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Is there any approach into being neutralized as a widower to an American citizen
answered on Feb 9, 2021
Yes it’s possible, but a lot more facts are needed to determine whether you qualify. Discuss your case with counsel privately to determine your options.
As a petitioner, am I required to take a birth certificate with me to his interview? I don’t have my birth certificate and only have my U.S passport which states that I was born in the U.S...... my second question is that my husband submitted a medication examination form back when he was in his... View More 
answered on Feb 26, 2021
If it was a 693 not necessarily. Here's the instructions on the 693:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-693instr.pdf
The exam is valid for 1 year before the I485. So if he files the I485 now, the question is did he get the exam a year ago? If more than a... View More
I am a J1 student. I applied for the Non-objection waiver on October 2017. I got an approved I-130 on January 2018 and applied for a I-485 in March 2018. I received an approved outcome from the U.S. Department in November 2020 and a granted a I-612 in December 1 2020 prior to their denial in... View More
I applied for naturalization with qualifying military service in October 28th. USCIS's estimate case completion is July 2021 and my conditional green card expires in May 1st, 2021. Do I need to apply to remove conditions on my card/ renew card? Thanks a lot for reading this!
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answered on Dec 17, 2020
They will not process your naturalization until your removal of condition is finalized and generally you can only apply for the removal until 90 days before the two years are up
I'm under type Immigrant Visa for a Spouse or Fiance of a US Citizen. I'm currently using my husband's company health insurance but it's very expensive. I want to switch to Medicare but will this affect my chances of receiving a permanent green card (I already hold a temporary... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2020
Yes. This may effect your ability to adjust status. It may also result in your financial sponsor being liable for your medical bills if incurred. The purpose of the I-864 is to insure that an immigrant is financially taken care of and will not depend on any tax payer benefits.
answered on Oct 30, 2020
Your son can file the FORM I-130 with USCIS on your behalf ( as his parent) if he is a U.S. citizen and he is 21 years of age or older.
Changing status from H1B to B2 due to job loss or personal reason, need additional time to dispose things in the states.
answered on Aug 30, 2020
Supreme Court case law affords children an education up through and including high school, notwithstanding their immigration status. Of course, a child in B-2 visitor status who attends school would be violating the terms of his/her visitor status, but the school would not (should not) prevent the... View More
I filed for my sister when we was unmarried. But now she is married and has a child. How can i change the status of her application and add her spouse and child? I only received a receipt number.
answered on Aug 12, 2020
You and your sister can announce the additional derivative family members when the case is approved by the USCIS and is forwarded to the National Visa Center.
Good luck to you.
My husband recently changed hi status to H1-B, effective from 6/1/2020. That is the same date that my F-2 expired on.
For Now, I only have the receipt notice from USCIS.
Also, can I travel to my home country to get my visa from there if the US embassy reopened while I filed for the... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
H4 visa holders can study in the US, and yes, assuming you can travel you should be able to return to your home country to apply for a visa abroad.
I am in Philadelphia on a student visa. I completed my Optional Practical Training, and my work permit expired July 9, but I have a two month grace period to leave the country. However Venezuela is not admitting international flights due to the pandemic. I don't want to overstay my visa and... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
You should meet with an attorney to discuss all of your options. One option may be to file to change status to from F-1 to B-2. But before you make that decision, consider consulting with an attorney.
He does not have a ssn, or a green card.
answered on Jul 10, 2020
Check with your local clek of court regarding identification required to marry.
Should my mom apply for her citizenship.
After she was denied her greencard in 2000 but later received it through her child.
answered on Jul 8, 2020
More information is needed, but this seems complicated, and perhaps, the USCIS made a mistake in granting lawful permanent resident status. In addition, the USCIS can get confused if steps were not taken to clarify how she qualified when approved.
As a result, I strongly recommend an... View More
I’m currently in the U.S on F2 status and have applied for COS to F1 since I will be attending grad school this September. I’m wondering if it would be possible to attend classes full-time staying in U.S while my COS from F2 to F1 is still pending if school decides to go online/hybrid mode due... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
It is possible to study part time while in the US on an F2 visa; however, you want to avoid starting your master’s program until after your F1 status has been approved.
Will I be able to be sponsored by them without a problem? I have been working in the US for the time being and paying taxes even after the EAD expired and I have 3 other U.S citizen children under the age of 21.
answered on Jun 2, 2020
Hey, your child should be able to sponsor you with no problem assuming you are not inadmissible for any other reason. Even though you have stayed in the U.S illegally, there is forgiveness for immediate relatives of a US Citizen ( Spouse, Child Under 21, Parent).
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if she looses her job, can my status benefit her in anyway?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
You're in withholding status, which is no legal status and offers no protection. While you can marry, she wouldn't have any legal status or authorization to stay in the US.
I have text messages of him getting upset that i was texting my ex. I wanted my shirt back of that she had and he was saying to stop texting her if not he can go about it another way. I texted him saying I'm not here to take her back or anything i just wanted to ask her a question about... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
If you have an unsure immigration status, it's always risky to contact the police. I'm not an immigration attorney, and do not know about the nuances of your DACA status. You should speak to an immigration attorney about that.
In general, however, it sounds like this is not... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Fill out that non-filer form and see what happens. It would not matter if your wife is F2.
answered on Apr 13, 2020
NO! You must be a tax resident, not necessarily a lawful permanent resident, who has filed taxes in at least 2017 and 2018, where you were obligated to pay taxes. You may try to file late tax returns at this time. Its unclear whether or when the system will 'eventually' accept or... View More
I was wondering if this was possible while also working in the field of the degree one was pursuing.
answered on Apr 3, 2020
I'm unsure what you mean by extended visa. What is your current status? If it's an F1, you can pursue a work visa, such as an EB visa or a nonimmigrant visa, such as a H1B, O1, L1, etc. If all you have is a bachelor, you probably don't qualify for an O1. The H1B lottery is already... View More
Hi,
I recently changed my job and my H-1B has been filed by new employer and it is not approved yet. My spouse H4 (form I-539 approved and valid until May 2022 from my previous employer) was not filed by new employer.
Couple of days back my H-1B (form I-129) has been revoked by my... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
If the FORM I-129H by your spouse’s employer was filed with USCIS before the withdrawal of the H-1B by the prior employer then the H-4 status, in general, remains valid.
However, you should request guidance from your spouse’s employer who is assisting with the filing of the FORM... View More
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