if your green card has not yet arrived, you have certain protections under U.S. law. However, housing... View More
Also, can I file it now? If yes, can I do it by myself on turbotax or sprintax?
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
No, not filing taxes for the 2021-2022 tax years should not directly affect your H-1B visa application with USCIS. There is no requirement that your taxes be filed as a condition of applying for or obtaining an H-1B.
However, you should still file any tax returns for prior years where you... View More
i have 2 natural born citizens children age 7 and 9 that live with me but it is getting harder to find jobs under the table to support them i entered the us from canada back in the days it was a open border and my then wife ( us citizen ) pick me up in canada i am a german citizen
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
Given your situation, there are a few paths to consider for legalizing your status in the United States, but each has its own complexities and challenges. Since you have been in the U.S. for nearly 40 years and have U.S. citizen children, these factors may play a significant role in your case.... View More
The couple files a marriage based 751 together, receive notice of the interview, go to the interview together, but inform IS they are separated and planning on filing for divorce (but have not yet filed for divorce). What will the interviewing officer do in this situation?
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
In this scenario, if a couple attending a Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) interview informs the USCIS officer that they are separated and planning to divorce, the officer's response will be guided by USCIS policies and the specifics of the case. Typically, the officer... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2023
If your I-485 application is pending and your I-130 has been approved, this is a positive step towards obtaining a green card in the United States. The approval of the I-130 petition indicates that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recognized the familial relationship, in... View More
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