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I am a student on an F-1 visa studying computer science in the USA. I'm considering starting an AI-related business, possibly a website. However, I'm unsure whether I am allowed to do so and currently do not have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).... View More 
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
Starting a business while on an F-1 visa comes with significant legal restrictions. F-1 status primarily allows you to study in the US, with very limited work permissions outside of authorized CPT or OPT programs. Without these authorizations, launching an AI business could potentially violate your... View More
I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More
My friend, who is currently living in Cyprus and holds a Sudanese passport, wishes to apply for a work permit (EAD) in the United States in 2025. Sudan has Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through October 2026, and we're aware of potential changes with recent proposals. He is completing his... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
You have several potential routes for your friend to obtain a US work permit, including employment-based visas and pathways through TPS, which currently extends until October 2026. However, keep in mind that recent proposals could alter the available options.
Given his background in... View More
I was arrested and had my home searched under an arrest warrant that used my family's last name, which is different from my legal last name. My lawyer did not inform the court about this discrepancy and suggested I take a plea deal, which I accepted. Due to this, I received a shorter sentence,... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
If you pled guilty it is almost impossible to set aside the conviction. Even if you did, you would have your indictment amended while you were in jail, then tried again for the charge. You can hire a lawyer to file a postconviction petition, but you will probably be deported before the... View More
I received my green card through marriage and spousal sponsorship a few months ago, transitioning from an F1 visa. My husband, a recent college graduate, wishes to file for unemployment while he searches for a job. We have been married for 2 years, filed taxes jointly, and recently had our first... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Your husband's filing for unemployment will not negatively impact your future application for the removal of conditions on your green card
My mother is an illegal immigrant from Nicaragua who's been here for over 25 years. She has a work permit but it expires in June. Months ago, my sister who's an citizenwho was 26 at the time filed an I-130 for her. My mother let her take charge of it but I don't believe they did it... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2025
She has a final order of removal with the Department of Justice, so ICE has the responsibility to execute the order. However, this will depend on Agency discretion and policies.
This means that DHS, as a whole, must decide what to do. Her petition and case are pending with two different... View More
2008 - I was admitted to a US school and entered US on F1
2009 - I went out of status because didn't attend school.
2010 - I filed withholding of Removal I-589 with USCIS
2011 - Attended I-589 hearings
2012 - Attended I-589 hearings
2013 - Did not Attend... View More
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answered on Nov 22, 2024
Your situation requires careful consideration due to the previous removal order. While 10 years have passed since your departure, the removal order remains active and must be addressed before pursuing new entry.
You'll need to file Form I-212 (Application for Permission to Reapply for... View More
I had no good job by the time I filed for my spouse as alien relative but after getting a good job I am able to support the unmarried child too. My approval is still pending, Is it possible to add that unmarried child at her visa application after I130 approval?
Or should I write to USCIS... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Yes, it is possible to add your spouse's unmarried child during the visa application process. You can provide the child's information when your spouse applies for a visa, even if they were not included in the initial I-130 petition. This step ensures that the child can be considered for a... View More
It's a conditional green card from a citizenship by investment application.
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answered on May 24, 2024
Yes, you can adopt an American child while on a conditional green card status. Your immigration status does not prevent you from adopting a child in the United States. However, you will need to meet all the state-specific requirements for adoption, which can vary significantly.
The adoption... View More
I joined employer 'X' in Aug 2022 on H1b (transferred from previous employer). My H1b got maxed out in Dec 2023 and I moved out of country, and my employer also stopped running my payroll since then. My PERM was filed in Apr 2023, which got approved recently and now my employer is asking... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
It is generally not legal for an employer to ask an employee to pay for H-1B filing fees. The U.S. Department of Labor mandates that these fees should be borne by the employer, not the employee. Paying these fees yourself could potentially cause issues with compliance and affect your visa status.... View More
Does it affect his foreign employment ? If a csr complaint against a person is pending he is eligible to move to a foreign country or not ?
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answered on May 6, 2024
If a person has some CSR (Customer Service Representative) complaints against them, it would generally not directly impact their ability to obtain foreign employment or move to a foreign country. CSR complaints are typically handled internally within a company and would not show up on a criminal... View More
What category should I be filing my work permit under? Should it be a renewal (c9)?
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answered on May 6, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems you are currently holding an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) based on a pending I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). However, you are now planning to switch to filing an I-360 (Petition for Amerasian,... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
The USCIS allow for the children of a principal applicant filing under VAWA to be included as derivative beneficiaries if they are unmarried and under 21 years of age. Therefore, your 18-year-old child can be included on your I-360 petition as a derivative beneficiary. No additional I-360 on his... View More
I am desirous of including my child (18 years old, he lives in the United States) as a derivative of my VAWA petition due to abuse from my USC spouse. I will be filing concurrently forms i-765 and i-485 along with the form i-360. Can my child also file forms i-765 and i-485 concurrently as well,... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Yes, your child can indeed file forms I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) as a derivative beneficiary of your Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petition. When you file your Form I-360 (Petition for Amerasian,... View More
I requested 2 and a half months to do an internship in Guatemala and 2 weeks to visit my grandfathers grave in Mexico at I able to go from Guatemala to Mexico?
answered on Jul 20, 2023
It seems that the manner of this request was improper, so it had to be denied. There are two options. The option you presented to USCIS could only be done in a way that could approve each, separately.
This seems to have proven to be more expensive than necessary, but more information is... View More
America under the pretext of marrying him and divorcing five months after her arrival, what is the difference in the law or legislation in this matter?
An can a landlord refuse them without any backlash legally?
answered on Apr 12, 2023
No person is illegal, their actions may be or have been. In the case of so-called "illegal immigrants," this action may be a one-time decision decades ago by someone in their family to cross a border, often bringing someone with them as a child when that child had no control over this. By... View More
I was born in India and still have my valid Indian passport, however, I recently naturalized for the United States and am waiting for my US passport. Can I travel with my Indian passport whilst I wait?
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answered on Jan 6, 2023
You can certainly travel from the United States to India with your Indian Passport. However, the issue is whether you would have sufficient documents to safely return to the U.S.
Airlines often require that you furnish proof of legal status to board a flight to the United States. Although... View More
In case a person desert from the US military and moves to Canada or EU, will she be extradited back to the US? Does this kind of offence considered to be extraditable?
answered on Dec 13, 2022
It depends what other legal issues are involved. I strongly suggest a confidential legal consultation with an experienced attorney.
My question is that we met on an adult website and within weeks we fell in love. I have went to the Philippines and met him in person along with his family. While I was there we got engaged. Is meeting on an adult website something that would red flag our K1 visa?
answered on Oct 2, 2022
A US citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a fiancée visa provided the two have met in person, two years prior to filing the K visa application. There would be no red flag because you met each other on the web. There may be a red flag because of the age difference, and thus your application... View More
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